Phoenician

4.3

109 Reviews

$31 to $50

Global, International

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Gluten-free-friendly

"Excellent Cuisine, Exciting Atmosphere, Unique Experience"

In the quaint town of Westwood, NJ, The Phoenician serves up exciting dishes in a unique ambiance. At the Phoenician, every dish is created using only the freshest, finest ingredients. We will only serve wild caught fresh fish, since farm raised has been found to have many toxins. Our meats are the choicest cuts of grass fed Black Angus. And our global cuisine is designed to create a healthier way to feed our body and soul.

We are known for and have a large selection of Gluten-free items on our menu. In addition, our kitchen has separate areas for gluten-free preparation.
We are a BYOB restaurant. However, we serve a NJ based wine from Cape May that is delicious. Family owned and operated for 24 years. Turdo Vineyard & Winery. We serve by the bottle only.

We look forward to serving you a delightful meal in our exciting addition to Bergen County's vibrant restaurant scene.

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Location
284 Center Ave, Westwood, NJ 07675-1706
Phone number
(201) 722-8600
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Parking lot is available right outside the restaurant (.25cents/2hrs) and it's free after 6 pm and all day on Sunday, and Federal Holidays.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Phoenician Soup of Day
Warm Moroccan Lamb Meatballs$14.00
tzatziki sauce
Crispy Calamari Fritti$15.00
matbucha sauce, tomato, pepper, chili
Mediterranean Spreads$14.00
hummus, babaganoush, matbucha, pita GF option available
Zucchini Chips$14.00
tzatziki sauce
North Atlantic Mussels$18.00
garlic white wine or spicy tomato sauce
Chick Pea Hummus$11.00
pita GF option available with crudite extra pita $2
Crispy Artichoke Hearts$14.00
lemon aioli, fresh basil
Fried Cauliflower Florets$10.00
tzatziki sauce

Grilled Flatbreads

Goddess Margherita GF available $2$14.00
Fresh tomato, basil & mozzarella
Wild Cremini & Shiitake Mushroom GF available $2$15.00
Fontina, shaved parmesan, white truffle oil
Vegan Herb Potato Pie$14.00
Zaatar, potato, spinach, tomato GF available $2

Salads

Phoenician's Chopped Salad$10.00
Romaine, parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, crispy spiced chic peas, lemon thyme vinaigrette
Traditional Caesar$12.00
romaine, shaved parmesan, house made garlic croutons
Greek Salad$14.00
romaine, tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives, pepperoncini, feta, red wine vinaigrette

Main Plates

Lingunie with Shrimp and Crab$30.00
roasted cherry tomato, wilted arugula, white wine garlic
Vegan Penne$20.00
seasonal vegetables sauteed in oil and garlic
Porcini Mushroom Ravioli$23.00
brown butter sage, grape tomato confit, mascarpone mousse
Pan-Seared Sea Scallops$34.00
chorizo, fresh creamy corn, fresh herbs
Chile Citrus Glazed Short Ribs$35.00
house made corn & zucchini pudding
Lemon Pepper Wild Salmon$34.00
roasted fingerling potatoes, sauteed spinach
Seafood Paella$35.00
shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, chorizo, and sweet peas over saffron rice
Blackened Ahi Tuna$28.00
quinoa, blistered tomatoes, sauteed spinach, balsamic drizzle
NY Sirloin$39.00
parmesan zaatar potatoes, spicy harrissa butter
Grilled Black Angus Skirt Steak$38.00
roasted fingerling potatoes, asparagus, chimichurri
- Petite$26.00
- Full Dinner$35.00
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Kabob$27.00
saffron rice, toasted almonds, lemon garlic aioli
Classic Burger$17.00
custom blended, cheddar, brioche bun GF bun available bacon, sauteed onions, mushrooms $1

Great for The Table

Steak Cut Fries/large$8.00
- Small Side$4.00
- Large Bowl$8.00
- Parmesan Truffle Fries$10.00
Mashed Potatoes$8.00
Grilled Asparagus$8.00
Sautéed Baby Spinach$9.00
Sautéed Broccoli$8.00
Green Beans$9.00
Mac & Cheese$12.00
bacon, white cheddar, yellow cheddar, asiago, parmesan
Phoenician's Potatoes$10.00
very crispy, zaatar, parmesan

What 109 people are saying

Phoenician reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Phoenician offers "outstanding food," "exceptional service," and a welcoming atmosphere with live music. The restaurant excels in accommodating gluten-free diners, providing a wide variety of flavorful dishes. While some guests have experienced slow service or loud music, many praise the "delicious Mediterranean cuisine" and the attentiveness of the staff.

109 Reviews

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Charles
New York City13 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This restaurant is CLOSED!!! Do not book here!!! We went expecting a nice dinner and found a dark restaurant with no one there!! Seems like it closed months ago too!!
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Andrew
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Made a reservation on Open Table for Valentine’s Day dinner at 7:15. Showed up with wife just after 7. Restaurant was closed. Like not open for business that night. Didn’t appear to be out of business. Just closed for the night. Horrendous, inexcusable experience. Then, because I had the reservation there, Open Table blocked me from trying to make a last-minute reservation elsewhere. Total disaster!
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David
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Why did open table make this reservation for me. The place was closed and it looks like they have been closed for a while.
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Elizabeth
Atlantic City1 review
1.0
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I made the reservation through Open Table and when we got there a sign was on the door that said "closed, due to unforseen circumstances.
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Tom
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
They were closed even though they’re taking reservations.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Service amazing Chef/owner came out to table and spoke with us… he’s great
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Susan VIP
New York City59 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was not a full house so noise level was low. Fried artichoke appetizer was crispy and dipping sauce was good. Ahi tuna was well executed. My shrimp over pasta with artichoke, sun dried tomatoes in garlic and oil tasted too lemony for my taste. Adding salt helped. Overall a nice meal and I would go back. It is a BYOB. The previous restaurant in that location was not so the bar area is used for extra tables.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good food and service from Ben was great. He was quick and attentive.
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michaelb
New York City80 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
ONCE AGAIN A SUPER BRUNCH MEAL AND GREAT SERVICE ..WE ARE NOW GOING BACK SOON FOR DINNER
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Location
Glasgow85 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant prides itself on the customer experience. They could not have been more attentive and they were not too attentive. Water was always filled, accommodations easily made to the menu, and very friendly staff. The food was very good. I would recommend the middle eastern cuisine dishes as their best. The ahi tuna was outstanding.
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FAQs

Phoenician offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 722-8600.

Phoenician is rated 4.3 stars by 109 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

284 Center Ave, Westwood, NJ 07675-1706

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(201) 722-8600
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Parking lot is available right outside the restaurant (.25cents/2hrs) and it's free after 6 pm and all day on Sunday, and Federal Holidays.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Phoenician

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Phoenician Soup of Day

Warm Moroccan Lamb Meatballs$14.00

Crispy Calamari Fritti$15.00

Mediterranean Spreads$14.00

Zucchini Chips$14.00

North Atlantic Mussels$18.00

Chick Pea Hummus$11.00

Crispy Artichoke Hearts$14.00

Fried Cauliflower Florets$10.00

Grilled Flatbreads

Goddess Margherita GF available $2$14.00

Wild Cremini & Shiitake Mushroom GF available $2$15.00

Vegan Herb Potato Pie$14.00

Salads

Phoenician's Chopped Salad$10.00

Traditional Caesar$12.00

Greek Salad$14.00

Main Plates

Lingunie with Shrimp and Crab$30.00

Vegan Penne$20.00

Porcini Mushroom Ravioli$23.00

Pan-Seared Sea Scallops$34.00

Chile Citrus Glazed Short Ribs$35.00

Lemon Pepper Wild Salmon$34.00

Seafood Paella$35.00

Blackened Ahi Tuna$28.00

NY Sirloin$39.00

Grilled Black Angus Skirt Steak$38.00

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Kabob$27.00

Classic Burger$17.00

Great for The Table

Steak Cut Fries/large$8.00

Mashed Potatoes$8.00

Grilled Asparagus$8.00

Sautéed Baby Spinach$9.00

Sautéed Broccoli$8.00

Green Beans$9.00

Mac & Cheese$12.00

Phoenician's Potatoes$10.00

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