IT ALL BEGAN WITH A HANDSHAKE.
In 1971, Sameer Eid made one of the fastest and most impactful decisions of his life. The longtime owner of his favorite Lebanese lunch spot offered to sell him Phoenicia. Two minutes later, Phoenicia had a new owner and a new legacy to build.
For over 50 years, Phoenicia has been thrilling diners with the most exciting Middle Eastern fare in metro Detroit. While the space and menu have evolved over the years, Phoenicia has stayed true to itself with a focus on the best hand-picked ingredients and the timeless warm and bright flavors everybody keeps coming back for.
FAMILY AS A FOUNDATION
Sameer Eid is the dean of Mideastern fare in the area. Long before Mideastern restaurants proliferated, he was serving the classic dishes of Lebanon in modest quarters, moving to Birmingham in the early '80's. His approach is quite different from the other restaurants, with a menu that has a more refined approach and includes many departures from the standard dishes.
A WIFE CALLED PHOENICIA
