Cold dips, hot mezza, the Family Mezza for sharing.
Fourteen small plates built around the Mediterranean mezza table. Hummus, baba ghannouj, tabbouleh, falafel, warak enab, kibbeh, cheese rolls and more. Start light, share generously.
Mezza is the Mediterranean way to start a meal. Small plates meant for the middle of the table. Everything is made in our Fresno kitchen daily from family recipes.
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Cold dips
Hummus, baba ghannouj, labneh, tabbouleh. House-made daily with whole chickpeas, fire-roasted eggplant, and fresh-cut parsley.
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Hot mezza
Falafel, fried cauliflower, cheese rolls, kibbeh. Cooked to order, served warm with garlic sauce or tahini.
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Hand-rolled
Warak enab (stuffed grape leaves), kibbeh (bulgur shells filled with seasoned beef), lavash wraps. Each piece rolled or shaped by hand in our kitchen.
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For the table
The Family Mezza sharing platter brings the highlights together on one tray. Built for groups, two or more guests.
Appetizer Menu
A mezza for every moment.
All appetizers served with warm pita where appropriate. Prices shown are dine-in.
Most Ordered
Hummus
$8.99
Whole chickpeas pureed with tahini, lemon, garlic, and olive oil. House-made daily, served with warm pita.
The mezza spread is the Mediterranean way to welcome guests. Everything here is made in our kitchen from family recipes Tarek brought back from Lebanon. Chickpeas cooked from scratch, eggplant fire-roasted in-house, grape leaves rolled by hand.
House-made hummus, baba ghannouj, labneh, and tahini. Hand-rolled warak enab, falafel, and kibbeh. Daily.
Chickpeas
Cooked from scratch
Tahini
From Lebanon
Eggplant
Fire-roasted in-house
Bulgur
Whole grain
Grape Leaves
Hand-rolled daily
Parsley
Fresh-cut daily
Za'atar
From Lebanon
Olive Oil
Extra-virgin
Order Direct & Save
Build a mezza spread, direct.
Skip the third-party fees and get $10 off orders of $50 or more when you order from us directly. Pickup ready in 15 – 20 minutes.
“Started with hummus and warak enab while we waited for kebobs. Honestly the appetizers stole the show. The grape leaves taste like my mom used to make.”
Layla M. · Google Review
Frequently Asked
About our appetizers.
Five quick answers. For anything else, give us a call at (559) 261-2747.
What appetizers does Phoenician Garden serve?
Fourteen items: hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj, tabbouleh, labneh, falafel, fried cauliflower, warak enab (stuffed grape leaves), cheese rolls, kibbeh, lavash wrap, Phoenician pizza, hummus shawarma, and the Family Mezza sharing platter.
Are your dips and spreads vegan?
Hummus, baba ghannouj, tabbouleh, fried cauliflower, falafel, and warak enab are plant-based. Labneh contains dairy. Cheese rolls contain dairy and gluten.
What is the Family Mezza?
A sharing platter that brings together hummus, baba ghannouj, tabbouleh, falafel, and warak enab with warm pita. Built for two to four guests as a starter or as a light meal on its own.
Can I get appetizers for a party or event?
Mezza platters are one of our most-ordered catering items. See our catering page or call (559) 261-2747 to build a tray for your event.
Where is Phoenician Garden located?
1025 E Herndon Ave #106, Fresno, CA 93720, at the corner of First and Herndon, near St. Agnes Medical Center. Open Monday through Saturday 11 AM to 9 PM, Sunday 11 AM to 8 PM.
