Cold dips, hot mezza, the Family Mezza for sharing.
Fifteen 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. The hummus, baba ghannouj, labneh, and tabbouleh are made in our Fresno kitchen daily from family recipes. If the word is new to you, here is what mezza means and how a Lebanese table works.
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Cold dips
Hummus, baba ghannouj, labneh, tabbouleh. The dips come with pita bread.
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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), hand rolled with rice, tomatoes, parsley, onions, and lemon juice.
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For the table
The Family Mezza sharing platter brings the highlights together on one tray. Built for the whole table.
A mezza for every moment.
All appetizers served with pita bread where appropriate. Prices shown are dine-in.
Fresno Favorite
Hummus
$8.99
Whole chickpeas pureed with tahini, lemon and garlic. House-made, served with pita bread. Contains sesame, plus wheat in the pita.
A flavorful dip of smoked eggplant, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and yogurt, served with pita bread. Contains sesame, milk, and soy, plus wheat in the pita.
Six pieces. Chickpea and fava bean fritters, herb-infused and fried crisp, served with tahini dressing and pita bread. Contains sesame and soy, plus wheat in the pita.
Crisp fried cauliflower topped with caramelized onions, served with creamy tahini sauce and pita bread. Contains sesame and soy, plus wheat in the pita.
House hummus topped with chicken or beef shawarma. A meal in itself, served with pita bread. Contains sesame, milk, egg, and soy, plus wheat in the pita.
A sharing platter of eight favorites: hummus, baba ghannouj, falafel, warak enab, tabbouleh, lavash, Phoenician pizza, and cheese rolls, with pita bread. Contains sesame, milk, egg, tree nuts, wheat, and soy.
“I almost walked out because it was very busy but the service was fast, friendly and professional. Food was excellent. The grape leaves may be the best I've...”
Frank J. · Yelp · Jun 20, 2021
About our appetizers.
Five quick answers. For anything else, give us a call at (559) 261-2747.
What appetizers does Phoenician Garden serve?
Fifteen items: hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj, tabbouleh, labneh, the Flight of Dips, 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, tabbouleh, fried cauliflower, falafel, and warak enab are plant-based. Baba ghannouj contains sesame, milk, and soy, plus wheat in the pita. Labneh contains milk, plus wheat in the pita. Cheese rolls contain milk, egg, wheat, and soy.
What is the Family Mezza?
A sharing platter that brings together eight favorites: hummus, baba ghannouj, falafel, warak enab, tabbouleh, lavash, Phoenician pizza, and cheese rolls, served with pita bread. Built for the table as a starter or as a light meal on its own.
Can I get appetizers for a party or event?
Mezza platters are a popular choice for catering. See our catering page or call (559) 261-2747 to build a tray for your event.
Where can I find a mezza platter, hummus with pita, or baba ghannouj near me?
Right here in Fresno. Order the Family Mezza sharing platter, hummus with warm pita, or baba ghannouj individually, dine in or to go, at 1025 E Herndon Ave #106, near St. Agnes Medical Center. Walk in, or call (559) 261-2747 to reserve a table.
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 11am to 9pm, Sunday 11am to 8pm.
