Carousel Restaurant
Glendale, CA 91203
Phone: (818) 246-7775
Fax: (818) 246-6627
- Cross Street:
- California Avenue
- Best of Citysearch:
- Group Dining 2007
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30-1am, Sun 11:30am-9pm
Editorial Review for Carousel Restaurant – by Mar Yvette
The Scene
The Moorish facade on busy Brand Blvd is the first impression folks get of this bustling area favorite known for its Lebanese, Greek and Armenian dishes. Inside, the oversized main room exudes an exotically splashy vibe with scenic frescoes, bronze platters, swashbuckling swords and other assorted artifacts lining the walls; the burbling fountain and various faux plants add a touch of bucolic design naivete. Well-dressed couples and celebratory groups forgo soft conversation on Friday and Saturday evenings, when the stage shimmies to life with belly dancers and (very loud) Middle Eastern musical performances.
The Food
Tradition gets a unique twist on the menu's family style portions. Vegetarians can delight in the abundance of meat-free mezzas (appetizers), including two unusual highlights--lightly fried, tangy doughnut-shaped falafels and muhammara, an addictively spicy-sweet pate of crushed walnuts, red peppers and pomegranate juice. But carnivores needn't worry--entrees include a variety of authentic kebabs like the zesty chicken breast as well as seafood and shawarma specialties.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoMake reservations or arrive early on the weekend to guarantee a table inside--the live entertainment is a heavy draw for nocturnal revelers.
What To DrinkThe wine list includes 46 selections, including three from Lebanon as well as 18 wines by the glass.
The ExtrasFor an alfresco dining experience on a mild SoCal night, request a table on the outdoor patio, which is dotted with heat lamps. Sorry, smokers--you'll have to take your butts to the sidewalk.
User Reviews for Carousel Restaurant
05/23/2008 Posted by Armen58
One of my two favorite things on the menu are the lamb chops and lentil soup. I seems like everytime I go to Carousel for dinner they are out of those two items. They should be taken off the menu if they only sometimes have them.
05/19/2008 Posted by JJ91011
I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. I brought my family in on Sat. this past weekend for the set dinner and show. My son had a school pesentation to do for his school on other cultures. It was our first time and most likely our last. The food and service was not bad, although the place was so over crowded! You could not get up and move from your table, and it was so hot my wife and I could not even enjoy our dinner . We left before the belly dancers began. We were very disapointed for the money we spent. No parking, overcrowded , and extremely hot.
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