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General Information
- Hours:
- Tues.-Thurs. 1:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 1:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
- Cuisine:
- Lebanese and Gyro
- Meals Served:
- Lunch and Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$$ ($26-$30)
- Reservations:
- Required
- Dress Code:
- Business Casual
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Restaurant Style:
- Bistro
Description
In a city filled with Middle Eastern restaurants, this is arguably Glendale's best and certainly the most flamboyant. While the original Carousel in Hollywood is a tiny, unassuming place, this branch is big and glitzy, with sculpted Moorish frescos, ornate Persian chandeliers and burbling fountains. Walls are lined with silver antiques, ceremonial swords and other exotic artifacts from throughout the Middle East. Entertainment is provided on weekends and this is a popular place to celebrate a birthday, which the staff always makes special.The menu offers a wide range of mezze, from which one could construct an entire meal. Consider, for example, hummus topped with pinenuts, sarma (stuffed grape leaves), delicious fatayer (pan-fried phyllo turnovers filled with cheese), garlicky sautéed lamb's brain that rewards the adventurous, and muhammara, a dip made from crushed walnuts, red pepper paste and pomegranate juice, which is not to be missed. Entrées include a wide range of kebabs, shawarma and various Mediterranean fish, pan-fried whole. A respectable little wine list includes several selections from Lebanon.
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Reviews from 
(3)
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Posted by Jared W. on
This place is great. LARGE amounts of food on the cheap and tons to choose from on the menu. Staff is great and parking was easy. But what makes this a cut...
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Posted by FML F. on
I've been to Carousel for lunch twice, and found it to be hit and miss. The first time, I loved the meal, but the second time, I felt letdown. My first...
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Posted by Chris A. on
This place isn't bad but Raffi's is still the best in my book, hands down.
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- Atmosphere & Personality:
- High Energy
- Cleanliness:
- Up To Par
- Noise Level:
- Bustling
- Romance Factor:
- Fun and Flirty
- Features:
- Takeout/Carryout, Dancing, and Live Performances
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Worth Noting:
- There is a second location at High Plaza, 5112 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood (323-660-8060).
- Specialties:
- Mezzas of all kinds
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, Visa, Debit Cards, and Traveler's Checks Accepted
- Cross Streets:
- California Ave.
- Parking:
- On Site
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