Welcome to the El-Phoenician

El-Phoenician is Australia’s leading expert in fine Lebanese dining.

As a nod to our Phoenician ancestors, who explored the world in search of nothing but the best, El-Phoenician outsources the finest local produce and

creates its signature tastes through the use of authentic Lebanese spices.

Our menu is created to embody the rich ancestry of Phoenicia. It combines the freshness of traditional Lebanese accompaniments, with the smokey char

of grilled meats and an array of delectable seafood. The most important element being the focus on share plates and banquets as a way of uniting guests

through the pleasure of food.

El-Phoenician’s two venues, Parramatta and Walsh Bay, are as versatile as they are stylish and can accommodate a variety of events and functions.

Whether you’re hosting a lunch, dinner, ceremony or celebration, El-Phoenician caters for all.

PARRAMATTA

Parramatta, the larger of the two restaurants, is an award-winning venue that offers a formal ambiance by day and a vibrant atmosphere by night.

The Main Dining Area is our largest space on offer. Vast and versatile, it can seat up to 120 guests for a formal white-linen affair or host 200+ for a stylish cocktail event. The space boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and a sleek interior that combines Tasmanian oak, leather, marble and sandstone - a perfect neutral backdrop that can be dressed to suit your function needs.

The Function Room offers the quintessential private dining experience - a self-contained space that secludes your guests from the restaurant’s Main Dining Area. This stylish venue, a mixture of frosted glass and leather, can host up to 60 guests for a formal sit-down or up to 70 guests for a stand-up cocktail. It can easily cater launches, seminars or any other event that requires your guests to remain completely undisturbed.

The Marquee Area is casual al-fresco dining at its best. It can be transformed into your very own dining area, equipped with a lounge for mingling and a private mini bar. The Marquee Area comfortably seats up to 70 guests or can accommodate 90 guests for a stand-up cocktail.

WALSH BAY

Located on the spectacular Sydney harbour foreshore, El-Phoenician Walsh Bay is an intimate space that offers the pinnacle of fine dining and service. Refined, stylish and intimate, Walsh Bay can comfortably host 100 guests for a formal sit-down, or 110 for a stand-up cocktail. Its open plan is versatile and can cater for any purpose. With floor-to-ceiling windows, leather lounges and a decorative centralised marble bar, your next event just got a touch more decadent.

Main Dining Area: provides an exclusive touch for a special event. Bookings of up to 85 guests can be allocated in Walsh Bay’s Main Dining Area. Situated left of the central bar, this space contains a mixture of banquet-style and formal table seating - a venue perfect for any occasion.

Semi-Private Area: offers guests the opportunity to feel secluded from other diners in the Main Dining Area. A strip of tables and lounges, right of the central bar, this space can host events of up to 40 guests.

Private Dining Area: is the ultimate dining experience. The Private Dining Area provides your event with an air of exclusivity. This space can host up to 20 guests.

EVENTS

El-Phoenician understands the stress of putting together a special event. That is why we provide a team of experienced in-house coordinators to see that your event runs smoothly. No matter what the event, El-Phoenician assures we’ll make the ordinary spectacular!

CORPORATE FUNCTIONS:

El-Phoenician has played host to a variety of large corporate functions including: Coca Cola Amatil, One Steel, Westfield, GE Money, Pfizer pharmaceuticals, Lend Lease…

Launches, Lunches & Dinners: El-Phoenician’s name has not only been in the press but it has hosted many a press event. From product launches, wine-tastings, blogger events, to a procession of medical and corporate seminars and promotions. Close to public transport, taxis and hire cars, El-Phoenician has you covered from start to finish.

Christmas Parties: Your annual staff party will be a night to remember at El-Phoenician. Your colleagues will enjoy a sumptuous banquet, paired with a no-fuss standard or premium drinks package or an open bar. As our gift to you, El-Phoenician Parramatta will provide entertainment, the electrifying dance of a female and male belly dancer, every lunch and dinner during the holiday season. Entertainment at our Walsh Bay venue can be organised upon request.

SPECIAL OCCASSIONS

WEDDINGS:

The single most monumental day in a couple’s life can be given a touch of El-Phoenician luxury. El-Phoenician specialises in indulgent banquet-style spreads, that are coupled with impeccable styling made effortless by our in-house event coordinators. With two locations and a list of the finest decorators, suppliers and vendors in Sydney, El-Phoenician will assure that you celebrate your wedding day exactly the way you pictured it.

CHRISTENINGS:

El-Phoenician provides the perfect setting for your young one and loved ones to celebrate your ceremonious occasion. Each venue can be transformed into a ballroom style event with several banquet-style tables, a decadent dessert table, along with room for the ever-important cake table.

SPECIAL OCCASIONS:

Eighteenth birthday celebrations, a joyful 21st, hen’s nights, children’s birthday parties, the big 4-0 and stylish family affairs, El-Phoenician has made each event come to life for the past decade.

With room for a band, DJ and a spacious dance floor, a list of decorators and vendors and in-house event consultancy, we’ll make sure you’re night is one to remember.

VENUE SERVICES

Let El-Phoenician add that special touch to your next function with our list of extra services.

Event Coordination: Our team of professional Event Coordinators come with years of experience. In addition to managing your function needs, an Event Manager/Coordinator will be present at your next event to assure you are catered right down to the last detail. This service is free and is offered to all our function bookings.

Entertainment: Every Friday and Saturday evening, the halls of El-Phoenician Parramatta come to life with the vibrant performance of our resident belly dancers. These performers can be booked, on request and at an additional expense, on any other night of the week. DJ’s, staging equipment, comedy acts, children’s entertainment, one man bands and dance floors are also available, at request, for guests at our Parramatta venue.

Decorations: The events team can help you style your next celebration with a list of trusted suppliers who specialise in floristry, balloon decorations, ice sculptures, lighting and chocolate fondue fountains… Our team can also organise custom-designed menus for your occasion, featuring your company logo, upon request.

Audio Visual: Access to a projector and portable screen, cordless microphone, AV equipment and laptop can be arranged upon request.

Catering: El-Phoenician is now expanding into catering and is offering creative packages for weddings, cocktail parties, product launches and other special occasions. With our Walsh Bay venue residing on Sydney’s meticulous harbour foreshore, El-Phoenician can also provide luxury boats with the capacity to cater for 2-500 guests. The venue can also prepare luxurious platters to be picked up from Pier 9 to enhance your evening on the harbour. Contact our events team for more information on catering.

FUNCTION PACKAGES

At El-Phoenician, each dish fuses a rich blend of spices with fresh and zesty ingredients to offer you a taste of Lebanon on your plate. The ideal way to experience our food is to order a few dishes to share among your guests.

In that vein, our chefs have concocted three banquets which incorporate the robust flavours of the Middle East and promote our tradition of sharing food.

These banquets can be modified to suit all events and budgets. Larger functions can also style their own banquet from our vast menu selection. To accompany your banquet, we’ve designed several beverage and dessert additions.

Below is an outline of the options available. For a full description of the dishes included in each banquet, please refer to:

www.el-phoenician.com.au/banquets

BANQUET 1 ROCHE: A banquet suitable for meat lovers (dips, salads, mixed grill mains) $50 p/p

BANQUET 2 EL-PHOENICIAN: The most popular banquet on our menu. An array of traditional entrées and delectable modern grills (dips, salads, hot entrées, mixed grill mains) $56 p/p

BANQUET 3 BYBLOS: The ultimate banquet. A complete degustation of traditional cuisine, grills and delectable seafood (dips, salads, hot entrées, seafood, mixed grill mains) $69 p/p

DESSERT PACKAGES**

DESSERT PLATTER 1: Baklava, seasonal fruit, tea and Lebanese coffee $9 p/p

DESSERT PLATTER 2: Assorted cakes of the day, seasonal fruit, tea and coffee $15 p/p

Our beverage options, for larger functions, consist of open bar or a pre-selected list of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests can also choose to opt for a drink package:

DRINK PACKAGES**

SOFT DRINK PACKAGE: Unlimited Soft Drink $6 p/p

ASSORTED DRINK PACKAGES:

STANDARD BEVERAGE PACKAGE: Local beers, Bay of Stones Shiraz & Sauvignon Blanc and Soft Drink

DRINKS 2 HOUR PACKAGE: $29 p/p

DRINKS 3 HOUR PACKAGE: $39 p/p

PREMIUM BEVERAGE PACKAGE: Imported & Local beers, Premium Wines, Fruit Juices

DRINKS 2 HOUR PACKAGE: $39 p/p

DRINKS 3 HOUR PACKAGE: $49 p/p

*For a personalised quote, special requests or specific requirements, please e-mail bookings@el-p.com.au

EL-PHOENICIAN RESTAURANT

Parramatta: 328 Church Street, Parramatta Walsh Bay: 7 Towns Place, Millers Point

Phone: 02 9633 1611 Email: bookings@el-p.com.au

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