Carousel Restaurant   

304 N Brand Blvd
Glendale, CA 91203
818-246-7775
www.carouselrestaurant.com

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A 7,000-foot, elegant example of Moorish architecture houses Glendale's Carousel, the ornate eatery that specializes in authentic Greek, Lebanese and Armenian dishes and live Middle Eastern entertainment. Guests can savor dishes such as the hot appetizer kebbeh maklieh (spheres of ground beef and cracked wheat stuffed with minced meat, onions and pine nuts), the popular lula kebab (minced, lean beef with onions, parsley and spices) and the lamb kastaleta (seasoned and charbroiled lamb chops) with a sweet Nuts and Bolts martini. If your preference is not to drink, sip stiff Armenian coffee out on Carousel's canopy-cooled patio or inside Carousel's elegant gold and orange-colored dining room. Each Thursday, candlelight dining becomes an option as Carousel dims the lights for a romantic evening enhanced by light guitar playing, while Fridays and Saturdays explode with activity as Jillina and her Sahlala dancers, who take the floor for an undulating display of belly-dancing expertise. A set menu is provided for the Friday and Saturday performances, with regular dining relegated to patio seating. Make your reservations early to guarantee a table for you and your guests. -- Jesse Torres