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Decided to try different restaurants around town. The checking in and sitting at a table was a bit chaotic for some reason. Probably need more than one hostesses. We tried a bunch of dishes - Hummus, Lahmacun, Grilled Octopus, Branzino, Lamp Chops, and Bruksel Lahana. Finishing up with Pistachio Souffle. All the dishes were all good but the better ones were grilled octopus, brussels sprouts and lamb chops for us. The pistachio souffle dessert with ice cream should not be missed.
We went here for cheaper kebabs on a Saturday night after picking up a few things from the mall. The place was packed so we were seated at the bar. Once we were seated and we noticed the high energy ambience we didn't want a quick bite anymore and splurged on the $120 lamb shank dish and I'm so glad we did. It was arguably one of my favorite dishes ever. The lamb is to die for and it comes on a bed of rice. Also comes with 3 sauces and bread which were all amazing.
Right next to the solid core in case you can't find it since the sign is small. Various seating arrangements inside with a front and back area. I came for lunch. They do close at 3 and reopen at 4 I believe. All of the food that we had was good but I can't remember the name of everything. We ate everything though and service was good as well.
Updated review: This is still an amazing establishment with great food, incredible staff (My waiter was Dave again!), and just overall ambiance. I will say i didn't score the booth (sad) but the reason i had to update was because they changed their Anadolu Mantif *This WAS the BEST item and they changed it I was so shocked at the change in taste and texture i had to ask our waiter if it was the same??? I did try new dishes and the cauliflower was grilled and delicious, as well as the Kibbeh with the pine nuts? Wow. Very juicy and well seasoned. The other meat dish was wonderful as well. Unfortunately the Anadolu really was the star of the show last time and i was looking forward to having it again.
Came had to dinner with a bunch of friends and this place was packed, but yet the service was very good and quick. They had a variety of starters like thin crust pizza, hummus, and some Dolma's, etc. which were pretty good.., for my main course I ordered the shish kebab and it was very tasty and cooked to my liking. For dessert we had there baklava and some of their flavored ice cream creams specially, the rose flavored ice cream, which were pretty tasty. Net net. This was a good experience..
Dined here last night and absolutely loved the vibes. We were able to walk in on a Saturday night at 5:30pm (despite there being no online reservations available). We ordered: - the honeydew mocktail (this was so good, I haven't had a mocktail that I enjoyed so much in a long time now) - the assortment of dips (delicious and paired so well with the bread) - a side of toum (this is an essential for me at any restaurant) - the ottoman rice (my family's favorite) - brussel sprouts - cauliflower (our server's favorite) - Adana kepab - the small lamb shoulder dish (really good) - branzino (sooo good and cooked perfectly) - pistachio soufflé (like a chocolate lava cake but with pistachio inside--soooo fab) We absolutely loved everything that we ordered and the bread that they served the food with. The service was so attentive. The vibes were really nice and not overly fancy. My family and I thought it was one of the best Turkish/middle eastern meals we've had in a while (and we thought this was much better than Zaytinya). Overall I cannot wait to return.
I waited until my 3rd visit to give my opinion. Tysons area is pretty competitive for Middle Eastern food and to open successful restaurant is tough,but seem like Agora did it. Service is great, almost flawless. Ambiance is created around Istanbul street vibe and atmosphere is relaxing and designed to let you observe parts of open kitchen space,where you see how dough team makes your pide ( flatbread) . Food is tasty to outstanding,with one of the best taramasalata ( fish roe whipped with bread,lemon and olive oil). Adana kebab was cooked to perfection by my family liking. For me star of the night was grilled octopus. Wow,what a delicious joyous experience it was!! Succulent juicy parts,back eyed peas with some amazing sauce on the bottom. Generously sized and perfectly executed. We will definitely come back for more dishes like that
Came here for dinner last night. Few street parking options available (didn't have to pay) as well as parking garage around the corner of the building. Seemed to be wheelchair accessible. We sat downstairs. Tables were decently spaced apart. Nice lighting overhead with glass lamps and lamp at table. We were able to get seated quickly, but typically make a reservation ahead of time. Service was attentive - great at keeping our glasses full and checking if we were ok with food or wanted to order more. The food was delicious. We ordered 4 items between two people, and it ended up being $74ish (not bad). Only downside was the people right behind us were obnoxiously loud (right back to back with the chairs) we couldn't hear ourselves despite being infront of each other.
Amazing shared plates Mediterranean experience for a wonderfully unique dinner of flavors! It's a tapas style with small plates, perfect for a family or group of friends to try many different dishes. We tried the spreads platter which was perfect with the endless, warm pita. The LAHMACUN flatbread was very well spiced and a good light appetizer. The ŞİŞ KEBAP was very tender and juicy - cooked to a perfect medium rare. The highlight was the rack of lamb shared experience, which came with ottoman rice, and veggies on the plate. The lamb was so tender and the fat caps were grilled perfectly. It was a generous portion and great for 3-4 people to split with 9 pieces. The restaurant is lit uniquely with beautiful lamps from the ceiling, and though the restaurant was crowded, we could only hear ourselves. Service was exceptional, continuous clearing of our plates and even complementary tea to start! Parking in the garage is free as well as on the street out front.
The stuff that the restaurant did exceptionally well for weekend brunch: the dips - they bring all of them to the table which is an interesting concept, but I think it gets you to try everything and it's only a little bit of everything. The plates are small so you can taste them without feeling like you're being wasteful. The bread is quite good. I also liked the Pide. Entrées were generally good as well. The vegetable omelette was flavorful and my husband seemed to enjoy the lamb dish. He also liked the fries/potatoes. The sucuk was well executed. Things we didn't enjoy that much were the shrimp. It's two cold shrimp and some oil which OK, I guess if you have it with some of the pita, it would be OK, but really didn't have that much flavor. Also, I thought the falafel was cold and overcooked. Perhaps that was just that instance. The one random thing that was kind of surprising was the Turkish tea pot was $18. I've never paid that much for Turkish tea. Lol. Or any tea at that. The desserts were interesting. The fried dough balls were tasty, but personally, I'd prefer the chocolate sauce on the side. The yogurt parfait was well executed and tasty. Another positive point is details in the bathroom. They must have an agreement with a company for soap and lotion. I know it's a very small detail, but it's rare that a restaurant has lotion and good lotion at that- available in the restrooms. I'd go back but I'm not sure I'd spend $18 for the pot of tea.
I've hosted two CADRE events here now and both times was very satisfied with the service, the food and the ambience. It's a perfect spot to host private dinners or a family dinner with delicious family style Mediterranean food. Even with a hopping dining room, our food came at a great pace and our servers kept up with the drinks for our 26 guests with ease. We can't wait to come back soon!
They got slightly better in food quality but the service is still not good. 1. Reservation: absolutely necessary, you can't go in on any day. They are always packed. which is a surprise for me. 2. Food: 4 stars I ate here countless times and it used to great and became very bad and now it is reviving a bit again. - sis kebab was great! Small portion but great. - chicken was just chicken, make it at home. don't buy such stuff eating out, it was a mistake to order this 3. Drinks: mixed drinks are still not great. Choose wine or prepackaged items here 4. Service: not accommodating and it was so awkward. I could tell he hated serving us. We were still gracious and gave him 20% tip, but he deserved none! If you are in the area anyway, Chima, Fogo, Eddie's and many other better options exist.
AYCE Mediterranean brunch with small plates! Excellent service, beautiful and clean inside, the decor was modern yet cozy. They bring out all the starters automatically which I liked that concept. Small enough so if you don't like one, it's not wasted and if you really enjoyed it, you can request more! All the entrees are small portions so you can literally try everything! Some we enjoyed more than others and overall experience was great! Very similar to Ambar, which my hubby and sons prefer bc they have some "American" choices lol
2 years ago
Ohhh what an amazing time we had last night at Agoro! Somehow we managed to snag last minute reservations for two for dinner at a high top located in front of the bar. The front desk service was very friendly and accommodating. Our waiter was well versed in the menu at Agoro which was refreshing. We ordered two cocktails to start: the Istanbul Bey #2 and the Aroma. My husband ordered the Aroma cocktail and within minutes our waiter was lighting his drink on fire! :) The drink allows for wood chips burnt into a smoke top that then goes in the cocktail glass. It was nice table side entertainment to kick off dinner. Both drinks were yummy, his more strong than mine. My only complaint was that the Istanbul bey should have been served in a short glass making it easier to drink. We only ordered three dishes since we weren't extremely hungry. The sampler spreads were incredible so I highly recommend ordering this dish to start off your meal. It comes with a basket of fresh made pita bread. The only spread I didn't know was the cod roe which I think anyone would agree is an acquired taste. Ask for a side of harissa! The brazino hot dish was the star of the night and stole the show. It was cooked to perfection and melted in your mouth. The beetroot salad was good but the labneh at the bottom of the salad was overpowering and could have been plated in less quantity. Our waiter served Turkish tea as a finisher free of cost. What an incredible dinner- so thankful and hope to be back soon!! P.S. Parking directly at this restaurant is difficult. I recommend parking a few minutes away and walking. read more
Food: we came for the bottomless brunch for $42 and we ordered a pitcher of mimosa for $18. The starters definitely were plentiful. I enjoyed the baba ganoush, harissa dip, truffle devils eggs, shrimp with lemon sauce, lebhen and the hazelnut and peanut butter spread. I also ordered the lamb and beef eggs benedict. I was stuffed! Ambiance: i love the decor. So beautiful. Service: our waiter was great and attentive. The bussers were also really quick to clear our table. Overall the service was good. One thing I will say is I didn't feel very welcome as a patron. We were told they close at 4 to turn over the restaurant for dinner. They cleared everything except for the pitcher and glassware, it doesn't take long to clear the rest of the glasses and set the table. I've been at this location a few times and I will say I leave with a feeling that my patronage wasn't that appreciated. I usually go here because friends suggest it and the food is good. But with so many other Middle Eastern restaurants in Tysons, I feel they need to be more hospitable to ALL PATRONS. read more
2 years ago
The inside is gorgeous with high ceilings, fun domed seats, and mosaic lanterns. There's a lot of available seating and, while busy, it's not too hard to get a reservation or a particularly long wait. The staff were quick to accommodate our reservation change for a large party (8) from a Thursday night to a Friday night. The only issue we really had was with the service as our server wouldn't come around that often for us to order and would forget to put orders in, but the food runners were wonderful and would grab us whatever had been forgotten. All the food and drinks we ordered were delicious. We started with the spread sampler platter and even ordered another side of cacik on its own. The sucuklu pide (beef sausage) was good, but heavy on the cheese. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly and the sides of broccolini and onions made it more filling. The highlight dish for me was the grilled kalamar, which was flavorful and the sauce was a bright balance in comparison to the lamb. For dessert, we ordered the pistachio soufflé and künefe. The soufflé was sweet and hot (temp), pairing nicely with the ice cream. The künefe was interesting, the cheese was something different and not for me but it still tasted pretty good! read more
The customer service was good. Everyone was pleasant and attentive. We tried several items. Start off the ginger ale was bottled ginger ale that tasted more like water downed ginger ale. The lemonade is very fresh but very tart and more in the sour side than the sweet side. The bread that is serviced was delicious and freshly made (it was piping hot). We ordered lebaneh dip and it reminded me of a cream cheese/greek yogurt topped with zartar. It was really good. We also tried the flaming cheese, which had a nice crust and flavor to it. We tore the lamb and Turkish beef sausage pide. They were both ok to me. the sausage was really good but the pide could have used more of it. it was only one small piece per square, so it was only though for one bite per square. The grilled octupus was delicious. It was a nice size, cooked perfectly, and very well seasoned. The ottoman rice had a lot of flavors and textures with the nuts, raisins, and onions on it. The Adana Kebap was also very flavorful. We also ordered a rack of lamb. It was cooked perfectly tender, but I was surprised at the lack of flavor. We had some lebnaeh left over and once we dipped the lamb in that it was perfect. read more
It's tradition to go to agora every time I'm in the area. And it never disappoints. At this point I've been there 3 years in a row. Plus once to the DC location. The food is what's bottomless* The food omg the food. Delicious! I love the labneh and the bread! All the spreads are savory and delicious. Not pictured are the pistachio French toast and egg dishes. The vegetable frittata was good! The potato's were savory. Drinks are expensive but well made. Service is attentive and quick. This last time we felt the service was the best. The decor and vibe is impeccable. The restaurant is decorated beautifully and the bubble booths are beautiful. Overall a great restaurant worth the money! read more
1 year ago
Went today for Friday lunch and did the prefixe lunch menu for $28pp. Really enjoyed the pita with the hummus trio. My grilled chicken was delicious. For dessert, I chose the baklava while my friend got the blood orange sorbet. Nice & quiet ambiance. Service with bringing out the food was good; took a while for our server to come back at the end, so we could ask for our check. read more
5 months ago
Came here for dinner on Saturday night and sat at the bar with my husband. Upon walking in, Agora had a warm, welcoming presence with beautiful lighting and decor. We ordered the Baba Ghanouj and the grilled octopus to start, which was accompanied by fresh pita bread. All three items were delicious. The Baba Ghanouj was very flavorful and fresh, while the grilled octopus was grilled to perfection and meaty! For entree, we split the lamb chops, the ottoman rice, and the brussels spouts. Again, all dishes were packed with flavor, cooked well and seasoned perfectly. All in all, very happy with out experience at Agora! We will definitely return. read more
Every time I come to agora for brunch I leave a very satisfied customer. This place is good for groups or a more intimate meal like a date. The restaurant decor is great. Service is also great, with servers coming to check in on you every so often and cleaning up the dishes in between the courses. read more
9 months ago
Came here for dinner during restaurant week and I was thoroughly impressed. I had heard about this places but I was blown away. Every single dish was amazing and soooo flavorful. The service and staff were so nice and accommodating and even gave us extra dessert for our anniversary. The decor inside was super cute. Need to come back for brunch read more
Everything tasted so exquisite here! GET THE LEG OF LAMB!!! You won't regret it. It's enough to serve 2+ people. The desserts are delectable too! We had a sea bass appetizer dish. Tasted like ceviche but a thousand times better. Gorgeous ambiance and reminds me of being in Turkey. read more
My friend and I were grateful to be accommodated via walk-in on a busy Friday evening before a show were were attending nearby. The actual restaurant is so beautiful and the ceiling is covered in these lovely Turkish lamps. The service is great and the food is so good! We shared the labneh, kibbeh, and the mixed cheese and spicy beef flatbreads. For our mains, my friend had the grilled chicken and I had the beef tenderloin cubes. Both were excellent and we had leftovers! Agora is great, will be back, and highly recommend. read more
Over the years, I have been to Agora a handful of times and I must say I definitely prefer this location over the one in DC. Even though, the DC offers outdoor seating while Tyson's does not. I have only been to Agora for dinner on weekends and it has always been busy, so I definitely recommend making a reservation. The Tyson's location has two floors and the seating always felt a bit crammed for my taste. Also considering that it's tapas, keep in mind they can only bring out a few dishes at a time since the tables (for two) are too small to hold all the plates comfortably. I have tried multiple drinks and food items from their menu (see pictures). I won't go into detail, but the food has always tasted good overall. My current favorite drinks are Purple Kelebek and Kafenio - both balanced well. Food-wise, the complimentary pita bread is always yummy. Also, highly recommend getting the spread sampler and Keșkek - both delicious. However, borek has been somewhat disappointing (I used to have it home cooked by a Turkish grandma so I know what I'm talking about). From desserts, Chocolate Bavaroise is good but super rich in chocolate (definitely shareable). Out of all my visits, three times have been for birthdays which was always noted in the reservation. However, there was not a single acknowledgment from the restaurant - not the hostess stand, nor the servers. In general, the service has always been a letdown. You have the table for 2 hours only, yet our servers would always disappear on us and take forever to come by. But they would magically appear with a smile on their face when it's time to tip them. Definitely left a bad taste in my mouth every single time. For the price point, Agora should do a lot better with training their staff on basic service in restaurants. read more
I finally tried Agora during restaurant week, and I get the hype now. We went during brunch and the brunch was incredible. They started us off with a spread of dips, deviled eggs, salmon, cheeses, and flatbreads. This spread was amazing and we got to try items we might not have tried ourselves. They also have egg dishes and some sweet dishes that you can order. I really liked the Greek yogurt parfait and the salmon Benedict. You can also add a mimosa to brunch, so we each ordered one. The brunch is definitely pricey, but I would say it was worth the price. The inside of this restaurant is decorated very well, you will feel like you are transported to the Mediterranean not like you are in Tysons. The service was really good, our waters were being constantly refilled and our food came out quickly. Parking was a little confusing, but you can park in the garage right behind the restaurant. It is shared with the apartment complex and it is free. read more
2 years ago
We came for restaurant week but the menu they offered had a lot less options than the menu advertised online. We ended up just deciding to order off the menu and I'm glad we did because we got more things we wanted! Our waiter was nice and gave recommendations on what's good when we asked and the restaurant itself is clean and pretty. Thyme to bloom - 3/5 standard not too strong refreshing cocktail! Kavurmali - 4/5 the bread was perfect crisp outside and soft and fluffy inside. The cheesy is so gooey and light and paired perfectly with the bread, meat and seasoning! Meat was juicy and seasoned well too we loved this Ottoman rice - 4/5 rice is on the dryer side but I think it's made that way on purpose! Super flavorful with savory and sweet. Great to order to eat with the entrees but we even ate it alone Grilled octopus - 4.5/5 this is my first time having such a tender delicious grilled octopus! My bf who went to nyc recently said the tenderness of the octopus is on the same level as restaurants in nyc which is a high compliment. The seasoning was super unique and delicious too I will definitely order this again Branzino - 3/5 good grilled fish but a little boring when everything else has so much delicious spices and this is seasoned well but with like lemon and salt. Adana kebab - 2/5 disappointing because it is quite expensive for one lump of meat and the seasoning was definitely there but the meat was way too dry to enjoy read more
1 year ago
Delicious . The service was great, and the eclectic ambiance gave that touch that made you feel like you were in a restaurant in Turkey. read more
I really enjoyed this tapas place. We dropped in as a central location for where the Ruiz sibs could get together. Though buried, it was easy to find and plenty of street parking after the 5pm time. Without the DC sun, the place is dimly lit by votive lamps setting a more intimate dining area. Music is modern, but subtlely so. I sat down in a wonderfully covered booth and my sister had already ordered a few appetizers in the way of bread and hummus. It was all good. The drinks on the menu varied depending on your taste of liquors. Most of these drinks had flavor infused booze, such as fig infused vodka in the thyme to bloom or the hibiscus syrup and bourbon in the hummingbird. Unique flavors, great drinks. Since I already ate, I pecked off my sibs plates for the wonderful lamb kebabs. Those were great. Our server Devonte was on the spot the entire time. The Ruiz sibs kept their own entertainment, but our server was there in case we needed anything? Recommend. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
First time to Agora and will not be my last. We had a lovely evening and our server Natalia was superb. We tried the sampler for the appetizer and it came with different dips. Delicious! We also tried the chicken, beef and lamb kabobs- quality and taste was amazing. Keep in mind, the plates are small in portions and you have to pay additional for sides but I did not mind one bit. Atmosphere and location was ideal. Garage parking is also available which is extremely convenient. read more
7 months ago
Great Mediterranean restaurant. Food was wonderful. This was my second time here. This time we were a party of 6 and got seated on the 2nd floor. Didn't get the chance to seat at the egg shape tables on the first floor. We orders several dishes since this is a tapas style restaurant. Loved the spread sampler because we got to try many other tasty spreads than just the traditional hummus. Liked the octopus, kalamari and lamb kebab. Service was great. Be aware that like most European restaurants there is a 2 hour limit seating. read more
So delicious! All of the food was so rich in flavor and the server was exceptionally helpful. We had an onion and garlic allergy, so he made a specialized menu for us labeling what we could and couldn't get. We were also able to get a veggie plate alongside of the pita for someone with a gluten intolerance. Super modern and cute interior. Would for sure recommend this place- just a little pricey for the portions! read more
I forgot to take pictures because I was hungry and everything tasted SO GOOD. We had the spread sampler platter to start which was a great way to try everything and the warm pitas were a perfect vessel. We also ordered the beet salad which was surprisingly tasty (I don't normally love beets). We also ordered a flatbread and some lamb. They were much bigger portions than I expected and it felt like a great value for the money! The ambiance inside is super nice and all of the people working there were extremely friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be back with a slightly larger group so i can try more things! read more
This is the second time I am here and this place does not disappoint! This time we ordered the ottoman rice and sampler in addition to the best kunefa. The kunefa was even better than the one I ordered in Alanya, Istanbul, Bodrum and Side combined. So that is a must if you come here. Parking is in the garage on the ba k side for free, which is tremendously convenient. A lot of people during lunch hours so I will disregard the attentiveness from the staff. But if I ought to be picky, the portion should be a little bigger ( after all we are in US not Europe) and next time do not send out burnt pita bread. The ambiance and the great flavor saved it again, so I will still recommend checking this place out. It also serves halal which is great since there aren't many or any location in McLean with an ambiance like this. read more
1 year ago
On one of the best days in my life! Celebrating one of the most important dates in my life 12/08/2023 I went to lunch at Agora to celebrate, and they didn't fail and made my day! They won't fail you too! Very nice ambiance! Unique! A bit of modern mixed with Turkish and elegant! They use the parking garage for the building so you can park there. It's a bit $$$, but honestly, it was totally worth it! The menu consists of small plates, and I took advantage of that and ordered many items! The spread sampler Ottoman Rice Grilled Octopus Imam Bayildi Shish kebap Adana kebap Lamb chops All the items were amazing, but the one that didn't impress was the lamb chops ! The item I'm dying to go for again is the Adana!! Unbelievably tasty! Best Adana I've ever eaten in the US! Service was wonderful , fast , friendly and very nice! They offer unlimited brunch on the weekend, but honestly, the menu didn't impress me! Agora! Thanks for helping me celebrate one of the best days of my life! My close Yelp friends, feel free to ask me privately about my special day! :)) Try it, vote for the review , message me, or compliment me with any comment or question, and don't forget to ... Pray for me ;) read more
1 year ago
My wife and I are regulars here. The food and service is always excellent and the ambiance is clean, modern and welcoming. On this particular visit we bought our children with us to celebrate their 17th and 29th birthdays. Cagri who was our waiter went above and beyond to make their birthday special. Beyond the birthday celebration his attitude, attentiveness, and enthusiasm was such a delight and it truly made our dining experience special. The entire staff here at Agora are excellent, we have never had a negative experience. I cannot recommend this place enough. If you want some amazing food and excellent service this is the place to visit. read more
Delicious food at Agora. We've had several dishes and they were all excellent. See Photos. Staffs are friendly and well attentive. Ambience and decor is modern and beautifully designed. We did have a reservation and seated immediately for party of6 dinner. It does get busy so hope you get to enjoy fine Mediterranean dining. We did have 2 bottles of wine - great wine selections. Bon appetite! read more
7 months ago
The service was really good with our friendly waiter and the inside is decorated really nice! Parking was a bit difficult to find but there is street parking or garage parking if you circle around. The food itself was nothing special. Everything was decent tasting but I have definitely had better Mediterranean food in the area. The waiter also pressured us to order everything off the appetizer section which was strange. read more
7 months ago
3 years ago
I'm pleased to announce, Agora Tysons Corner is a 5! My good friend treated me to Agora for my birthday and she claims I like to take control but this year she was picking the restaurant. In my defense, most of my friends defer to me when it comes to restaurants so I welcomed the pleasant change.. Lol! She did an amazing job with selecting Agora for this year's celebration, so much so, this is my new favorite restaurant!! She's been once before and proceeded to order for us.. Now she may be going just a bit too far!!! She ordered a basket of bread.. Hell to the NO! I'm not swelling my belly off no damn bread, so she was stuck with that!!! Give me the menu and let's get busy!! I ordered the lamb chops, giant prawns, Branzino, short ribs, and grilled octopus! She ordered the flatbread and brussel sprouts.. Man I'm glad I didn't let her order for me.. Lolol!! The meals are tapas style so it sounds like a lot but it was just right, especially since I shared :) When I mean EVERYTHING was a hit, OMG!! I would recommend every dish I listed to anyone who reads this review! Now, giving my dear friend credit, she did take pleasure in ordering my drink that she was CONFIDENT I would like, and she was right! The smoked Aroma is Agora's twist on the Old Fashioned and it was delicious!! My next stop will be the Agora DC to see if they can match up with Tyson's.. gonna be hard but we shall SEE!! read more
Fantastic food, fantastic service. We ordered a wide variety of things that brought our total to about $60/person without drinks. Probably could have cut that to $40-50 with everyone still being full. Rack of lamb was the star of dinner with table side presentation and carving. read more
My friend turned 27 this past Thursday so a few of us went to Agora to celebrate. I'd highly recommend making a reservation in advance since it was pretty busy. The service was pretty fast and our server had good recommendations. Overall, nice ambiance and the interior was well decorated. SPREAD SAMPLER - 22 The sampler gives you a small scoop of the six different spreads they have on their menu. My personal favorite was the TARAMOSALATA, which is a creamy cod roe mousse. I also enjoyed the HUMMUS (a classic) along with the LABNEH (another classic) for its strong garlic flavors. If I had to only choose one spread in the future, it would definitely be the taramosalata. LENTIL SOUP - 8 This wasn't sharable so I got it for myself. It was the perfect texture of gritty and creamy with full of aromatics. It was warm and homey, extremely soothing. KIBBEH - 13 Each order comes with two fried dumpling almonds, full of pine nuts and beef on a bed of yogurt. I personally didn't remember this one too much, so it was probably just OK. MIXED MUSHROOMS - 12 I loved the mixed mushrooms! It was full of truffle oil flavor and the goat cheese (more like a spread/sauce) on the side was good. Definitely would recommend this as a tasty vegetarian option. KESKEK - 18 I really liked this one and thought the smoked short ribs were so tender and full of flavor. The meat sat on top of traditional Turkish wheat (reminded me of the consistency of mashed potatoes) that's been seasoned and mixed with brown butter and shallots. It was so good, and probably one of my favorites. LAMB CHOPS - 22 Each order only comes with two lamb chops along with several broccolini stalks. The lamb chops were simply seasoned but delicious. I really liked the broccolini, which was drizzled with a bit of oil and also seasoned very simply with salt and pepper. If they had just broccolini as a dish, I'd definitely get it. BRANZINO - 16 Great seafood option, the sea bass was grilled nicely and lightly salted. I personally enjoyed this a lot and the skin was nicely crisp and it's where most of the flavor is. ALI NAZIK KEBAP - 20 This was our last plate of food and by this point, I was pretty full. The garlic, butter, and yogurt combo made it really heavy, but delicious. The onions were well caramelized. Overall, good food and experience. A couple were just OK, but most options we got were pretty tasty. I recommend coming with a sizable group so you can order and try as many plates as you can. read more
1 year ago
Everything was so good/tasty. Each course just kept getting and better. You can tell how carefully prepared all the items were. The authentic flavors were present with all 5 courses.The service was especially attentive to our needs. Thank you Charlie! Excellent service! Can't wait to return! read more
I have to thank my hairstylist the next time I see her. She was the one who told me about Agora. It was a great recommendation and we're glad we gave it a try. Before going, we made a reservation as it was a Saturday evening. The earliest reservations were for 5 p.m. with nothing available until 8 p.m. We took the 5 p.m. one. We got there early and since they don't open for dinner until 5 p.m., we sat outside on a bench as the weather was decent. When we went into the restaurant on time, we noticed something puzzling...most of the tables stayed empty. Even when we left after 6 p.m., there were still many empty tables. Don't know what was up with that... Service was on point. Our server came along and told us about their concept. Basically, it's Turkish Tapas. We started out getting mocktails. Both of us had one called "kekik". It consists of: "fresh clementine juice, lemon, honey and thyme syrup, club soda". It was an interesting drink and the ingredients gave it a unique (in a good way) taste. We were also given glasses of water. Plus, freshly made, still warm pita bread was brought to the table. That pita was great---soft and puffy, we used it for sopping up sauces. There was a seasoned olive oil based dipping sauce for the pita. We tried it and thought it was on the bitter side. Before leaving, there was one pita left and we took it home with us. Here is what we ordered: "Ottoman Rice" which consists of: "black currants, apricots, almonds, pine nuts and fried shallots". It's a pilaf style rice and we both really enjoyed it. The rice was moist and the sweetness of the currents and apricots came through clearly. "Cauliflower (which was fried) " that also had in it, "Turkish fig, tahini sauce, sorrel". This was well prepared and the items worked great together. "Grilled Octopus" which had "cold press olive oil, dry oregano, maras peppers". This sauce was both tangy and sweet. Plus the octopus was cooked to perfection as it was tender. "Lamb chops" which had "salt and pepper marinade, broccolini". My husband had this. He asked for it to be cooked medium but one chop was well done. Still, he said both chops held their flavoring and he was glad he ordered it. He said next time he would order it medium rare. The broccolini was fried but the stems were tough while the florets were done well. "Sis Kebap" which consisted of: "grilled beef tenderloin cubes, grilled tomato, onions, pepper" and a side of harissa sauce. This dish I ate. The meat was medium rare (which is how I ordered it) for the most part. The cubes at the end of where the skewer was came out well done. The onions could have been grilled a bit longer as they were still pungent. I didn't use the harissa as it was too spicy for me. We had room for dessert and ordered one portion of "Turkish Baklava" which is described this way "filo layers, pistachios, honey syrup with vanilla ice cream". It was freshly made and well soaked with honey. The ice cream was a tiny portion but it packed a punch when it came to the vanilla flavor plus it was creamy. To accompany dessert, I ordered "Turkish Tea" while my husband ordered "Turkish Coffee (served black). We were given some packets of sugar which I used in my tea. The tea had strong flavor, which I appreciated. My husband liked his coffee but he said he's had better elsewhere. As for ambience --- It certainly gave off the vibe of a Turkish eatery. Lots of colorful light fixtures and artwork. One thing to take note of --- It isn't immediately obvious as to where to park. The parking garage is in back of the building. You can enter at the end of the apartment building that is on top of the restaurant. There is an alleyway. First, you will see "resident parking". Keep going around the corner and you will see an entryway that says "residential and retail". Go in there and you will see some spots reserved for Agora and Solidcore ( I think that's what it's called). There is an exit that leads out to the sidewalk next to the restaurant. Also, you can go in this way (we think it's easier). When you come to Jones Branch Road if you're going up Westpark, make a right at the light and the parking garage entry will be on your left. It's well worth having a meal here! read more
Best bottomless brunch! I have been there several times now. The service is good, the ambiance is nice, the decor is cozy but the food keeps on brining me back! All you can eat brunch for $42/per person is a good deal for their amazing brunch. read more
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7911 Westpark Dr
Tysons, VA 22102
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Is this place only opened for dinner or brunch? Is the parking free?
Not sure I understand your question correctly, but they are open for dinner and brunch on weekends. There's is a garage behind the restaurant that offers free parking. Enjoy!
Hi there - any updates on outdoor heater availability?
As of tonight, their tents are still not heated and they don't know when it will happen.
Does your outdoor seating area have heaters, or similar heating source for patrons who prefer dining outside (during the winter months of the global pandemic)?
Hi, our tents are available, currently they do not have heaters. We are waiting for our heaters to be approved by the fire Marshall. Please check back later this week for updates. Thank you for your inquiry.
Is the brunch all you can eat and on what day(s) is it available?
I believe it's still unlimited small plates, and on the weekend.
Is anything halal?
Hi, all of our meats are helal. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks Betul
Do they have a happy hour?
Hi there! Happy Hour starts on August 19th! Follow us on Instagram to stay up-to-date/ @agoratysons
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