What a pretty restaurant! Walking up I love the design, it's like 2 restaurants combined with a big covered patio in the middle! It's downtown there's no parking I had circled around thinking they would have a lot but I couldn't find it and thankfully found street parking close by. Our server was great, very friendly and helpful. We both got mocktails and liked them, the lemon aid was very refreshing! We split a white pizza and the grilled octopus, so yum! Both dishes were light and flavorful! The octopus was cooked perfectly and we both enjoyed! read more

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So I didn't know what to expect from this place. We go in without a reservation on a Sunday night when it is raining like crazy. We were told there was no openings for seating inside (it seems like they have a lot of space outside to sit but of course it was raining) but they could sit us in their sister shop. It's a coffee shop. We get to the shop and the menus and the drinks look awesome there. A less expensive price point than this place but we wanted the Mediterranean food. Our waiter..no words! He was fantastic. He was attentive and kind and what a big load he had to carry physically bringing everything from one restaurant to another one. Now the food...it was...how should I put this...superb! We started with the three dip platter- humus, Tazaki, baba ganoush, and fresh pita. It was incredible highly recommend! I got the octopus sub fries and it was sooo good! The French fries were these little shoe string fries that were addictive. Everyone at our table loved what they ordered. For my drink I got a their version of a Manhattan. At first I didn't like it, it tasted watery. However after stirring it a bit it was actually delicious. This is definitely a place my family and I will be eating at again. read more

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Had a great time celebrating a friend's birthday at Alder & Oak. They had a complimentary valet service around the back, which was very convenient for downtown. Very welcoming servers; natural light ambiance. Welcomed our party of 9, including kids, and was very accommodating for the birthday cake brought in. Travis, our server, patiently explained the menu and gave recommendations to us. He made sure our water stayed filled, and checked on us. The Burrata, and Hummus with pita was sooo delicious! And the Tartufo Bianca pizza, recommended by Travis, was great! The wood fire pizza was kind of sweet, if you like that. We asked for a side of the pesto, and paired together was *chefs kiss*. My husband had the grilled octopus, and it was so good and tender. The kids have a cheese pizza option, and their food was brought out first (I thought that was a great touch, because...kids.) read more

That octopus slaps. The char and marinade is off the charts good. The romesco sauce with crispy chorizo and fingerling potatoes is an excellent combo. We also tried the truffle honey, gorgonzola with rosemary was nice multiple layer bite. The crust was airy with a little chew...yum. We also had some of the mocktails I tried the tahini one which was nice but wanted just a hint more sweetness it reminded me of Pina colda with a twist. read more

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Sooo they open at 11am on Saturdays and they mean 11. No valet except for dinner time. The Mediterranean chicken was sooooooo bland. You have to ask for taziki. Also the strawberry pepper drink isn't very sweet-ask for simple syrup. The ambiance is nice casual Florida style. The server Brittany was very good for a group of 18 ladies. If I go back In getting the lamb burger. read more

Alder & Oak - Asked for side of taziki for the sandwhich - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Adler & Oak was a great dining experience overall. We sat outside, and the patio was beautiful with a nice breeze that made for a relaxing evening. Our server was friendly, attentive, and checked on us throughout the meal. Everything we ordered tasted fresh, and the portions were generous for the price. The only thing that missed the mark for me was the octopus--it was cooked well but a little too salty. Other than that, the meal was excellent, and I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu. read more

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We celebrated our May birthdays with dinner here and had a great experience. My wife and I started with the Margherita pizza along with a fruited sour for me and an IPA for her. For our entrées, I ordered the chicken thighs while my wife chose the lamb shank. We each ate about half of our meals and then switched plates so we could sample both dishes. Everything was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed each item we ordered. The service was excellent. It started off a little slow, but finished strong and made sure we had a pleasant dining experience. Overall, a wonderful birthday dinner and we'd gladly return. read more

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Alder & Oak is a really nice place with many options for dining: rooftop, patio and interior! The staff was kind, smiling and attentive in the least overbearing way! The menu has a LOT of options, but I decided on the roasted cauliflower with the nigella-onion yogurt, green harissa and date glaze. It was truly a tasty experience and set the stage for what was to come. My entree was the bucatini with truffle. Upon arrival, I was excited! The porcini emulsion and shaved Parmesan were great. I personally would have preferred a touch more salinity and some pepper, because you know I like the spice, but I was not upset! The Moroccan Mint tea set it off, nicely. I can't wait to return! This was a stunner for me! read more

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My friend and I celebrated our birthdays here. They have indoor and outdoor seatings plus a rooftop bar. Don't worry about seating outside, they have a big overhead fan to keep you comfortable, however, I still prefer sitting inside with this warm Florida weather and we were thankful that they were able to accommodate us. We were a group of eleven, and had a great time. Service was great! For starters, we tried their Margherita Pizza, it was good. As for the mains, I ordered the Lamb Shank with Orzo Pilaf and Carrots, it was delicious! The meat was incredibly tender and practically fell off the bone. My husband got the Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Salad which he also enjoyed although the salad portion was a bit small. Overall, I highly recommend this place for birthday, celebrations, or any special occasions. read more

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We stopped by here for a late night snack and it was wonderful. We sat outside which was lovely. I imagine it'll be quite toasty out there the rest of the summer but it was still really nice. We just got some apps and sides. I had the olive oil hummus. It was pretty good. Nothing super stand out but very yummy. Also had a side of fries. And omg they were SO good. Right amount of (sea) salt. Perfectly crispy. They were SO flavorful. And we had baklava for dessert. That was amazing as well. The rose flavor was an incredible add on. For drinks my friend had an old fashioned and I tried it. It was good. I had a mocktail - strawberry bell pepper soda and really enjoyed it. It was shockingly inexpensive as far as mocktails go too! And of course the service was wonderful. Every person we encountered was positively lovely. I think it will be worth going back for a full dinner in the near future. Can't wait to try more food here! read more

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Alder & Oak was an outstanding dining experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is modern yet inviting, and the wood-fired concept gives every dish incredible flavor. The ingredients tasted fresh, the presentation was beautiful, and the service was attentive without ever feeling rushed. It's the perfect spot for a date night or special occasion. read more

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Our experience at Alder & Oak was mixed. Some dishes were excellent and others missed the mark. We ordered the A&O mezze, tartare crudo, grilled octopus, chicken souvlaki, and grilled king prawns. The prawns were delicious! They were so well seasoned and succulent. I wish there had been more on the plate! The octopus was also good. The tartare crudo sounded interesting given the Mediterranean flavors but it was bland. The chicken souvlaki was overcooked and very dry. We couldn't finish the chicken. For dessert, we ordered the galatopita, which was a semolina milk pie, which tasted almost like a custard. We dined outside and it was freezing. But it was a lovely patio on which to enjoy a meal in warmer weather. read more

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This place is operated by the same owner as Southern Grounds. Parking is an issue. There is valet parking on weekends only. You cannot park at the open lot next to the building because it is reserved for customers at Arepa Please. So you'll have to find street parking or the parking garage across the street. Rooftop bar does not have a good view. It is on the second floor so you won't see St. John's River. Instead, you'll see the FIS building and traffic. Food is subpar especially for the price. Had the Chicken Souvlaki which was dry and overcooked. Fries were a little soggy. Pita bread was underwhelming. read more

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Last night my friends and I did not want to wait the 3.5 hours at Anejo to eat dinner, so we walked over to Alder&Oak for a Mediterranean dinner instead. The ambiance and atmosphere was nice and we had the perfect weather for outdoor seating. We had a group of 7 and we were seated within 15 minutes and drinks brought shortly after. I went with the Chicken Souvlaki and it was just wonderful and full of flavor. They used breast meat, and it was a little bit on the drier side, but wasn't a big deal and didn't really take away from the flavors at all. Served with pickled onions, pickled cauliflower, tzatiki sauce, french fries and an arugula and tomato salad, this dish as a whole was delicious and I finished every bite. I would definitely love to pop back in for a date night with the hubby (wink, wink Jesse Smith) because there were plenty of items on the menu that I want to taste as well. Service was friendly and warm. Tucker was our server and I can't say enough kind things of the level of service last night. read more

Alder & Oak - Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Went here with friends. We were all 9 on our table and we had an incredible time. They did an amazing job transforming this place in to oasis. Service was great, food was amazing ! I ordered the roasted cauliflower and the grilled octopus and those two dishes was delicious! Parking was a little bit tricky but we managed to find a parking spot. This is a great place for a date night and bonus point is the rooftop bar. read more

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Our first reservation here was canceled due to rain. It's a strange thing to me to build most of your dining outdoors in a place where it rains a lot. Second reservation was made for inside and was successful. Service was attentive and helpful. Decor is lovely. It gets really loud in there though. Parking situation is definitely not ideal. There is no dedicated parking but they do provide a useful map on their website of places you can park and valet on certain nights. Food was a bit hit or miss for our group. My dish (mushroom bucatini) was very good and highly recommended. Also the Open Sesame is maybe my new favorite cocktail in town. The cauliflower appetizer is also really delicious and I'm not even that big on cauliflower. Definitely want to return to try their pizzas. read more

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Me and my wife went here for my wife's birthday celebration dinner. I must say it was one of the best Mediterranean restaurants that we have been too. I called in to make a reservation and it was nice and easy. Once we entered we were greeted and made to sit right away. For drinks we had Cucumber Dill Lemonade and Tropical T, both the drinks were refreshing and very nice. For dinner, we had Tartufo Bianca Pizza, my goodness, it was amazing and mouth watering. Finally for dessert we had Baklava which had perfect amount of sweetness not too much nor too less. Overall my wife's birthday was amazing and dinner was fabulous. Our server Zack was amazing made our experience worth it with all this suggestions and recommendations. The ambiance of this restaurant is fabulous as well. I highly recommend this place !!! read more

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We went in on a Sunday and we sat on the inside. Our server Ray was excellent, attentive and gracious. The food was really good and flavorful and the drinks were also top tier. Great brunch spot and it appears the the servers all work together. Team work. I love it. I would definitely be back read more

Ambience was great, location was a little difficult and off the side where parking was a bit hard to find. Overall the food was great! My favorite was the appetizer with the three house-made dips, house pickles, olives, and warm pita. The pita bread was delicious and paired well with the dips, my personal favorite being the Tzatziki dip. 9/10. The arugula salad was great too, nothing super about it, but the cheese was a nice touch, it had a slight charr to it which enhanced the flavor, but I did wish there was some sort of dressing alongside the dish. 7/10. The king prawns were great as well. They were a bit on the spicy side which I enjoyed and the charr added extra flavor, absolutely loved the king prawns, but the dish overall was slightly lacking. If there was some other side like potato's or bread, or something to pair with the meat it would have been great, I also wished the prawns were off to the side of the salad vs on top due to making the salad warmed and slightly soggy. Overall prawns themselves were a solid 8.5/10, but the dish in total was a 7/10. In general I would give this place a try and see if it is to your liking. Overall, 7.5/10. read more

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Wow! What a great new addition to the Brooklyn area. Most of the restaurant is outside dining with a small indoor dining experience. The staff is attentive. The menu offers something for everyone. Cocktails are interesting and creative. I had the Octopus with fingerling potatoes. It was a chef kiss. read more

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The Mezzo appetizer was outstanding! I could have eaten that as my dinner! Little noisy inside due to the windows and metal ceiling. read more

Food and service was excellent. Came with a group of 6 and we ordered just about the entire menu. Staff help corse out the dinner and provided great cocktails recommendations. We were able to sneak upstairs for a quick cocktail at golden hr while the staff set our dinner table up between apps. Ribeye and tagliatelle were the stars or the evening. Everything else was good but those were great. read more

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The food here was good! The appetizer was good but low on salt, and we would have loved more pickled vegetables. The entrees were the star of the show, we loved the lamb kebab the most! The cocktails are very "niche", we did not like any of the 3 we tried, but if it is your thing you might enjoy them more. We had a cucumber black pepper cocktail, the open sesame and one that had red bell pepper. The service here was also great. The baklava was on the soggy side, we were really wanting more crunch to it. The ambiance was nice, but it was very loud inside, we couldnt hear the music, we could hear all conversatiosn going on around us. We would love to come back and try and have dinner outside as we went on a windy day and they only had indoor seating. read more

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Finally made my way out to the new Riverside Aegean-inspired restaurant, to check out the vibes. I definitely see it being a hot spot once it finally warms up. The design is stunning and it's a great place for meeting up with family and friends. The menu is bringing us Mediterranean-inspired cuisine where nothing is cooked in seed oils. My friends and I gobbled up the pita bread starter and ordered a few more things including: Burrata Lamb Kofte (meatballs) Tuna Crudo Lobster Tagliatelle (FAV!) Baklava Everything was vibrant and you could really taste the freshness in the ingredients. And that baklava is not to be skipped for dessert! Pretty darn delectable! I'm looking forward to visiting again for a few meetups there this summer and to check out the Southern Grounds next door! read more

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We were looking forward to a new restaurant with food that isn't really cooked in Jacksonville Beach. Unfortunately we were disappointed. And that can be on us. The menu read like every dish was going to be amazing. To start we sat at the bar. The place has been open for a week. My bar chair and the chair next to me were uneven and rocked back and forth. Which is mind boggling to me. No one checked the chairs?? The service was ok. The bartender didn't introduce himself and all three guy behind the bar seemed to be bartending for the first time. We ordered the lamb kofte meatball. While the spice blend was tasty and the spicy tomato sauce was good, the meatball was incredibly dry. I know lamb isn't fatty but this tasted like 93/7 beef meatballs. We ordered the octopus for dinner. A generous portion of octopus. That was great. The dish lacked salt and acid. The chorizo while tasty was over done. The potatoes were fine. The wine selection is based out of the Mediterranean area and we really liked the wines that we tried. New wines we haven't had before. $14 for a glass and $50 for a bottle seems a bit backwards. After having one appetizer and one entree and 4 glasses of wine our bill was $125 with tip. Not sure it is worth that cost. The inside was modern and inviting. I liked the music and I would like to go back. Hopefully they work the kinks out. There are better restaurants at the beach in that price range so some serious improvement is necessary. We will be back in a few months once they find their grove. Hopefully. read more

Alder & Oak - Lamb kofte meatballs. Tasty but dry. That might be how there are supposed to be, so that can be on me. The flavor was really nice. - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Birthday celebration. Approximately 20 of us. Downstairs out side under cover. Super rainy day so super happy they have covering. Food and cocktails were good. I had a bianco pizza- which was delicious. Eggplant hummus was also super good and tasty served with fluffy pita. Hubby had steak- I thought it was ok. Son had lamb shank and it had a nice flavor too. I look forward to going back to try some more of the menu. FYI- valet isn't in Riverside (which makes sense would cause traffic) go around the block to the other side of the building to access valet. read more

I came here for lunch on a Saturday and it was delicious! I honestly didn't even know this place was opened yet, but I'm glad I saw that it was! It's so cute and truly does give Mediterranean vibes. First of all, our waitress/server Kim was a treasure!!!!! She is the sweetest thing and was so fun. She gave great recommendations and has the best personality. She honestly made our experience at Alder&Oak more fun. The lunch menu I found online on their website did not match the menu I was given, so that was disappointing, but it's okay. The A&O Mezze Board was delicious- may have been the best Tzaziki I've ever had. The hummus was also so good! For my main, I had the Chicken Souvlaki. I don't know that I would get it again because it was kind of dry and too chewy, but the flavor over all was good. The chicken was the reason this review has 4 instead of 5. The wine list was exceptional. I tried a red and a white- both were so incredibly smooth and delicious. I love how they custom picked these wines after tasting them on location (at least that's what Kim told us!!). I'd definitely come back again. read more

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We dined in on a reservation on a weeknight. There is no designated parking or valet option. It took a while to find parking. We shared the roasted cauliflower and beet salad for apps. The roasted cauliflower was well seasoned and had a wonderful yogurt sauce. We were all disappointed by the beet salad, the best part of the dish was the whipped goat cheese but otherwise no one cared for the rest. We shared an arugula salad and tartufo Bianca. The arugula salad was large and the dressing was light. The pizza was delicious, savory with a sweet twist. The crust was rather thick considering the size of the pizza. The bucatini and truffles (shrimp added) was truffle forward and generously sized. Overall it was an expensive meal but we would return. read more

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My first experience at alder and oak was very overwhelming. The inside and the area they build is very pretty. I am not entirely sure what they are going for with the restaurant. The food is fancy and expensive which makes you think fine dining. However the inside area is very small, (which is confusing in a city that's very hot most of the year) and very loud which made me feel like I was in a high club. It was so loud that we couldn't even hear to have a conversation. I would give the vibe/ ambiance a 6.5/10 IMO the food was just okay, it wasn't anything special. I had the shrimp pasta which didn't stand out to me at all. The noodles didn't taste homemade which was less than impressive. The hummus didn't taste any different than any other hummus I have had. I am aware that maybe I just didn't get something they specialize in so I will for sure come back and try the lamb. My family enjoyed the arugula salad and pizza. For now I am giving the food a 7/10. It wasn't bad but it wasn't special or as good as I hoped. Our waitress was Bella, she spoke clearly, and loud enough and had great personal skills. She was clearly very busy, however even though they had just opened recently she did a great job. Everyone working was pleasant as well. I will give the service a 8/10 for now. read more

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My friend had been anticipating this restaurant opening for our monthly ladies night out, so we dined there last evening. To start Sophia at the hostess stand was great when I called to book the reservation as their phone lines were not working and we had many missed calls. The parking is a bit challenging, so go to their website for recommendations. We secured valet parking behind the restaurant and it was great. Now for the food... absolutely wonderful! We started with the Mezza tray and the cauliflower. Everything was delicious! A great variety of all things Mediterranean And then we had two pizzas. And the finale baklava! read more

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If you're in the mood for some fresh and vibrant Mediterranean, this is a great place to go. The food was delicious, though the facility itself had two minor drawbacks. Parking is a bit of pain, and they have so much outside seating that the indoor seating during the rain or really hot summer months will be quite limited. But... don't let that stop you from going. I am a bit of a diva for both. lol The food, though, I wish I would've snapped a couple pictures because the food came out beautifully prepared. The flavors. Oh the flavors! I was with a large group, so we pre-ordered some appetizers. We had baba ghanoush, hummus, tzatziki, roasted cauliflower, lamb meatballs, and the cheese ball that I can't remember the name of. I tried everything but the tzatziki and cheese ball and it was all equally as delicious. For lunch, I got the salmon on a ciabatta roll. Yum! read more

Food was so good. We got lamb chops and they were absolutely delicious. We sat at the bar, it was a Friday night we arrived at 5pm. Half the bar was full. It took 15 min for the bartender to take out order. He was extremely nice but that's not ok. Then it got busier and we were waiting on a to go order and wanted to share a glass of wine while we waited. Waited over 20 min, no to go order and no bartender to ask for drink order. It's a new place and I know they need to iron out some things but the service was way too slow. read more

In love with this Mediterranean inspired restuarant! I love of use of their outdoor space and how it seems like the focus of the restuarant over the indoor dining area. The seating feels cozy and thoughtful. Some things to note before I get into the food, this restaurant does not have its own parking area so you need to street park or find a garage. The service is on the slow side so if you are in a rush... you have been warned. Otherwise, enjoy talking with your friends and family while you wait for the tastiest food to be brought to you. The burrata was delicious and they served it with warm pita bread. I enjoyed my shrimp pita sandwich and fries(the flavor was perfect and the seasonings delightful). If you like white wine definitely give the Pošip a go! read more

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Food was outstanding. The service was great. Our waitress was looking out for us and was frequently asking how we were enjoying our meal.

Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The drinks were well crafted and our server was amazing. Will definitely visit again!

Beautiful new spot in Riverside! I took my parents to dinner at Alder and Oak and we loved the decor, the multiple seating areas, the indoor and outdoor flow, and the food was delicious as well. Our server, Anna, was very kind and gave us great recommendations. I really enjoyed the dill-usional cocktail and my mom's lobster tagliatelle. I got the grilled octopus and found it to be too difficult to chew. Regardless, I am excited to try more of the menu and see what else they have to offer. read more

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Incredible experience!! From the hummus to the octopus to the lamb everything was exquisite and delicious. Service is impeccable and is a very chill atmosphere. You cannot go wrong here if you are looking for a nice date place. Will not disappoint. read more

Alder & Oak is a great addition to the downtown Jax/Brooklyn restaurant scene. While it's located downtown, it seems to pull off the feeling of a Mediterranean oasis. The use of wood, light blues, tans and rope (yes, I said rope) is brilliant. Whether you sit inside or outside, it feels as if you just walked off of the beach. For dinner, there is a great rooftop with sun-sails that provide a casual and elegant vibe. I was also fascinated to see that the kitchen was a separate building, right across from the restaurant and in the middle of outdoor seating. Our hostess and waitress were stellar. Informed, excited and on point throughout the meal. The food was the real star here. Everything hit and the baba ganoush may have been the best I've had. The tzatziki was great as was the hummus. The hummus is thick and hearty. We shared this all on the A&O Mezze board. All of it was extremely fresh. We also shared the beet salad as well, hearty, sweet and nutty. Delicious. Finally, the grilled octopus was cooked to perfection. Seasoned very well and the sausage and potatoes were the perfect accompaniment. Really ingenious drink creations here as well. My wife had the "open sesame" which really did taste abundantly like sesame and the consistency was light. Really nice drink. If you're anywhere close to downtown, you have to try Alder and Oak. Highly recommended. read more

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We had a reservation on a Wednesday evening. Good thing as it was packed due to both a private event at the bar as well as the rain taking away some of their outdoor seating capacity. We didn't go inside and were seated outside under the awning. Still got a little damp with the sprinkles and wind, but it was pleasant. If you're seating outside - note, it'll be noisy with your usual city traffic sounds and tables around you. Service was fantastic. Our server, Aryca, and the food were the highlight of our experience. Aryca was delightfully attentive, knowledgeable, responsive, engaging, and professional. We ordered a bunch of stuff to share including the appetizer mezze platter (all the dips were fabulous and the pita warm and fresh, "pickles" were a bunch of pickled veggies plus olives), tuna crudo (very nice with some texture), French fries (thin and well done as we both liked), and a margherita pizza which was absolutely delicious. Moroccan mint iced tea was very nice and my friend had a white wine (I don't recall which) that she enjoyed very much. Highly recommend this place. Wide range of dishes to try. read more

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This place is gorgeous and a wonderful location BUT the parking is ridiculous. My husband drove around for 30 minutes to wait for street parking. The food was pretty good but the menu was very limited. If you're not crazy about Aegean seasoning, there's very little to choose from. I think they could greatly benefit from expanding the menu to include a few more options. My son in law ordered the fresh fish (which was on the menu) and was told that it had been removed from the menu and would not return. I would love to return to this place based primarily on aesthetics but they do need to work on parking and expand their menu a bit. Service was great! read more