The food was amazing. Ambiance is moody and fun. Lobster pasta is great! Justin was the best…read moreserver!!

Great all across the board! This restaurant lives up to the hype. It's a beautiful and moody oasis…read morefor an enjoyable meal. We came here on Good Friday around 7:30pm. We had a reservation for 3 and still had to wait about 10-15 minutes to be seated. The waiting area is just one bench across from the hostess stand and it can get pretty congested at peak hours. It might be better to wait outside. This place is on a busy street but there are some reasonable garages and parking lots close by. They have a smart casual dress code, so this is the type of place you want to dress nicely and look your best. Most of the staff and guests look like models. Please also be advised that it's dimly lit to sent a nice moody vibe. The service staff are also very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Everything we ordered had great presentation, texture and flavor. They brought us a delicious basket of super thin and crispy flat bread to the table. I had the flambèed halloumi, Greek salad and brazino filet. The portions are decent but to be expected at this price point. Order the whole branzino if you want a bigger portion. You will most likely not have leftovers unless you order the pastas. The pasta dishes were generous and delicious as well. My friend had the lobster pasta which was light and the other had the rigatoni. I'd definitely come here again and recommend it for a girls night, sexy date or group celebratory outing.

Small restaurant with friendly staff…read more I love turkish food and at this place you get the real deal. The food is authentic, we enjoyed everything we ordered. We had the lentil soup and lavash bread, both were very delicious. Hummus was also tasty. My main dish was chicken adana with salad, was great and we also ordered the shepperd salad which was so rich and fresh, very tasty. If we are at the area again, we will be back for sure.

Worth quitting the town fave for -- the homemade roots cooking of Lale!…read more I officially quit the towns well known spot for the homemade roots cooking at Lale Turkish Restaurant in Winter Park! Every dish tastes like it came straight from someone's family kitchen -- authentic, comforting, and made with love. The flavors are deep and fresh, the kind of food that nourishes both body and soul. And don't even get me started on the baklava -- buttery, flaky, perfectly sweet, and absolutely irresistible. It's the best I've ever had! If you want a meal that reminds you why you don't settle for ordinary, Lale is it. A true hidden gem in Winter Park.

Super yummy and fresh. Service was fast and the outdoor seating is cute. I would definitely…read morerecommend an will be coming back!!

This is located in the middle of the parking lot of the plaza. Small seating area picnic style…read more Ordering process was straightforward. Wait time for me was about 10-13 minutes on that Thursday evening. Ordered 2 Thursday Combo Specials which is a pita meal-- one chicken and one gyro, then sides were rice and babaganoush (came with 8 lil pita triangles). Also came with a sufficient-sized container of sauce in each meal-- love that it was not drenched all over the pita instead as the bread could get soggy. Portions were HUGE and it was SO delicious that I literally could not stop eating-- I ate my whole meal in one sitting. The gyro was tasty, pita bread had the perfect texture, babaganoush was very refreshing and like an eggplant salsa, and the gyro pita stayed warm (even when I ate it over 30 minutes after ordering/picking it up). I am sad to have just now discovered this, but better late than never!!! It's on the way home for me, so this place will now be my go-to for Mediterranean cravings.

5 stars for: 1. The…read moresuper flavorful and generously portioned braised lamb that melts in your mouth which comes with potatos or rice and soup or salad and is enough to share between two people ($23.99). 2. Relaxed vibes and service. The friendly vibe feels closer to what you get in Portugal or Brazil (I clearly haven't been to Greece) vs. the U.S.: a little messier and a bit slower, but genuinely warm and down-to-earth. I still need to try their gyros, which have received a lot of praise from other Yelpers. The also have a small selection of Greek wine and beer, and we tried one of each. If you're looking for a spot to dine out where you don't have to worry about being too dressed up or too dressed down, want to avoid AC blasting on your head, and just enjoy comfortable Mediterranean food, this is the place.

I feel so bad to rate this place so low but it really wasn't the best. The service was okay but…read moreatmosphere was very nice. I sat outside and the lights with a mix of , what assume Greek music, gave off such a nice vibe. As for the bad... the food unfortunately :( This place is advertised as an authentic Greek place but when I ordered a greek salad and was brought a plate full of lettuce, the dreams for this places dropped. I got a mushroom/ chicken /onion/ feta pizza and the pita bread (crust) was good, chicken tasked frozen and mushrooms were slimy. My boyfriend got a Gyro, it was very bland, drenched in Tzatziki, and luke warm. As for the tzatziki Sauce it tased like a mayo based sauce instead of greek yogurt. I'm so sad to rate this place so low but unfortunately we will not be coming back.

If you haven't been to Zeytin Turkish Restaurant, you are truly missing out! From the moment you…read morewalk in, it feels less like a restaurant and more like stepping into a warm, welcoming family home. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the hospitality is top-notch. Our server was incredibly friendly, attentive, and offered fantastic recommendations that did not disappoint. The chicken satay was absolutely delicious--perfectly seasoned and so flavorful. And whatever you do, don't pass up the lavas bread! It's a must with the hummus and makes the whole experience even better. We finished with the baklava, and it was pure perfection--sweet, flaky, and completely delectable. Do yourself a favor and order an extra one to go. You'll thank yourself later!

Our first visit, and it was a great dining experience. The server let us sample the fermented beet…read morejuice, but I decided to go with a lemonade. Our kids loved the Turkish fruit juices. We had an appetizer platter, a lamb and rice and shared the grilled platter. We also tried both dessert items. Two thumbs up.

Update: I think I come here too often, it's just that good. I've started trying a variety of their…read moresalads, but I still go back to the double seafood in the open face combo. Like another reviewer mentioned, the staff here are incredibly kind to every customer. If I'm ever in the area, this is definitely my go to spot for a meal.

Always at great meal and a friendly greeting…read more My chicken kabob was tender and delicious. Always a friendly greeting "hello my friend "

So I would like to start off by saying I went here with a friend to just get a cocktail because we…read moreate at another restaurant and just wanted to try it out. I ordered the fried shrimp appetizer and the Pornstar Cocktail (naturally). The shrimp tasted like it literally came out of a frozen bag and was microwaved so much to the point I was convinced they didn't have a kitchen lol. The cocktail was really good though. Y'all know me though....always give places more than once to woo you. It's only fair. But I honestly would only go back for the cocktails cause it's a smaller place, there's not much on the food menu, and the shrimp turned me off so bad that I'm just going to go with my gut with this one.

The service was great. There was a women who made a reservation for a big party. She arrived late…read moreand was plain rude to server/owner because she was falling behind. The server was handling the unfair treatment well. This woman also wanted the table we were sitting at. She was so distracting and loud. We were fine to move over. We felt so bad for the waitress. We got out food and it was good. Our waitress apologized and made sure we felt taken care of. Good for reservations. It is a smaller place then some restaurants.

I almost don't want to post this because I'd love to keep it a secret, but Athena's Roasted Chicken…read moreis a true hidden gem in Orlando! Especially if you like soup like me! The chicken is perfectly seasoned with crispy skin and super juicy inside. You can taste the quality and care in every bite. The sides are just as good and feel homemade, not like an afterthought. Portions are generous but back to the soup! Yum! The chicken lemon soup will heal your soul. It's low key, no hype, just really solid food. If you know, you know. I'll definitely be back.

Ive been eating at Athena Chicken for nearly 30 years. I just love this place. It's a simple,…read morecasual Greek restaurant slinging rotisserie chicken seven days a week. The restaurant space is filled with pictures of local friends, families, and events, combined with Greek landscapes and spaces. Order at the counter, listen for your number, and grab your delicious chicken. The staff is always happy to serve and help the newbies decide on what's best. They have all the classics - gyros, Greek salad with potato salad, and rotisserie chicken platters. The sides are my favorite like the roasted potatoes or pasta salad. My go-to order is the half chicken platter, potatoes, and green beans. Pro tip - The kabob special of Wednesdays is the best deal, but you gotta get there quick! It tends to run out.

Service was good, and the food came out fresh and in a timely manner. It was also goodread more

Ordered a chicken gyro today. The driest no flavor gyro I have ever had!! They spread the tzatziki…read moresauce like mayo. No cucumber or dill had no flavor at all. The cook who built my gyro didn't use tongues for all of the different toppings!! His gloved hands!! Food safety first!! No head coverings by either cook. Florida law states the following. Florida food safety rules, following the FDA Food Code, require food employees to wear hair restraints (hats, hairnets, or scarves) when working with exposed food, clean equipment, or utensils. These must effectively prevent hair from contacting food. Facial hair, such as beards/mustaches longer than 1/2 inch, may require a beard net. $15.00 for a sub standard gyro and a small soda. Crazy!!!! Customers watch an open kitchen. One may learn about food safety and sanitation. Just saying