A1 service and even better food! Staff is super duper friendly and accommodating. Our suggestions…read moreare the following, as we wanted to try so many items on the menu; haydari (great starter w bread), mantarli pide (saur good), gavurdagi (v refreshing), et sis (beef lover here). I like my cheese and mushrooms so the mantarli pide was the highlight for me. The mint tea is also my fav. Just the right amount of honey. Will need to come back for a Turkish coffee.

Very good food, beautiful space, good service. We had:…read more 1. bread (served with oil and herbs before the food arrived, then served without oil during the meal). This was a good bread, round and splittable like a pita, served hot from the oven and sprinkled with some seeds (I think sesame, although I didn't pay close attention). 2. Meze Trio: patlican ezme (roasted eggplant, bell peppers), haydari (garlic yogurt dip with mint and dill), girit (ezine cheese with pistachios, oregano, olive oil). Loved the eggplant--tender and tasty! The yogurt dip was good, but I couldn't eat large amounts of it. The cheese was ok, a bit too heavy for us. 3. Ahtapot (grilled octopus on lime mashed potatoes and paprika butter). I didn't eat this, but the kids liked it. The octopus seemed very tender, and the potatoes were good. 4. Roka (arugula, diced cooked beets instead of tomatoes, honey mustard). Good, but the creamy dressing made it feel a little heavy after a while. 5. Mercimekli imambayildi (lentils-stuffed roasted eggplant). Imam bayildi translates as "the imam fainted" (because the dish is so delicious, maybe?). This was excellent. The eggplant had a wonderful smokey, roasted flavor. The lentils were good. There was a garlic yogurt moat around the eggplant. 6. Kunefe (shredded filo, melted cheese center, syrup, pistachios, scoop of Maras ice cream). Very good, maybe a bit too much for the three of us, maybe better if split four ways. Located on the corner of San Carlos and El Camino. Street and lot parking nearby.

We stopped into Meyhouse in Palo Alto for some Mediterranean cuisine and happy hour cocktails and…read morehad a fantastic experience. The atmosphere was stylish, welcoming, and perfect for a relaxed evening out. We shared several Mediterranean bites, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The quality of the ingredients really stood out, and each dish was packed with flavor. The cocktails were excellent, and my husband especially enjoyed the Japanese whiskey flight, which was a fun way to sample a variety of unique whiskeys. It was a great addition to the meal and made the experience feel even more special. As fans of Pera Mezze House in Roseville, we were excited to learn that Meyhouse shares the same ownership, and the same attention to quality and hospitality definitely shines through. Great food, delicious drinks, and wonderful service. We look forward to coming back the next time we're in Palo Alto!

This one was a hard one to write because I have mixed reviews and different experiences so I'll…read morebreak down the two experiences I've had. First experience: 5/5 stars My wife and I came here for a jazz session in a private room at the back of the restaurant. We did the chef's tasting menu, and the food was fantastic. There was more than enough food for the 2 of ys and the portions were plentiful. Service was superb and the overall experience was great. Second Experience: 2/5 stars I brought my mom here for her 70th birthday because we had such a great experience before. We ended sitting in the main dining room for a party of 7, and we all did the chef tasting menu. This is where things became disappointing: * the amount of food that they brought out wasn't enough for seven people * their language in the menu regarding the corkage fee was unclear on - it says, "Corkage is $35 for the first two 750 ml bottles," which even the waiter clarified it was $35 for 2 bottles. However, when we got the bill, we got charged $35 per each bottle. I brought it up with the waiter and he denied ever saying that, despite the whole table hearing his explicit confirmation that it would be a $35 charge for both. * this is where the experience became negatively memorable - when they brought out the dessert and a birthday celebration, which was a baklava, they did a really tacky thing of taking one of the pieces of the baklava for the table and putting it on a separate plate with a candle on top of it as the birthday treat. This was extremely off putting and comes off as cheap, especially after our meal was $1000+. I felt embarrassed as I had raved about this place to my family. I will no longer recommend this place to friends or family.

Turkish food has been my new fixation and Meyhouse was at the top of my list of places to try. It's…read morelocated in downtown Sunnyvale, which means parking can be tricky during peak dinner hours. The seating is noticeably pretty comfy and the interior of the restaurant is cozy. For starters we tried the manti and kopoglu. The yogurt that the manti came in was incredible -- the garlic flavor was so tasty! Luckily they gave us bread so we could finish off every last bit of it. I wish they gave more than 5 pieces in the order though.. next time we'll just order two. The kopoglu was pretty good too and paired very nicely with their house made bread, which btw is perfectly fluffy and amazing for dipping. For the main I had the Adana kebap which was amazing and the highlight of the meal for me! Everything from the meat to the veggies down to the rice was incredibly well seasoned. The lamb was tender and very juicy. BF ordered Çemenli tavuk which was also super tasty. It had this great smoky flavor and very tender too. We were excited to take the leftovers home. Overall, highly recommend for date night or a girl's night. The service was also great and food came out pretty quick. Thanks, Meyhouse!

My colleague raved about the food as a vegetarian so I knew I had to give it a try. The food was…read moreamazing, the space was comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I went once with girlfriends and we got a good variety from the various parts of the menu. Everything was delicious and portions were reasonable. It was fun to share and get to try it all. My favorites were the sea bass, the roasted veggies on garlic yogurt sauce, and the octopus. It was so good I went back the following weekend with my family. We all enjoyed our meal (including the sometimes hard to please 8 year old). I got the branzino this time which was good (but I thought the sea bass was better) and a lot of the favorites from my first visit. Can't wait to go back!

I revisited Dalida as a party of 3 and was incredibly happy with both the food and service that was…read moreoffered to us. The pistachio coffee, albeit small, is delicious and the perfect brunch drink choice for my boyfriend and I. We had the Greek osetra caviar on the house, breaking bread, challah French toast, Turkish flatbread, arayes kebab, and oysters. The Greek osetra caviar bites were amazing- it's recommended to eat it in one bite. All the flavors explode in your mouth! Super yummy start to the menu- everything here is beautifully plated and designed to make your mouth water. The oysters and their housemade mignonette was delightful. Super fresh and beautiful presentation, I'm always partial to raw oysters whenever they're on the menu. The challah French toast was yummy and came with strawberry syrup on top. The cream filling was light and airy- very melt in your mouth! I would highly recommend this family style for anyone that is craving a sweet treat along with their savory dishes. The arayes kebab came with seasoned fries and spicy mayo that was perfect to cut through the sweetness. Same quality as the last time I came. The Turkish flatbread was airy and soft, and the creamy egg paired well with the cheesy topping. The muhammara and hummus dip for breaking bread paired well with the chubby pita. Our server was nothing but kind. I'm glad that I gave Dalida a second chance and that they did not disappoint. I had no issues with booking my reservation via OpenTable and interactions with their staff were very pleasant.

We went here a year ago, and it was outstanding. I would have given it 6 stars. The food was…read moreexcellent. We went again a couple of days ago and had an outstanding bottle of wine, Two Wolves Cab. Franc and a great discussion with their Sommelier about the wine. The chicken entrée was very good. But the rest of our dishes were disappointing compared to our prior experience. The swordfish did not have much taste. The octopus appetizer, which was so good last time, was not up to snuff. And the same with the bread.

Monday nights during pandemic times brought (according to the SF Chronicle) hospitality workers to…read moreKitchen Istanbul en masse. It wasn't just the food they say, but the remarkable wine list, which turned the place into a see-and-be-seen spot akin to NYC's Elaine's (RIP). If this isn't quite how you imagine anyplace along SF's Clement Street, think again. Years later it's still packed (on a Friday night) and loud. Service was the sole miscue on my visit with 3 others. We were given menus and water but ignored after that, to a point where we reached out to get some wine and attention. As you can see from the 5-star assessment, no harm-no foul; once wine and food flowed all was forgiven. The menu required some explanation. It's not broken down in any discernible way, requiring the server to explain that all dishes ae meant to be shared and that the first several dishes are dips, then small plates, then larger. In truth, all seemed like small plates to me (or small servings) but if your wallet permits, you'll not be disappointed. There wasn't one thing we shared that we didn't 100% consume nor anything I'd not recommend. Since we sampled almost the entire menu I feel comfortable saying that everything is delicious and attractively presented. We left the alcohol order to the one at our table who'd chosen Kitchen Istanbul and she summoned the sommelier and gave him free reign. He asked what we like (hearty reds) and what we wished to spend (about $75/bottle) and we enjoyed 2 completely unique offerings that we'd not have known to choose for ourselves. He was also tasked with pairing two of the dessert wines with two of the chosen desserts and they were as enjoyable as the wines served with dinner. It's fair to say that the sommelier had fun with our table, stopping by before we left to say how much he'd appreciated the opportunity to choose for us and for us placing our trust in him. Like the rest of the City I was following Sam Smith's food journey during his time here. He never made it to Kitchen Istanbul but if he had, I think he'd have nodded in agreement with the 5-star rating.

Very disappointing experience overall. To start, our table still wasn't ready even 15 minutes after…read moreour reservation time. I understand restaurants can get busy, and being out of a few menu items happens, but the way things were handled was frustrating. We ordered our food, received appetizers, and then nearly 20 minutes later our server casually came over to tell us they were out of the chicken entrée we had ordered. There was no apology, no empathy, and honestly no sense that she understood how inconvenient that was. By that point it was already late, and at almost 10 PM in San Francisco there weren't many other dining options open nearby, which completely ruined our night. What made it worse was that we were still charged despite the poor experience and lack of proper service recovery. I ended up not tipping because the service felt disorganized and lacking basic professionalism and empathy. To be fair, the owner did come out afterward to apologize while I was waiting for my Uber, and I appreciated that gesture. But overall, this was a terrible experience that could have been handled much better operationally and from a customer service standpoint.

The food was authentic and high quality. We ordered the Lahmacun and Gyro, and everything tasted…read morefresh and flavorful. The bread was freshly made, and you could really tell they use quality ingredients. The service was also great. Highly recommended!

First time ordering from here and we got: - Kusbasi Pide…read more- Lahmacun Both so delicious and I loved the pickled veggies that came with the Lahmacun, will def be grabbing a bite here again!

Unfortunately this place has closed. They were going to become a part of my routine on my way home…read morefrom the airport. The last time I came some people inside told me they were closed. When I DMd their instagram they told me they were permanently closed. Out of respect that they deserve I decided to still do this review. I somehow skipped over this place when I did my last round of vacation reviews last year or so. Anyways I found them by chance on my way to get coffee after my flight back into Oakland. I ordered their chicken shawarma and gyro combo plate. I think this was my first time trying the Greek variations of these items. I'd say their flavors were maybe more bright, light and fresh compared to that of the middle eastern counterparts who have a richer depth of flavor. Maybe this is just how this specific restaurant did it? Or maybe that's how the Mediterranean version just is? Anyways they were very nice to allow me to bring in my coffee from a couple of doors down. The workers were so nice and accommodating. The restaurant was nice and clean as well. I'll miss coming to this place on my way home from the Oakland Airport.

I am sorry to see this place has permantly closed. I wish them the best of luck in their next…read moreendeavor.

From the moment I stepped into the building, I knew this place was different. The air conditioning…read moreis perfect and the service is amazing. The food is 10/10 definitely would recommend if you're in the area. If you want a classic kebab plate but don't know what to get, get the #4 combo plate.

sultan b eating this kebab UP!! it is so yummy. food is 10/10 no matter what you order (except…read moredesserts). service is quick and lines are longer than my dead fried hair. it was pretty affordable (what even is affordable in the bay) but idk because other people paid for my meal since i'm broke! yay! location - pretty easy to find its in like a business plaza thing. they have indoor and outdoor seating but i hate sitting outdoors because the wind blows my hair into the food and then i eat my hair ew food - my group tried the flatbread and dip platter thing as well as the chicken shawarma, falafel, kebab, and lamb. all stunners no suckers. portions not bad the rice is amazing i'm pretty sure they cook it in some sort of stock, it's very aromatic. salad is great, i love chewing on raw green stalks like a cow 10/10 flatbread is okay, a bit doughy and not as puffy/light as i prefer. also on the sweeter side and does not seem to be made fresh to order but i personally don't care. i am here for the protein 7/10 meats were supermazingtacular! doused in flavor, tender, juicy. lamb shawarma does not have that despicable slightly irony lamb taste! that is a win in my book! chicken shawarma is awesome and kebab is very well seasoned. i think everything here is probably drowned in sumac or SOMETHING idk it is so addictive and i ate a lot 10/10 falafel is also good, soft inside, crispy outside, not grainy. great with their slightly average flatbread and hummus 9/10 SPEAKING OF HUMMUS yum!!! super smooth and refreshing. i do like their baba ghanoush more tho. dips are all great! 9/10 we also tried some desserts which...no comment (in a bad way sorry guys). i am not taking away a star because i am a nice funny person but hot damn these were sweet. at the first bite my tastebuds rolled back to diabetes. why are these so sickeningly sweet like they would taste so much better lightly sweetened. or maybe we got the wrong desserts idk...we got the coconut/pomegranate dessert, chocolate/pistachio, burma/pistachio, and the nice guy added a few of the tulumba things (i think?). all of them had amazing flavors that were overpowered by the sugar content. the burma thing was my favorite just because it was the least sweet and i suspected some cardamom which is yum 6/10 service/ambiance - service is great very efficient, lots of seating, cute rainbow umbrellas hanging upside down on the ceiling. what more could you ask for (besides more money) 10/10 anyway worth a visit but if you want dessert just ask them for their less sweet ones. or maybe don't. maybe some people want to inhale sugar and you know what...you do you girliepop!