One of the best crispy shawarma wraps in oc! It has so much flavor and they are definitely not…read morestingy with their portions either. It's filled with a great amount of chicken, fries, and toppings. Definitely filling and such a great meal! I've been here a few times already and service is always great whilst also having consistent quality with their food! Def recommend this spot!!

Visited this spot on a Tuesday with my girlfriend. First impression was decent, but overall the…read moreexperience landed around a 2.5-3/5 for me. We ordered the beef shawarma plate (originally meant to get the wrap, but were charged for the plate instead). At $23, the value just wasn't really there. The portion felt a bit underwhelming, especially since a large part of the plate ends up being rice and hummus rather than a strong focus on the meat itself. The biggest downside for me was the meat quality, which didn't stand out and honestly felt like it could be improved. On top of that, the fact that sauces are charged separately adds to the feeling that everything is nickel-and-dimed a bit. I've heard this place used to have a stronger reputation when it first opened, but based on this visit, it didn't quite live up to that. It wasn't terrible, but it also didn't give me much reason to come back. Overall: decent idea, but needs work on portion size, pricing, and meat quality to really compete in the area.

We recently had Istanbul Grill California catered at my job, and WOW... it was an absolute hit!…read more From the moment the food was set up, you could smell all the amazing spices and fresh ingredients. Everything was incredibly flavorful, perfectly cooked, and beautifully presented. The chicken, beef, rice, and sides were all delicious--honestly, not a single dish was left behind! It quickly became everyone's favorite, and people are still talking about it. You know it's good when coworkers are going back for seconds (and thirds) If you're looking for catering that will impress a crowd, this is it. Highly recommend!

The food's OK... We hope to have more of a Middle Eastern flair such as Shawarma, but they have…read moretheir own version of it and it's OK. It's not horrible, but it's nothing special

Quick and healthy! The perfect takeout (or dine in) spot!…read more I had no idea Dvine had a smaller location here, but I'm so glad I pulled into this parking lot while looking for another place. Good thing the other place had the wrong address. A perfect alternative....dinner at this delicious establishment. I have been to the LB location several times, but this was my husband's 1st time and he enjoyed it very much. With family living nearby, I'm grateful to have found this location.

WOW! Wow! WOW! First off, not only is the staff so kind and…read moresweet, but the FOOD... absolutely incredible. Everything tasted so fresh and full of flavor--this is officially my new go-to spot! The quality of the food really stands out. You can tell they put care into every dish, and it shows in both the presentation and taste. I also have to share something personal--I've been dealing with Bell's palsy, which has made it really hard to taste any food lately, and honestly it's been such a bummer. But THIS place?? OMG. I could actually taste my food again, and it tasted AMAZING. That alone made this experience so special to me. If you're looking for delicious, high-quality food and genuinely kind service, D'Vine is a must. I'll definitely be coming back again and again!

** this is from several months ago** t'was sitting in my drafts for a bit,…read more... Several beer pitchers in @ HACHI (just next door-shout out to them)-- for a celebration of a breakup, the end of midterms, or simply the triumph of continuing to exist (in THIS economy?? were all needing to praise ourselves for simply surviving) -- we found ourselves drawn, like moths to a fluorescently lit flame, to Halal Guys. Now listen. The food? Solid. Reliable. The kind of food that understands you are not here for nuance. You are here because life has punched you in the throat and you require a plate of rice, chicken, gyro meat, and mysterious white sauce to spiritually stabilize. I used to go to the OG one in NYC when i was getting punched in the throat there too. (PUNCHED IN THE THROAT BY ACADEMIA, FIGURATIVELY, y'all haver crazy imaginations outthere). BUT it;s the people... It's always the people... The staff. My siblings in falafel... it was 10 PM. You could feel the collective energy of "we have been serving drunk people since sunset and you are the 437th group tonight explaining your breakup story while pointing at the menu." Not judging, just warmth and the quiet aura of people who have seen things. Who have witnessed humanity at its lowest point: ordering extra hot sauce and then immediately regretting it. JC looked in my soul and I think he understood,,, everything. AND JESS! (my fairy wielding a spoon scooping the heavenly meat and talking to me like a therapist??) And they fed us. Efficiently. Respectfully. Would I return? hell ya i would. only to see if Jess and JC remembers me. JK the food is always reliable. y'all stay away from the hot saucres,

Overall (1/5) This was easily my worst Halal Guys experience…read moreand honestly left me really disappointed. I came craving something familiar and left feeling like I wasted both time and money. First Impressions (1/5) When I walked in, there was only one person working, handling the fryer, the register, and assembling plates. I genuinely felt bad for her, especially considering the steady line forming. What We Got (2/5) I ordered a regular plate, which is what I usually get at Halal Guys. Nothing customized or complicated, just the standard order I have had many times before at other locations. Taste and Quality (0/5) The food was shockingly bad. The rice was raw and crunchy, which was hard to believe at first. The meat pieces were tiny and very chewy, and the pita bread was extremely soggy. On top of that, it was only around 4 pm and the usual spinning meat and grill were not even on, despite the line picking up. Service (2/5) The worker was clearly trying her best, but one person running everything in a busy location is not realistic. She was constantly running back and forth between the fryer and the line, which made the whole operation feel chaotic and slow. Space and Atmosphere (3/5) The space itself was fine and what you would expect from Halal Guys. Clean enough, but nothing stood out positively enough to offset the food experience. Was It Worth It (0/5) Not at all. As someone who is pretty frugal and almost always finishes their meals, I could not finish this plate. It genuinely felt like a waste of $18. Final Thoughts This location does not seem to be held to the same standards as other Halal Guys in the area. This experience was disappointing from start to finish.

I use to frequent this place several years ago when I used to work in Costa Mesa. Excellent food,…read moregreat staff, overall fun to go eat. Four years later, here I am visiting and the pita fries, are still to die for! Ordering that is a must! I love lamb, so lamp chops were the order. Succulent, tender, melt's in your mouth lamb chops. Still as good as ever! The Shawarma combo plate is pretty good too. If you love around town, or are just passing by with a hankering for greek food, drop by. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Not enough staff to provide service. We were told bar service and cocktails were shut down. We were…read morebetter off ordering a bottle of wine, which we did. We order the beef shawarma and it was over cooked so match it was beef jerky. I worked in restaurant management and managed bars. This place is different.

Great food and the staff is awesome!!!…read more Lemon garlic chicken and lentil soup was delicious.

The spicy chicken and lemon basil rotisserie chicken is covered in herbs, which just really brings…read morethis chicken over the top. So tender and juicy! You can really taste the flavors which permeate all the way through the chicken, not just on the surface of it. Tabbouleh side tasted super fresh. Honey-Stachio pita chips were such a treat, not too sweet, and so addictive! Can't wait to go back...

First time in this place. Got to say that for being a…read moreMediterranean fast food place it was realy good. Covers the basics. Place is clean, staff is friendly, good amount of tables for seating. Lots of parking in the shopping. Food quality was very good. We ordered a rice plate with chicken kabob, salad, rice and hummus. To be fast food it was of good quality. Chicken was soft and tender and veggies were fresh. Highly recommended as a healthy, affordable choice.

Great food, nice service, big portions. Only call out was…read moretables were not clean, very sticky It was hard to handled by only one person to take order, serve food and clean the table

The food is amazing and the service is great. My wife asked about a drink that wasn't on the menu…read moreand they didn't have it but our server mixed it up for her. Lebanese style falafels are the best and this place nails it. I commented to my wife how beautiful the chicken had come out, the colors, little black charred corners and edges from the fire, golden reflection on the glaze. It is not cheap but worth every penny. Our server was great and we can't wait to go back. The place is so unassuming from the outside and beautiful on the inside.

Came in on a Saturday night, we didn't have reservations but were greeted kindly and they were able…read moreto accommodate us and have our party of 6 seated in about 20 mins. We waited about 15 mins for someone to come and offer us menus or beverages but it seemed as though we had been forgotten. It felt like we were an inconvenience. My husband ended up calling over a waiter and asked if we could order as we had looked up the menu's online. Our waiter, George, was phenomenal! Super kind, apologetic and kept us updated throughout the night. He understood that we were not having the best experience, and was trying his best to make us feel comfortable and welcomed. We had a baby with us so we asked that we be seated away from any hookah, and they really honored that request and made sure nobody near us was smoking. The food was decent, well seasoned and tasty, but nothing mindblowing. Slow to arrive but it seemed like this evening in particular was just a new kind of busy for the restaurant. In any case, I think if you've got time to sit and chat and wait for food and service, you won't feel it as much, but we had a baby, and a group of hungry adults who felt every minute of the waiting. I'd probably come back on a weeknight and try it out again; hoping that we don't get forgotten about by our first waitress.