Small casual restaurant but seemed pretty authentic. The worker taking our order was friendly. I…read moregot the doner wrap and it was good and simple but personally for me I would've liked a little bit more flavor. However, I would still come back to try their other food.

This is a low key hidden gem! A great family friend brought us here. This is the most AUTHENTIC…read moreTurkish food we've ever had! Fast friendly service from the moment you step in. Very welcoming feeling, alomst like your visiting family, it feels like home. Certainly tastes like it!! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for true halal food, this it is!! Will definitely be coming back here soon. Very glad we made this trip.

The food was excellent! Try the Korma Chop, delicious noodles with veggies and sauce. We also loved…read morethe naan that came with a dish of honey. The atmosphere is nice, the restaurant is sparkling clean, and the service is exemplary!

We decided to try this place as a family of four and honestly it was just a very average to bad…read moreexperience. The menu is not very kid friendly as many items are spicy. There was a burger and chips option but when I requested it they told me that just don't have it. No reason why. They don't have plastic cups for kids either. We ended up getting the beef noodle soup, a noodle dish with beef and a few lamb and chicken kebabs. The beef noodle soup had no flavor / it tasted like water with chillies. The beef noodles were over cooked and needed salt or something. The lamb kebabs were chewy and the chicken kebabs were way too spicy. The wait time for the food took 30 minutes and while I am pretty patient - it was not worth the wait. The servers were non- existent and I had to constantly ask for napkins, water, take away boxes. The only time I saw them Was when I called them to order and then called to pay. They should not work in the service industry as a smile goes along way but clearly they hate customers. There was just no attempt to be nice at all and they were not very accommodating with questions. Let me not even get started on the bathroom. It was dirty and there was no loo paper. Give this place a skip. It's just not worth the time and the money you will spend there.

We LOVE Oceans8!…read more 10/10 for the hookah, desserts, food, and service. Ali, Nina, Zaid, Seddiq, Ana, and the entire staff always go above and beyond to make every visit a great experience. They're friendly, welcoming, and incredibly accommodating. We've become regulars not just because of the amazing food and hookah, but because of the people. If you're in the area and looking for a great hookah spot, Oceans8 is a must-visit. And don't leave without trying the crepes and matcha--they're a huge bonus!

Don't let the name fool you, Ocean8 is just as much a restaurant as it is Hookah lounge, if not…read moreeven more of a restaurant! It's criminal that this place has so few reviews. The atmosphere is modern and inviting, and not overwhelming. I ordered food to-go because I did not want to deal with the Hookah smoke, and this is what I suggest for anyone else not comfortable with Hookah. The food is absolutely worth it! I ordered the Uyghur Samosa and Lamb Kabob. Uyghur Samosas are flaky, buttery pastries packed with a ground meat mixture(just like Vietnamese Pate Chaud!). Super delicious. Now, I'm not a lamb guy but the lamb kabob just blew me out of the water. Not gamy in the slightest, the meat is tender and has plenty of spice. Pickled onions and pita are a nice compliment. Could not recommend the lamb enough!! Please do yourself a favor and visit Ocean8, they deserve more recognition.

We had a wonderful breakfast in Virginia. We tried the eggplant toast and the pulled lamb, and both…read moredishes were excellent. I was surprised to see some of the lower ratings on Yelp. My guess is that many of those reviews were left during the restaurant's soft opening period. Before deciding, I would recommend comparing the Yelp reviews with the Google Maps reviews. The reason I'm writing this review is that I genuinely believe this place deserves its current 4.6-star rating, if not an even higher one. The service was attentive and professional, the presentation was beautiful, and the quality of the food exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend this spot for breakfast.

Everything was delicious ! Highly recommended ! Great and…read morefast service Thank you so much!

Awesome service from the seating to dessert. Authentic flavors and great presentation of a large…read moreselection of my turkish favorites.

Came across this place while shopping at Fair Oaks. What drew us was the savory aroma coming from…read morethe restaurant so we had to check it out. Upon entry, we were greeted with warm smiles and a friendly staff. The general manager was also there and was very welcoming. Right off the bat, we were offered complimentary tea even though we were ordering for take out. The gesture was really cool. The menu has a bunch of offerings so it took us a minute to choose. We ended up getting a little bit of everything so we could try all the flavors. We got the Adana and Chicken Platter and the Beef and Lamb Donner platter. The Adana which is a ground beef skewer was delicious and surprisingly juicy. The chicken was a little dry and under seasoned making it hard to eat. I would pass on the chicken in the future. Maybe they could have benefited from using chicken thighs. The beef and lamb donner was a little underwhelming for my preference. With the meat being cooked the way it was, I was expecting a little crisper texture on the outside which would have made the eating experience more enjoyable with the rice and the bread. The meat could have used more seasoning but that could just be my personal preference. Both entrees came with a healthy portion of rice, bread, and veggies which was really great and filling. Overall something to definitely try if you have never had Turkish food but would only go again when I'm in the area.

TLDR: Great Turkish food with standout chicken kebabs, flavorful rice, generous mezze portions, and…read morefriendly service. Bonus points for the relaxed patio and late-night Sunday hours. Taste of Istanbul was a delightful experience. I ordered the combination kebab platter to sample a bit of everything, and not a single item disappointed. The real standout was the chicken, it was cooked to perfection, incredibly juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Even the rice exceeded expectations, as it was well-seasoned and genuinely delicious rather than just a side dish. The service was attentive, with the staff offering thoughtful recommendations and ensuring we had everything we asked for. The ambiance is relaxed and inviting, and the outdoor seating makes it an especially enjoyable spot when the weather is nice. The mixed mezze platter was another highlight, offering generous portions that were easily enough to share among a few friends. The bread was fresh, warm, and crisp. It's also worth noting that they're open until midnight on Sundays, making Taste of Istanbul a fantastic option for a satisfying late-night meal.

The service is horrible. Orders are always WRONG…read more They take forever to give you you take out. The Lahmacun (meat pie), had no meat on it!! They don't care about their customers =(

Our waitress was so kind! We arrived there past lunchtime, around 1 PM. Fast service and the foods…read morewere sooooooooooooo delicious!!! It was our first time trying Turkish cuisine and we didn't have any regrets! We'll come back again.

Outstanding dinner, had the Anatolian mixed appetizer plate, everything was excellent, especially…read morethe pepper dip. I had the lamb Adana kebab, juicy, spicy and delicious. My husband had the Manti which was a large portion and fantastic(Turkish gnocchi)! Service was warm and inviting. If you haven't had Turkish food or if you love Mediterranean flavors give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!

You will notice there's no photo attached to this review…read more.. That's because my salad did not survive long enough for a picture. The Lebanese Salad was so simple, but so good!. Delightfully fresh and filling. Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, sliced red onions, chickpeas, dill, mint, a bit of lemon and some olive oil... and I got mine topped with a generous portion of gyro meat. Absolutely amazing. The gyro meat was tender and flavorful, and the lemon and herbs in the dressing gave the salad an extra brightness and freshness that made the whole thing so delightful. I didn't think it was possible to enjoy a simple salad so much. I'm sitting outside of the restaurant right now seriously deciding if I want to go back in and order one more to take home.

W have been here before. Love their good.Placed an order of Mixed Shawarma. Served with pita ,…read moresalad and beef and chicken and french fries .Large portion you can share. Dish was yummy and tasty freshly made .Thin pita which I liked. liked their salad also .