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Garlic Mediterranean Grill

4.3 (960 reviews)
Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza) and Meat Flatbread
Amira I.

As someone who's not a huge fan of Turkish food in general, garlic was able to change my mind completely! I tried the iskender Kebab plate a the Turkish Pizza (lahmajun) and both were very flavorful and filling. The Turkish pizza is only nine dollars and it's a meal on its own but if you're feeling very hungry than you can get two of them, which I love doing. Another option that's more of a plate, is the iskender which came with yogurt and was meet with cut up pieces of bread, and I hadn't had anything like it before, but everything paired very well together and the meat was very tender, juicy and flavorful. I tried their wraps as well, but I will say the two I mentioned are my top options every time.

Combo Shish
Jennifer S.

Food: Definitely try the chicken shish! The combo shish also comes with another meat and hummus too! Service: Very friendly owners and workers!!!

Iskender Kebab
Michelle T.

Delicious food with very kind staff. My experience was lovely, definitely will return and tell my friends about it. Nice hardworking and pleasant people, made my food taste even better.

Ana L.

my FAVORITE mediterranean place in the south bay. it's a very cute mom and pop restaurant with delicious food. my favorite is the lahmacun and the adana kabob plate. my bf isnt really a lamb person but he LOVES their lamb and their hummus as well. i also love their turkish tea and baklava, it's the perfect finish to a meal. they also have these wet wipes they give you at the end which is so kind of them. the owner and his team are very sweet and friendly as well. i love dining and order take out from them! highly recommend.

Iskender kebab plate to go
Frank L.

3.5 Food was solid. But it was pretty pricey for the portions. Though there aren't other restaurants that are truly a 1:1 comparison, there's other Mediterranean restaurants that do kebabs that have a slightly better price point. Got the iskender kebab ($25) and side of Turkish kofta ($12). I've never had these dishes before so wanted to try. Loved the iskender kebab. The meat was flavorful and the tomato sauce as well. The Turkish kofta was solid but prob not something I'd need to try again. Overall, wish the price point was slightly lower but if you do stop by def try the iskender kebab. I haven't seen it at any other restaurant

Trina H.

The restaurant is not fancy or anything but I felt a very friendly homey vibe. We were greeted as soon as we got in. You order at the register. They have pictures of the menu items on the wall so it was easy to see the dishes. My friend and I both got the kebab plate but I opted for chicken shish kebab while she got the beef/chicken combo. After we sat down the worker told us that she would bring fresh pita bread in a bit. The portions are good and really filling. Great option for lunch spot and it was not super crowded on a Saturday afternoon.

Got the top right, the Adana Kebab Plate. 5 stars
Jeremy H.

Today (8-18-2025) was my first time at Garlic Mediterranean. First impression was that of Irfan, the owner, greeting me and giving me a food recommendation. Then showing me the fresh kebab as he laid it on the grill. It was like a friend showing you their trade at a family BBQ. Just a really inviting impression that made me feel welcome. As I sat at my table, I had a moment of regret that this place might be like the Greek Spot where they have overly tough meat they pass on as "steak" and overly saturated salad. Irfan brought me the Adana Plate. I always taste the sides first and the rice flavor jumped out as me as something special. Full of flavor, a politely tasteful hint of cinnamon or star anise spice (or something else), and not dry! Lots of Greek places think people don't notice boring rice. Garlic got it right. The next surprise was the baba ghanoush. DELICIOUS. I wanted a pint of it after the first bite. And I hadn't even gotten to the meat yet. The kebab was laid atop a thin slice of pita that soaked up its goodness, and actually kept the plate clean (such a cool idea!). Delicious, perfect amount of salt, wonderfully spiced and every bite was a delight. The salad had just a hint of too much dressing but look at the picture and see that there wasn't a single wilted or old piece of lettuce. This is what pushed me to give 5 stars because attention to detail was off the charts. Lastly, the baklava was nicely soaked with honey syrup and had a crunchy top. You really can't ask for more than that. It was a truly decadent dessert that had me thinking about it an hour after consuming it. The ambiance of the seating area is open, warm, and full of light with easy viewing of the kitchen grill - my favourite spot in any restaurant. To Irfan, I'd like to wish health to your hands - Eline sağlık.

Catering - chicken shish kebab, grilled veggies, rice, Greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, pita.
Veronica C.

Our team got catering from here. The food was delicious, and honestly a welcome change from the usual stuff our team orders. We had the chicken shish kebab, falafel, greek salad, rice, hummus and pita bread, and what I presume is a grilled veggie platter. All the flavors were good, and I especially loved how even the white rice was flavored too. The chicken was slightly dry, but there was plenty of hummus and tzatziki to top it with. A good variety of food to satisfy different diets, and definitely a good go-to if you're ordering catering.

This is the best Mediterranean food in the bay.  Wonderful service and the highest quality food.  Check it out today.

wonderful delicious Mediterranean food. Today I'm enjoying the salmon with the Mediterranean pizza on the side couldn't be better. The food come, hot,, full of flavor. GARLIC is the best restaurant, come enjoy it anytime Now back to my meal.

Cynthia W.

This place is sooooo gooood!!!!! Definitely will return for more :p Food: everything was served warm and freshly made. Portion size is prefect for me. Really enjoyed the pita bread! Service: super friendly and polite staff. Order at the cashier and they will bring the food over. Ambiance: it's a small shop but with a good amount of tables. Very casual setting and good for hangouts!

Chicken Shish Kebab Plate

One of the best restaurants in Santa Clara. The food is always delicious and fresh! This is always one of my go to spots!

Lamb& Beef Gyro Plate
Minh-Chau D.

I really like how they season the lamb&beef gyro here. Also, good meat quality and the rice is perfectly cooked. Chill place to dine in and owner is super welcoming.

They have interesting menu which makes everyone confused which one to get lol
Gilbert T.

I have been to this place multiple times with my family and every one of us loved the food every single time we came over. The place is very clean, and they are very friendly. The Food is having real turkish taste and delicious since the owner is from Turkey and knows how exactly to make the food tasting amazing. I definitely recommend this place to whoever wants to taste the real turkish food.

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Food is great, awesome customer service, helped me picked out a meal and was very kind

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29 days ago

My Turkish partner says this is her favorite place in the Bay Area, and it's mine too. Love the Iskender and Lahmacun

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1 month ago

Really good service, delicious food. Got the chicken kebab wrap and chicken gyro wrap, both spicy!

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Great service! Food was exceptional, very clean lobby and pleasant ambiance! The staff were so friendly!

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This restaurant is an authentic Turkish restaurant with good food and great service! A good place to go for lunch or dinner!

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The best gyro warps in San Jose! Just like back in Europe! Make sure to also try the plates

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2 months ago

gave us free pitas and great service these guys are goated asf ‍‍‍‍ they're locked in

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Hi the meat halal?

Yes all of the meat is halal!

What type of oil do you use for cooking and to make hummus. For example, soy bean oil, olive oil, canola oil, coconut oil etc.?

When will the new location open?

We are hoping very soon.

Do you guys have lahmajoon in your menu?

Yes they do. We tried it a few days ago and it was delicious

Do you have Iftar buffet?

Buffet cansill

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