This place is amazing. I thought I had good Turkish food when I tried some other Turkish places,…read morebut this was next level. It was packed but we found some nice people who offered to let us sit next to them. We got to the Kebab and pizza. Manager was also very kind and offered free sweets when we left. Coming back soon.

I came for a late lunch with my boyfriend and managed to snag a table. We ordered the Lahmacun…read more(round flatbread topped with seasoned minced meat, herbs, and spices, served with fresh tomato slices, greens, pickled onion, and a lemon wedge) and Mix Chicken & Doner Shawarma Pizza to share. It's still a great place to swing by for food. We didn't wait too long for food and they came out piping hot! Both items were great, although I preferred the Lahmacun a bit more due to the overall flavor profile and vegetables. The tea was a bit too bitter for me even with one pack of sugar. Although the space is on the smaller side, it was clean. There were lots of people in and out for both the food, bakery, and deli. However, it was served as a nice background noise without being disruptive. You can easily converse with someone unlike some places where it can get really loud. Can't wait to try more items on their menu and perhaps finally start making my way through their bakery items.

We've been coming to Nick's Taverna for some time now, and it's hands down one of my favorite…read moreplaces to eat. The biggest thing I appreciate is the consistency--the food tastes exactly the way it should every single time. You never have to wonder if you're going to get a good meal because you always do. What makes Nick's special is that it's truly family owned. The family is from Greece, and they're still very involved in the restaurant. They even come in and contribute many of the recipes, which is why the food tastes so authentic. You can tell it's made with tradition and pride, not just following a generic menu. Their happy hour is one of the best around, with great food and drink specials that are tough to beat. The service is always friendly and welcoming, and they make you feel like you're part of the family. There are plenty of places to get Greek food, but I always find myself coming back to Nick's. The authentic recipes, consistent quality, great happy hour, and genuinely caring staff set them apart. It's the kind of local family-owned restaurant every community hopes to have.

Service A+ Ambiance B- (it is a sports bar after all)…read moreFood C+ Let me preface this by saying that it may be just a sign of the times. Last week I ordered a lamb shank and it was delicious. This week I had the Greek salad (small), New York strip, and a Guinness draft. I ordered the New York strip medium rare and it came back to me about a half inch thick and had the consistency of a hockey puck. Maybe that's a bit harsh, let's just say that I had my server, Tim (good job), put it in a doggie bag and I took it back home for my Shih Tzu (yeah, it was that bad). I'm not even sure how much of it really is their fault. The price of beef has gone so far up in this country that I recently read in the Washington Post that several top Texas BBQ joints have taken brisket off their menu and substituted in cow cheeks because they would have to charge about $50 a pound for it (Texas! tnx Donald). I did not ask for a refund, and they were kind enough to comp me a delicious cheesecake so the evening was not a total loss. Just be aware.

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.

Ocean8 Restaurant went beyond our greatest expectations in food, service, & ambience. Incredibly…read moregratifying especially in the rich flavors and succulent taste & textures of the food served at dinner. Ali, Raoul, and the spectacular staff of Ocean8 for created a superb dining experience & introduction to exotic Ugyhur & Afghan cuisine. The staff and people we met there and dined with were very kind & gracious towards us. It was our first experience with Uyghur and Afghan cuisine and food we never had. All of the food was highly delicious. We had appetizers, dinner, and desserts in a buffet style. Servers came to our table and provided cups of ice and canned / bottled drinks of water and soda to us. The manager, Raoul, went from table to table to talk and provide assistance to us and all of the guests. Despite the huge crowd of diners, the staff were very professional and made sure all the guests needs were met. The appetizers we sampled were the: *Turkish Cheese Rolls The Star of all the appetizers. We loved the rich, lush, and creamy flavor. It was ideal to eat this appetizer first before sampling the other appetizers. ( Crispy, thin pastry rolls filled with creamy feta cheese and fresh parsley, lightly fried to perfection - reminiscent of the Italian version of a mozzarella stick) * Punjabi Samosa This appetizer gave an intense punch of flavor & spice in the first bite. It was the spiciest, unique, & most memorable flavor among all the appetizers served. ( A Punjabi Samosa is a crispy, golden pastry filled with a spiced blend of potatoes, peas, and aromatic herbs. Deep-fried to perfection and served with tangy tamarind and zesty mint chutneys. A classic North Indian street food favorite. * Uyghur Samosa Very easy to eat, delicious, and reminded me of a hand held version of chicken pot pie. My least favorite yet still a good appetizer. ( It is a breaded appetizer filled with seasoned minced beef and onions, topped with sesame seeds. ) This was the last appetizer I ate, and it reminded me of an Asian & Arabic smaller version of a chicken pot pie. Very tasty. ) * Afghan Homestyle Bolani I love how it was mildly flavored with spice and it was like an Afghan version of a quesadilla. ( An Afghan Bolani is a crispy, stuffed potato flatbread from Afghanistan filled with potatoes, green onion, chili peppers, and fresh herbs. It's pan fried until golden brown and crispy then cut into wedges.) * Garden Salad - A fresh and vibrant mix of cucumber, tomato, onions, and peppers. Dinner was Uyghur Pilaf Rice, Lamb chops, Uyghur Lamb Shish Kebab , a meatloaf like burger with an onion filling inside it, Ocean8 Chicken Chops, and Cacık Yogurt. The dinner entrees had more spice and intense flavors than the appetizers. My favorite entree was the lamb chop especially when eaten with the side of Uyghur pilaf rice and the cacik yogurt. The other meat dishes were superb in their flavor, spices, and presentation as well. Cacik, pronounced ja-jik is a Turkish yogurt and cucumber dish that's very common in almost all regions in Turkey. It was my favorite side & condiment to combine with the rice and dinner entrees. It reminded me of raita, and I ate the cacik with my dinner entrees the way I would eat raita. Raita is a classic Indian side dish made with cool, creamy yogurt, crisp cucumber, onions, and fresh herbs. It's a flavorful way to balance out the bold, spicy flavors of Indian food. We ordered two takeouts of the dessert we wanted to try at home after eating so much at the restaurant - the Tiramisu Cake. It was light, airy, and melted in your mouth - dessert perfection in taste and texture. I usually skip dessert but I could resist not trying this dessert. Overall, we were very highly satisfied and grateful for our dining experience at Ocean 8. We look forward to having future food experiences there.

We were looking for a new experience and after searching we found this nice little cozy resturant…read more We ordered meat lovers pizza and made sure with only halal meats. We got the kabob combo and chicken Alfredo. The dishes all tasted good but the star being the chicken Alfredo followed by pizza. The one complain I have is the portions were small. We are not big eaters but amount barely is enough for one person. Would love to try new items in the menu in the near future.

I made a mental note to try the Alfredo after reading someone's review that it was the best they'd…read moreever had- uhm, sir or ma'am, it sucks. Chicken was dry and sauce had a weird spice and kick. Maybe I had it in an off day? Hard pass.

Good food, clean restaurant. I went with chicken kabob appetizer and a chicken dish with tomatoes…read moreas well. The service was friendly. It was good food, but Anatolian Bistro is much much better quality, taste, service, and ambiance.

I've gotten takeout from Mezeh a few times now and I've got to say it's always an amazing fresh…read moremeal! It's located in the Giant plaza so there are always lots of parking spaces available. The inside is clean and the service is always friendly, however I wish they would be less stingy on portions with their scoops (I was getting like 1/8 of the scoop each time and had to keep asking for more which got frustrating). Other than that the service was pretty good. Mezeh is a Mediterranean bowl place set up like a chipotle where you can get various veggies, grains and sauces to put in your bowl. They also offer fresh juices and pita bread. Now onto my food: I always get a mostly greens bowl with mixed greens, a little white basmati rice, couscous, classic hummus, extra Turkish salad, chickpeas, pickled turnips, extra tzatziki dip, tzatziki sauce, and tahini sauce. The vegetables are always fresh, the grains are flavorful, especially the couscous, and the sauces are delicious! I'm so glad I found a great healthy option for dinner. They also have such a good variety of options to choose from which is nice as most bowl places are more limited. I definitely recommend Mezeh, for a quick, healthy, and cheap meal option!

The food here was really amazing. I've been back quite a few times for their hearty bowls.read more

I don't usually leave negative reviews, but this was my second poor experience with the same…read moreserver, so I felt it was worth sharing. I'm a local customer and live just a minute away, so I've visited more than once. I came in for lunch today with my wife and our 1.5-year-old son. After placing our order and sitting down, the server loudly yelled from behind the counter for us to come get our water. It felt uncomfortable and unprofessional, especially with a young child. When I placed my order, I asked for extra white sauce, and I asked again when the food came out. Both times, the request was ignored. I also mentioned that we hadn't received our drinks, but instead of addressing it, the server again yelled for us to get the drinks ourselves from the cooler. The food itself was okay, but the bread was very poor--hard and barely edible. I even called the restaurant later in the evening to share my concerns, but was told the server was off at that time. Overall, very disappointing experience, mainly due to the customer service. I hope this feedback is taken seriously and leads to improvement.

What a wonderful surprise this place was. Didn't plan on having lunch today but out of frustrations…read moreof not finding a nail salon decided to walk in and get lunch here. Absolutely great service and was welcomed by very kind owner. Food is reasonably priced and quality is excellent. Living in Vienna my go to restaurants are Alborz and Shamshiri for kabob until now. Will be back.

Really friendly service. Food is actually really delicious. The chicken and beef kabobs especially…read more Prices are a bit steep though for the portions.

I eat here at this location at least 3 times a week, never have a problem. Staffa are friendly and…read morecourteous. Especially Lidia goes beyond her way to make a lunch a dinning experience.

This Cava is nice and has ample seating. The service was very good. But, the food was not as…read moregreat as other Cava locations. The chicken was a little hard and/or mushy at times. For the price that I pay for Cava, I expect more. The sour cream and onion side pita chips were great though and definitely hit the spot.

At first I thought this was a brick and mortar business. Turns out it's not…read more Turns out it's a food truck that is parked behind the gas station and I don't even know if it's operational anymore because at 6 PM tonight it was closed when they say they close at seven or 730. After eating a crappy version of chicken Shawarma from another restaurant here in the area combo then seeing the pictures of what Mr. falafel has, I was really really really looking forward to having some thing that could redeem what I had last night. Totally let down because they weren't even open. To the owner of this business, your food looks delicious and I really hope you aren't closed permanently, but if you are, just let YELP know so other people don't waste time going to try and find the business. Sincerely, Eating Arbys instead :(

We had this food truck over in our development. We ordered several items. Our salad had french…read morefries in it. Our gyro meat was so little. The falafel had two balls. They were a half hour late with our order. I do believe the turnout was greater than the supply but shame on them for giving such a lousy meal. After eating this "snack" we had to cook a meal. I thought the purpose of having food trucks was to have a night off from cooking. As for the food it was not impressive. I will definitely never buy from you again.