The drinks are not great. Wine was turning sour (or maybe that is how it is.... It was bad),…read moreworst Old Fashioned I have ever had (I wanted to teach them how to make one).... Just skip drinks, it's still 5 stars. Everything else about this place is phenomenal. Food was amazing. Service was solid. It's really cool inside.

Food: Fresh hot & definitely my new spot! Hummus $ shawarma…read morewas awesome pine nuts on top extra nice step. Pita was fresh all this plus a tall glass of lemonade to wash it down. Bartender was nice gave me a to go cup of ice water it's hot out here! Service: Cooked in front of you. All fresh stuff. Not yesterday's old left overs. Pizza amazing! Under carriage firm & Krispy. Cheese was good sauce ok. The place is chill Carlos quick shot out bartender-server gives you your space, but is there when you call him. Good sever. Ambience: Good vibes. Only one thing the bathroom. Needs to be upgraded fast. Toilet seat unfortunately was broke & the door inside the stall is a bit creepy. I opened it thinking there was more supplies but nooooooo. Someone or something else in there. So had to take one star away other wise would have Ben Five all day. Good luck guys fix the men's room, I'll check my next visit & upgrade that star for you!

Good, proper spit roasted chicken shawarma. The quasi tzatziki salad dressing. Is tasty. Will…read morereturn!

Mediocre just average food and service nothing to speak about, not bad just average !!!!!!read more

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We ended up here after the other places I wanted to go weren't right for us! It's fairly small with…read moreapproximately 20 tables and bar seating, but very cozy. Our server Bryan was outstanding. So friendly and helpful from the beginning. We decided to share the Gyro platter with hummus and rice pilaf and my husband wanted to get the Greek salad. They do bring warm pitas with olive oil to every table. I also tried the Pomegranate martini which was delicious. The Gyro platter was large and full of the delicious meat. My husband was in Heaven with his Greek salad. He usually goes with whatever I choose, but this is was his jam! He thoroughly enjoyed every bite. If you love Greek food, I highly recommend trying this. There are other spots as well. One in Elmwood and one on Veterans near the Orleans line.

Safta's is a counter service spot on the outskirts of Lakeview. The interior has lots of natural…read morelight thanks to the many large windows, and is clean. We started with the hummus, and for mains I had the chicken schnitzel sandwich and my husband had the roasted chicken. The hummus was velvety smooth and the flavor was delicate. It came with one small pita. Another pita would've cost extra, and we probably would have paid more had we known how small they were. My husband wasn't wowed by his chicken. He thought it might have been cooked a bit earlier and left under a warmer. The flavor was great but it was just a little dry. My sandwich was delicious. The chicken could have been pounded thinner and the pita could've been thicker. It fell apart as soon as I picked it up, but the flavors were AMAZING. I will definitely order it again. The prices were a little high for counter service, but I'm sure the rent is high in this spot. Also, the sandwich was $20. Way too high for a chicken sandwich, except that this one is shareable for some. I'll make sure I split it with someone else next time.

Safta's Table is a new restaurant at the corner of Allen Toussaint and West End. It's in the new…read moredevelopment called the Old Theater. I love Mediterranean so I was eager to try it. I was surprised when we walked in and it's a self order restaurant with a limited menu. It is Cashless which we are not a fan of. We ordered the Classic Tahini Hummus with an extra pita which was $3 extra. We also ordered the $14 Chicken Salad Sandwich that doesn't come with any sides and a Margarita. Our bill was almost $40. It was disappointing that the cashier didn't tell us that my husband could get his water at the counter when we ordered. Instead he waited until he had brought me the margarita. So my husband had to get up and get the water at the counter and wondered why the young man couldn't have just brought him a glass when he brought out the margarita. The one thing that we both loved were the in-house made pitas. These were much thicker than a typical pita so we could have skipped the extra one. The hummus was good as well as the Chicken Salad sandwich but I feel the whole menu is overpriced. There's outdoor seating and the inside is bright and open. However, they don't have gyros or other items that I would expected and I don't feel that the quality of the food was worth the price so this will be our only visit. There are other Mediterranean restaurants worth going to over this one.

The service was outstanding from the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted and seated right…read moreaway. While I'm not personally a hookah smoker, the atmosphere was still enjoyable; I could see how it might feel different if the space were full of smokers, but it didn't take away from our experience during this visit. The food arrived hot, fresh, and full of flavor, and the drink specials were just as impressive. This place is truly a hidden gem for lunch, offering great value without compromising quality. The music added to the vibe, and I can easily imagine it being an even livelier spot in the evening. What really stood out was the owner taking the time to visit our table, that level of hands-on hospitality makes a big difference. The bathrooms were clean, the water was hot, and everything felt well-maintained. Overall, a great experience with excellent service, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit.

My boyfriend and I came here for hookah and drinks. The venue was very nice, I liked the black…read moredecor. There were also ample seating options. We sat at the high top tables across from the bar. I feel bad that I forgot her name but our waitress was the sweetest girl ever, she made our evening so enjoyable. I was full from everything that I had already eat that day so I was just enjoying my espresso martinis and hookah. My boyfriend did order the nachos and added chicken. He liked them a lot. The music was giving early 2000s vibes with a heavy emphasis on Nelly which was interesting lol we were expecting to hear a lot more Louisiana rappers. The vibes were great tho, the hookah was super smooth and I enjoyed my drinks. We had a great night. I would definitely recommend for a cute date night out.

Westbank is sleeping on Cleopatras. I have been a couple times and there has always been prompt…read moreseating. The staff is friendly and attentive. And, the cloth napkins and fresh flower add a nice touch! Would be a nice date spot. I ordered the Lebanese tea and it has a hint of sweetness and maybe rose-Refreshing and different from others I have tried. Ordered the lentil soup and its packed with flavor. Dinner comes with some pickled veg (carrots, peppers, and olives) and pita bread. Such a tasty addition to the Lamb kebabs i ordered cooked to medium perfection. Juicy, hot and paired well with the hummus and rice. I took a little to go for lunch the next day and it was just as delicious!!

The food here is so good and the staff is always so sweet and friendly! I love that when we go we…read morealways have leftovers. Nothing like getting two meals for the price of one!

Vandal is easily one of the best hookah lounges in New Orleans! Good hookah, great food and drinks,…read moreand a fun atmosphere. It's definitely worth a stop on a night out

I don't smoke hookah, but my cousin loves it, so we popped in here to check it out. This is cute…read morespot. There's a bar area and then another more spacious area. I would describe it as "Instagramable;" there's some nice photo ops. There was a group celebrating a birthday, so it was fun to watch them. My cousin ordered tacos, she said they were good. We had a couple of good drinks. There was a cocktail that was like a soft serve margarita. Super cute. The server was nice. She took photos for us.

The Food and Drinks were excellent!! our bartender JAY played live music for us! Which was such a…read moretreat!! EXCELLENT SERVICE AND JAMS! the staff assured us that LIVE MUSIC WAS coming to ATIKKI SOON!! If that happens I will be frequenting here more often to listen to the live music!! 5 STARS I LOVED THE MUSIC AND THE FOOD WAS TOTALLY A BONUS!!

Very nice spot nestled in the Quarters. If you like hookah you will love this spot. Hamburger was…read morevery flavorful. We felt it was mixed with hot sausage. Great for groups cus it has a lively vibe