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    Lyla

    3.7 (399 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Van L.

    We came here for a birthday. It's a beautiful restaurant with great service but very pricey. Foods were amazing, so I guess it's one of those you get what you pay for. The cocktails were also very good. My filet was absolutely perfection!

    Spicy Orecchiette
    Anna M.

    A cute vibe for girls night but is on the pricier side. Pasta was just okay. Would probably get something else next time. The restaurant was very hot while we were dining in. It was about 7 pm on a Friday night in the summer so a bit understandable but really inconvenienced our experience. The waiter was attentive and fixed our wobbling table. Drinks were a bit on the sweet side even after sending one back. I had higher expectations going in but would say it was okay overall.

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    Vianai A. C.

    Came in on a Saturday afternoon and the vibes were quiet and chill. Lots of soft natural lighting inside. We had 3 delicious beverages (they have a mocktail menu!) but the tequila/wine/cola drink was our favorite--such an interesting combo! We shared the the lamb rack plate and margarita pizza. The lamb was beautifully cooked and the veggies it came with were so yummy. We also enjoyed the pizza as it was light and fresh. We had excellent attentive service the whole way through. There's valet in the parking lot across the street and the restaurant offers a discount on valet services.

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    Keylantra T.

    Oh boy.... our party of 9 had a reservation scheduled for 9:15pm Saturday night. Our party arrived as early as 8:30p with the last guests (birthday girl & driver) arrived right at 9:15p. We were told our table was not ready -- because they'd given it to a non-reservation group of women (yes, them) -- so we'd have to wait a little longer. A little longer became 45 minutes. We were not sat until 10:15p!!! Once sat, it took about 15 minutes to even get our drink orders so at the same time, we ordered our dinner. A bartender named Stefanie came to our table and brought us a bottle of Prosecco we did NOT ask for and proceeded to tell the waitress she gave us a bottle (for free) yet the manager overheard them and said no, we cannot do that. FINE! Come get the bottle off our table since it hasn't been opened. Do you think she did that? No. She continued to ignore our table. Everything took FOREVER -- while most of the patrons were GONE out of the restaurant. We didn't receive checks until 11:08p (no exaggeration). Food was absolutely MID. A pepperoni pizza shouldn't taste so stale after being freshly made. I felt discriminated against the entire night at this place. Not a fan, won't be back. My sisters, if you know, YOU KNOW. Enjoy these photos of the birthday girl!

    Alejandro B.

    I kept seeing LYLA all over my feed so I finally went, and honestly it does feel like you're not even in Dallas, it's very like Italian beach club vibes. Service was actually really good, everyone was super nice and even the general manager came over to check on us which I didn't expect. We got the burrata first and that was easily one of my favorite things. It's not just a plain burrata, it comes with a bunch of stuff like prosciutto, pistachios, some orange slices, way more going on than I thought. It's also pretty big so you can share it. And it comes with sliced sourdough bread that's grilled with olive oil and that part... so good, I loved it. Then we got the cacio e pepe with shrimp. The pasta tasted fresh, like actually homemade, and we added shrimp, it only came with three but they were huge and cooked perfectly. It also had a little truffle in there which made it even better. We also tried the salmon with quinoa and that one surprised me, the sauce under it was really good and they got the temperature right, I asked for medium and it came out perfect. Cocktails were nice too, they have a lot of options and everything looked really good. Overall I'd go back for sure. It's more about the vibe than just the food. I've heard their brunch is really popular too so I wanna try that next.

    Galentine's menu
    Antecia P.

    Celebrated their Galentine's Dinner special: purchase a drink, receive a meal for free. I purchased the Be Mine drink. Really cute and perfectly mix flavors. Not too strong, not too weak. The food was yummy! Small bite plates but really good food and flavors. Service was quick then slow then quick then slow again that was confusing. Nevertheless our waitress was wonderful when present. Explained the special in detailed, explain the small plates and offered to bring the regular menu out. I'd definitely try the restaurant again to get a true feel for the service and food on a regular non-special night. One sour note was the parking. The parking said $7. Upon requesting the car to pay it stated $39. When given the code for validation it reduce it to $8.81, not $7! Why is there fees attached to parking??? That's crazy and not cool. But anyways...I'd go back

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    Christina L.

    Easter Brunch here with fam! Good service - good food - good drinks! My Espresso Martinis were yummy - and the decor of this little restaurant is really good vibes!

    Blaine B.

    Honestly, I wasn't super impressed with Lyla's. I've seen so many people rave about it so I was excited to finally try it. Service was great and I did like the ambience of the restaurant, but overall it felt overhyped. We started with the Brussels sprouts which were probably the best part of the meal. For dinner, we ordered the Italian chopped salad, truffle pepperoni pizza, and feta salmon. Everything was decent, just nothing that really stood out or made me want to rush back.

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    G R.

    Beautiful restaurant! Food was amazing and drinks were okay. Great service! Love the vibe!

    Espresso martini & truffle fries
    Melody V.

    The restaurant is gorgeous and definitely has the Instagram aesthetic. We went for brunch and service was quick. They had a separate brunch cocktail and food menu on top of their normal menu. The standout items to me were the salmon, truffle fries, and cocktails. The mimosa flight is a good deal and they were generous with the juice options. We got a steak & egg pizza which I was really excited for but ended up being extremely disappointed because what came out was a pizza with scrambled eggs and some pieces of steak with a mountain of arugula on top. Which would be fine but the menu description calls out "sunny side up eggs".

    Niki L.

    We were excited to try Lyla but overall left disappointed. The service was very slow / no one came to our table for 30 minutes after sitting down. Finally one of us got up to go find someone. Food was cold and not fresh, lacked flavor. Cocktails were syrupy and overly sweet. Ambiance was nice but doesn't make up for other aspects, hopefully they improve in the future

    Kathy N.

    The place is super cute! The food was a little pricier than the worth in my opinion. The eggs held a lot of grease. The service was okay!

    Vanilla Cupcake
    Juana E.

    Galentine's at Lyla I attended a Galentine's Event at Lyla and it was cute & very on theme with girly vibes & definitely giving soft, pretty, photo-op energy. They offered a "complimentary" 3-course snack experience with the purchase of a drink. I don't recall the drink purchase being advertised when the promotion was first announced, but we proceeded with the experience anyway. I ordered the "Peach No Party" mocktail (peach purée, raspberry, citrus) which was refreshing, light, and perfect for a no-alcohol night. Now let's talk food The Truffle Fries were delicious ,crispy, flavorful, and easily my favorite bite of the night. The Chicken Picatta was very flavorful and paired well with the side salad that accompanied the plate. I will say... I was expecting pasta and a slightly bigger portion. But taste was on point. The portion however, could've been more generous. The cupcake was a NO GO for me. It was hard and tasted very store-bought and refrigerated. That was the only real miss. Overall, I do like the concept they were attempting to achieve. It felt thoughtful and curated for a fun girls' night out. I would definitely try them again especially if the portions get a little upgrade. Cute concept. Good flavor. Just needs a little refinement.

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    Great food and staff. Natali was a wonderful waitress. Good happy hour too. Restrooms are strange.

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    Ask the Community - Lyla

    Can we bring balloons for birthday celebration?

    I saw a group who did, but it wasn't very many maybe 2 or 3.

    What is the difference between the dining room, lounge, and veranda?

    The dining room is the main larger area, the lounge is closer to the bar with high tables and chairs but it doesn't really give bar vibes, in a good way. The veranda is outside close to sidewalk/street. The place is super cute.

    What hours does brunch get serve?

    Considering they open at 5pm everyday, I don't think they have brunch. Best to call and make sure. https://www.lylarestaurant.com/menu

    Is there valet parking?

    Yes, they offer valet parking.

    Do they serve gluten free pasta or pizza?

    Yes both!

    Are there vegetarian options? (Apart from the salads)

    Yes. Pastas and pizza.

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    4.4
    (141 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    Lamb Shank, Pacanga Borek, Garlic Shrimp, Pink Queen, Fried Cauliflower, Pita Bread…read more This was such a delicious late night meal! The lamb shank was super tender. Garlic shrimp yummy but probably much better fresh at the restaurant than take out. The pacanga was yummy! Fried cauliflower classic and on point. The pink queen was so refreshing and delicious with pita!

    Chefika offers a classic Turkish Mediterranean menu with hearty dishes and a great selection of…read morehealthy and delicious food to choose from. I visited this restaraunt for the first time and genuinely enjoyed everything I ordered. Starting off with appetizers, my friend and I ordered the pan shared halloumi cheese. This is paired with tomatoes and fig jam and is a wonderful accompaniment to the complimentary bread and olives served for the table. I'm a big fan of halloumi in general but this one was particularly cooked well and a must order for next time. For main entree I ordered Hunkar Begendi, which is sautéed marinated lamb tenderloin with red and green bell peppers over creamy eggplant puree. The lamb was in fact tender and perfectly seasoned and the eggplant puree went very well with the slight gaminess of the meat. I enjoyed this dish overall and it didn't feel too heavy, which sometimes is the case when I eat lamb. The pieces of meat were cut small enough while not being super tough, which I appreciated. I would definitely recommend this restaraunt if you enjoy trying Mediterranean fusion spots!

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    Cafe Izmir

    Cafe Izmir

    4.4
    (822 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    If I could rate it higher, I would! One of the best dinners I've had in my life! We got the chicken…read morekabobs, baba ghanoush, grilled veggies, saffron rice, pita, and baklava. Every single dish was PERFECTLY cooked and seasoned. The chicken and veggies were seasoned with just enough spices where it had a slight kick, but not overpowering at all. A perfect balance to bring out the natural flavors of each item. The pita was perfection! Soft and warm, with a slight char on some of the pieces, which added such a beautiful bite with the hummus. Speaking of hummus, the Izmir hummus was silky smooth and incredible. I've had a lot of restaurant hummus and this one was MILES in ahead of them. It also paired beautifully with all of the other items. A flawless base. I cannot wait to come back here! Marcelo was an amazing waiter and even gave us recommendations for next time.

    I decided to take my girl to Cafe Izmir for Valentine's Day dinner. Best decision ever!…read more From the minute you walk in you're treated like family, everyone is so friendly. The Valentine's Day decorations were so cute and definitely added to the vibe. The food is always so good! They've added a few new items to the menu, don't skip the Burrata or the Chicken meatballs. I'm not usually a desert eater, but their Tiramisu is to die for! The service is spot on, as if they anticipate your needs, but not intrusive. On the way out they give the ladies a rose, a nice touch. I see why this place has become the beloved Dallas institution it is. I can't wait to go back!

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    Selda Mediterranean

    Selda Mediterranean

    4.5
    (660 reviews)
    10.3 mi
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    Atmosphere: Came on a whim on a Saturday night. This place was packed. Although we arrived before…read morethe rush, they had a lot of tables reserved and still the restaurant was full. Fortunately, they had some space on the patio. It was a hot night however they had couple fans to blow away some heat. Food: Started with a salad which was fresh, flavorful and with large chunks of beets, watermelon, and feta cheese. Great appetizer. My wife and I wanted to try a couple of items to share for the main entree, I had branzino. The whole fish, filleted, and grilled. The flavor was rich, without being overly salty nor too oily. The sides 1. Grilled Branzino - Served with quinoa arugula salad 2. Ali Nazik- Chargrilled lamb shish over smoked eggplant puree served with bean salad on the side Both were fantastic. The lamb was cooked just right and turned out moist and tender. The eggplant puree was a great texture; neither too smooth to lose its integrity nor too chunky. The staff was attentive and helpful. Verdict: 9/10: Would definitely go back but with a reservation or in a mindset to sit in the heat on the patio. Also, the deboning process for the fish could've used a little more care, but that didn't take away from the flavor.

    Disappointed at the experience. I had been to the restaurant…read morein the past and had enjoyed it and perhaps this was an off night and I'm sorry to leave a poor review but there is room for improvement. The good : flavors were delicious. Our server was attentive and the entire staff seemed happy to have us.The flat bread pide (at another table) looked sumptuous . Chicken shish kebab chunks were cooked well and seasoned nicely and were juicy. The complementary bread is superb. The yogurt dip that went with though was not enough for us to have more than a few bites. Needs improvement: there was no reason why the accompanying (delicious) bean and cucumber salad was 24 to 48 hours old with Limp cucumbers and parsley and flavorless tomatoes. Needs to be fresh daily and use cherry tomatoes or Campari tomatoes for flavor and crispness. Turkish Rice was meh. It was cooked properly but not a whole lot of flavor and perhaps I was expecting more of a Lebanese style pilaf with butter, nuts, spices, onions, etc. to brighten it up. Beyti minced beef had good flavor, but why did they have gristle in it? My dinner companion complains was that this was a cheap cut. The butcher supplier is not paying attention. It also could've used a little bit more sauce on the bread wrap pieces for added juiciness. We ordered the.Tzatziki yogurt dip which helped add juiciness . There was no reason why the Turkish red wine came out warm. I realize that we were in a Dallas summer at 95° at 9 PM and the restaurant was slightly warm but still. Lastly, the owners might think about mitigating the hard surfaces that reflect sound in the restaurant. It's a lively place, but we were subjected to the group of six women who were drinking enough to be loud and screechy across the room - all too common across the city -and I did not need to hear them yukking it up. The place was full on a Saturday night, which bodes well for this restaurant. The staff attitude is good, but I'm afraid this will not be a repeat for me and my companions. .

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    Fusion Mediterranean Grill & Bar

    Fusion Mediterranean Grill & Bar

    4.7
    (232 reviews)
    8.3 mi
    $$

    Mid Size restaurant with plenty of both booths and standard tables in the center. A bar is at one…read moreend of the room and the ambience is warm somewhat modern but simple and chic. Rishi took our phone call and ensured that we had a table waiting for our group of three when we arrived. The restaurant was about 50% full when we got here. The menu was varied and ready to accommodate small groups or individuals as well as family style options for larger groups. It took around 15 to 20 minutes to get the appetizer. The staff was apologetic however little curious, considering the fact that the restaurant was not that busy. For an appetizer, we ordered the roasted cauliflower and the flaming Saganaki. Both of which were delicious. Then followed that with a Mediterranean salad (not realizing that our entrees came with salads, lol). And for our entrees: Mediterranean Moussaka, chicken kabob for the kiddo and the 24 hour braised lamb shank for me. Dessert was the Kunafa- a new flavor explosion like I had never experienced before. Now, the food was tasty, very tasty. However in speaking to Stan, the owner, they pride themselves on Himalayan hospitality. And while I've never been to the Himalayan mountains, nor Nepal, I now have this uncanny desire to visit that region if the service is even a fraction of what I have received tonight! From wonderful suggestions, to a small scoop of ice cream for my son, and several flavors that we were able to just sample and try based on his pure excitement about sharing the flavors. This was just a fantastic experience, all around. 10/10 would recommend 10/10 will be back.

    Ambiance: they have a beautiful bar that acts as the central focal point of the room. There are a…read morehandful of tables in the restaurant, making it perfect for groups of all sizes. Service: My friend and I sat at the bar area. The bar tenders were friendly, but the service was a bit slow. We waited about 10 mins to get our check after requesting it. Additionally, I ordered a refill of my drink, for the waters to be refilled during our stay, but neither came. Food: The food was good! I had the chicken kabob with grilled vegetables. The saffron rice didn't taste fluffy and fresh IMO.

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    Miznon

    4.2
    (101 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Miznon is a absolute gem for this area. The only mediterranean resturant that offers extremely…read morefresh ans grass fed meats. They make every single thing on the menu by hand. They come in several hours before opening everyday to prep each and every item on the menu by hand. The folded cheese burger is incredible and a different take on a normal cheeseburger. I'd get this over any regular burger any day of the week. The fish and chips is something you wouldn't expect, in the best way possible. The favor is unreal, and just super delicious. I think that's the most slept on dish here. It will be the fan favorite soon enough. Levi and Andy are incredible behind the bar. They are super attentive and make some incredible drinks. We also had the pleasure to meet the owner. He's incredible friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable of the entire menu. This space is perfect for a corporate lunch, pit stop during work and an incredible dinner with the family. This will 100 percent be a stop for us every single time we are in town.

    Me and my friend went in on a Wednesday night to catch the RNB vibes bcus we seen it was lit on…read moreTikTok. Now there wasn't a crowd there possibly bcus it was cold but the food and guitarist there didn't disappoint! We went for the vibes but we really went for the food, let's be honest! The FOH manager Levi was super cool, he explained the menu, and gave some really good suggestions. I had the Candy Steak and it was so tender and flavorful! He also recommended the Lamb Kebab (that my friend got) the Run Over Potato that is literally a smashed potato but the olive oil and sauce is such a hit I promise you won't be disappointed. Also we got their infamous hummus! I can't wait to go back and try other things and go when it's warm to catch the full vibes! The guitarist IG: thenameisravs definitely had me vibing while I was there. Can't wait to go back!!

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