This Mediterranean lounge is truly a warm and inviting place to enjoy great food, drinks, laughter, and hookah. During a double date, we shared the Family plate designed for 4-5 people, which was generous and delicious. We also ordered fries and wings; everything was cooked to perfection and truly satisfying. There was so much food that we had leftovers to take home. For drinks, we chose sodas and a refreshing lemon mint tea that was both yummy and refreshing. The service was exceptional! Everyone was so welcoming, friendly, and attentive, making us feel cared for and comfortable. I can't wait to come back next time we are in town. read more

Dunya Lounge - Maestro Mega Mix for 4-5 people - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place is WOWWW! The food was absolutely amazing, and the quality of the meat was outstanding. The shrimp plate completely blew my mind, especially paired with the flavorful saffron rice. It's incredible to see how much effort was put into making this place so beautiful. The servers were super attentive, and the hookah is definitely one of the best in town. Highly recommend I'll definitely be coming back! Just two small observations for improvement: the pita bread wasn't warm, which slightly affected the taste of the hummus and baba ghanoush, and the lighting felt a little too bright. A warmer, more lounge style atmosphere would make the experience even better. read more

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The food is delicious! The staff are very knowledgeable on their menu items. As you can see the photos before and after of the food! The music is very good, and the booths and seats are comfy. Bathrooms are very clean And there's street parking and paid parking as well available read more

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After a late play at the Civic Theatre, we were in search for some good food to wrap up the night. We found Maestro Lounge a few blocks away and so glad we did! It's a casual Mediterranean restaurant/hookah bar in the heart of downtown San Diego. They have comfortable lounge couches with tables to enjoy your food or hookah. A major plus is their late night hours (Fridays and Saturdays until 3am!). The food was really delicious and filling. The salad was fresh, the trio of dips flavorful, and the meat cooked to perfection. We got the combo for 2 people which came with a salad, rice, 3 skewers of meat, and different dips. We also got the potato appetizer which was delicious. The avocado smoothie was a nice treat especially with the pistachio on top. Our server was Sarah and she was fantastic! She has a warm and bubbly personality which made us feel welcome. She was kind enough to take some pictures of us and at the end, she even held the door open for us as we left! Definitely would return for some more late night meals! read more

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The food was tasty, but the service was slow and 45 minute wait was a bit much. They could have bought the salad out while they were preparing the main course. The restaurant was clean. The music was loud and annoying. The lamb chops were cooked well done if that such a thing; let's say the crunchy kind. read more

Dunya Lounge - Mediterranean dish, lamb chops salad, rice, and hummus. - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

The wife and kid were off doing tourist things while I had some work to do on the laptop so I went here solo for lunch. It was a gorgeous day so I sat outside and watched the street traffic go by. It's definitely not in the main tourist area but was close to our hotel and I knew this was my chance for some Middle Eastern food with the girls away. I had the gyro with fries and it was excellent. The meat was tender and there was not too much sauce. They included little pickles that I can never remember the name but they give a slightly sour taste that contrasts with the sweet sauce. The fries were excellent: crispy on outside, tender on inside. I thought the prices were reasonable. I am glad to see that this place has such good reviews. Based on my experience, the high rating is accurate. read more

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This place was absolutely wonderful! We enjoyed sharing lots of delicious food, drinks, and heartfelt laughter. The Lemon Mint tea I tried was truly perfect--refreshing and flavorsome. We also shared the Maestro Family Meal for 4-5 people, which had generous and tasty portions. I genuinely recommend visiting this place. The Maestro Lounge provided us with excellent customer service, great quality, and cleanliness. read more

Dunya Lounge - Maestro Mega Mix for 4-5 people, fries, and wings - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

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When we first arrived at the restaurant, we were welcomed with lemon water shots and told that our table would be ready in about two minutes. Thankfully, they seated us quickly, but unfortunately, the experience went downhill from there. After being seated, we waited around 10 minutes before a waitress approached us and asked if we were ready to order. We noticed that physical menus were not provided and were instead told to scan a QR code to view the menu on our phones. I asked if we could have physical menus, and the waitress said she would bring them shortly. It took another five minutes for her to return with the menus. We ordered non-alcoholic refreshers, which were priced at $15 each, along with appetizers because we already noticed the service was very slow. About 20 minutes later, the appetizers arrived, but we still had not received our drinks. Five minutes later, only two out of the six drinks arrived, and the remaining drinks came another 15 minutes later. By this point, it had already been about an hour just to receive appetizers and drinks. After finishing the appetizers, we were ready to order our main dishes, but our waitress disappeared for around 30 minutes. During that time, the only interaction we had with her was when she briefly asked if everything was okay. We mentioned that we still had not received any water, so she brought six bottled waters to the table without informing us there would be a charge. After that, she disappeared again. Eventually, she returned, took our main course order, and the food arrived about 30 minutes later. However, we did not receive pita bread with the dishes, and again, we could not find our waitress anywhere. What made the situation more frustrating was that the restaurant was mostly empty. It was around 9 PM on a Sunday, and there were only about five occupied tables. Despite everything, we tried to remain understanding because the restaurant had recently opened. Toward the end of the meal, we noticed they were doing birthday celebrations for other guests, and since my sister's birthday had been the day before, I wanted to surprise her with one as well. Since our waitress was nowhere to be found, I walked to the front desk and informed the hostess that we wanted to arrange a birthday surprise for my sister. I specifically asked her to let the waitress know quietly because it was meant to be a surprise. About 10 minutes later, the waitress came directly to the table and loudly asked, "Who is the birthday girl?" which completely ruined the surprise. I explained to her that it was supposed to be a surprise, but we still agreed to order the birthday cheesecake and another dessert. When she returned with the dessert menu, she only brought one menu for the entire table. While we were deciding, she pointed her finger directly in my face and said, "Wait one moment, I'll be right back." She then left to participate in another birthday celebration, despite several other staff members already handling it. The gesture felt dismissive and disrespectful. Eventually, she returned and took our dessert order. About 10 minutes later, the staff came out singing "Happy Birthday," but they initially gave the cheesecake to the wrong person at the table before correcting themselves. After dessert, our waitress disappeared once again. We had to ask another employee for the check because we were ready to leave. When the bill arrived, we were shocked to see that we had been charged $42 for six bottles of water without being informed beforehand that the water was not complimentary. In addition, a 20% gratuity had already been added to the bill without our approval. I spoke to the manager about the poor service and unexpected charges. While he apologized for the inconvenience, he did not make any meaningful effort to resolve the situation. Instead, he simply reduced the gratuity from 20% to 18%. Later, another waitress brought the payment machine and mentioned that we could lower the gratuity to 15%, but even after all the issues we experienced, we still felt pressured into paying a tip for extremely poor service. Our total bill was originally around $471, and after the adjustment, it only dropped to approximately $460 barely any difference considering the experience we had. Overall, the service was disorganized, inattentive, and disappointing, especially for a nearly empty restaurant. Unfortunately, after this experience, I do not plan on returning. Disappointing! If I could give 0 stars I would. read more

Came in after a late night out not expecting some of the best Mediterranean food in a hookah lounge!!! The pricing is great... $128 for 7 people!!! The service was fast to get seated (it was 1 am lol) but the hosts were so nice and gave us recommendations. The food was so tasty and big portion size. We got the plate for two people and it was definitely so worth!! Can't wait to come back read more

Dunya Lounge - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

After a long night me and my bestie found Maestro Lounge! We ordered the chicken plate and toshka, ( the best chicken of my life) the freshest mint lemon juice, iced coffee, hookah and Kunafeh Cheese. Amazing! Can't wait to come back read more

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I was excited to try this location since the one in Vegas is so great. I had a 6:30 reservation on Friday 6/25. We got there early and waited until they came and got us from the bar at 6:30. We were seated upstairs outside at a side table. There were a bunch of empty tables and I requested a better table and was denied and told that the table was reserved for another party. This seemed strange since when I made my reservation there was no place to request specific seating. So that left a bad taste in my mouth to start with. And the fact that the table stayed empty for an hour and a half after our dinner started led me to believe that i was lied too. Then there was a fluke incident where someone was flying a drone and it smashed into the side where we were sitting. Thank God we weren't hit with flying debris! To top things off, one of the servers spilled my friends drink on her when delivering our bread basket. So this is how our dinner started. A bunch of tiny disasters.. lol Anyway.. on to the food The food and drinks were absolutely delicious. I have no complaints about the food. Jose the server was our evenings saving grace. Of all of the SEVERAL servers that were working that night, Jose was a STAR!!! He deserves a promotion and a raise for pulling our dinner experience out of the crapper! Lol All and all I just think this location needs to work out the service kinks. The food and drinks are fine, but the service needs a bit of fine tuning. read more

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Excellent food and friendly service for a to go order. I definitely will return and recommend. It's also very walkable to and from the Marriott hotel. read more

Dunya Lounge - Maestro Mega Mix for two - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Everything was delicious ! I give this place a 10/10 def will be coming back. The service was amazing as well. read more

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We were here in San Diego for a long weekend trip during the winter break. We booked the tickets for The Nutcracker at the Civic Theater, and we came here for dinner before the performance. We ordered a beef plate (that comes with rice, bread, dippings, and a side salad), a shakshuka, and another seasonal salad. The food is flavorful and well-seasoned. As a vegetarian, I do think there are quite a few options for me to choose from. While the menu does not have clear labels, the staff was very helpful with explaining to me the ingredients of the different dishes. The only thing is that we did not know beforehand that this place is also a hookah lounge and there were diners smoking while we were there. Something to note for customers who may be sensitive to smoke. Overall a positive experience! P.S. Parking in downtown San Diego is a nightmare. We parked at the Civic Parking Structure that is around 5 minutes walk away. We had a discount ($15 flat fee) because we were here for The Nutcracker. read more

Was craving something different and interesting after an early Yoga class. After checking Yelp saw that this had some unique items and I was sold! Not very busy inside the restaurant, menu had pictures and was able pick a few items that turned out delicious and couldn't have been more impressed. I forgot their Mansaf Friday's and need to go there and compare it with other places that serve this famous Jordanian staple. For sure will be back! read more

Was so excited to try this place today with a friend. The reviews looked great and the photos were beautiful. We arrived about 12:15 and were the only customers there. The decor was beautiful, but the initial welcome seemed a bit off? Like they weren't prepared for customers, even though they had been open since 9 AM. I had also attempted to call repeatedly between 9 am - 12pm and was unable to get anyone to answer the phone? That should have been my first red flag. We were seated and immediately noticed there were quite a few small, flying gnats or some type of flies everywhere. So many so, that there were electric lanterns plugged in to zap them in an effort to control the large amount. Once our food came out, the flies were so unbearable that we were unable to even take a bite of food because we were constantly trying to swat them away from dive bombing into our meal! We were unsuccessful and many of them landed in our hummus, our salad, and on my sandwich. I got up to go ask one of the employees if they could bring us fresh food, and if we could move to a different table, and after standing at the counter and saying "excuse me" over and over again with no response and not seeing anyone down the hall, my friend and I just walked out, leaving our untouched meal on the table. We never got to take a single bite other than drinking our bottled water that came to the table. I'm disappointed because the food looked delicious but the service was less than satisfactory and I can't imagine unless they deal with the gnat issue I would ever go back. read more

Came here to celebrate a milestone with a friend. Sara was the staff member that attended to us and helped answer questions we had. My friend and I were wanting chill ambience where we could still hear each other and catch up and this place fit the bill. As a lover of mediterranean food around San Diego, I'll definitely be coming back.... a blend of creative presentation and I could tell they took the time to get the dish right. The hookah was spot-on and a kind gentleman came by to ensure the hookah was doing good with the burn which was appreciated. read more

Outstanding food and service. Location was close to our hotel. And I'm so happy we found this place. Food was over the top if you like GOOD Mediterranean food. Next time we are back in the area. We will be going back. read more

Here for desert and coffee! Service: fast and friendly! Ambiance: chill. No one makes middle eastern food as good as this restaurant! read more

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Amazing food, beautiful atmosphere, and excellent service! Everything we ordered was fresh and full of flavor. A special thank you to Khalid he was incredibly kind, professional, and made our experience truly special. We will definitely be coming back! read more

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Maestro Long Hookah is easily one of the best spots in town if you're looking for a real Middle Eastern atmosphere. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance feels authentic -- the decor, music, and overall energy genuinely capture that warm, social vibe you'd expect from a true hookah lounge overseas. The hookah quality is excellent. Smooth pulls, rich flavors, and clearly prepared with care. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. The staff is welcoming, attentive, and make sure you're taken care of without hovering. It's the kind of place where you can relax for hours, whether you're catching up with friends or just unwinding after a long day. If you want great hookah, authentic Middle Eastern vibes, and a comfortable atmosphere that feels both lively and laid-back, Maestro Long Hookah is the place to go. Highly recommend. read more

Sara's lemon mint smoothie was excellent! We also had the Maestro mix, for 2. The beef was perfectly prepared, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. This was a very nice meal. read more

I came here randomly as it was close to my hotel. It was close to closing hours close to empty yesterday the service the food and the passionate DJ win me over as a repeat customer. I ordered a variety of dishes, but in particular was pressed that a shrimp and calamari stew dish was not rubbery at all(I was ready to be underwhelmed). Sara my waitress was warm and engaging-like the feeling of a family owned restaurant (I don't know that this is.) The highlight for me was DJ Moses. When I came in he was mixing passionately to some classic and contemporary Arabic sound... then like an attuned DJ he skillfully transitioned smoothly and unexpectedly in a hip hop track then to Latin then to Afro beats. I'm told they have a DJ every night. At this point I was the only customer left, but I felt like the staff went all out for my enjoyment. It my new favorite gem to go when I'm in town. read more

This is my second visit this year and will now be my go to restaurant when in San Diego. The food and service is impressive. I enjoy the vibe with the dancing and music. I did sample the hookah last visit and will do again. read more

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Exceeded expectations! We came for dinner before a performance at the San Diego Civic Theater and came away impressed! Ghada was our server and she was excellent. Great menu suggestions and fresh, tasty and well-prepared food! Really great! Best place in the neighborhood! read more

Great service, good food, hookah was enjoyable. Ambience is chill. Went during the day, very laid back atmosphere. Will be back, thanks! read more

Dunya Lounge - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was excellent! Came her prior to a show at the Civic center. Of note, they do not sell alcohol but you are able to bring in your own if you would like. read more

Beautiful lounge scenery. Had their gyro sandwich which was decent was a lot of bread and less meat combination. Fries were okay probably should add seasoning. Not a bad Mediterranean spot but not the best. read more

Very good service and good food. Had a great time and definitely will be back soon Good DJ and great appetizers read more

The food is superb, creative, authetic and flavorful. Creamy hummus, the meats perfect, try the hummus kwarma... so good! Great service from Sara. If we ever get to SD again we'll make a point to dine here! read more

The crew here are always so friendly and welcoming--you're greeted with smiles every time. The food is consistently delicious; my favorites are the fresh arugula salad. creamy hummus and the tasty grilled meats. The hookah is great--I especially enjoy the apple or double apple flavors. We finished our meal off with red tea and the kunafa, which was the perfect ending. The ambiance is lovely too, with Arabic music that really adds to the experience. Highly recommend this spot! read more

Dunya Lounge - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

I LOVE MAESTRO ! It has the best vibes, excellent service, and delicious food and well priced hookah! Everytime I come here the staff is attentive, and friendly. The atmosphere is great the music they play is wonderful. I love coming here to unwind and bring my laptop to work a bit also because they have wifi. Big tables lots of space with comfortable seating. One of my favorite spots in SD for sure!! Go to maestro!!! read more

If you're looking for a late-night spot that feels more like a family gathering than a restaurant, look no further than Maestro Lounge. Huge shoutout to Amina, who was incredibly kind and gave the best recommendations. Every dish she suggested hit the mark. Nina was so sweet and attentive, always checking in on us with a smile. Many, the host who seated us, was such a kind man and set the tone for the entire evening. And Usama, the owner, made us feel right at home by coming over to our table just to chat. There are very few places in the world where you can walk in at 1 a.m. and immediately feel like you belong. This is one of them. The atmosphere was relaxed, welcoming, and honestly just what we needed. A true hidden gem in San Diego. Also, don't leave without trying the fried cheese rolls. Life. Changing. read more

Maestro in San Diego is a hidden gem for Middle Eastern food. The flavors are fresh and authentic everything from the hummus to the grilled meats tastes homemade and dessert The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, with great service that makes you feel right at home. A perfect spot for a relaxed night out with friends. They treat us like family read more

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I moved recently to downtown San Diego and i tried this restaurant/hokah place The food is amazing,The hokah is amazing,The service is perfect Highly recommended read more

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Popped in for a quick take out. Settled on the Greek Salad. It was delicious. Loved the interior. It reminded me of the many things laces I have been in the ME. A few hookah tables were going but not too many. Will be back soon. read more

Great hookah and service, highly recommend. Khalid is the best in town. I would highly recommend this

Called earlier to place an order for take out, staff was friendly and attentive. When I walked in I kinda regretted not eating there cuz the place had a pretty cool vide. After getting back to my room the food was amazing. I would eat here again read more

Maestro Lounge is a combination Mediterranean restaurant and hookah lounge that is located on Fifth Ave a few blocks north of the Gaslamp Quarter. I believe there was a dedicated parking lot on the south side of the building, however I didn't need to use it as curbside parking was free after 6 pm. The inside had enough tables and lounge chairs for over 50 customers. In one corner opposite the service counter was a small stage for live musical performances. The place opens as early as 9 am for breakfast and closes as late as 3 am for those who want to hang out and vape. The menu choices were extensive to cover the long operating hours. From the list of appetizers, I picked the Stuffed Grape Leaves that were served as a set of five. Pickled grape leaves were stuffed with a mix of white rice, onions, tomatoes, and parsley. The size and quality of the ingredients were fairly standard. I also chose a Kafta Mishwieh plate as an entree. Lean ground sirloin beef was mixed with chopped onion, parsley, herbs, and spices. The two links were then grilled over mesquite coals. Yellow basmati rice, pita bread, hummus, and a salad were provided as sides on the plate. It was solid amount of food for the price. One aspect I didn't like was how a request for ice water was upcharged as a $4 bottle of FIJI Water. It would have been nice to be informed that water was going to be provided at a cost. A couple of parties came in during my visit, otherwise the restaurant was empty. Maybe the night owls stop in after midnight when the bar hopping has concluded. The service from the waitress was decent considering the low number of customers. Overall, my dining experience at Maestro Lounge was between a three and four star level. read more

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The flavors are off the hook good. My wife snd I shared their recommended plate for two and left full, and the price was perfect for two with one drink at $40.00. Great food and affordable! The service is welcoming and warm, good music in the background. We will come back when we visit San Diego for sure. read more