I loved this place! The night before coming here for takeout, I had Mediterranean food down at Seaport Village. It was tasty and satisfying... but this place BLEW MY MIND. The moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted and asked if I wanted a table for one. I said no, I was hoping to order takeout, and she kindly invited me to sit at the bar while I looked over the menu. Right away, the atmosphere felt welcoming, beautiful, and relaxed. I ordered my food, sipped my water, and honestly didn't think I had ordered that much. Then she came out with multiple filled brown bags of food! First of all, the prices were amazing. Second... the food was TOP NOTCH and completely different from what I had the night before. Everything was packed with flavor without being overloaded with salt. Fresh, vibrant, rich, and incredibly satisfying. The waitress/hostess was knowledgeable, friendly, and gave great recommendations on what to try. You can tell the staff truly cares about the experience. I will absolutely be back the next time I visit San Diego again. And not that I recommend eating while driving ... but the next day on my drive back to Ventura County, I spread out my leftovers and happily snacked on hummus, baba ghanoush, and dolma all the way home. That alone says everything about how good this place was. read more

There are restaurants you visit, and then there are places you feel, where the intention behind every dish is unmistakable from the moment you walk in. That was my experience at NEY. From the first bite, it was clear this isn't just food, it is craft. You can taste the care, the precision, and the pride. Every element felt thoughtfully prepared, balanced, and deeply satisfying without trying too hard. The standout for me was the biryani, comforting, and perfectly executed. But everything impressed. The tzatziki was bright and refreshing, the hummus topped with beef shawarma was rich and flavorful, and the ney classic plate was generous enough to easily feed two, maybe even three, without sacrificing quality anywhere on the plate. It was the perfect way to try a lot of their items at once and that one disappointed! What really says it all is that I am already looking forward to the leftovers, which is rare for me. This is the kind of place that stays with you, not just because it is good, but because you can feel the heart behind it. read more

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I always feel encouraged when a restaurant's restrooms are tastefully appointed. Ney's was very nicely decorated with a number of beautiful wall coverings. There was also a wonderfully scented air freshener. Tina was a superb hostess/server. Wonderful smile and no mistaking which menu items she has a fondness for. It was fun listening to her describe food items. We were there for lunch. Our appetizer selections were delicious as were our salads and entrees. We also loved the Turkish black tea. What an interesting taste. read more

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Great tasting and so flavorful, we cannot choose so we order plenty. Their service was beyond and above , she gave us top recommendations. Atmospheres were very welcoming and inviting. read more

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LOVED the food at this spot. Came in for the SD Restaurant Week deal for $35 for a 3 course (appetizer, entree, dessert). They have a pretty solid list of options of which we ordered: Appetizer: -Flame grilled Shrimp: 2 pieces, pretty large sized, nicely seasoned, and a bit of heat, served with grilled lemon and tzatziki with cucumber chunks. Wish there was more! -Ney Mediterranean salad: olives, parsley, cucumber, red onions, tomatoes, peppers (not spicy) and two big blocks of feta. A fresh contrast from the shrimp Entrees: -Chicken Tikka: huge portion with rice, tomatoes, delicious pickled cabbage and radish, grilled tomato and spicy pepper. Came with a side of garlic spread. Chicken was juicy and flavorful and the rice had raisins and almonds -Lamb Quzi: lamb shank on the bone, pickled veggies, fresh onion slices, grilled tomato and spicy pepper, all atop delicious rice with raisins and almonds. This was also served with a side of white bean soup Dessert: We each got two pieces of their delicious pistachio baklava It's super clean inside and they were playing Sia, Rihanna, and other pop faves from the 2000's. Service was pretty quick and there was only one server. 3% credit card charge fee, and still working on their beer and wine license but they do have a good selection of mocktails and 0.0 Heineken. Pretty big entree portions so we had plenty to take home for a second meal each. Def don't sleep on this spot right next to the old Oyster and Pearl, and in the same lot as the Swagyu Burger Lounge. read more

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We visited last night after seeing the Thursday $27 deal on Instagram. Everything was so good! On top tasting delicious and fresh, the presentation was also beautiful. We got a ton of food and felt the prices were good. We will be back! read more

Food, service, and ambience is always fantastic here. Came to celebrate a birthday. This platter fed 6 of us. Everything was delicious, service was quick and friendly read more

Ney Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

Came here for the first time and this place did not disappoint! Excellent customer service they were very attentive and talked to everyone. Food was solid, ordered the Al Muhib Grill to try out everything. The best part of the platter was the lamb kebab it was cooked very well and was not too dry. Other meats were great too but the beef shawarma I found a little dry. The garlic sauce and other white sauce went well with everything. I enjoyed eating the Ney rice the most over Baryank rice because I'm not a cinnamon kinda guy. Lots of bread to go with the latter which was nice. Overall very solid meal and filling for 3 people, definitely would come again if I had a big party! read more

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This place is DELECTABLE!!! I wish i could give 6 stars. I had the greek salad for appetizer, it was tossed with greek dressing and served with two big feta blocks. The serving was very generous, the salad itself was very fresh and crispy. My favorite was the entree. I had the lamb quzi, slow braised served with grilled onion & tomato plus lentils. I don't think I can describe how delicious this was, everyone needs to go try it themselves! For dessert I had the pistachio ricotta, it was so light and fluffy, it melted right into my mouth. Our server was extremely nice, she helped us understand the menu, and made recommendations upon request. I came as part of restaurant week, & I'm so happy I did as this place is a gem. read more

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A lovely place that we keep coming and coming for its consistence of great food, great service and great ambiance. This week is restaurant week so we just had lunch here. Wow, the food was great and the coffee gelato dessert was to die for. If you have not visited this restaurant yet, try them out. You won't be dissatisfied. Happy meals. read more

Ney Restaurant - Turkish coffee gelato. Yum! - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

I came here two nights in a row to celebrate my birthday with different groups of friends! The first night we ordered our own entrees from the menu and the second night I ordered the big trays with the different meats, appetizers, and desserts! Everyone enjoyed the ambiance, food, and service. I highly recommend and will be back with more friends! read more

Recommended by a good friend. There were about 18 of us, went there for lunch. Slow day, place to ourselves. Place was clean. Was told that there are live entertainment in the evening on some days, and it's a must see. Service was great, very accommodating ( since I have few food allergies). Service was also fast, considering it was a large group with different dishes ordered. To share and as individuals. Everyone was very happy with their orders. Ingredients were fresh. Foods were flavorful and authentic Mediterranean cuisine. All staff were very friendly. They took empty plates off the table. Parking may be challenging, the place is in a small lot. but there are lots of street parking. Highly recommended. Give it try! read more

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A FANTASTIC SDRW expanded Mediterranean experience. In house made baklava is enough reason to explore this 3YO La Mesa hidden gem. Spicing of each dish is very delicate and purposefully expands your taste buds. Hummus very smooth and creamy. Beef Burke delicate satisfying phyllo dough stuffed with minced beef. Iraqi lamb Quzi a Hugh portion of lamb shank over basmati rice with raisins, almonds and herbs. Fortunately today the fish was yet to be delivered so we have a solid reason to go bank. Hit the website for more pics. https://neyrestaurant.com read more

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For the most part I enjoyed my meal here. The fatoush salad was really good and so was their baba ghanoush. Their combo platter was ok in my opinion. All the meats were cooked perfectly, but they all lacked flavor. Everything was pretty bland. Had to use a lot of garlic paste with every bite. I did have is pistachio dessert and it was amazing. Service was excellent too. read more

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Outstanding service and quality food. Everything was beautifully presented, fresh and delicious. They have happy hour all day Tuesday and on Thursdays they have a two item which include an entrée for $25 read more

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Such a gem! The food and service are both top notch- very family friendly! The staff took great care of us. We love to eat in the dining area but we also love to order a big platter for home too- it's great for easy meal prep for the week. read more

Amazing hidden gem ! If you are looking for great food and great service , this is your spot . We come here often and have the best service with Layla and or Martina . Such sweet ladies , they make the best drinks and the chef is on point with the food . Our picky eater kids love the lentil soup they give it a 10/10. By far my favorite dish is the filet mignon and rice and chicken creamy chop . Try this place out ! read more

Oh my Gosh! Amazing food! A friend recommended that I go, so I went during happy hour (money saved)! The server was very kind and the food was delicious! I'm going to go back for the Thursday 25$ special 2 course meal next opportunity! There were just too many things I need to try another visit! read more

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I will never eat at another Persian restaurant again!!!!!!!! Ney Restaurant came through huge for me in a last second bind!!!!!! The food was absolutely on point and incredible!!!! Literally order everything off the menu. They came through huge for me!!!!!! I will always truly appreciate and love them all!!!!! read more

I had been wanting to try Ney Restaurant for some time, as I love Mediterranean food, and I am often in the area. On a Monday evening, I was meeting a friend at the restaurant next door for dinner, and it was unexpectedly closed. Famished, we walked into Ney and asked to look at a menu. When we were given a menu that said Happy Hour was all night on Mondays, we were sold. We were quickly seated and drink orders were taken. The restaurant was simple and clean, with some plants and limited decorations. I would say, however, that the atmosphere in general lacks character and any sort of a cozy feeling. Service was decent. The servers were friendly enough, but there were times when I would have liked more water, and we were ready for wine refills long before the servers returned. We shared three items from the Happy Hour menu: the baba ganoush which was served with a lot of pita, the artichoke and chicken flatbread, and the falafel. My favorite item was the baba ganoush. It had a nice smoked flavor with some good spices. The falafel was just OK. The flatbread was also OK, but slightly dry without a lot of flavor. I don't think the Happy Hour prices were that great of a deal, but the portions were large. We shared the rest of the leftovers and we were both able to make a lunch out of them for the next day. All in all, it is a decent restaurant, but not the best Mediterranean food I have had. read more

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We went today, Friday, around noon to take advantage of the happy hour that runs from 11am to 3pm. We had the fattoush salad and the hummus with beef shawarma. Both were excellent with the salad being a standout. read more

The service was fantastic. The food was ok, but my DH thought it was very good. He said we should come back again. The environment seemed sterile, it was empty. The ambiance was so so, mostly due to a very strong "cleaning" solution odor. It hit me in the face as soon as we walked in. I certainly knew that things were sprayed or wiped down with a strong chemical. I think this smell ruined the eating experience. I couldn't smell the food at all. It was as if I was eating that smell. I think I might be too sensitive to it. Anyway, if they used less smelly cleaner, they might have more customers. They're very nice people so I hope they get more customers. read more

3.5 stars. I can't comment on service or ambiance since we ordered delivery. Everything was packaged very well and arrived hot. I had the beef shawarma wrap. I didn't care for the sides of picked vegetables although the quality was good. The side of fries were okay, but I wish they were a little crispier! The beef shawarma wrap was pretty tasty. I particularly loved the crispy grilled wrap. The pickled vegetables in the wrap were again a little too much for me and not a flavor profile I love. I'll give this restaurant another try in person next time. read more

Wonderful dining experience at Ney. The food was so tasty and fresh. The portions are generous and the staff is friendly. Can't wait to go back. 5 stars. read more

I've been to Ney several times and have always experienced great service, delicious cocktails, and scrumptious food! This past weekend, I reserved a table for our large party to celebrate a birthday and college graduation...and Ney did not disappoint. They were attentive and provided great service to us from the moment we walked in until the moment we left. We ordered several cocktails that were all beautifully prepared and tasted great. We ordered TONS of food to share and from the starters to the mains, we loved everything that was brought to the table! Here's what we enjoyed: - (2) Ney Style Greek Salads - (4) Truffle Fries - Three Cheese Flatbread Pizza - (2) Al Muhib Grills Everything was freshly prepared and came out beautifully presented. It was a slow Friday night for them...I'm used to it being packed. I hope their business is doing well and that more people give them a try. We'll definitely keep coming back! read more

Go here!!!! The food is incredible. Pictured is their Spreads Combo Platter, also available on their daily happy hour menu. Servers are lovely, too. read more

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Ney Restaurant was very clean and nicely decorated, plenty of tables and can accommodate a large group. The menu had many options and variety. An added bonus was happy hour prices were available on a Saturday afternoon Food was delicious!! We ordered Tzatziki and pita to start. Pita was fresh and tender, the dip had little crunchy cubes of cucumber and seasoned perfectly. We ordered Chicken Tikka Wrap and the Grilled Chicken Tikka Artichoke Flatbread. It was delicious!! The chicken was tender and tasty, the garlic sauce on the wrap was perfect. It was generous portions and leftovers at dinner were fantastic! read more

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Been coming here since they have opened and it's a neighborhood hidden gem. The interior is large, so they have the capacity to host larger parties, nicely decorated and cleanI love the music they place giving you an experience of the culture. The menu has their top specialities and you cannot go seeing from appetizers to entrees. My favorites are the lentil soup, hummus, babaghanoush, chicken skewers or the large dinner plates that can be shared if you don't eat much. The food is seasoned well and meats are tender plated with rice and vegetables. I often don't have room for dessert because I am full. The time I have had their Turkish ice cream with baklava, it's perfect to end the meal. Service is professional and friendly. There is a parking lot in the small plaza they are located. I love this place, service, location and the people are kind and gracious. Enjoy! read more

Went during restaurant week. We were blown away by how delicious everything was. We ordered one of everything from the restaurant menu. We also ordered drinks that were really delicious! Our server was very attentive and super nice! Decorations were also very pretty. Definite neighborhood gem. We will come back for sure and highly recommend to everyone to try. read more

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Me and my family visited for my dads birthday. The portions were huge and the food was amazing! We didn't realize how much we ordered and took a good portion of it to go. The food is delicious and the service was top tier as well. I truly think this place deserves a lot more credit and hype. One thing to note, the restaurant itself was very clean from dining room to bathroom, you can tell the team truly cares about cleanliness. read more

This place is a gem of La Mesa! Incredible food with wonderful warm flavors. Servings are generous. I always leave with leftovers. Happy hour prices are have some great deals if you want to try some different appetizers. The Ney style rice which is an Iraqi dish, is the best rice hands down. Please try it (unless you have an allergy to almonds). It's so so good. Servers are really nice too, establishment is very clean. 10/10 every time. read more

I placed a takeout order from Ney Restaurant and was really impressed! The food was delicious. I ordered the Al Muhib Grill for four people, and it was more than enough--we had plenty of leftovers. I also got the Ney Style Greek Salad and Hummus, both of which were super fresh and full of flavor. What really caught my eye when looking at the menu was the Organic Mary's Chicken--love seeing quality ingredients like that featured. While I didn't dine in, the restaurant had a warm and inviting ambiance when I stopped by to pick up the food--clean and welcoming. Definitely looking forward to coming back, maybe for a sit-down meal next time! read more

I went with six friends during restaurant week. We made a reservation and we seating quickly and pleasantly. Here are the takeaways: The Good 1. The food was good but not something I would rave about. 2. The espresso gelato is worth raving about. 3. Food presentation is lovely. The Bad 1. The service was AWFUL. It took over 15 minutes to order the first glasses of wine. At one point, the other end of the table was brought a second round of wine but no one had asked the other end if they wanted to order another round. 2. Timing was terrible. Both the server and kitchen timing were bad. Partial drink orders taken and partial delivery of both drinks and food. One person didn't get their first course delivered until most of us were finished with ours. Two entrees were delivered 15 minutes after everyone else's. Mine was one of them and I had ordered the falafel plate. It doesn't come with any sauce and I asked for side of tzatziki. The server didn't want to bring it and tried to talk me out of it and then said I'd have to pay $3. I said I didn't mind the cost. Twenty minutes later she finally brings it but I and the rest of the table were done with our entrees. I was pretty annoyed by this point and told her I didn't want it now and to please take it off my bill. She wasn't happy and tried to give the excuse that they were busy. How long does it take to dish out a spoonful of cold sauce into a monkey dish? At that point in time, I counted twelve tables and two servers. A server should be able to handle six tables. Making people wait for their food until the rest of their party is basically done is not acceptable. I also had to flag down the serve to come collect our payment after more than fifteen minutes of the cards being out on the table. I will not be returing to Ney. I had been looking forward to trying this new place but the poor service soured the experience. read more

Made reservations on their website for Saturday 6/7/2025 4:30pm at https://tables.toasttab.com/, recieved confirmation and when we got there their was a reserved dinner party that didn't end until 6pm. My father had come all the way down from Los Angeles and I was trying to celebrate fathers day a week early. I was super upset and annoyed. I recommend you call the number and try and speak to someone, rather than use there online reservation feature. read more

Went here for dinner. Made a reservation day of on a Saturday but they also said we could have done a walk in. Service was great. I had a coriander ginger martini which was tasty. We shared a bunch of things: the baba ghanoush was a little smokey for me so I didn't care for that but my friends liked it. The beef shawarma with hummus was excellent. The falafels were ok, needed a little more flavor or salt. The lamb quzi came with veggies, rice, and a side of the white bean soup. The lamb just fell off the bone and the rice was tasty. It was a huge serving! My friend also had the lamb tashreeb and he liked it. Overall cute place and good dinner. read more

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Loved the food, drinks and service. It's beautifully decorated and had a wonderful ambiance. Yousif was a great server, he answered any questions we had. He can help you pick a drink. I had the arak mojito which is black licorice forward and my friend had the Mediterranean Margarita which was beautiful and refreshing. They had a great happy hour. We shared the hummus shawarma, baryani rice, chicken skewer and tabbouleh. Everything was made so fresh and delicious. We had such a great dinner and still had some room for dessert. The Turkish coffee gelato hit the spot and the tiramisu. Definitely a must try spot if you're in the area. read more

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Super underrated spot. The service was phenomenal and food above average. The appetizers were definitely the spotlight of my visit. Hummus tasted of creamy chickpeas and tender beef shawarma which paired well with the crispy pita. Fattoush was deliciously acidic and textures meshed so well together with the crunchy pita chips. The chicken tikka shawarma was the only dish I would highly not recommend. Chicken was dry and garlic sauce overpowered everything. However, though, I did not regret this visit and would consider coming back. read more

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This Middle Eastern cuisine restaurant was located in a small La Mesa strip mall off Lake Murray Blvd. They used to close at 2 am which was really late for weeknights. There was only one occupied table when I came for dinner. The dining area was modern and well decorated with plenty of seating. The former menu had two pages which were lit up with a white backlight when you opened up the cover. I had never seen such a feature before so I thought it was really cool. The left side listed the sandwiches and main courses while the right side featured the appetizers, beer, wine, hot drinks, cold drinks and hookah flavors. I chose the Lamb Tikka which was comprised of three boneless skewers of lamb (cooked medium as I requested) resting in between two round pieces of pita bread. It was accompanied with greek olives, pickles, grilled onions, and grilled tomatoes. The meat was tender and cooked nicely. Unfortunately, this main course could have used a little more for the price. At the very least, there should have been a cup of lentil soup and some tahini or other sauces to spread on the pita and lamb. Even a side salad chould have been added to the plate. Overall, I gave Ney Restaurant & Cafe a three star rating for my dining experience. read more

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Awesome Coriander martini, tasty chicken/artichoke heart flatbread, delicious white bean stew, our favorite was the salad. Friendly service too! read more

Ney Restaurant - Ney Style Greek Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

Ney was a home run in every respect. My wife and I went there for lunch during restaurant week, and everything we ate was fantastic. For the appetizer, I had meat-filled burek, and my wife had Greek salad. We both had lamb shanks served with rice and pickled vegetables and white beans. All so delicious. And for dessert, the richest, most delicious baklava, oozing with high-quality butter and honey, that you can imagine. Also, the decor, even in the bathroom is very attractive and thoughtful. They leave no stone unturned. Everything matters to the owners of this restaurant, it seems. And last but not least, our server, Zoe, was an absolute sweetheart. 10 out of 10 in every respect, Ney is a winner! read more