I was told this is the best place for Mediterranean in town by a very nice man on a plane ride home to San Diego. I think they are specifically an Iraqi style restaurant. Not quite casual, a little fancy but not really elevated dining or anything. Nice ambiance and polite, attentive service. We ordered the spreads combo platter that came with spicy Turkish baba ganoush, regular baba ganoush, hummus, and tzatziki. It was served with piping hot pita. This was delicious, worth coming for on its own. It was my first time having Turkish baba ganoush, it was delicious! The hummus and tzatziki were excellent. I especially love the addition of a unique crunchy garnish for each dip; chickpeas on the hummus, olives on the Turkish baba ganoush, pomegranate seeds on the baba ganoush, and coarser chopped cucumber in the tzatziki. Presentation is also beautiful, with all the color and each dip smoothed in a nice pattern. My only wish is that the baba ganoush is a little smokier. We also had the Ney classic grill which came with beef shawarma, beef skewer, chicken skewer, 2 lamb kofta, and breaded chicken. The menu claims this serves 2-3, but we probably only ate half between 4 relatively light eaters after our spread combo. I really enjoyed the shawarma; the chicken and filet mignon is a little light on the seasoning but the flavor is otherwise good; the kofta could be more tender in my opinion. I rarely see chicken cream chop in grill platters, but it was well executed. The platter also comes with pickles and rice and biryani, all of who I enjoyed. The biryani comes with almonds and raisins and everything has a nice sumac flavor. They also include garlic sauce and tahini; the garlic is really punchy. The jalapeno was crazy spicy. Everything is served on a bed of lavash, but it gets a little soggy under all the meat. If I were to give feedback, I would prefer the shawarma a little less salty and the grilled filet mignon and chicken a little more salty. Not sure why it's so disparate. For the amount of food, the price is very reasonable for a seated dining experience. One note is that they really blast the AC, so dress a little on the warmer side if you run cold. Come with 4-6+ people, order the spreads platter and the grill platter, and enjoy! read more

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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

Ney Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Nice atmosphere, very clean, and bathrooms were clean and nice as well. Service was friendly and fast. Food was just average. Ordered the Ney Royal Grill. Presentation was nice and good portion, but meat was tough and salty, and rice was salty and didn't taste like basmati rice. I almost gave it 4 star since although dish was average the atmosphere and service was good. read more

Ney Restaurant - Ney Royal Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

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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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Restaurant Week Fail. All advertisements and flyers show the adjusted hours are 11am -9pm. Wrong, they open at 1pm as normal. read more

I stopped in for lunch to go. The service was fast and the food was so delicious. Everything was perfect. I sat in the restaurant is so clean and spacious. read more

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

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

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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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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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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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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Food is excellent! Service is so nice and the place is very cute. Not sure why it's not busy but that's to our advantage to be sat immediately even on a Friday night. This is one of my favorite go-tos for dinner and drinks, with family or mom's night out! read more

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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Amazing food. Got the Ney Classic plate. So good. Friendly service nice restaurant inside. We will be going back ! read more

Ney Restaurant - Classic Ney - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

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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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

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

My first time here but certainly not my last-I think this may be the best Middle Eastern food in San Diego-no exaggeration. Everything is so flavorful, the falafel was light instead of heavy and the rice was dreamy. There are so many more things I want to try on the menu-I can't wait to go back. The restaurant has a spacious and comfortable dining area and the service was friendly. I live in central San Diego so this wasn't on my radar but this is a must visit. 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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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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Clean and big spot, good service. Even the small plates & sides are good portions. Loved the Dolmas here. read more

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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 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

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

Food is good, biryani especially, however branzino was under salted. Greek salad was very great and i appreciate that they scoop out the cucumber seeds so the salad doesn't become too watery. 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

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

Friendly & helpful staff, great flatbread & wine (Wednesday night $5 glasses!). Clean and lovely ambiance. Highly recommend.

Food was outstanding, took my parents there for lunch. Service and food were excellent.

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

Ney Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

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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

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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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

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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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

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