What a great restaurant! We wanted to try them out during Restaurant Week but they were booked. So we went last night. WOW! Great ambiance! Plenty of parking. The menu is Impressive and the food was Fantastic!!!! Highly recommend the filet mignon tikka and my husband loved the beef shawarma tashreeb. Btw, on Thursdays they offer a two or three course meals at a lower price. Check them out! read more

I came here to lunch with a co-worker during restaurant week and we took advantage of the prix fixe menu. Shared Appetizer/lunch/shared dessert read more

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I've been here a few times and really enjoy this place! They have daily happy hour as well as a 3 course special on Thursday. Everything I've tried here has always been delicious and presentation is great too. Overall, this is one of my favorite Mediterranean spots in SD and I'd highly recommend it. read more

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Ney's always a good bet for us when we're hungry. Staff is great, they know the menu real well so are able to explain it for you if you don't know what certain things are. Ambiance is good. They have a full bar as well. Portion sizes are great as well. Definitely recommend Ney all around. read more

The food was incredible! We just moved to the neighborhood. Callie downtown used to be our fav spot for Mediterranean and I think this is better! The flavors were incredible. Everything was cooked perfectly. Restaurant was clean. Staff was nice. It was awesome! Ordered food to go but will be coming back next time! read more

Found a gem! This place is awesome! My family in SD took us out here for dinner and it truly did not disappoint. The ambience sets you in a mood to eat Mediterranean cuisine, a little bit dark but nothing a light adjustment couldn't fix. From the appetizers to the main entree, the food came with the right temperature, texture, and ofcourse the Mediterranean flavors in every bite. The presentation was so nice I felt special sitting in front of a nicely put together entrees esp the huge platter Al Muhib. No wonder my aunt comes here once a week, the food is great coupled with the impeccable service that they offer here. Would definitely come back here in a heart beat! read more

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The dish I bought was the chicken schnitzel cream wrap which was not good at all. I tried eating it but couldn't. The pickled vegetables weren't that great either. I have tried chicken schnitzel and it was delicious so I thought this was going to be as good. I am actually feeling nauseous after trying to eat the dish. I definitely do not recommend it to anyone. It's bland and has no flavor. read more

Ney Restaurant - Chicken Schnitzel wrap. - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

We had been meaning to check out this restaurant after watching all the instagram posts for quite a while and saved it for a special occasion. I must say it was so worth it! What an amazingly delicious food!! We got the Al Muhib platter (serving is big so bring your appetite or take home) upon our friendly yet professional pretty server Zoye' and it was absolutely scrumptious! I highly recommend it and trust me we eat a lot of Mediterranean food, this one is one of the top ones in taste. All the staff was cordial especially Zoye' and another server (forgot to ask his name). Also had the pleasure of meeting the friendly owner of this beautiful restaurant. Two thumbs up! Also the oyster bar next doors is by the same owner, I know where we will be on our date night read more

Ney Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

I recently went to Ney for a light dinner with my husband. We weren't very hungry so we planned to split a dish. When we got there, the entire menu looked so good, we struggled to pick our shared plate. We landed on the filet mignon kebab plate which was simply fantastic! The biryani rice was mind blowing. We were floored at how good it was we contemplated ordering more, but were too full. We actually went back the very next day for lunch and tried the cream chop wrap...outstanding. I made another reservation for tonight! read more

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

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I LOVE this place! Staff is always kind and everything comes pretty quick , fresh and delicious. I don't mind driving 25 mins to get there because I know I will have a great meal. They just added a pistachio creme brulee OMG is to die for . I give them 5 starts . read more

Ney Restaurant - Greek salad so fresh! - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

Stop what you're doing and go eat here! Amazing food and cocktails. The server was so sweet and gave excellent suggestions! The place is pretty cute and I loved all the plants. The rice was one of the most flavorful I ever had. They made me fall in love with babba ganoush for the first time. The hummus was perfect! The tsatziki was thick and potent. The chicken was juicy. The lamb shank was tasty! Cannot wait to come back and try other things. Eying that gigantic platter! I also have never liked falafel and I was obsessed with theirs. So crispy on the outside and so moist on the inside. These people care! This is a must and quite possibly the best Greek food in San Diego!! read more

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Wow, decided to check out this Middle Eastern restaurant on a whim and I'm so glad I did! It's a little off the beaten path, but in a little shopping center with free parking. When I arrived, the parking lot was almost completely full and when I got inside the restaurant, I found out why! The place was packed on a Saturday night, a lot busier than I was expecting it to be. As a matter of fact, they seem to be turning away patrons that did not have reservations because they were so overwhelmed. The good news was, everything I tried was absolutely delicious! I started off with some hummus and warm pita bread, a bowl of lentil soup which was delicious and not watery, and then had the chicken tikka kabobs which were large tender chunks of boneless skinless chicken breast that were marinated and grilled perfectly and served above some of the best Middle Eastern rice I've ever tried! Full of marcona almonds and raisins and probably butter and olive oil which made the rice alone some of the best I've ever tried. But everything was great and the main course included some pickled vegetables and a purple cabbage salad and garlic sauce was available upon request. Even though I don't live anywhere near me restaurant, I'm pretty sure I'll be making the trip back, but most likely with a reservation first or on a slower weeknight. read more

Ney Restaurant - Chicken Tika kabobs, basmati rice (best I've ever had!), roasted tomato, pickled vegetables, purple cabbage salad and slivers of onion - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

I cannot even begin to explain how delicious the food is at Ney. My friend recommended this restaurant for my husbands birthday. We went last night and it was beyond delicious. We've been to many Mediterranean restaurants in San Diego and Bay Area and this one by far exceeded our expectations. The service was great. The restaurant is super clean We ordered the platter. We have leftovers! It was plenty of food for the 5 of us! 3 adults and 2 kids. Hummus- the bomb Babaganoush- Smokey and fantastic Greek salad Pita Go. You will not be disappointed! Yum! read more

Came in on Father's Day with my family of four. Place was full but we had reservations. The server did an outstanding job! Food was excellent, wine, sodas, and wine were a well excellent. The temperature in the restaurant was freezing, so poor were considering leaving. All four of us had coats on. We asked the server whether they could adjust the thermostat to a comfort level, she responded my saying management wanted it was. The balancing of HVAC is a building department requirement and standard practice in any industry/restaurant/business to allow people comfort while doing business. We have visited this establishment a least 10 times and during COVID. I am embarrassed to say. I WILL NOT RETURN! The is the same response, we got from the Pearl Restaurant next door. (Same Owner) read more

Been here a dozen times and they never miss! Best spot to eat in east county SD. Great food and service! You won't regret it. Perfect for dine in or a night of take out read more

My first time eating here with family and we will be back. We had the chicken artichoke flatbread as well as the spicy sausage and mushroom flatbread. We had the Greek salad and Beef Shawarma fries and all the food was so delicious and fresh tasting. The service was excellent and the background music was really nice and the restaurant was just perfect for a family night out. read more

Oh my, had no idea dinner would be this good. We ordered one appetizer and two entrées for 4 people. And we had a generous portion of beautifully presented and delicious food. We enjoyed the humus topped with shwarma and it was so beautifully plated. Really enough for 6, but was so good we ate it all. The whole cooked branzino was stunning and we loved the dill sauce. The presentation included the most wonderful basmati pilaf topped with nuts and dried fruit. Fabulous. Also red cabbage slaw, pickled vegetables (a delight!) and pickled daikon radish. Our other entree was the chicken kababs, also a fully loaded plate of treats, but with a garlic sauce. This place is worth a regular slot in your rotation! read more

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Made reservations for a birthday dinner, walked in and the ambiance was very nice, clean and welcoming. The girls that came to take our drink orders were very friendly, great personalities, they seemed to be working well together and checking in on us. We started with an appetizer, the "pick four", we had hummus, baba ganoush, fattoush salad (highly recommend this) and tabouli salad. The portions were generous and served with warm pita bread. The restaurant has a full bar that we enjoyed with good margarita's (top shelf liquor) and good choices of wine. The dinner dishes are very generous and we ordered 3 different plates that we wanted to try. We ordered the Lamb Kebab with biryani rice, best I've had and I'm Chaldean so that says a lot. We also ordered the chicken cream chop with the same rice and the roasted chicken dish, also with rice and all plates came with roasted tomatoes, onions, bread and fermented pickles and beats. Zoe even brought me a delicious dessert and the girls sang happy birthday. This is the most authentic Chaldean food other than my moms cooking. read more

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Ney serves delicious fresh Iraqi food. We ordered baba ghanoush, hummus, fatoush salad, and Middle Eastern salad as appetizers. It was freshly made and refreshing to the palate. Falafel wrap with fries - the falafel was wrapped in laffa, with tomatoes, pickles, and parsley with dips. Simple, delicious combination. Falafels were tender but crispy. The server was very attentive and friendly. The facility is warmly decorated, spacious, and clean. read more

Feeling racist at this restaurant by one of the waitress! Be aware if you are Asian! She told us the restaurant is full & suggested us to go next door with the same owner. We listened to her and went into that restaurant and learn the menu was totally different than what we want to eat We left so sad and hungry. However, we are about to get into our car and heard the manager ran out and greet us that his restaurant is not full and invited us to get in. We got in and got our food. The ambiance was little loud and the food was delicious but little cold especially the rice. We looked around and recognized that we are only Asian in the restaurant. We hope the manager will train all his staff to treat all color people fairly. We appreciated his kindness but we did felt underserved! read more

Ney Restaurant - Try the Restaurant week menu. - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

Went to visit this restaurant for the first time last night because they were participating in Restaurant Week. When we arrived, we were greeted and allowed to choose our own table. We chose a table in the back and it was a challenge to get there based on their floor plan which includes lots of plants which block walkways. From that point, service was very slow where we had to wait longer than normal to receive glasses of water and for our server to take our drink/food orders. We ordered iced teas and I noticed about 60% through my beverage that my glass had old lipstick on the rim. The food orders came out in good time. For appetizers, we got the hummus and beef shawarma fries. Both were really good. For entrees, we got the lamb quzi and chicken tikka. Originally we wanted to order the filet mignon tikka instead of the chicken, but our server told us that they were out of filet already. The lamb was very good and tender. The chicken had good flavor and came with a garlic sauce, but the chicken itself was really dry. Both entree portions were very big and we took home a lot of it. We finished the meal with a tartufo which was a nice closing to the overall meal. Overall I'd give this restaurant a 3.5 out of 5. I think the RW menu provided incredible value overall so I would recommend others to try it as well. Hopefully your experience with service and cleanliness is more positive. read more

Ney Restaurant - Beef Shawarma Fries and Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

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My wife and I decided to try this Iraqi/Mediterranean restaurant, and am I ever so glad we did. It is tucked away in a little strip mall in La Mesa. Wonderful, clean interior. Our server, Loord, was absolutely fantastic. Always had a smile on her face, and never once seemed to be bothered when I continually asked her questions. We started with a wonderful bottle of wine, and then got the Middle Eastern Salad. Oh, what flavors were hitting us! So good! For dinner, we shared the Lamb Quizi and a Chicken Tikka Skewer. So flavorful and delicious. The Lamb Quizi came with Okra Stew, which enhance the experience. Even though we were full, we had to have dessert, and the Baklava with Pistachio Ice Cream was perfect. We are from out of town, but for those of you who live in the San Diego/La Mesa area, you need to try this place. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. read more

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I can't believe this place isn't packed. Food and service excellent. Great prices!. The yellow lentil soup was the best I have ever had! Happy hour awesome. Will be back time and again !' You won't be disappointed!! read more

Stumbled unto this place and decided to try. Beautiful restaurant. Even bathrooms, nice ambiance. We came for lunch but I bet at night its lovely. However, the music was too loud and the server accomodated me by turning it down some, so we could talk better. There was only one other table being served. Surprised. After looking at the menu, I chose the lentil soup and Fatoush salad. I didn't want anything too heavy. My friend ordered the soup and fallafel wrap. Soup waa delicious! Enough spice and lemon. Filled me up. Salad was fresh, good but was heavy on the sumac. I like sumac but not that much. Plus I had asked for dressing on the side, but don't think server understood, so salad was heavier on dressing than I prefer. She saw I only ate 1/2 the salad, and felt bad, so took it off the bill. My friend's wrap was totally unexpected! Huge! See photo, so she took home 1/2. But she enjoyed it. I didn't see dessert on the menu but she asked if we wanted anything, I was thinking baklava..but they had 2 types of gelato, hazelnut with chocolate, and pistachio. I opted for pistachio. Enough for 2 people to share! I would like to come back and try the lamb, but share a plate as portions are huge. Great service!! read more

Ney Restaurant - Falafel wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

Traveling for work and decided to check this place out. Placed oped about 6 months ago, according to the waiter. He was very polite and attentive. Inside looked really nice. There was a bar area and had ample seating. Let me tell you the food was amazing. We had the combo appetizer plate, lamb kabob plate, shawarma plate and Falafel wrap. Everything was tasty and did not disappoint. Will be back definitely!! read more

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I've got a two words for Ney.... Stupid good. I showed up to order to-go Friday night dinner around 6:30 pm. I came based on the favorable yelp reviews but was really unsure at first because the prices were a bit higher than I usually expect. I sat at the bar and was quickly greeted by a nice waitress, a few of the things I was considering had already sold out so I was further unsure how dinner would turn out. I ordered the chicken plate to go, swarma fries but with chicken chop because they were out of swarma, tzkazi, and a glass of wine to drink while I waited. The bill total was $63. When I got home - I COULDNT STOP EATING. Thank goodness I took it to go, I couldn't stop putting my chicken plate on the pita bread and stuffing my face! Wow this is phenomenal mediterranean food. The price is worth every penny. Ney has only been open 5 months but WOW they are nailing it. Food was fantastic, service was exceptional, and I can't wait to go back. Give it a try - it was amazing! read more

Where do I start? The restaurant is beautiful, decor so clean and elegant. Service was warm and friendly as we ordered. An excellent variety of fun and upbeat music in the background. First, the Turkish Style Spicy Baba Ganoush: beautifully presented, excellently spiced, with perfectly warm, soft pita with the right amount of char around the edges. When our dishes, the Lamb Tashreeb and the Lamb Dulaimiya, came out, my eyes bulged out of my head. The portions are huge! For my dulaimiya, the texture on the lamb was perfect, fatty and falling apart under my fork. And I savoured the marrow on my rice. The okra stew was so rich in flavour, yet bright rather than heavy. The tashreeb was rich, slightly smoky, spiced, and, of course, all that flavour soaked into that lovely bread. Let me tell you, this place does not skimp on spices! We were getting coriander seeds and cardamom pods in every other bite. All finished off with comforting cups of tea. We will definitely be back! read more

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yummy!!! just tried this place for the first time. the server was lovely and the restaurant is clean and spacious. i ordered ed the fattoush salad and a lamb kabob. hubby got the lentil soup and greek salad. both salads were fresh and the portions were quite generous. my salad dressing was just too sweet for me but the dressing on the greek salad was fabulous. the lamb kebab was quite juicy and came with onions and some lavash bread. hubby loved the soup. there is no outside dining. read more

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We are still at this wonderful restaurant right now. Just wanted to praise everything about the food, the ambiance, the service and prices before I took another bite. From the second we walked through the door (even though we were twenty minutes late for our reservation), the service has been impeccable ! Our server, Marianna, was the very definition of quality service. She answered our menu questions with knowledge and enthusiasm. She made sure our Tea, etc was refilled. She, as well as the manager, checked in on us; thanked us for coming, etc. Marianna suggested very tasty beverages - from Black Tea to a delightful drink called "Loveshack" - based on our stated preferences. Both were wonderful. We learned the Black Tea was a special blend made right on the premises. The food was/is served piping hot or appropriately cooler as the item should be and so delicious ! read more

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Lovely place! The tables are nicely spaced out and the restaurant is very clean. Our waiter was very attentive and pleasant. Food portions are big and they do not cheap out on variety of vegetables. The pickled zucchini were particularly delicious. Mediterranean food is seasoned with lots of herbs so if you are very sensitive with smell, it can put you off since it's very fragrant. Oh, their drinks were well made too. I had lunch with a friend here and we enjoyed our time. They didn't rush us out but allowed us to hang out there to catch up with one another. Given, it was during a weekday so it was not busy. Overall, we both had a good time and really enjoyed the food! Thanks Ney! read more

Ney Restaurant - Beef Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

I've been here twice, once with my friends and second time I did the takeout. Both experience was great. Great customer service and the food was delicious! We had the mixed platter and it was a big portion! My favorite was lamb. Their baba gnash was creamy and flavorful. This is a great place for family dinners. I will be back again! read more

I was introduced to this place by my lovely Iraqi coworker since this is one of her favorite places. I tried the Hummus, Lamb Quzi, and Beef Shawarma. The Hummus was the best hummus I have ever tasted as it was very flavorful and addicting. In my opinion, the pita bread was just okay. It seemed a little on the dry side and it was cold. It may have been better if warm? This was my first time trying Lamb Quzi, but it was amazing; perfectly tender and caramelized. Not pictured, was my Beef Shawarma. I was too excited, I forgot to take a picture (lol), but it was sooo delicious! The meat had a different taste than what I was used to, it was a little sweeter, but I loved it. I usually don't like raisins in my rice, but I thought everything on the plate married well. The spicy pickled cabbage was a nice side, and their Toum (garlic sauce) was Chef's kiss! read more

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

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A new favorite! I'm so appreciative of my friend for introducing me:) The Hummus was the best I have ever had! For dinner, I chose the Salmon Tikka. This tasted amazing! There was much food, I had to get a to-go box. The owner, Sam came out to greet us personally, which was also amazing. Beautiful, relaxing atmosphere with great service! I will be back! read more

Ney Restaurant - Salmon Tikka - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

It is not everyday that you experience something new and it stays with you forever! That is the experience here at Ney. The big platter of meat is incredibly good and shared by my family of 5 adults! The decors take you to the far east side of the world. Service is great and staff are all friendly. we came back here twice in a row. read more

Food was delicious. We ordered a lot! Great server Zoey was excellent and provided good recommendations. It's a very nice spot and overall the food was great/portions good! Would love to come again soon! read more

Ney Restaurant - Beef Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

Hidden gem!!! Saw this place on Instagram and had to try. Nice atmosphere, great indoor temp. It was 5 of us ladies looking for some great food to have a night of great convo. Ney didn't disappoint. Our waitress Tina was very friendly. She was very attentive too. We ordered the Al Muhib Feast to share. It came with: 2 Skewers Lamb Kabab, 2 skewers beef tikka, 2 skewers chicken tikka, 1 beef shawarma, 1 chicken schnitzel, cabbage salad, tahini & garlic sauce, and assorted pickles, Rice, bread. It was perfect because wit had a little of everything we wanted to try. Portion was large and very tasty. Meat was cooked to perfection. The rice was full of flavors and we enjoyed every bite. We definitely recommend and we had leftovers too. We also ordered the 4 combo sampler platter. You choose 4 items from starter menu. We had the spicy hummus, fattoush, tzatziki & Mediterranean salad. It was very refreshing and everything tasted fresh. Everything had just right amount of seasonings and spices. read more

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Food was fresh and was served quickly. Liked almost everything we ordered, except the kabob was a little bit overcooked. Still tasted good.

First time trying Iraqi food and did not disappoint. The hummus was some of the best we've had. Portions were massive! Next time we go, definitely sharing a plate. I got the beef shawarma and my husband got the lamb dish. Both were great, but I think I would try something different with more veggies as mine was so much meat. Would totally come again! read more

Ney Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Love this place! Our second time here and it was as delicious as the first. We love the dips platter- creamy hummus, amazing baba ganoosh. The pickles are delicious. We loved the lamb and chicken. Our first visit included the massive platter of decadent deliciousness. The service is really good too! read more

Really amazing place for middle eastern food in San Diego! Interior is hip and trendy and there's a good amount of seating. The prices are reasonable and you get a lot of food! I highly recommend that you get the Al Muhib Feast $75 it's very large and you can feed around 4 people with that order alone. There's 5 different types of meats, lots of veggies, rice and bread. The presentation is also beautiful! Another recommendation is the cold combo (choose four cold starters) for $22. I got hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh, tzatziki and all were very fresh and delicious. If you're a fan of lamb then I recommend getting their lamb plate because it's cooked and braised so nicely. I also recommend the shawarma wrap and the lentil soup, it's super flavorful! Overall, I will def be back. Food is delicious here with great presentation. read more

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