I had such a great experience at Galata Turkish Halal Restaurant & Grill! We started off with a few…read moreappetizers, and honestly, that might have been one of my favorite parts of the meal. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. We ordered crispy potatoes, falafel and icli kofte. The service was also great from beginning to end. Everyone was welcoming, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without making us feel rushed. That always makes such a difference when you're trying a new spot. The food was full of flavor, the portions were nice, and overall the whole experience felt warm and inviting. Definitely a great Long Beach find, especially if you're looking for good Turkish food and a place where you can order a bunch of things for the table and just enjoy. I'll definitely be back -- there are already a few things on the menu I want to come back and try!

We've ordered food from them before and we're very pleased but this time we ordered takeout for 8…read morepeople and the food was just horrible, almost inedible. The chicken, lamb and salmon kebabs were all hard and didn't seem to be freshly cooked but more like reheated. The salad, rice, pita and sauces were fine. I will not order again.

Great place and very good prices with an excellent service…read more They have the best turkish coffee, even better than in Istanbul. Food is tasteful, fresh, bread is hot. Everything is in esthetic manners. The service is fast. The ambiance is peaceful and comforting. I am glad to share that positive experiences that will guide to the right place worthy of visiting.

We ordered via Uber Eats to take advantage of the BOGO offer, and opted to pick it up to save on…read moreextra fees associated with delivery. The price for two Doner wraps came out to about $20, which was a pretty good deal! The wraps were supposed to come with fries, but they only gave us one portion of fries. Is that what happens when you choose a BOGO deal? Pretty disappointing. The wrap itself was good, but dry as it didn't have any sauce, and it wasn't tightly wrapped, and felt like they skimped on the meat due to it being part of a special offer. If we had known, we would have just paid the regular price for the wraps, as skimping on portions when you're offering a deal seems dubious.

What a thrill to see that one of the best restaurants ever to appear along this stretch of…read moreHollywood Blvd. is still thriving! Levant has just changed hands and the new crew led by entrepreneur/owner Arsalan has assured everyone of some positive changes and modifications while still keeping the cuisine top-notch. We dined there this eve and enjoyed several delicious dishes including hummus, grilled chicken breast, Greek salad, bulgur, and more. The menu remains eclectic and chock full of several different Mediterranean choices that will satisfy your taste for the exotic. I cannot wait for the new official Grand Opening celebration, as that will give me yet another good reason to return for more deliciousness!

What an amazing find. Everything was delicious- hummus, dolma, pide with beef and mushroom,…read morelahmajun, and kunafe. The restaurant is so beautifully decorated, it feels as though you have been transported out of LA.

Love Coffee, as Coffee Snob like Turkish with an awesome dessert!!…read more Service is great friendly staff, they explain everything for beginners. Family, date, friends ambiance - Excellent

We didn't have a great experience during our first visit to Cafe Istanbul. Several employees were…read moregathered at a large table next to us with their friends/family and were extremely loud, to the point we couldn't carry on a normal conversation. We had to flag them down when we needed something and to get the check. The fattoush salad was pretty good, but the rest of the food was just average. Parking is metered on the street and we didn't have trouble finding a space during lunchtime when we arrived.

Wow. I LOVED the chicken wrap. Bonus points because it gets toasted on the flat grill. The meat and…read morevegetables were delicious and the fries has Cajun seasoning sprinkled on them. I recommend dipping your fries in the garlic mayo. The tzatziki was especially tasty as well. I think I love this place !

Halal, Food is very delicious and the service is great!…read more Lassi is a tad tart for my day buds, I believe the owner is the one who took our order & prepped the food, he was kind enough to let me try the lassi first so i didn't waste my money on something i didn't like. They stay open late so Worth trying anytime of day

The place was empty when we came in mid afternoon and it was a little daunting but so glad we…read morestayed !! We had delicious Beyti and crisp yummy salad . We were full and got Baklava to go. It was absolutely amazing!! Fresh and sublime! My husband wanted to drive back and get more.

Upon coming here, a current customer told us this is the best Turkish food in town. She was not…read morejoking! I ordered a doner bowl and my friend ordered the kebab skewers entree. We absolutely loved it: the buttery flavored rice, well seasoned meat, nice salad on side that comes with and a pita bread to top it off. Although we were so full, had to try the baklava: fresh and crispy, hands down the best I've ever had due to not being so sweet. Finally someone answered my prayers about not making them too sweet. This is a sweet family restaurant and the daughter is super helpful and friendly especially with interpreting my compliments to the chef for a delicious meal. Highly recommend this place!

What a fantastic meal we had here!…read more Felt like Mediterranean so decided to check out this place. First of all service was absolutely phenomenal. They want to ensure that you're having a great food experience. As for the food everything hit it out of the park! The Cretan Feta was potentially the most tasty appetizer I've ever had in all my life. The pita that came with it was freshly made when we ordered it and it was so soft and tasty. The feta itself was whipped perfection! They recommended drizzling their olive oil on it and what a game changer that was! Side note: they make their own olive oil! Apparently you can buy it on Amazon but we took some home direct from the restaurant. Back to the food - had their lamb chops (that came with perfectly cooked potatoes and veggies) and their meatballs. Both were outstanding. Finished it off with their baklava which was the perfect consistency and level of sweetness. The perfect end to our night. This is a small cute and perfect place to go with your girlfriends or on a date. Plenty of street parking (and we went at 6pm on a Wednesday). Will absolutely come back for their breakfast! Apparently they do brunch on Saturdays and Sundays!

Came here to snack and it's a nice gem in the area! We sat at the bar and tried the veggie platter…read moreand eggplant dip and it was such a great deal - perfect for sharing! The service here was wonderful allowing us to ask any questions we had and helping us with recs.

Everything is amazing here. Fresh food, generous portions, very friendly staff, and true authentic…read moreTurkish food. Also the place is beautifully decorated. Definitely a must try!

first time trying this spot super close to my work and everything was so yummy! the establishment…read moreis a bit smaller but they have a decent amount of seating and the staff were super helpful and friendly! -sarma beyti: 10/10 no critiques! a tender meat filling wrapped in dough and covered in this tomato sauce with a creamy yogurt sauce to dip in -chef's platter: 9/10 comes with an assortment of their meats, a salad, two sides of your choice (we chose hummus and baba ghanoush), two meat pies, and pita. my favorite of the assorted meats were the chicken and chopped beef. so tender and such good seasonings i would love to come back next time to try their boats!

This place is really good, and the guy who took my order was nice and friendly, which we can always…read moreappreciate. They are also really generous with their sauces. Parking can be a little difficult, but the portions are generous, and the food is delicious so its worth the scuffle to get a parking. lol

If I would have paid for this I would have demanded my money back. The ratings faked me out. I'd…read morerather eat Zankou -- their food has more flavor, better sauces; just better all around. Ordered delivery. Chicken shawarma and mixed plate. The flavor was extremely lackluster. I was disappointed from the first bite. I've been to the Mediterranean several times myself and consider this food an embarrassment. The jeje sauce tastes like thousand island dressing. The garlic sauce barely tastes like garlic and looked like sour cream. Not only did it not taste good, but i suffered from a horribly upset stomach the rest of the night. That's what I get for trying something new. I will not be back.

I went to this restaurant on a Sunday in the early evening with a friend. It was not crowded at…read moreall, which is great because it's a pretty small restaurant. We had a reservation, so it would have been fine anyway. The menu is super simple in the sense that it's not very descriptive and doesn't have a lot of words, but the servers are very nice and helpful. For example, I told the server that I had dietary restrictions, and I told them what they were. He took my menu and marked it up with what I could and could not eat and what could be turned vegan for me, which was super helpful. The food was also really good. My favorite dish was actually the crispy potatoes. I didn't expect the level of flavor that came on them. The cabbage was good as well. I've never had cabbage layered with flavor and infused with herbs like that, so that was cool. I've also never had crispy rice, so that was a good experience. We had ours without the egg yolk in it. The fish, which is listed as a yellowtail, was pretty good. The cauliflower was one of my favorites, along with the potatoes, and I like the olives. It was a nice touch as a quick appetizer while you wait for your food. The service was just really good. They were very accommodating and very patient, and the restaurant is very clean. The bathrooms are clean as well, so I would definitely come back here. I thought the vibe was welcoming and nice, and the quality of the food was delicious.

I've had dinner here many times, and it's always a great experience. The service is consistently…read moregood, the wine selection is excellent, and the food is genuinely delicious. My favorite thing on the menu is the crispy rice. My only qualm is that they charge what they do simply because they can. I've accepted that the food and the prices don't match when I decide to go here. A $36 cabbage steak and a $24.00 artichoke feel hard to justify (the best wood-grilled artichoke is up the street for $15.00 at Little Dom's). I also frequent Kismet Rotisserie next door, which makes the pricing even more noticeable. My second favorite dish here is the braised half chicken leg, $36.00. It's delicious, but on my last visit I couldn't help thinking that I could walk 20 feet next door and get a whole chicken from the same people for $29.50. I think for $36.00 it should at least be half chicken and more lima-beans or something. That said, it's still a super cute spot for date night, dinner with friends, or even dining solo. I definitely recommend it, just go in knowing the prices are a little audacious.