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Sofra Grill

4.7 (529 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Lamb Shank (Limited) Plate
Russell W.

Was looking for Mediterranean food and stumbled on this place, which is on some random street of El Camino. Great find!!! Order the mixed grill, which has 7+ different kinds of meat. It says it feeds 2, but easily 3. I liked the kofta and the kebab. Lamb shank was so tender and fall right off the bone. It was cooked in this dough covered dish. Hummus was smooth and yummy. Ask for the garlic sauce and the hot sauce. Grilled shrimp was decent but nothing too special. Pita bread that came with the hummus and baba ganoush was soft and fluffy. I could have eaten many of them. In the end, the waitress said we ordered a lot of food, but I think we did a great job eating almost everything, because it was yummy! Will be back!

Samantha H.

I came here with my family and ordered a variety of dishes. Staff were super friendly and attentive. All of the food was flavorful, fresh and cooked to perfection. We had a variety of appetizers and some standouts were the hummus and falafel. A few ordered wraps and really enjoyed their meals. I had the chicken musakhan and it was incredible. The flavor was delicious, cooked so well and great portion. I would definitely order that again. The baklava ice cream to close out the meal was perfection. It was so tasty we were fighting over bites.

Erica W K.

Good Mediterranean / Turkish food in South City! It's a 3.75/5 for me! We went on a Friday night and had to wait a bit to be seated. They're popular! And their food quality proves their popularity. We got the lamb shank and the kofte plate. - Lamb shank: 4/5. The lamb shank is a whole show! They brought it out uncut and then cut the bread skin open, revealing the lamb shank and the rice. The lamb shank was super tender. It had a good balance of fattiness and lean meat. The rice was soaked with the goodness and umami flavor from the lamb. This is an amazing dish and I recommend this! - Kofte plate: 3/5. The kofte was a bit dry unfortunately. The rice and the veggies were good though. Overall, this is a solid spot in South City! I would recommend and would definitely go back! They can get a bit busy on the weekends.

Nuran S.

Habibi this place is halal!! I ate here twice in July and I'll probably eat here twice in August too! Sofra grill has the best most authentic middle eastern food. From the Meze to kabob, everything is spiced and cooked to perfection, absolutely delicious. The bread, cheese and ice cream are all made in house! The portion sizes are great too. My favorite must order items: all kabobs, Meze platter, kunafa, yogurt drink. The customer service was beyond amazing.i can't say enough great things about the hospitality! Azad and his staff were so gracious and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and more.

Very tasty Lamb Shank (Limited) Plate
Deon S.

Greetings to all, this not my first time to this outstanding eatery, let's see how it went: Parking is street side only, or at your own risk at the local Smart and Final store. Inside is a modestly lit atmosphere gleaming throughout both sides of the restaurant. The service was great and the greeter was excellent as well. The food we ordered was to go, But was outstanding and very Flavorful as well. Nice job Safra Grill , another outstanding Meal well done.

Ajay K.

Good portion sizes and good value for money. I was surprised to have received twice as much as I was expecting when I ordered the $11 chicken shawarma. In terms of taste, it's definitely a notch below Mazra - the Adana kebab was missing a flavor kick and was a bit too bland and some of the mezze felt off too (maybe less real olive oil and other type of oils being used?). Nevertheless you should give it a shot if you're hungry and in the area!

Chicken Shawarma Plate
Meenakshi T.

I first discovered Sofra Grill at a Yelp Celebration earlier this year, and I've been looking for an excuse to come back ever since. We ordered takeout this time, and my Chicken Shawarma Plate was outstanding. The chicken was flavorful and generously portioned over perfectly cooked saffron rice. The fresh house salad balanced everything beautifully, the garlic sauce was creamy and addictive, the hot sauce had just the right kick, and that warm, fluffy pita bread was worth the trip all by itself. The Steak Shawarma Plate was for my 20-year-old son...and I was hoping he'd save a tiny piece for our pup. Nope. He guarded that plate like it was priceless. Leia gave him her very best puppy eyes, but he wasn't giving up a single bite. Judging by how fiercely he protected it, I'm guessing the steak shawarma was every bit as good as my chicken. Sofra Grill has officially become a family favorite. Next time, I think Leia deserves her own order.

Dining area
Vincent W.

Good spot if you are looking to grab some Mediterranean food. They have expanded to the spot next door so they now have ample seating. I have only gotten to go here so not sure if it is a fast casual style or if you can sit down and order. I did see the waiters bringing out plates to the tables but it seemed like you could order at the register than sit down if you wanted. Staff is friendly and the food is good. The white sauce is good if you are okay with garlic. They must make it in house since it was much stringer than others I have tried. Very good in my opinion. Rice is flavorful and meats are cooked well. Have a good amount of spice on there although maybe too much if you are sensitive to those types of flavors. One of the only spots to serve up a lamb shank which is tender and tastes good with the rice. Also gotta drop some of that extra white sauce on there. Overall great spot of you are looking for Mediterranean in the area.

Chicken Shawarma w/side salad & pita
Irwan A.

Came here for a quick bite and the time from order when I arrived to pick up was under 5 minutes! Chicken Shawarma- Generous portion of tender chicken, well seasoned over a beutiful prepared rice pilaf and a side salad. Tasty bites and the flavors had heat, spice and very savory. Going back for sure and looking forward to trying the other dishes.

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Rachel L.

Reviewing as part of the Yelp Celebration event! I visited on a Saturday afternoon. Parking was full but I managed to find a spot in the residential area. After checking in, my food was ready in about 10 minutes. The manager/owner came outside to personally hand me the bag which was very kind and thoughtful. Overall experience with the staff was very welcoming and friendly! Portions were super generous and I really appreciate that the salad/pickles were packed separately so they don't get warm from the hot foods. Everything was so flavorful and fresh. This could easily be two meals! Sauces were a nice addition as well. I would highly recommend Sofra if you're in the area (or passing by) and need a warm, hearty meal. I am planning to return so I can try some of their other menu items! Big thank you to the Yelp team for arranging this event

Ohana C.

My first time trying this place. ERCAN was the absolute best!!! He was so accommodating, kind, respectful, and went above and beyond to execute our order and experience. ERCAN is all about customer service. He always smiles, he even had a wonderful conversation with us when he had time to talk to us, which made us feel more welcome than any restaurant we've ever been too. Honestly, ERCAN is an asset to this restaurant. I am definitely going to come back and request ERCAN to take care of us because he makes us have a wonderful time. He always does his best and goes above and beyond to make sure you enjoy your meal here. The establishment is beautiful and clean well put together absolutely beautiful. When you look inside, it looks elegant. Food portion was absolutely wonderful. You can tell the food here is delicious, light, and real quality ingredients no additives. Just all healthy. I would highly recommend coming here if you're looking for a healthy, delicious elegant spot to eat out with friends or family. Also make sure you request for ERCAN to take care of you. He is absolutely wonderful and the best. Thank you ERCAN for your hard work, dedication, professionalism, and kindness.

Baba Ganoush
Arnel L.

We came here one lazy Sunday afternoon for lunch. We had a Baba Ganoush, the Branzino fillet, and the Kofte plate. The Baba Ganoush was very good. The fresh bread that came with it was amazing. We probably could have just snacked on this pair all day. The Branzino fillet was pretty good. I like that it was a fillet vs a whole fish, so I didn't have to deal with bones. It was a little bland for me though. I added the garlic sauce which gave it more flavor, but I would have liked not to have to do that. Not bad, but could be better. The Kofte plate was also pretty good, but again a little bland for me compared to the Kofte at Mazra or a koobideh at one of favorite Persian spots. Again, not bad but much more flavor when I added the garlic sauce which and hot sauce. Service was excellent. They were attentive and refilled out waters without asking. The unisex bathroom is EXTREMELY clean. A good indication of how they keep their kitchen. Definitely a plus. This is a nice local spot we'll have to come back to so we can try other items. This visit, however, was just okay. Next time I'll have to try the lamb dish and a few others.

Steak Shawarma wrap
Jillian C.

Amazing! Everything from the moment you walk in being greeted, to the service from beginning to the end of your meal. We've been here a good amount of times and the quality of service can't be beat. The owner is almost always around and his presence makes the experience that much better. The conversation is one you won't want to miss. The food is always top tier. Freshly made to order and the plating is always so clean. The service has always been great. They even expanded the restaurant so there's even more space to dine in and to bring your whole group with you. Definitely a south city gem. We will definitely be back for more! Thank you Sofra Grill!

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