We dropped by this hole in the wall Turkish Restaurant. We were greeted by the owner, Ray. The…read morerestaurant was very casual. There was a $12.99 lunch buffet. We decided to add an additional $3 for the fresh made kebab. Everything tasted delicious. Ray was prompt with his service but there were only a few customers here after a recent ice storm. The fresh food was tasty. The buffet allowed you to sample different items. I would return again if I was in the area.

One of our favorite spots to grab a bite with friends after church on Sunday. It'd been a while…read moresince we went back but we stopped by a few weeks ago and Ray, the owner, greeted us like old friends. There's a new price model now where the kebabs are an extra $3 on top of the buffet in case people just want to get food through the buffet line without the made to order kebabs, but I'd never skip the juiciest white meat chicken in the game :) The chicken kebab remains the best I've ever had and the buffet selection is small but mighty. Our most recent trip the complementary iced tea tasted a bit funky but the kofta meatballs were tender and juicy and the spicy rice packed a punch. Always love the complementary pita bread as well.

A very unassuming place, I've passed by a lot of times but never ventured in. But we went for…read moreMother's Day and there were no regrets! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the baba ghanoush! Service definitely felt like a mom and pop shop very relaxed and pleasant.

Legit Turkish restaurant in North Dallas. They are one of our favorites and they have all the…read moreclassics. The kebabs are all good, especially the Adana which is moist and loaded with flavor. We got the chicken claypot stew list time and it was really good. It's like a potato stew in a claypot with pastry wrapped around so it's crispy. Highly recommend it. The best part is dessert. The pistachio baklava is the best we've had in DFW. It's very light, airy, and has the best texture without being overly sweet or using too much syrup. The kunefe is also really good and is very crispy and pairs well with the syrup and cheese. Highly recommend!

The food was great. The service was awesome. The atmosphere was nice and quaint. We will…read moredefinitely be back.

The food is always fresh, the meat is so delicious, and I love their rice & veggies! I got the…read morechicken shish & added a beef shish skewer.

Great service. Greeted and seated right away. Was offered a…read moretaste / sample of wine before we ordered a bottle. Had the lavash and Haydari to start. Delicious! Ate it all! The chicken with the eggplant pure was amazing. Very rich and well seasoned. The whole fish was amazing... Great experience.

A wonderful, elegant-yet-cozy Turkish restaurant within Legacy North with attentive service, decent…read moreportions, and delicious food. We arrived as a party of five on a medium-busy Sunday evening. The tables were a reasonable distance apart, and the noise level was also fair. The food was delicious. Having not experienced authentic Turkish food before, the mention of authenticity made my group eager to give Cafe Istanbul a try. Ordering was painless and easy. There are entrees for individual meals and easy options for groups to share family-style, which we opted for. We ordered an appetizer platter with beef meatball, baba ganoush, hummus, and phyllo borek (ground beef with spices and onions inside a deep-fried phyllo wrapper). It was a bit odd that there were different amounts of each (2 meatball, 4 phyllo borek, and dollops of baba ganoush and hummus were only enough to get a small taste each) but it was balanced out by the portion size of the entree. For the entree, we opted for the mixed grill plate to share. It had chicken shish kebab, lamb kebab, adana kebab (ground lamb, pepper, and spices), grilled chicken wings, and chicken beyti (ground chicken and spices, grilled). This was served with rice and red cabbage on the side. Individually, each amount seemed small, but given that this plate was meant for two, we were still pleasantly full after polishing this off. Everything was well seasoned. The meat was juicy and perfectly cooked. I'd especially recommend the chicken beyti. The here service was swift and outstanding. We were quickly offered menus, waters, and utensils. Our waters were refilled quickly, and the kitchen took our request to plate the lamb separately in stride. The moment after my fork fell to the ground, a member of their serving staff swooped to fetch it (it was behind my chair) while another brought me a new one. It was a very well-rehearsed dance. Worth mentioning is also the fact that there were two separate groups dining that evening (a large family, and a group of friends) to celebrate a birthday. This is a restaurant worthy of birthday celebrations :) Overall, the portions are decent and filling, the food is delicious, and the service is exceptional. Consider visiting this restaurant next time you're in the area; you'll be glad that you did!

I'm a huge fan of Turkish and Greek Cuisine, and this little gem popped out at me on my visit to…read moreCostco! I noticed on the menu that they had Feta Cigars! We ordered 2 sets of them, hummus and Gyros to split between my husband, my daughter and myself. They were so good! I'd love to find them with honey as I did overseas, but these were the next best thing! The gyro meat was delicious and it came with rice that was perfectly flavored. My only oops was that they don't serve any wine, so next time, I'll come packing! Service was great, I'm pretty sure that the chef/owner did it all. It's a cute little space, definitely give this little place a try!

Mmmm- the ambiance is lacking. It kind of reminds me of a wedding banquet style with the chairs and…read moretable cloths. Service is good The food is on the expensive side and I think all the dishes, after eating a decent portion of it, we were done with it. I forgot the dish names- the dolmas were dry but good flavor. The lamb/beef kebab were good but needed a spice. I got the version in red sauce and garlic yogurt which was good, but I kind of got tired of it after a while.

One of my fav local neighborhoods dining spots Authentic…read moreTurkish fare with a knowledgeable , welcoming Turkish staff The bread is to die for and the Turkish salad great The knufah is spectacular and delish We eat here often

I decided to try this restaurant because of its excellent online reviews, but unfortunately my…read moreexperience was very disappointing. We were seated promptly, but there were no clean high chairs available, so we had to wait a few minutes while one was cleaned. That wasn't a big deal. After about 10 minutes, our server finally came over to take our drink and food order. From there, things went downhill. We waited around 30 minutes without our server checking on us once, while tables that were seated after us began receiving their food. After about 45 minutes, we decided to ask for our order to be packed to go. That's when we found out our original server had already left without handing our table off to another employee. Our order had been entered into the system but was never brought out, and no one noticed. What made the experience even more frustrating was that there were several employees standing around at the front and only a couple of other tables in the restaurant. It was surprising that no one realized we'd been sitting there without food or service for so long. I was genuinely excited to try this highly rated restaurant, but instead I ended up wasting an hour and a half. No one attempted to make things right or offered any apology beyond explaining what happened. I would also encourage the staff to be mindful of communication when interacting with customers. If a customer asks a question, it's best to answer them directly in a language they understand. Speaking among yourselves in another language during a service issue can easily create the impression that you're talking about the customer, even if that's not the intent. Based on my experience, I can't recommend this restaurant. I hope they improve their customer service because the food may be good, but the service needs significant attention

I highly recommend this inviting Middle Eastern/Turkish restaurant. Another Time and Place is a…read morebeautifully decorated restaurant with a warm, inviting ambiance in a welcoming environment. The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. After enjoying several delicious middle eastern appetizers including hummus, babaganoush and tzatziki, the five of us each selected a different menu item so we enjoyed a significant portion of the menu! Included in our choices were a delicious pomegranate and pear salad, an oven-baked pastry dish with mushrooms and garlic shrimp, and similarly oven baked vegetables with chicken...each dish was tasty and mouthwatering with just the right amount of Turkish spices. Although we were each full we still enjoyed samples of delicious desserts of baklava (which they served with a candle when they found out it was my birthday!) and tiramisu served with outstanding hot, Turkish tea! Each dish includes generous portions at very acceptable price points. I HIGHLY recommend this beautiful restaurant and their very friendly staff! You will not be disappointed!

Beware that they automatically add an 18% gratuity to your bill no matter the size of your party…read moreand do not tell you nor do they disclose it on their menu. The service wasn't worth 18% tip and I usually tip well. However, I didn't realize they had this automatic tip and ended up tipping on the total amount as well. So, the server ended up getting almost 50% tip! There were 2 in our party. Service was almost non-existent. The servers will walk past your empty water glass on the table and do nothing. You have to flag them down and ask for more water every single time. The cauliflower appetizer was dry. Not much flavor either. We ordered the lamb skewers medium rare. They came out well done. When we ordered, we asked for a substitution due to a food allergy and were told no. I won't be back and I will not recommend this place!

Looking for something new to try in north Dallas we stumbled upon Platia Greek Kouzina in Frisco…read morejust across for the Stonebriar mall. Given it was 12:30pm we were happy to see this place was quite full but still had a table for the 2 of us inside. There is a terrace which might be an option for our next visit. Yea you read that right, we will definitely be back. For lunch we ordered the octopus appetizer which was nice a tender, perfectly grilled and simply served with the most perfect vinaigrette. Nothing more than a little squeeze of lemon over it and you could have brought me a dozen more. But we had to save room for our mains. I chose the gyros salad and my wife the baked haddock with Greek potatoes and string beans. Both dishes were perfect. Not too fancy and just what the doctor ordered. Overheard several tables around us that they were repeat customers so we must have stumbled on to something good. So if you are thinking Greek, check this place out. You won't be disappointed

We enjoyed Platia tonight! I haven't had much Greek food, so it was a fun experience trying…read moresomething different. I ordered the Pastitsio with potatoes and gigantes. The main dish just wasn't my favorite, but it wasn't because it wasn't well made, it was more of a texture preference for me. The potatoes were a little overcooked for my liking, although a friend at our table said his were great. I did, however, love the gigantes! Our table also shared the Trio of Dips (tirokafteri, hummus, and skordalia), the moussaka, the Brazilian steak, and the Aegean stuffed pepper. The tirokafteri and hummus were both delicious. The skordalia wasn't for me, but that's simply because it's essentially a chilled potato dip, not a reflection of the restaurant. The Brazilian steak was fantastic, great flavor and cooked perfectly. The stuffed pepper and moussaka also got a thumbs-up from our group. I believe our server's name was Uli, and he was good. He took the time to explain several dishes. Greek food probably isn't at the top of my personal favorites list, but this one was ok.