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    Yayla Bistro

    4.5 (756 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    YAYLA BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Tanny D.

    I've been to Yayla on several occasions over the years but never got a chance to review it. Went back last night with friends and had a great time. Our waiter was kind enough to wait a while to take our order for the last person in our party to arrive. I order a Mango Yayla Margarita and unfortunately it tasted a bit off to me--perhaps a bit too strong on the triple sec. However, everything else beyond that was great. We did the dip sampler and the waiter explained what every dip is. They were all delicious! We also did the grill combo platter which included a bunch of items and overall seemed like good bang for your buck.

    Usamah N.

    We visited over the weekend and Sibel was a great waitress! She made sure we ordered enough for our party of 4 and all her recommendations were great. The mixed grill for 4 was plentiful and we even had a good amount to take home with us. Everyone at my table loved everything we got and had no complaints. Thank you Yayla!

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    Brian L.

    Came here with Mom and her next door neighbors. I made a reservation for a Tuesday night, but it was completely unnecessary, as the place was very empty. Free limited parking in the garage next door. Our server was very nice, he could see that we were all chatting and was not intrusive with taking our orders. We ordered drinks, appetizers, and our main all at separate times while we gabbed away. The mezze platter was very good, and a great way to share 'tapas style' and get a sample of different tastes. My main was the kofta (very generous portions). I loved the couscous, everything was perfectly spiced and seasoned. My companions said their moussaka and manti were excellent. Dessert, of which I did not partake, they say was good. They had all been to Maya Bistro as well, but agreed it is slightly better at Yayla. The only negative was at the beginning of the night, when one of the owners/employees was walking back and forth through the dining room in a T-shirt and baseball cap talking loudly on the phone. I understood it was about an issue about equipment in the kitchen; not deducting stars for it, but there's a time and place for that stuff.

    Only good thing - fresh bread and olive spread on the house.
    Aliya A.

    I really hate to write this one star review for this restaurant because we had such high hopes trying this place after reading 4.5/5 star reviews. I start with the welcome, which I give 5 star, all the servers and managers are exceptionally nice. We were the party of two and arrived for brunch. We ordered eggplant dish as an appetizer, which promptly came out with the on house bread and olive spread, I must say that bread and olive spread was the only thing we liked for our food. We then ordered veggie omelette, sujuk omelette and strawberry banana waffles. Both the omelettes were so tiny in size and lack flavors, we could have made them at home way better. The worst dish we tried was that small piece of waffle, the first and even the second bite of it we had those small hard sugar lumps in it, gave us very unpleasant texture and feeling in our mouth. We then reported it to the server and he said oh this is how it come packaged means it wasn't prepared in house but it was a pre made mixture, truly disappointing. We didn't eat it and no one even took it out of our check. Anyways I currently do not recommend this place unless management makes it right and make food more flavorful and presentable.

    Bread with olive tapenade
    Jihan N.

    We decided to try this place as we were nearby. We went on a Friday afternoon for lunch. There is street parking but was quite a mission to find some. We did not make a reservation but was helped immediately . The host/waiter was very welcoming. The menu has a variety of options ( all delicious). We chose the grilled calamari and lentil soup for appetizers and shared the burger and flat bread with sujuk. The food came out quickly and the grilled calamari was really yummy. Slightly overcooked but that char with all the spices didn't disappoint. The lentil soup was probably one of the best lentil soups I have ever had. We had the burger medium to well and they cooked it too perfection. The only thing I would change is maybe order without onion. It was a bit thickly cut so I just removed it. The flat bread was good and great to share. The bathrooms were clean and the restaurant was clean.everyone was really friendly and the waiter/ host was truly wonderful with my son. He brought his chocolate ice cream and water in a plastic cup with a straw. They are so thoughtful here and it truly is a place I would visit again.

    Beet Salad
    Kathleen S.

    I stopped in for a late lunch and loved it!! In ordered the beet salad--it was fresh and really good. The Mediterranean chicken with cauliflower as my side was delicious!! The staff were friendly and the bistro overall was super cute.

    French martini - Lovely and delicious

    What a refreshing menu. So many foods I had not tried before. Each was delicious, from the pan-seared halloumi appetizer with marmalade (I am almost positive this was made in house, not store bought, which might be an understatement) and mucver (zuchinni patties with dill, mint and cheese dipping sauce) to the moussaka *anyway, new to me - I'd heard of it but never ordered it before), and beautiful Apricot Delight dessert which was walnut stuffed apricots on a bed of marscapone. Wow. So nice to see a restaurant serve dishes that can't be had elsewhere. Makes one realize how tired one becomes of the same menu items everywhere one dines. Oh, speaking of lovely, the French Martini was a very pretty and delicious, as were the espresso and sambuca to end the meal. Would definitely recommend and will be back. I might order the ... Branzino? Kirides tava?

    Bilisan T.

    I DID A RECIEW FROM A DIFFERENT ACOUNT AND WANTED TO DO IT WITH MY RECENT ACCOUNT: Best service! Ambiance was quiet and dim, they have a bar area as well and a spot to sit and enjoy your meal! Over all one of the best experiences! Would recommend

    Mixed grill and ground beef pita, don't recollect the names of the dishes

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    Nice restaurant, we found the dolmades with a sweet aftertaste and so the greek salad. The moussaka was decent.

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    Amazing lamb chops. Cooked very well. Their appetizers and rice pudding dessert (sutlac) was delicious too. A very pleasant surprise.

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    Fantastic restaurant and service. Food 123% great. Waiter Ail is hard working and friendly.

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    Ask the Community - Yayla Bistro

    Is parking free?

    Yes, there is free parking in a garage! There is also street parking, however that is NOT free.

    Where is the nearest parking?

    there is public street parking out front and then a public parking garage right next to the restaurant under the building next to it

    What is the dress code? Would dress shirt + dress pants be too formal or would that be okay?

    Perfect. You will blend in well.

    Is this place halal?

    Yes, we are halal. Thanks!

    Is doner still on your menu? Some have mentioned it but it's not on your current menu. Thanks!

    Brian - Yes, we prepare doner every Friday and Saturday. We don't list it on the menu because it's only available on Friday and Saturday, and because of it's popularity, we usually run out so we don't want to raise expectations if it's listed on the… Read more

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    Eleni's Greek Taverna

    Eleni's Greek Taverna

    4.2
    (489 reviews)
    7.2 mi
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    Tonight was our very first time dining at Eleni's Greek Tavern, and it absolutely will not be our…read morelast. From the moment we walked in, we felt genuinely welcomed. There was a second birthday party in full swing, yet the family who owns the restaurant greeted us with such warmth and kindness and invited us to sit wherever we felt comfortable. You can immediately tell this is a place built on heart, humility, and truly good people. The service stood out in the best way. I asked whether the Caesar dressing contained anchovies due to a pregnancy restriction, and although our server wasn't completely sure, he handled it with care and thoughtfulness. He brought the dressing on the side and offered to swap it entirely out of an abundance of caution, which meant a lot and showed how much they value their guests' comfort. And the food. Absolutely delicious. Every dish tasted fresh and authentic, and the sauces alone are worth coming back for. You can tell everything is made with intention and pride. What really makes this place special, though, is the feeling you leave with. By the end of dinner, it doesn't feel like you just ate at a restaurant. It feels like you were welcomed into a family. If you're looking for authentic Greek food, incredible hospitality, and a dining experience that feels personal and memorable, I cannot recommend Eleni's Greek Tavern enough.

    We really enjoy brunch at Eleni's. Their meat omelette and gyro sandwich are my favorites. They…read morealso have avgolemono soup, which I love! I also tried their Greek potato, which is a baked potato with olive oil, oregano, and lemon. If you like lemon, you're sure to love the Greek potato. It's a family owned and family friendly restaurant. The staff is so great & kind with kids; it's always such a joy to bring our daughter there. The restaurant isn't the easiest to get to and hard to see from the street, but you won't be disappointed with the quality of food and service!

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    Any 3 Dips ( from the bottom: taramasalata,tzatziki,eggplant spread)
    Any 3 Dips ( from the bottom: taramasalata,tzatziki,eggplant spread)
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    Our Mom Eugenia - Mosaic

    Our Mom Eugenia - Mosaic

    4.3
    (391 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    Bean meaning to go for a very long time. A very enjoyable experience from the time we walked in the…read moredoor. I want to mention I was meeting friends and never did we once feel like we were rushed at all. They were very careful to watch and approach in a perfectly timed manner. The food was all very good. The fried zucchini was served not at all as I would expect. Very thin, but good. The tzatziki sauce had way too much garlic. The fried squid was excellent. Probably the best I've ever had. Extremely tender, and the coating was not hard at all. The scoldolia (garlic spread) served in the center had very little garlic in it. It should have a lot of garlic, unlike the tzatziki sauce. The octopus was served with a lovely, what I believe to be, lemony hummus. The Bronzino was excellent. The seafood souvlaki special was very good. It was served with rice and Greek style green beans. My friends had the loukumades (fried donuts). They said they were very good. I had the galotopoudiko which was good--could've been a little bigger for the price. Will definitely go back. My only comment is for the prices, I would expect a little nicer atmosphere. It's a little cold and baron. The atmosphere at Nostos is better. Sorry, but I always seem to forget to take pictures before I start eating the food.

    The food and ambience were both excellent (truly a 5/5!) The owner (or who we believe was the…read moreowner) also came by our table to check in and talk with us about the food, and he was very friendly. We appreciated that interaction and thought it added a nice personal touch to the meal. That being said, the end of the experience felt rushed once the restaurant got busier. Our server came by our table multiple times asking if we were still working on our food and even offered boxes on one occasion, despite us clearly still eating. It felt like there was pressure to clear the table. At one point, a different staff member also asked if she could take some of our plates. My friend had finished, so she said yes, but I was still eating and she almost removed my plate and I had to stop her. We were a bit confused by the urgency since there were still empty tables and no visible wait for seating. Unfortunately, it made the end of the meal uncomfortable for me, as I don't eat well when I feel rushed. It may have just been our server, but unfortunately the experience toward the end was unpleasant, which left a negative final impression.

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