Been coming here for years since they opened but finally got around to writing a review!…read more They have been consistently good since the first time I visited. Stopped by today for some lunch and they didn't disappoint. I only recently saw they have some soup options so I wanted to try one. I got the cajun fish soup and it was so good. A delicious cajun seasoned vegetable broth with a bunch of veggies and some chunks of white fish. You gotta love their salsa bar with so many options! I love their habanero pickled onions. I put them on top of my mahi mahi plate with cauliflower rice, not that it needed them. The sauce they put on top and included with the fish plate was addicting. There's plenty of seating both inside and outside. The staff is always friendly and helpful. They keep the restaurant very clean. Stop by if you haven't yet!

Forget California Fish Grill! This place is far superior with excellent quality fish, cooked…read moreperfectly, paired with a light but seasoned basmati rice and grilled vegetables. You can see how lively the restaurant is, filled with locals and a wonderful team! I ordered the plate dish with Grilled Barramundi to try, and absolutely loved every bite. The fish was juicy and lightly seasoned, paired with their Mojo sauce. You can grab their diablo sauce, pico de gallo by the sauce bar if you want a kick. I will come back to enjoy the other dishes!

Went to the Irvine location and had a nice meal. Lamb Souvlaki. Very satisfying postion with big…read morechunks of lamb. Tzadziki and rice and bread with a slice of lemon. The grilling was done skillfully, but I must say that due to the size of the actual meat chunks, my skewers were rare, not med rare. But, delicious and savory nonetheless. The salad was crispy with red onions, tomato wedges, cucumbers. It was under dressed but still very tasty. Also had the humus which was good, a bit more oil would be nice. My daughter had the Spanikopita appetizer which looked really good with a lot of filling. My wife had the soup that was very tasty, with dill sprinkled on top, cannot remember the name. The soup was steaming hot, which is how I like any soup to be served. For dessert we had a Baklava that was sweet, but so crispy it was a bit hard to eat, almost too dense and crispy-dry. Definitely worthy of a 5 star rating. Someone who is serious about quality ingredients designed this menu. I would enjoy eating here again.

Great food, nice service, big portions. Only call out was…read moretables were not clean, very sticky It was hard to handled by only one person to take order, serve food and clean the table

Good food. Taste with anything you want that makes this the best meal in town!!!! Go to this…read morerestaurant right away!! You will get amazing foods!!

Love this location! The service is always great. Food is fresh and plentiful. Try the garlic fries!…read moreThey're not on the menu but you have to try them!

Came here for the first time for a dear friends birthday. Its the couples go-to's as it's close to…read moretheir house and Christakis did NOT disappoint. I LOVE greek food, so I had high hopes and well, hopes were very much so highed! Food was delicious for me personally, enjoyed trying their various appetizers and I enjoyed my Chicken Skordalia entree! I had gotten up towards the end of my meal to use the bathroom, I came back out and our table was cleared, saw a to-go box at my spot since I had a lot left on my plate. My heart broke when I got home (didn't bother opening it there, my fault!) when only my chicken was packaged, because I had left rice, green beans, and half of the delicious potato, so I wish everything was packaged (because I take EVERYTHING wherever I go and have leftovers lol!!!! And i was crazy excited to eat this meal again at home lol!) Other than that small heartbreak, everything was MARVELOUS!! The gentleman in the blue button-up was the most attentive, kind person I've ever seen at a restaurant, so thank you SO MUCH for such a great first experience for our big party (minus the birthday couple since they always come here). I wish there was a Christakis closer to me so I can enjoy it wayyyy more, but having it whenever I visit my dear is not an issue either!! Thank you Christakis!!!! This restaurant was PACKED during our Friday night visit, so they are definitely loved by their locals, and service was STELLAR! Food also came out ridiculously fast (in a great way) despite it being a FULL HOUSE and our larger birthday party, Christakis ROCKS!!!

I've been to Christaki's a few times before, one for an anniversary, another when my nonós was in…read moretown. But yesterday's experience topped them all. It was Greek easter and also happened to be my mother's 70th birthday. When I called a few weeks prior to make the reservation, knowing it would be Greek Easter, I was worried we wouldn't be able to get a table or that we'd be discouraged from coming in that at day especially because we'd be a bit group and maybe take up a lot of space. Mike could not have been more gracious or accommodating. Early the day of, it started raining and before I could make a call about changing plans (we were set for the outside patio) Mike had already messaged me with THREE other sitting options. He was kind and courteous and had a plan for if it rained or if the rained stopped. He also made a birthday sign for my mom and used a special birthday plate written in greek. Lots of special touches. They even had the greek musician come and play next to my mom while we all sang happy birthday. The place was so beautiful for Easter too. There was sweet bread, red eggs and lamb entree options. The kids liked the greek music and danced after we ate cake (which they allowed us to bring in but if you go you HAVE to get the baklava!). The way Mike and Austin handled our table made us all feel so special. And I could tell by the way they were greeting and talking with guests how much they enjoyed their greek patrons. I also enjoyed just how friendly everyone was and knowing it was Easter there was a connection and family-feel when you were greeted by other guests with Christos Anesti. When we left my husband and I and the kids were already discussing when we'd want to go back because we just had the best time. I can't thank Mike enough for providing such a wonderful Easter and birthday experience. efcharistó polý!

Found Soltani while driving around Santa Ana. I went around 12p(noon), there was plenty of parking…read moreas well as available tables in the dining area. I was greeted with a smile by the gentleman cooking behind the counter and I was able to self seat at the table of my choosing. The person that took my order was very kind and instructed me to grab a beverage from the fridge if I'd like. I ordered a simply chicken and rice plate with a side of their salad. I can't recall the name but it was very tasty, fresh, and delicious. The food came out quickly and tasted amazing, the chicken was cooked to perfection and the rice was flavorful. I enjoy the roasted tomatoes as well as the jalapeno on the side. It brought even more flavor and texture to the meal. Soltani is worth checking out if you are looking for a Mediterranean spot in Santa Ana

Long bookmarked on Yelp, but I didn't find myself anywhere near the area until recently to actually…read moretry the food. Located on 1st in Santa Ana near Tustin, there's a wrought iron fence around the private lot, and the restaurant is open until 9pm most nights. I was surprised nobody was dining in, and except for a woman waiting for her takeout order to be made, I was the only person for most of the visit. I quickly realized the phone rings often, so most business is ordered ahead, with the option to eat there, in the car, or take home. Clearly, for presentation and likely quantity, I recommend eating there. The host is a nice older gentleman who literally does it all, and is so good it hardly seems like he's working. My Shish kabob plate came out faster than expected, and I was almost as impressed with the salad as the saffron rice and actual kabob, which is tender and amazing by the way. Basically, you pick a drink from the refrigerator, and I let him talk me into trying hummus, and appetizer, which ultimately comes with cut flatbread. His take is less creamy than other restaurants, but the flavors are fresh, without garlic. Don't worry, the salad dressing is a fantastic creamy Italian style. All-in-all, I was enjoying every bite and pretty much ate everything, although I preserved some hummus to eat at home. The price was commiserate with the quality, and I suppose I'll try more when I'm around the area.

Joy k. Always our favorite food!!! Eat here at least once a week. It's like being back in the…read moreMiddle East. Love it!

Yum. Just yum. I…read moregot the mixed kebab wrap with a side of fries. The place was packed and everyone was enjoying their food. The service was quick and the store has so much charm authentic to its owners.

The food was amazzziinnggggg!!! I ordered the chicken shawarma and it was so good, I devoured it!…read moreOur waiter was very quick, efficient and very friendly. He was very on top of refills and asking if we needed anything. The ambiance is very nice, well decorated, comfortable seating and a good amount of space to have a private conversation. Will be coming here again!

I think the restaurant's branding may create some confusion. While it is presented as Mediterranean…read morecuisine, much of the menu appears to be centered on Afghan and Persian (Iranian) dishes, with some influences from neighboring regional cuisines. Items such as bolani, koobideh, and other menu offerings are more commonly associated with Afghan and Persian culinary traditions. Although the menu also includes Mediterranean staples such as falafel, shawarma, and hummus, those dishes seem to represent a smaller portion of the overall selection. The mint lemonade was not very sweet, which is a matter of personal preference. I also found the color unusually vibrant, and after sitting for a while, the drink began to separate, which I found somewhat unexpected. The pizza was disappointing. It reminded me of a typical store-bought pizza, and I have had frozen pizzas that offered better flavor and quality. The beef koobideh and beef kebab were decent and enjoyable, but they did not particularly stand out compared to similar dishes available at other local restaurants. Service was somewhat disappointing during our visit. The hostess/server appeared to be managing a large number of tables on her own and seemed genuinely overwhelmed at times. While the overall service experience was not as attentive as I would have liked, it appeared to be more a matter of staffing or workload than a lack of effort on her part. The highlight of the experience was the patio. It is a pleasant space to relax, enjoy a cup of tea, and spend time outdoors. For me, the atmosphere was stronger than the food itself.

Such yummy food come here all the time! Eirian is the best, so sweet and is so welcoming!read more

My company ordered catering from CAVA, and it was honestly really good…read more Ingredients tasted fresh, everything was well-prepared, and there was more than enough food for the entire office. It's one of those meals that feels both healthy and satisfying at the same time. Simple but effective -- no complaints. I'd easily rate this a 4/5, especially for catering.