Istanbul Grill has definitely become one of my favorite restaurants in Arlington. They recently…read moreadded steak to the menu, and in my opinion, it was exactly what this already great restaurant was missing. The steak is incredibly tender from the very first bite, with high-quality meat and excellent flavor. If you're in the Arlington area, I highly recommend giving it a try--you won't be disappointed! And, of course, I can't leave out the chicken. It's juicy, flavorful, and seasoned with a unique touch that, in my opinion, only Istanbul Grill can deliver. The atmosphere is another highlight. It's a great place to relax and enjoy a variety of drinks, while still feeling warm and welcoming if you're visiting with family and children. Overall, Istanbul Grill is a fantastic spot for great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended if you're in the area!

This is probably the best and most authentic Turkish food in Arlington. I have been a couple of…read moretimes now and am always satisfied. Although, they are slightly empty during prime business hours for some reason. I wonder why that is. If you are looking for a quiet and authentic meal, definitely check it out!

This Turkish restaurant has some of best Mediterranean dishes and fresh ingredients. They also do…read morecatering and service is phenomenal!

Yelp categorized this as "Greek". Wrong. Parking is…read moredifficult and unfriendly. But the good is delicious. Go for things you can't get elsewhere.

What a walk up. The owner was totally jazzed up and gave me energy just by his presence. Seemed…read morelike he knew everyone. Cool dude. Cute little cart with a small sitting area. I didn't see much food, but we're here for the coffee. Tried the Turkish, it was wonderful. Stop by this place because it's a going to be a local staple soon!

Super cute addition to the Ballston community. The owner emphasizes the quality of the drinks he…read moremakes, and he's super easy to talk to. I got the masala chai drink and will have to definitely get it again.

Food is always delicious. This is a great place for Turkish dishes and worth checking out. There's…read morenot a lot of parking but I've never had a problem, and it's free. The atmosphere is comfortable, casual, and just relaxing. Service is welcoming, making you feel good about being there. On this last trip I took some friends visiting the area and to start the evening off with the Maya trio dip. I always get the partisan kozleme (absolutely delicious), and added hummus (very good), and baba ganoush (also good). We also tried a new appetizer, their fried brussel sprouts and loved it. I'll definitely have to get again. For my main dish I got the manti, which is one of favorite dishes there, and recommended my friend get the lahmcun, another favorite and one of his as well. To finish things off we got the knife, one of my favorite desserts anywhere. It was a wonderful evening and experience.

Started with the Trio Spread of Hummus, Baba Ganoush, and Cacik. For our main we got the Mixed…read moreGrill Platter (this came with Chicken Shish, Adana, Lamb Chops, Beef Shish, Rice Pilav, Bulgur Pilav, and seasoned vegetables). We finished with their famous Kunefe. The dinner was pretty good. Everything tasted very fresh and light. Nice spot for some Turkish food.

I have been a long time fan/patron of MeJana b/c of the friendly, welcoming staff, beautiful…read moreambiance, and consistent delicious dishes. I especially appreciate the thoughtful presentation, tableware and glassware. One of my favorite go-tos for lunch is the Chicken Shawarma with salad. Light, healthy and tasty, presented on a board. Now that the weather is pleasant, try dining on the patio like I did today. Enjoy!

It's alright. I…read morereally like that there IS a Lebanese restaurant in this section of Arlington and they have a vegetarian menu. The dip sampler was small samples. We got the halloumi as well, which can't go wrong with cheese, honey, and dates. Service was good. Ambiance - there's outdoor and indoor seating and you can always find a seat. It's not loud and they have booths.

Best of three worlds collide at this Mediterranean Restaurant. Turkish, Greek, Lebanese food. The…read moreHumus w/ground beef, pine nuts and sumac was outstanding. Fresh pita bread with the kebabs added to authentic flavor of Istanbul. Lamb chops were chargrilled to perfection. Not a fan of Greek mythic beer they had a new Lebanese Pilsner beer that was flavorful. Had Kataeffi Dessert and had the right amount of syrup. Orange flavor missing. Interior is nicely decorated and vibe was great. We can see why they have had multiple Michelin stars. A go to for us when in DC.

We usually do the bottomless brunches here but this time We went here for a celebratory lunch. We…read morewere pleasantly surprised by the restaurant week menu since we had forgotten it was restaurant week in dc. We ended up doing that menu since it had everything we wanted. For the mezze, we ordered hummus, red pepper with walnut dip, and tzatziki. For entrees we picked the chicken kebab, the Adana kebab with rice, and the beef kofte with pita. All food items were delicious. For dessert we got the baklava and the Turkish tiramisu. It was my first time trying Turkish tiramisu and it was beyond amazing!!

Turkish restaurant with both fantastic food and service that has been in operation for over 40…read moreyears! Have a really nice outdoor patio and a stylish and slightly upscale interior. I came here with my fiance for dinner on a Friday night. The clientele was on the older side. Our meal started off with complimentary pita. It was not the most fresh, and it little served with a side of butter (which we found somewhat odd) so we were unsure of how the rest of the meal would be, but we were very pleasantly surprised. We got the appetizer sampler platter for 2 and their specialty, the Doner Kabab (which they only sell on certain days of the week). The appetizer sampler platter included a TON of food for the $25 price tag, and we were honestly full after just that, but the Doner Kabab that came out next was so good that we ended up eating all of it as well. Next time we come back we want to try their "desert sampler platter"!

Came back for lunch yesterday with a couple of friends. I had the Musakka a la Turk, one friend…read morehad the Vegetable Musakka and the other had the Turkish Omelet. The Musakka dishes are served with a side of rice pilaf and the Omelete with a side of fries. Bottom line - all three of us found the entrees to be bland. In fairness, I have only had Greek Musakka before, but I expected more seasoning and flavor, and my friend (the vegetarian) noted that they didn't get a hint of Bechamel - only mozzarella. I tend to agree the entree was heavy on the mozzarella and light on other flavors. We agreed that the rice was very good, both in texture and mild flavor. The french fries also were very good. The service here continues to be beyond excellent. Really good service. If I could give 3.5 as a score, I would, because the service was exceptional. But this is the second time I was here and both times found the entree to be bland. Maybe that's how Turkish food is - if so, please let me know, but I doubt it. The restaurant, which is very attractive and comfortable inside, has been around for 45 years and has an average Yelp score of 4.2. So obviously, a lot of people like it. I just call it like I see it.

Was the only guy in the entire place for an early dinner. Have eaten ton of Russian and eastern…read moreblock food studying abroad. This place was very tasty, authentic fare, and cool ambiance. Give it a try outside the norm!

Ruz Uz had incredible food and was a fun experience to try new cuisines. I got the Plov and the…read morestuffed dumplings and both were unique and delicious. We went on a Friday night and were able to be seated immediately. Service was quick and friendly. I would definitely recommend to those looking to expand their palate!

Good food with even nicer service. This place feels very authentic and the man who owns it is very…read morekind and friendly. He chatted with us the whole time and recommended the mint tea to us which was delicious and well worth it. My first time really eating Moroccan food but the flavor combinations were good and the preserved lemon and olives used in the dishes were tasty. My favorite dishes here were the chicken tajin and the mint tea

Only Moroccan place I have found in the DMV. If there are others, please let me know…read more Chicken Bastilla: First time trying it, a savory chicken pastry with powdered sugar, it wasn't really for me, but the phyllo was well done. Lamb Tagine: Tasted pretty good, Lamb Shank could have been a little more tender, sauce and prunes were good. I wish i had gotten Lamb Cous Cous instead. My meal came with Moroccan bread, which is good, but Cous Cous is better. Kefta Tagine: Savory, delicious, more familiar tasting. My friend crushed it. Service: Owner is very friendly and made the experience much better. Ambiance: Crowded, cool decoration, felt like it was catered towards the ethnic community, which is what I want! Overall impression: First time i've had Moroccan in years. Appreciate it while it's here. Not every city has a Moroccan place. It's unique and different from other Mediterranean. It's a 4.5, not the best I've had but pretty darn good.

My Little Chamomile has been on our list to try together since it opened last year, and we made a…read morereservation for last Wednesday. Our server recommended some good options for us and was very thorough in making sure there was no cross-contamination with my friend's allergens. TEKMIL FAVA - 14 Incredibly delicious dip that's incredibly dill-forward. The bread that came with it was just OK, but the citrusy and herb combination was addictive. We would definitely recommend it! ZEYTİNYAĞLI ENGİNAR - 24 Not the biggest artichoke fan, but my artichoke-loving friend really enjoyed this. It was soft with the perfect texture, but not my favorite. MERCIMEK ÇORBASI - 14 This red lentil soup had a runnier consistency which was perfect. It came out hot, and topped with buttery bread crumbs that was crunchy and tasty. I love soup and would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good lentil soup. ÇÖP ŞIŞ - 23 The tomato paste/sauce was so fresh and sweet, topped with fresh herbs and lavash (type of flatbread) as the base. Definitely eat this as fresh as possible. Underneath the flatbread were five lamb skewers, which was smoky and flavorful. The combination of the savory lamb and fresh tomatoes was phenomenal. MANTI - 24 These are delicate and small beef dumplings mixed with a creamy yogurt sauce and spices. The dumpling skin was perfectly thin, and the beef was well-seasoned. The sauce was a bit much, but it complements the dumplings well in moderation. KEŞKÜL - 13 The almond pudding was addictive -- not too sweet and slightly nutty, making you want more and more of it. This was definitely our favorite dessert of the night and they were incredibly generous with the amount of almonds they give you! REVANI - 15 A bit dense, sweeter than I'd like -- this is a corn flour cake with some whipped cream and rhubarb jam on the side. Our server said this was one of the "less sweet" dessert options, so the ones we didn't order are probably a lot sweeter. Food was good, and we had a great experience! Nice ambiance, and they were quite packed on a Wednesday evening. They're also on inKind, so we were able to pay with the app and save on our meal.

An outstanding restaurant! I recently went here with my wife for a celebratory dinner and had a…read moregreat experience. Although a bit loud, My Little Chamomile otherwise has a great ambiance. We had great service from getting seated at our reservation time to getting the check in a timely manner. Our server took the time to walk us through the menu, offering recommendations and answering our questions. We shared several small plates mezze style with fresh pide (bread), all of which were delicious: Enginar Dolmasi: The blossoms were perfectly cooked, the lemon provided great acidity, the onion crunch, and the rice creaminess. Girit Ezmesi: The star dish-rich, creamy, the right amount of salt, tons of delicious cheese, amazing with the pide. Manti: Well-cooked beef dumplings, perfect dough texture, and a delicious yogurt sauce. Taze Bakla: I loved the unique texture of the fava beans, the dill provided great freshness, and the yogurt creaminess. Közlenmiş Patlıcan Salatası: The eggplant was nicely cooked and smoky, with good added flavor from the peppers and garlic. We shared the Tel Kadayif for dessert, which had great crunch, sweetness, and texture. I would highly recommend My Little Chamomile for your next date night or celebratory occasion!