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    Anatolian Tavern

    4.4 (164 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Lamb brochette
    Subhi K.

    We came back here again. Food is delicious. We ordered lahmacun, pide, icli kofte for middle and yogurtlu kofte and lamb brochette. Only thing we did not like ichli kofte that much and but rest of the food was delicious. Service is friendly. They have indoor and outdoor sitting area.

    Kunefe
    Vivian H.

    Came and tried a bunch of their dishes. Meze combo, sultani, manti, and chicken brochette were all good, but the star for me was the lahmacun, which I haven't had since Istanbul. With the herbs and the lemon, it was such a lovely bright and savory contrast of textures. The shalgam though was decidedly not our jam - salty earthy pickle brine-y, served room temp. No thank you. The kunefe was also a bit of a letdown - quite small, not very cheesy or crispy. Should have stopped at the apps and mains. We were able to walk in and snag a table for 4 easily at 6:30pm on a Friday, but it definitely filled up shortly after. Space inside was cute and the sidewalk dining still a vibe on a busy strip of Valencia. Very friendly service.

    mezze appi
    Ewa U.

    First time at this homey turkish spot. the ambiance was lovely and the mezze was delicious. the bread was fresh and we even got a free refill after finishing it. looking forward to trying more dishes next time, cheers!

    Lahmacun (6/5 - would highly recommend)
    Izzie L.

    Amazing Turkish cuisine! My partner and I spontaneously sat here for a weekend meal and were pleasantly blown away by the food and service. What we ordered: + Meze Combo [5/5]: A bit overpriced for the portion but the diversity of spreads and dips was worth it IMO. The hummus and ezme were very classically flavored. The dolma, borek, tzatziki, and falafel were out of this world!! The combo comes with multiple slices of bread. + Lahmacun [6/5 - would recommend]: SOOO WORTH. The portion size, flavor, and texture of this is amazing! The veggies and herbs are incredibly fresh. This is my favorite and I would 100% order this again. + Beyti [5/5]: Very impressive dish. The beef/lamb meat in this is pretty tender and a thick cut. The tomatoes add a nice sweetness throughout the dish, and the cheese is super fluffy and light pairing. Yummy! Thanks very much to the service who went above-and-beyond to chase us down a block when I realized I forgot my phone on the table. Anatolian Table is a beautiful restaurant to do some people-watching on Valencia with great Turkish dishes!

    Mezze sampler
    Caitlyn M.

    I've been wanting to try this place! I finally made it out to dinner and it was great. They serve Turkish food in a cute restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. They don't take reservations but have a paper waitlist at the door. I came on a Saturday at 6pm with a party of 5 and was seated within 5-10min. We ordered the mezze combo, octapodaki, horiakti salad, the lahmacun, and manti! Everything was amazing, we were so stuffed by the end of the meal. The mezze came with a fresh flatbread that went well with the dips. The octapodaki was cooked and seasoned well. It was my first time having lahmacun and it was great with the onions and parsley. We enjoyed the manti as well. Will definitely come back for the great food and service!

    Happy bday
    Rio A.

    Unexpected is the word I would use to describe this restaurant. We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and had a fantastic evening. From the moment we walked in, everyone made us feel genuinely welcome. Erich, Yulia, Tuba, and even the busser were incredibly attentive, friendly, and made the experience feel special. The kibbeh wasn't quite what we're used to from other countries, so it wasn't our favorite--but that's simply a matter of personal taste. The flatbread absolutely won my heart. Warm, fresh, and so delicious that we couldn't stop eating it. The lamb was unbelievably tender, practically melting in our mouths, and we kept going back for more. Paired with a lovely bottle of wine, everything was simply outstanding. Delicious food, warm hospitality, and a memorable atmosphere. It was absolutely worth the price, and we'll definitely be back. Highly recommended! Obrigada!

    Septem IPA pretty good- Greek beer
    Erica T.

    Nice place. Smaller menu on sundays. Pretty tasty Smallish wrap. Clean restroom and a decent area

    Moussaka
    Sammi Y.

    Great local spot! The restaurant is so cute and inviting with all of the lights and plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. It wasn't too busy on a Sunday night, but I've seen it packed on a Friday and Saturday and during lunchtimes as well so there may be a wait. Service is excellent with attention to detail. The staff explains all of the food and constantly checks to see how you're doing and if you need anything. The food is solid - I highly recommend the appetizer platter so you can try everything. There are a lot of options of flatbread so they're good to try. The moussaka has a perfect ratio of vegetables to layers with good flavor. I do think the portions are a bit small to justify the prices.

    Lahmacun
    Emily C.

    Been eyeing this place every time I walk by before finally trying this place with some friends. Everything we tried was delicious -- the lahmacun, the manti, and this other dish with calamari in it (I forget the name). My personal favorite was the manti, so tasty with the mix of yogurt and tomato sauce. Will definitely be back next time I'm in the neighborhood!

    Free bread, lamb casserole
    Hannah C.

    A delicious brunch experience in a beautiful setting. I visited on a Saturday afternoon, and the restaurant was pretty empty. There's a lot of seating both inside and outside. The outside tables had heaters for colder weather. My party of five was immediately seated inside, and the interior had plenty of natural light and wall art. The service was speedy and efficient. Since we visited during lunchtime, we could only order from the brunch menu, which was much smaller than the dinner menu but still had delicious options. Most of the dishes here really impressed me. The lahmacun was insanely good, a flatbread topped with minced meat. The warm and savory meat on bread paired well with refreshing toppings, like tomatoes and onions. The lamb casserole was also delicious - the meat was seasoned and cooked incredibly. The sauce from the casserole was amazingly savory - I dipped the free bread provided into the sauce, and it made for the perfect bite. For dessert, the katmer was utter perfection. The dish features a very thin phyllo dough accompanied by plenty of fruit and creamy, sweet kaymak. It was both fresh and rich. The presentation was also stunning. While most dishes were a hit, I was actually shocked by the horiatiki, a $15 salad. This $15 salad was ridiculously small and was probably made using a single tomato and a single cucumber. There were literally fewer than five pieces of feta cheese in this $15 salad - each person in my five person party ate half a cube of feta cheese. I truly don't think anything about this tiny dish would justify a $15 price point. I think there were probably five bites total to this salad. Other than the unfortunate salad sizing, I was super impressed with my brunch here, and the dishes were seasoned to perfection.

    Jad A.

    What a great surprise! This place was great and the food is delicious. We went as a group of 3 for the first time this week. The staff is friendly and the ambiance is vibrant. They have a very large selection of food and everything was delicious. I highly recommend the appetizer plate. Their flatbreads were our favorite!

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    Shareen C.

    My friends and I came here on a week day for dinner and got sat in around 15 mins for a group of 8. Even though we sat outside it was still warm and the waiter still check up on us a lot. The food was amazing! The dishes are great to be shared especially the Cold Mezes and the items From the Oven. The Pides are a must order if you're here but we really love the Kasharli Beyti dish! We came here to celebrate our friend's birthday. Although you cannot make a reservation, I would still recommend this place for dinner with a slightly bigger group.

    Sucuklu Pide: dried beef sausage flatbread with eggs $29.
    Scott F.

    5/5: The Sucuklu Pide is great. Dried beef sauasage on flatbread. With eggs, it's $29.The flatbread is unleavened, so it's not chewy/puffy like pizza dough, so not quite perfect. Great service. Authentic Turkish people on the staff. Was not busy on a Saturday at 4 PM.

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    Nice neighborhood, very friendly team, good food! Good value as well! You might want to make a reservation, since it would be packed!

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    1 year ago

    No reservations. Waitlist only. FOOD IS 10/10! Try everything! Best to go in small groups. Ambiance is cozy and well worth the wait. Enjoy!

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    1 year ago

    Excellent Turkish food... Very good knowledgeable service... In other words if parking was easier I would return multiple times a week...

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    1 year ago

    Excellent food, great vibe and personal service will certainly come here again - very good

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    Got the Kibbeh, Kasharli Beyti, and Adana. All was absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend!

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    9 months ago

    Warm friendly restaurant with great menu and service. Definitely be back for their brunch

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    Great good, good service and great location. I'm going back again with friends and family.

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    Absolutely wonderful experience. Amazing food, service, and atmosphere. Can't wait to come back!

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    1 year ago

    Wonderful food! Great staff! The ambiance was warm and cozy! My husband and I will be back

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    1 year ago

    Fabulous Turkish/Greek treats! Met the chef and talked about the similarities of Turkish and Greek food. I highly recommend this place.

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    1 year ago

    Awesome food and we didn't even order any of the flatbreads. I hope this place does well and I can go back many times to try more stuff.

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    They charge more than what is legally chargeable for the tax rate in CA/SF. Make sure you double check your receipt when you pay

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    1 year ago

    Food was delicious great ambience great service parking is a nightmare in that area. Well worth it though, highly recommend!

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    1 year ago

    Phenomenal food! The tabouleh salad and sultani were a perfect combo. Highly recommend!

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    1 year ago

    Amazing food - great service - we sat by the guys who prepare the oven items - super friendly- great wine - I can't wait to go back!!

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    1 year ago

    Cozy environment. Friendly staff and amazing food and super delicious Turkish lahmacun

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    Delicious food amazing quality all there dishes are amazing and very tasty nice servers and waiters 100 percent recommend

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    delicious food & super friendly staff- everything a restaurant needs to be completely satisfactory

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    Do they have gluten free food?

    Yes. All the dips are gf (except muhammara). Just don't eat the pita.

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    Yes

    Are any of the dishes halal?

    All our dishes are halal.

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