We had dinner with my friends here yesterday, and let me tell ya. This place is amazing. Starting with cozy, chill vibes from the moment you enter the restaurant, to THE delicious food and super fun, kind staff. We had a birthday party here. Ordered the Spread combination to begin with. Absolutely in love with hummus and babaganus. I got a Salmon plate aka Solomos for me. It was really good, perfectly cooked and it comes with some veggies. My friends got Seafood paella, Seafood linguini. The food is great, and the portions are huge. After the mains we had some desserts. Chocolate lava cake is sooo good ughhh, you gotta try it. Definitely will come back (as I already know what I want to try next time). So glad we chose this place for the birthday celebration. Shout out to Arlen, Stefany, and Jeorge. Thank you for your service. You guys are amazing! read more

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It's hard to find good, non Asian food in this area. Most of the ones that are not Asian tend to be rated good because of the amount of food they serve. Bahche is one of the rare exceptions. It has good ambiance, located in a nice area and has good service. We ordered several dishes and everything was very well made -- flavourful, decent serving size and yummy. None of the dishes we ordered were too greasy either. The octopus starter and the lamb chops stood out to me. The only negative I felt were the prices. We landed up spending about $250 for three. That's what one would pay for an upscale steak house with great service -- Bahche was not that good. That's why I reduced the number of stars by 1. read more

We ordered food from Bahche while at Fieldworks using the QR code. I should mention that the online menu had very little description. The Bahche hamburger was OK...I liked the caramelized onions, but other than that it was just OK. Roam burger (which was replaced by Bagche) had way better burgers. I asked for medium...and I got well done. The meat had little flavor. The pickles were good...but why is it that just the pickles give the burger flavor? It was also quite messy. I paid an extra dollar to upgrade my fries...they just sprinkled seasoning on it. LAME. Can't recommend the Bahche burger, especially for the price. The kalamarakia was supposed to be calamari...the calamari that was there was good...but they also filled our box with non calamari...as if they think we can't tell a vegetable from calamari. It tasted good for batter-fried vegetable...but if I'm ordering calamari, I want calamari. The marinara sauce and the tartar sauce was OK and well-seasoned. I would not recommend, because 50% of it isn't calamari. Sadly, this was the best value of the items we ordered. We also ordered two plates with rice...and most of the dish was rice. The salads were good, but for what you pay...no. The food was bland (my brother-in-law started looking for hot sauce) and overcooked. If you're paying a certain price for food...it better be good. Maybe if you go in and you pay for the ambiance and the service, that's great. But then discount your take-out menu if you're dishing out bargain bin food. This was for my husband's birthday. It was disappointing. We just went to a Mediterranean place in the East Bay yesterday and it had better food for a better price. We will not be returning. And I want my Roam burger back. read more

We came on a chilly night and easily got a reservation inside this small but inviting restaurant. I wish the hadn't kept the doors wide open. The restaurant felt colder than we typically like. The food was very good, though the prices felt high for the portion sizes. Our favorites were the falafel (excellent flavor and perfectly fried that didn't need the sauce), the lamb chops, and the whole branzino. Be careful of the bones in the fish though.They were hard to spot in the darkish restaurant. Our service was good and appropriately attentive. Unfortunately the table next to us never got one of their main dishes but since what wasn't my experience, the star rating doesn't reflect that. read more

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This is the second business lunch I organized here. I don't know why I waited so long! Consistently delicious food, great service and lunch was quiet and comfortable. The only challenge is the parking! I will definitely be coming back here again. Great for a date night I bet! What I liked most was the format of the menu. They hit all the right notes for variety and flavor while also keeping it simple and easy to order from as either a group or individuals. The salads and kebabs are excellent, and their mezze plate with fresh toasted pita are amazing and tasty. They are legit with their flavors. Highly recommended read more

Service was excellent - everyone is attentive and coordinated - from sitting us, offered some free sparkling wine ( Mother's day) , refilling water, bussing table, upselling wine. Their place is cozy at the corner across Roblox company. The food was okay. We like the chicken skewers and shrimp skewers. The beef tenderloin was good as well. I just noticed the bell pepper overflow on ceviche ( didn't feel the jalapeño stated) and it overpowered the goal of the sour effect kick, same for the plate offerings. Calamari was to perfection though and generous serving to its price. read more

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I came with a group of friends for a birthday lunch during lunch time. My friend made the reservation, and I'm glad she did because it became quite busy closer to noon! The restaurant interior was nicely lit and well decorated and clean. We ordered a decent amount of food that were all superb! Appetizers: -Kalamarakia aka calamari: 5/5. It was perfectly fried and crisp! I liked the addition of zucchini and artichokes too. -Spread Combination: 4/5 it came with 4 different dips and pita: they were all well prepared and tasted really good. I found the Muhammara the best dip, but I thought $26 was a bit steep for the amount you get of each dip. Entrees: Tenderloin souvlaki: 5/5. The meat was tender and easy to eat! Very well cooked with the nice char on the outside. Chicken souvlaki: 5/5. Again, the chicken was well cooked! Juicy and delicious! Seafood paella: 4/5. The rice and flavors were on point and presentation was also very nice. However, we made one mussel that was closed in our dish. This is just me being overly picky though tbh! Psaraki: 5/5. I'm honestly not a huge fan of whole grilled fish but this was well prepared! The fish was nice and soft inside. I really enjoyed the potatoes it was served with. Overall, good place with good vibes and food. I'd come back to eat the souvlakis because they were cooked really well! read more

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This place is underrated. The food is amazing and great for sharing! We went on a rainy day, so there was only one server, and service was kinda slow. read more

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Solid new Mediterranean restaurant in San Mateo. I ordered the dip spread and seafood paella to share. Both dishes came out fairly quickly a the service here was attentive. I loved the variety they gave in the dip platter and also loved the paella. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu. read more

Bahche - Seafood paella - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

We recently visited a new Mediterranean restaurant in San Mateo for dinner. When we arrived, the place wasn't too busy. Although the restaurant is relatively small, it features a pleasant bar area. Interior is very nice. The chair may be need more cushion. They offer a variety of white and red wines, but it seems they don't serve cocktails. The menu boasts plenty of options to choose from. We ordered the spread combination, sauted veggie dish, souvlakis tenderloin, souvlakis chicken, and seafood paella. The spread combination came with four types of spreads, all of which were delicious, and the pita bread was still warm. The veggie dish was well-cooked, not overly soft, and the chicken was tender though slightly salty. The tenderloin was tasty, but some parts were a bit tough; a knife for cutting the tenderloin would have been appreciated. The seafood paella was flavorful, but I believe it would be better without the chicken, as it is a seafood dish. The chicken itself was tender, but all-seafood paella would be good enouugh. Overalk the price is reasonable. We ended our meal with a chocolate lava cake, which was delightful and served warm. Overall, it was a good dinner with excellent service. It is about 4 to 5 stars read more

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Bahche's service, when ordering through Fieldwork Brewing in San Mateo, was such a disappointment that it overshadowed an otherwise lovely afternoon at the brewery. I understand Fieldwork's kitchen is temporarily closed for renovations and that they've partnered with Bahche across the street, but based on my experience, that partnership is doing Fieldwork no favors. We placed what should have been a very simple order: hummus and french fries. Instead of a quick, casual snack, the food took nearly an hour to arrive from directly across the street. During that wait, I tried to call Bahche for an update, only to discover their phone wasn't even in service. At that point, we were ready to leave and I decided to walk over in person to cancel the order. On my way, I ran into an employee pulling a wagon full of food, presumably other delayed orders. When I tried to speak with him, he was openly dismissive, and when I asked if I could cancel my order, he simply ignored me and kept walking. That interaction alone was enough to sour the experience as it felt like they had no respect for customers' time or concerns. Since I'd already paid nearly $25 for just hummus and fries, we ended up staying to eat them, and somehow the food managed to be worse than the service. The fries were limp, soggy, completely unseasoned, and tasted like they had been sitting far too long. The hummus was so watery it barely clung to anything, served with a sad collection of randomly cut pieces of what was clearly store‑bought pita tossed haphazardly into a brown bag. For the price, it felt careless and almost insulting. I sincerely hope Fieldwork reconsiders this partnership. The experience reflects poorly not just on Bahche, but on Fieldwork's overall offering, and that's a real shame for a place that otherwise does so much right. There are plenty of local small businesses and food trucks that would be thrilled, and far more equipped, to provide a basic level of timely, respectful, and competent service. read more

Came here on a Saturday night with my boyfriend. It wasn't too busy, but since the tables were full, we sat at the bar. We each ordered a glass of wine, and the staff were kind enough to let us sample two different options before deciding on what we wanted. For starters, we had the ceviche, which included a nice variety of seafood, plantain chips, and had an overall touch of sweetness which I liked! For our entrée, we shared the seafood paella. It had a rich, citrusy flavor and was a great portion for two people to share. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate lava cake, which wasn't overly sweet and was the perfect treat to end our meal. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with soft lighting and a cozy fireplace display on the wall. The staff were also very attentive and friendly throughout our visit. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place, especially if you're looking for a great date night spot! read more

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Nice relatively new spot in the same little plaza with the mirror maze in the front and Blue Bottle. It's a small space, but there is a pretty bar in the center of the restaurant. Our server was nice, but she was also co-managing the bar, so service was spotty. We loved the sampler dip which came with 4 of the mezzes- a hummus, tzatziki, eggplant yogurt, and a red pepper based one. Liked them all, but probably the red pepper one muhammara was most flavorful if I had to pick one. Caesar salad was basic, except with one twist- the parmesean was baked into one huge crisp. My husband enjoyed his chicken kabab and found it flavorful, I always find kebabs to be too chewy, and this one was no different for me. The beef burger was super juicy and personally had all my favorite burger toppings: ie sauteed onions, avocado, mushrooms, cheese. They also have a garden burger and lamb burger. The paella was tender and flavorful- average amount of clams/mussels/squid; I found the salmon bits most tasty- but that was sparse. Overall had a lovely dinner. Also enjoyed the glass of Cab Franc- complex without a harsh tannin finish. read more

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Bahche is an upscale Mezze Greek & Mediterranean restaurant / wine bar and a brilliant new addition to San Mateo's Hillsdale neighborhood. This particular side of San Mateo is going through some renovations, there are a couple of new venues opening in the surrounding area. I hope they are as good as Bahche! I met up with my mate for lunch on a rather warm Monday afternoon and was very happy with our choice of venue. I was a bit skeptical of the glowing reviews, but thought we'd give it a shot. We don't have Greek or Mediterranean food that often. While it's not the largest of venues, Bahche is very welcoming with its high ceilings and natural light. There is plenty of counter seating at the bar and a handful of tables along the wall. There was some outdoor seating as well, but in this heatwave... forget about it! Plenty of parking available around the neighborhood. I'm not sure if there is a garage close by. We choose to order a couple of appetizers and share a main dish. We weren't sure of the portion sizes and didn't want to go overboard. We also planned to head downtown afterwards and grab some dessert... so had to leave some room for that sweet tooth. #MediterraneanEats: MEZZES: ~ SPREAD COMBINATION - 5/5 hummus - 4.5/5 tzatziki - 4/5 melitzanosalata - 4.5/5 muhammara - 4.5/5 An absolutely brilliant opportunity to sample a healthy variety of spreads. All of them were delish! They refilled out Pita when we needed more. ~ OCTAPODAKI - 5/5 The Octopus was cooked perfectly ; slightly charred, but soft and tender. Served with Potatoes and some sauce. AMAZING! I wish this was a meal. BAHCHE MAINS: ~ SEAFOOD PAELLA - 4.5/5 The main course we ended up sharing. The Paella had plenty of flavor, but I do wish it had a bit more seafood in it. I thought it was a bit heavier on the rice, which was still amazing and had plenty of flavor as well. DESSERT: ~ BREAD PUDDING - 5/5 A perfect moist and warm spiced Brioche bread with Golden Raisins, Anglaise sauce (whatever that is) topped off with Vanilla Ice Cream. The service was brilliant. We had the pleasure of interacting with Arlen; nice guy, attentive, efficient and knowledgeable without being overbearing. He suggested the Bread Pudding as a dessert. So goad we took up his recommendation. Bahche hasn't been open that long. There weren't a lot of folks inside since they just opened up the lunch hours. I can't wait to return and try the rest of the menu... read more

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This beautiful, new Mediterranean restaurant is located in a quieter area of San Mateo. I found it on Yelp and decided to give it a try! The interiors give off a romantic vibe perfect for date night! Love the high ceilings and bar lighting! The owner, Yusuf was personable, warm and welcoming! We chatted with him for a bit and found that they just opened 3 weeks ago. And he has a few other restaurants in San Francisco. What a busy guy!! ***OUR PICKS*** SPREAD COMBINATION ~ hummus, tzatziki, muhammara, melitzanosalata ~ really great dips! They get your appetite going! *Hummus ~ silky chickpea, yogurt, lemon, olive oil. There's a sweetness from caramelized onions. *Tzatziki ~ house yogurt, lemon, olive oil, dill. A little more creamy than average. *Muhammara ~ charred eggplant, house yogurt, lemon, olive oil. You can taste the smokiness! I think this was my favorite. *Melitzanosalata ~ roasted peppers, isot chili, walnuts, pomegranate molasses. We enjoyed the four dips and their unique, distinctive flavors. Though the pita bread could be less burnt. However, I still thought it was delicious! My two favorites among the 4 were the Melitzansalata and Muhammara. 5/5 SOUVLAKIS TENDERLOIN ~ Tender beef cubed on a skewer with a little bit of burnt tomato and sumac onions. Wish there were a bit more vegetables in this dish. But the beef was soft and perfectly cooked. My guy thought it was a bit on the saltier side. I only had one piece, so I didn't notice. 4.5/5 SOUVLAKIS KEFTEDES ~ ground lamb meatballs with tzatziki, burnt tomato, and sumac onions. Soft and juicy lamb that was seasoned just right. Though I think the plate was a little too big that it was visually bare. Like I had said, it probably could have used more vegetables to fill the plate. 4.5/5 BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM ~ now that was icing on the cake! It was yummy and not overly sweet. Just WONDERFUL! On the menu, it doesn't come with ice cream, but I think it should! It cools off the hot bread pudding! LOVED IT!!! 5/5 If you want rice and a salad, it's another $10. For sure, that would have filled the plate. But we had enough pita bread/carbs to fill us up! Yousef was kind enough to comp us bread pudding with ice cream! Very sweet of him! Great ambiance, great service, great food! read more

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Bahche is a modern twist on Greek & Mediterranean flavors is the motto and we believe they delivered! The homie and I met up here for lunch on a Labor Day afternoon and were blown away. I was skeptical at the reviews, knowing new places that open up are hit or miss and most of the early positive reviews are people who have minimal friends or reviews on Yelp! So we wanted to give it a fair shot. We ordered a couple appetizers and a main. We ordered the Spread Combination where we got to try a variety of dips with some pita bread. Really enjoyed the hummus (it had a sweetness from the caramelized onions that really stood out. The Muhammara which is a charred eggplant, house yogurt, lemon, olive oil was also really amazing flavor. The Tzatziki and Melitzanosalata were also good, but the two contrasting flavors of the Hummus and Muhammara were the winners for me. The other appetizer we got was the Octapodaki. Absolutely brilliant cook on the octopus. It was super soft and not at all chewy and was paired together with papas in a lovely romesco sauce. Would definitely come back just for this! We shared the Seafood Paella as a main course and while it was definitely rice heavy and lacking a lot of seafood, but it was packed with flavor, just wish there was more protein. The salmon reminded me of what Filipinos use in sinigang. Overall this dish was a 4 out of 5, but a solid option. We do want to go back and order the Souvlakis. Felt like we had ordered a lot and didn't want to over do it. We really enjoyed the atmosphere of the place. It is small inside, mostly wine bar seating and 8 tables inside along the wall separated by the entrance door. They do offer outdoor seating as well. It was a nice day for it, but think we preferred indoor seating with the AC as it was a hot one today. The star of the show today was our waiter/bartender, Arlen. Hope that is accurate, but he was attentive and informative with his knowledge of the food and wine. My friend and I were planning to get dessert elsewhere, but Arlen offered us to try a dessert on the house. So we conferred with him and decided to go with the Bread Pudding with vanilla ice cream. It was outstanding! 5/5 warm brioche bread with golden raisins and anglaise sauce with vanilla ice cream. Almost didn't want to share and wanted to order another one for myself! Lmao. Next time. Can't wait to go back and try other things, but I think we stumbled on a place that is wonderful. Hopefully they thrive as they bring something new to the community and the flavors pack a punch! read more

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Came here on a whim to celebrate our anniversary. Food was delicious and love the ambience. Stefania was super sweet! read more

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We came here for a team dinner on a weekday and it was a pleasant excperience. Located a short walk from the Hillsdale mall, this location has plenty of street parking. Since we were a fairly large group, we were seated outside, but there was an adequate amount of heat lamps and the blankets were a nice added touch. We got to try quite a few things that included: - Platter with an assortment of: tzatziki, hummus, muhammara, dolmas, falafel, ceviche, octapadoki, and olives. - Greek salad -Chicken Skewers -Grilled Tenderloin Skewers -Wine and cocktails My favorite items were surprisingly the octapadoki and ceviche. I wanted to like the chicken, but it seemed a bit overcooked or rubbery at the time of our visit. The staff was very accomodating, kind, and quick with bringing our food and drinks out. Overall it was a lovely time out with the team and would like to go back to try some of their other dinner items. read more

We loved dining here! The staff were extremely nice, welcoming and efficient. The food was so good and we love the chill, modern atmosphere. Will be going back! read more

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Where do I begin? What an experience, on a perfect drizzling day, very grateful to the owner for making sure my daughters enjoyed a meal with their Papa. From a few appetizers like the octopus, ceviche and the spread, to the souvlaki and Seafood Paella.... and to me, the meticulously grilled Branzino... three letters define this lunch to end our 2025 ----- W O W ! until then, Yusuf! In life, the company I have with my family and friends plus the host/ owner is what makes my meal an event to remember. read more

Bahche - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

Came here with a friend and were seated early for dinner with a super friendly server. Glad we got in before the crowd. The drink suggestions were excellent and the food portions were larger than expected. We both brought leftovers home. The roasted red pepper appetizer was wow, I still think about it and am bringing some friends back next week for dinner. The burger was delicious and cooked exactly as asked. Will definitely be back! read more

Bahche - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

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This place is within walking distance for us. There is ample indoor and outdoor seating. The interior is bright and well-decorated. Yusuf, our server sat us promptly. He shared that the restaurant's name is a Turkish word which means garden and is pronounced like "bah-CHEH". Our party of four shared dishes from their menu. The Spread Combination as an appetizer got us started on warm pita bread served with tzatziki, hummus, melitzanosalata (made from roasted garlic), and muhammara made primarily from roasted res peppers. The Kale Salad with strawberry slices and orange segments, red quinoa, almond slices and drizzled with orange citrus dressing was good. A single small slice of fried feta cheese was brought to follow. We also shared Souvlaki Plates which were served with rice, salad with cucumber, onion, and tomato. The Grilled Tenderloin Souvlaki was very delicious. Perfectly grilled and so tasty that we had to order an extra skewer. The Chicken Souvlaki was also good. The Lamb Chops were perfectly chargrilled and served on a bed of potato wedges cooked in rosemary, garlic and butter. We were very satisfied with the food and service. We will certainly check out other items on their menu when we return. read more

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A decent dinner spot in Burlingame. I came in with a friend and we split a bottle of sparkling wine to start the evening. We began with the hummus, which was really tasty and fresh, great start to the meal. For my main, I ordered the Mediterranean pasta and really enjoyed it. The mix of veggies like zucchini, artichoke, and broccoli added great texture and flavor. It was a well-balanced and satisfying dish. We ended with the baklava, which was nicely flaky, though a bit too sweet for my taste. The space itself is very clean and modern, which made for a pleasant dining atmosphere. Service, however, was just okay. It took quite a while for our entrées to arrive, and our server didn't check in with us until the end of the meal. read more

They tried to make this place nice since taking it over from ROAM burger. The decor is cute but it still smells like burgers & fries. Food is overpriced for what it is and there are much better Mediterranean spots around. Staff was very nice. This is maybe best as a neighborhood wine bar but would not recommend ordering food. read more

Cleaned the kitchen and didn't want my husband to make a complete mess of it making dinner Swedish chef-style (Muppets IYKYK) so I suggested trying this new place I had noticed on Yelp - ends up it's where Roam burgers was - happy to get lucky with parking just a block away and entered the restaurant. Warm and inviting, with a projected fireplace on one wall and the absolutely gorgeous bar made of a loooong slice of wood - waitstaff was very personable - we had the Greek white wine bottle for $72 (don't recall the name but there are 2 Greek whites) and it was marvelous with our meal - which consisted mostly of mezes and then the lamb keftedes. We have the combo of hummus/baba ganoush/musaman/tatziki which was delivered with a basket of slightly charred warm pita triangles. Yum yum yum. We also ordered the octopus which was my favorite. We also got the ceviche that was served with fried olantains which was also just so fabulous. And always have to order patatas braves when it's on the menu. Tasty, we just needed more of the sauce to French the potatoes. No biggie. We had absolutely too much food for the two of us, so husband will have a fantastic lunch today! I almost fought him at the door for the leftovers lol. Victor was our waiter, he works on Sundays, and is a seasoned waiter and restaurant manager. He was fantastic, we had a nice time engaging with him. Fantastic dinner overall. I can't wait to go again! Oh - also - bathroom was very clean lol. It's important! read more

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I took my friend to Bahche for her birthday. We like trying new places. This one was a hit! Service was great as well as the food. They brought a surprise dessert and sang for friend! I will be returning again! read more

Seafood paella was good, but has chicken, so not just seafood good sized portion, enough for 2 people. Beef tenderloin skewers didn't taste super fresh, though. It kind of had that beefy taste as if it had been in the fridge for a couple days. Service was nice though read more

Bahche - Seafood paella - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

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The food was excellent! Perfect portion size on the burger, okay portion size on the Paella. The Paella was also missing chicken from what I found and it had less seafood than some other places (similarly great quality) and with less rice as well. The burger that I ordered medium, ended up being medium well to well done. The patty was seasoned with a well balanced blend and it was not dry by any means. The location is excellent, with plenty of parking available and away from the busier parts of San Mateo. The customer service was excellent! Fair pricing for the quality and I would highly recommend visiting! read more

Bahche - Lamb burger ordered medium, arrived medium well to well done. - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Great place for a group gathering, especially after work, a variety of food, and great desert options!

The interior is very nice and they look like they're going to have a great outdoor space when it warms up. Our server was very helpful and polite. Food was delicious. I had the lamb burger, and it was cooked perfectly. read more

Everything we ordered was not very good. Greek salad did not have any taste and was mostly green peppers. Lamb kebab was dry. Seafood pasta was meh. Service was okay. Didn't get any menus when seated. No one checked on us until we finished eating. Ambiance is fine. We won't be back. read more

Newest Mediterranean spot does a good job with the mezze. The San Mateo area needed a place like this.

We had a great time. We picked this place with our friends based on the online reviews and it was perfect. The food was amazing. The meats were cooked to perfection, the salads were fresh and flavorful, the seafood appetizers - fresh and crispy. Our waitress Stephania was friendly, recommended great choices and pairings. The food preparation time was very reasonable. The setting was intimate and contemporary. We ended up being the last one in the evening and the staff was very patient with us. Instead of hurrying us up to leave they surprised us with a complimentary desert. It was a great ending to our fun day. read more

Bahche - Pudding with vanilla ice cream. - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

This evening, we ate at Bahche. We had the Octopus, Ceviche, and kalamarakia. The ceviche and kalamari were very good. The Octopus was even better. We had the chicken souvlaki, the beef souvlaki, and the lamb souvlak plates. All were really good and flavorful. In my opinion, the beef souvlaki was the best of the 3. This is a great place. We enjoyed the appetizers, the dinner, and the bread pudding afterwards. The service was great. We will be coming back. read more

I had a good experience in the restaurant Everything was tasty Service was good thank you for your care all food came fast Ambiance is nice I like it Absolutely will come back read more

Bahche - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

We got lucky to get a table for four last night right at 7 o'clock without a reservation! The atmosphere definitely exceeded my expectations -- the space feels open and elegant with high ceilings, a stylish bar, and even an outdoor seating area that isn't right up against the street (a big plus!). We used to come here years ago when this spot was an ice cream shop before it closed, so I was thrilled to see it brought back to life -- and they've done such a beautiful job transforming it. It's conveniently located near the mall, and now it's one of my new favorite neighborhood spots. The food was excellent across the board. We ordered the pita bread sampler, Caesar salad, shrimp skewers, steak skewers, and lamb chops -- everything was flavorful and perfectly prepared. My favorite was definitely the lamb chops -- tender, juicy, and grilled to perfection. I'm so happy to have such a great restaurant so close to home. The ambiance, service, and food were all outstanding. I'll definitely be coming back again! read more

I am giving this place a single star because I can't submit this with 0 stars. I went here for a quiet birthday lunch. I blame myself. I read the reviews, and like an buffoon, I believed them. The reviewers on this particular restaurant are why I have no faith left in humanity and their tastebuds. The very definition of objectivity has died in 2025. The Bay Area boasts of some really good and high quality Turkish & Mediterranean food. Between the food at Mazra, Nomadic Kitchen, Cobani, Kabul, Shaalizar, and even Millbrae Kebabs, we're spoilt for choice. How a restaurant of such lackluster calibre even gets away on any good conscience serving the kind of food they did to us, is absolutely beyond me. The Muhamarra was over processed and swimming in oil. The salmon was served on a giant bed of flaccid zucchini and broccoli, no sauces, poorly seasoned, and overcooked to a point that I felt terrible for the sorry posthumous fate of this dead fish. I spooned the remainder of the Muhamarra onto the salmon to make it palatable. The chicken was very okay, nothing to write home about. The only saving grace was that it wasn't overcooked. Our standards are so low at this point that we're paying gratitude for the food being humanly edible. I'm not sure what the chef is thinking...but they need to take a long, hard look at why they became a chef, and go on a soul searching journey and truly ask why they felt they could get away with plating such poor plates of food. And we, as consumers, need to ask ourselves why we'd be willing to ever waste our hard earned money during a recession on something so entirely lacking in quality. I'll give this place only one credit: it has helped me evolve a strategy to how I approach new restaurants. I'll be ordering one appetizer and one entree with whoever I go with and share, minimize my fiscal damages before I waste any extra dollars ordering separate entrees and desserts. If they're any good, I'll go back for more. read more

Newish Greek/Mediterranean place in an upcoming area of SM. We loved it, such a welcome addition, especially because there's nothing like it around here. The mezzo spreads awesome, especially the baba ghanoush, smoky, no mistaking they fired it over an open flame, skin of the eggplant intact and peeled it off. The hummus could've used more punch, e.g. more garlic, salt and lemon. The pita soft and fresh. The octopus nicely charred around the edges but tender--terrific flavors. The whole sea bass with potatoes super fresh and flaky, but a tad dry, could've been more flavorful. In all, a fantastic lunch. The interior with comfortable seating, a big screen t.v., excellent customer service and the prices reasonable. Parking (street) easy and free. read more

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We stumbled across Bahche on a weeknight and were blown away. The space is beautiful- modern but warm, with a cozy vibe that makes you want to linger. Our server, Stephanie was fantastic! We started with the muhammara, which was rich and smoky and came with fresh bread. We also had the kofte, papas bravas, and paella, everything was super flavorful and well-balanced. For dessert, we had the baklava and creme brule -both classics, and both done right. The wine list is impressive and leans Mediterranean, which I appreciated. Everything felt thoughtful without being fussy. This place is definitely going into my regular rotation. It's the kind of spot you want to bring friends to, or just post up at the bar for wine and mezze. Can't wait to come back. read more

Went on a Saturday night and the restaurant was packed. We grabbed two seats at the bar, and the service was attentive. We ordered the octopus, ceviche, spanakopita, beef souvlaki, and baklava. Definitely more food than we needed. Everything tasted good, but nothing really stood out as especially memorable. read more

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