This bar is a Hoot, it combines the random but awesome themes of : Christmas, Türkiye, and Iron…read moremaiden into one concept with amazing music , drinks and vibes. It has plenty of space to sit on tables, couches and bars and it is a great spot for large or small groups to get together. The music is not too loud and you can have a conversation. We ordered drinks from the bar and did not have table service, but we had no issues or long waits whenever we needed a new drink. No glasses of water though, so you need to pay for a water bottle or just order another beer.

A co-worker raved about this place so we grabbed a group and came by after a hard day at work -…read morewhat a sight! Who knew that Christmas and Metallica could make such a fun combination, but there you have it. So much to look at you could be entertained for many rounds of beverages. We arrived for an early dinner on a weekday so things were pretty calm; good given the size of our party. I can't say it was the best old fashioned I'd ever had, but our hummus, fries mushrooms, and babaganoush were all tasty. For dinner I opted for a gyro (came with fries) and cleared my plate. Good portions, tasty, and fairly priced. I can say I've never been to a spot like this before and had a very enjoyable time!

20 Years of Searching - Finally Found It!…read more I've lived in Colorado for 20 years, and I've been dying to find a Persian restaurant that matches King Kebab in Sacramento. Well, I finally found it - Baba Joon Kebabs! I actually drove pretty far from my side of town just to get this food, so I was really excited to taste it. And let me tell you - it did not disappoint. The rice was beautiful, the sauce was perfect, the naan (the bread) was very tasty - everything was just spot on. I didn't have time to dine in, so I ordered takeout. I gave some to my daughter to try, and she fell in love with Persian food on the spot. Then I gave it to my high school daughter, and she loved it too. This was their first time trying Iranian food, and they're already hooked. I didn't get to try the lamb shank this time, but next time I'm going straight for it. And honestly, I need to go back, sit down, and really enjoy eating at the restaurant the way it's meant to be experienced. I highly recommend people give Baba Joon Kebab a try. This is one of those cultural foods you need to have in Denver or in Colorado. Because let's be real - Colorado is a fast food state. It doesn't have much cultural food like this. This is one of the cultural foods you'll actually love. And shout out to the Iranian family running it - they did a great job. Very, very good food. If you do the lamb shank right - and from what I tasted, I bet you do - you have my blessing to go. Do yourself a favor and check this place out!

Not bad, have had better Mediterranean but not much food for $65 for 2 people. Kinda a rip off.read more

I have never had Lebanese food before. The meat was tender and the seasonings were delicious. The…read moreatmosphere was so welcoming. The service was fast and everyone was so nice.

I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it was a disappointment…read more The highlights were the lentil soup and the hummus. Both were fresh, flavorful, and the portion sizes were generous. Unfortunately, everything else missed the mark. The chicken kebabs had an unexpected sweetness that just didn't work for me. The side salad looked wilted and didn't seem very fresh, and even the dressing was overly sweet. The rice was bland and had almost no flavor. The biggest letdown was the garlic sauce--it tasted like it was made with mayonnaise instead of a traditional garlic sauce, and I found it unpleasant. The overall atmosphere didn't help. The restaurant didn't seem particularly clean, the décor and ambiance felt like they had been thrown together, and the employees came across as disconnected rather than welcoming or engaged. I can easily overlook a place that's been put together on a budget if the food is outstanding, but in this case, it simply wasn't. Aside from the lentil soup and hummus, I didn't enjoy the meal. Based on my experience, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

I've wanted to visit Istanbul Cafe for YEARS and finally made it to the Highlands location with a…read morefriend. Still need to check out the original ones. I can't believe this one is essentially located in the lobby of an apartment building - feels hidden. Walking through the line, I ordered a Doner Wrap, Spinach Feta Borek, and Pistachio Baklava. Don't let my picture fool you - it doesn't capture how flavorful each item is. Great spot to stop for lunch (or a snack) regularly, and if I worked around here, I would!

Gave this a try after seeing if for a few weeks on Too Good To Go. Cute cafe inside of the lobby of…read moreluxury apartments. Display cases of the goodies of the day greet you as you walk in. I got 2 boreks and what looks to be a cheese, maybe feta, phyllo stuffed pie. All had a ton of flavor, especially the feta pie. Spinach and feta borek was nice but not overpowering. The phyllo was crunchy and buttery, perfect texture! The baklava also looked amazing and I should have gotten a few. Check out this cute spot!

I had an amazing dining experience at Safta!…read more The wine list is well curated, both the BTG and bottle list was impressive. We chose an Areni wine, the Yacobian Hobbs. I was excited to try after watching a documentary on the Somm channel about that specific winemaker. The wine was delicious. Additionally, I was so happy to see small boutique wine from the Santa Barbara area like Amevive and A Tribute to Grace. Our server Yvonne guided our menu choices thoughtfully and enhanced our experience with excellent service. We started with watermelon feta salad with baby cilantro, walnuts, and harissa oil. The watermelon was cool, sweet, and crisp and the flavors balanced perfectly. If you are a pickle lover you must get the pickles. I think I will be dreaming of them. The pickled cabbage, okra, califlower and snap peas were just the best! The pitas were puffy, but not hollow, and warm. There was also an olive oil dipping sauce that complemented everything. Star of the show for me was the forgaged mushrooms and hummus. These were the most delicious mushrooms and snoothest hummus I have ever experienced, and I think there might be magicians in the kitchen. Our other dishes were cabbage and eggplant. Both taste explosions, done masterfully with a sauce, color and texture. This food is truly incredible, highly recommend. I am in Denver for work, anytime I travel back to Denver I will for sure return to Safta.

Okay, THIS place is worth writing about. I love Brussels sprouts, and I highly recommend the…read moreBrussels with hummus, whipped feta, falafel, and a bunch of the little saucy dishes to mix, dip, and try together. Everything feels meant to be explored rather than just eaten. And the passion fruit pavlova? Absolutely get it. I am NOT a soda kind of gal, but the strawberry cardamom soda was the exception. So unexpected, refreshing, and delicious. This isn't just a place to grab something to eat--it's an experience. Go hungry, order a bunch of things, share everything, and experiment. Definitely a must-try.

Ash'Kara is always at the top of my list when I'm craving incredible Mediterranean food. The food…read moreand service is truly top notch, and every dish is packed with amazing flavor. To start, the hummus, pita, and htipiti are a must, obviously! And the za'atar-spiced fries are seriously addicting -- I could eat an entire order myself. Both salads are fantastic and are the perfect addition to the meal. But for the main course... DO NOT leave without ordering the za'atar roasted chicken, bavette steak, and wood-fired carrots. You will be missing out if you do! Every single time we've gone, everything has been cooked to absolute perfection, and the flavors are immaculate. Honestly, I'd lick my plate clean.

Pleasantly surprised that our experience turned out better than we thought it would. A few of our…read morefriends mentioned not liking the food or their experience but we decided to dine here and brought parents. We got a few drinks and placed an order for apps and mains together since it would be easier. And normally you would expect drinks would come first followed by apps and then mains. We got the apps, drinks and mains all together which was a bit odd because our table had no more place. Our server did not ask us and we thought it was understood. The lamb kofte, hummus and mandu dumplings were great! Their pita is fresh and piping hot, unlike other pitas I've had which was a big positive! The main dish my mom got was the carrot dish because she is a vegetarian, it was such a lazy dish! Just extra charred carrots on a bed of chickpeas and sauce - I expected more! Everything lamb was grilled to perfection and tasted really good. The falafel was very tasty as well. Stick to meat options if you decide to dine here. I wish they had a few more vegetarian options in the mains. We decided to skip desserts here because they did not sound appetizing at all. Service was alright. FYI - they will add a 20% service charge irrespective of your party size.

Absolutely delicious entrees and desserts!! We had chicken shwarma sandwiches and a side of…read morefalafel. Finished with almond baklava and peanut butter chocolate baklava. I literally said "wow!" After my first bite of my sandwich. No photos to provide with this review, we inhaled our food- sorry

We went to the Cleopatra with some visiting family members (5 of us) about a week ago and it was…read morewonderful. The food here is prepared entirely in house, it's fresh, wholesome and excellent. The place is quiet. There's no loud music playing and it's a wonderful place to take the family. I / we highly recommend it.

Every time I order from Sultan grill, which is 2-3x/month, they get everything right. The dolmas…read moreare to die for. The salad is the perfect sharing portion. Falafel sandwich, YUM! My husband loves the gyros.

This place has been consistently great for 10+ years. The chicken shawarma is fantastic, great…read morequality. We highly recommend.

My favorite spot for Middle Eastern food. We usually get the King Combo, heavy on meat, but also…read moreplenty of greens. The kobideh kabob is probably our favorite dish on that combo. It's tender and flavorful. Our least favorite is the cut of lamb kabob. It's been too chewy. But the chicken is tender. They give two of everything except grape leaves. They only give one. The baba ghanouj was very tasty, the hummus was good, the pita was ok. It was warm, but small pieces. Salads and felafel were good. The service is generally good. And the ambiance is uniquely Lebanese.

The atmosphere is so cool and comfortable! The service was friendly and quick. The beet juice was…read moredelicious and inexpensive considering it was clearly fresh squeezed. However, we ordered the mango juice which was not fresh squeezed, it tasted like nectar. Not bad, but not fresh squeezed. Next time I will order the lemonade, it looked so good. The food was fantastic! We had friends that had been just 5 days before and wanted to go again. It was very reasonably priced and delicious. We will definitely be back!! YUM

Sooooooo dank best food in Golden by a long shot. If you have never tried this place you have to,…read moreservice is 10/10 and food is 100000/10. Super cool ambiance.

Excellent food and attentive, friendly service. We loved the chicken shwarma and the tabbouleh…read moresalad.