This is an amazing Palestinian restaurant with great ambiance and relaxing decor. It feels like…read moreyou're in a different with all of the faux greenery and murals. We got the Mezze Filistini which is a mix platter of hummus, babaghanoush, muhammarah, tabbouleh, salata tahuna, and labneh. Truly delicious, highly recommend!

Truly a stunning Palestinian Restaurant on Atlantic avenue that has fresh, flavorful food, and is…read moreBYOB. On your table is zaatar and olive oil upon arriving. It feels like an indoor garden in the restaurant. Piping hot bread appears quickly. All the food is stellar, the portions are really big! The labneh was just absolutely amazing, the meat pie was too good to be true, and the lamb dishes are all fantastic! Don't walk away without halloumi though. Make this an afternoon, go for lunch, go to Sahadi's next door afterwards for some at home staples, and enjoy. Everyone is kind here, it's child friendly - it's a gem!

Amazing Israeli food located on the roof of The Hoxton Hotel in Williamsburg. The location provide…read morefantastic views of Manhattan (go at sunset). The food and service were both top notch. The space itself is huge with an open kitchen and chill vibes. You can order a la carte, but might as well do the prix fixe. For $50-$59 per person, you get unlimited salatim which included some of the most delicious hummus, babaganoush, potatoes and 8 other options along with unlimited house made pita served warm and a meat option. I went with Lamb & Beef Koobideh which was so good. You end with brown sugar soft serve ice cream for dessert! Cocktails were great especially the No Big Dill (ford's gin, herb infused vermouth, olive oil vodka, cucumber). Reservations are a must! Go!!!

I visited this Israeli spot for lunch with a few others a while back. As others have mentioned,…read moreyou're partially paying for the very nice view, and since it's a hotel restaurant. It was a bit warm at our table, and the friendly staff moved us to a cooler area. To drink, I ordered the Wolf's Fang for $18, a blend of rums, falernum, arak, passionfruit, orange, and oat milk. As described, it was their take on a milk punch, and wasn't too sweet with a bright hint of citrus. I would recommend it. The hummus was good, being thick with a strong tahini flavor, though I have preferred others. Outside of the hummus, the daily salatim included a mix of mostly pickled items. First, there was some pickled cauliflower and carrots with a bit of turmeric. The second salatim was a more unique and spicier pineapple slaw, which was refreshing, and had some herbal flavor from parsley or something similar. The third was a cabbage slaw, which was alright, as I found it a bit too lightly seasoned. The last was a mix of cucumbers, olives, and other pickles, which was standard and tasty. Alongside all of this, the pita was warm and fresh, and the staff refilled everything when we asked. For the main course, I chose the Steak Shashlik, which they spell as shishlik, for $46, which came with tahini and some pickled onions. The steak was tender and well seasoned, and the tahini added a distinctive nuttiness. I especially enjoyed making a mini sandwich with the steak, tahini, pineapple pickle, and pita. Others at the table ordered the Spicy Lamb Kofta and other shashlik options, including Chicken and Trout. In terms of sides, someone got the $15 Fries with tahina ketchup, which they enjoyed. Overall, everyone enjoyed their meal, with no one ordering dessert as a few walked over to the tasty Bertoni Gelato nearby. This place is a tad expensive, but I wouldn't mind going back. Even as a fan of pickles, I wish the salatim were a bit more varied, such as including an eggplant or bean-based mezze. I presume the dinner version is a bit more varied, as there are many more salatim, but they should put a bit more effort into the lunch one as well.

We had a great dinner here last night! 4 of us tried to slide into bar seats at Laser Wolf at…read more5:30, and missed the very small window of where that's possible. I always knew Kfar was here and a good backup, so happy we finally "had the chance" to try it. We got several of their mezze - we loved it all, my personal favorites were the "Baklava" (kind of like a version of Halloumi saganaki?) and the kibbe nayah. After 4 apps, 4 of us split the "grilled meats for 2", and in total it was about the perfect amount of food. The vibe is very cool and trendy, the service was fantastic, and food was every bit as good as Laser Wolf. This place deserves to be a destination!

Stopped by K'far for drinks and the vibe was really cozy and effortlessly cool…read more The My Boy Blue (rye, plum, blueberry, lemon, honey, egg white) was very tasty! Deep purple, silky foam on top and tasted just as good as it looked. Smooth, fruity and perfectly balanced. Had it alongside a glass of Cava which was the perfect pairing. Solid drinks, good energy.

I came here with a last minute reso I made earlier in the day and got the chef's table seating…read morewhich was really cool! I would absolutely come back to try the short rib hummus and falafel! Everything ordered was shared: Mushroom hummus (10/10) delicious Fattoush salad (9/10 really refreshing) Patata harra (9/10 great flavor but I thought they'd be crispier) Monkfish kebab (8/10 the monkfish melted in your mouth but a little spicier than expected) Knafeh dessert (9/10 I wish it was a little crispier but delish!) Orange blossom donuts (8/10 also really good but a little too sweet!)

Solid brunch spot on Atlantic!…read more We came here for brunch on a Sunday and were able to get some seats by the bar. I'd recommend getting a reservation if you want a table. The restaurant is spacious and has a fun vibe Food: we got the omelette, pistachio French toast and labneh! Everything was pretty good, except I think the portion for the labneh was small compared to just getting a main meal! I loved the pistachio French toast and would come back just for that. Service: good service! Price: comparable to other brunch spots in the area

Currently checked Google and apparently they are temporarily closed down by health inspection…read more.. Yikes hopefully they fix whatever issues they have! This review is for when I dined in back in October. Portions were huge. Staff were extreme friendly, professional and very helpful with everything. Ordered the fried eggplant and didn't really enjoy it, the eggplant skin was not pleasant to eat with the way they fried it. I wouldn't order that again. Also ordered the mansaf since I saw it had good reviews and it looked good. I would give it a 3.5/5 though. The meat was not as tender as I would have liked it to be, I had to eat it with the sauce with every bite. It was definitely a large portion, should be shared. The best tasting dish was the chicken shawarma. 4/5

(Unfortunately, this place is NOW CLOSED by the City) I've…read morebeen to Ayat several times since they opened in Bay Ridge. But this is the first two times that I've gone to their "NEW" sit down location' across from the original. The decor is really pretty and it pays homage to Palestine. The staff is great. I've gotten the Hibiscus Margarita (non-alcoholic - so good, you honestly don't miss alcohol); Got Muradad: rice/lentil/caramelized onions n some kinda yogurt; Chicken Shawarma salad; the measl comes with pita bread, olives in oil and another seasoned oil dish

Cafe Mogador has incredible food in both locations, obviously. But the Wythe location in…read moreWilliamsburg is a stand out! It's much more spacious and has indoor/outdoor seating. Great ambiance! This is my staple restaurant that I've been going to for years. It's about time I left a review. It's overdue! My favorite menu is their breakfast/brunch menu. I will continue to frequent this restaurant for good reason.

My friend and I were looking for a quick lunch spot and stumbled across Cafe Mogador! There was a…read morewaitlist as we went around 1:30 PM on a Sunday but we only had to wait about 10 minutes. I ordered the lunch falafel pita with salad and the falafel was perfectly fried and crispy. However, I thought the food overall was a bit bland. I unfortunately wouldn't come back because of that.

Yemen Cafe is one of those spots you keep coming back to. The food is consistently packed with…read moreflavor, the portions are generous, and the overall experience just feels comforting every time. If it is your first visit, the beef fahsa and lamb haneeth are the way to go. Both are rich, satisfying, and showcase what the menu does best. One thing I really appreciated was being able to self-serve tea throughout the meal. It is a small touch, but it adds to the experience and makes the whole visit feel more welcoming. I would definitely come back.

Super fast service! Lots of sitting, turn over is very fast and quick! It was a cold night, we got…read morea table right away without wait! But there are always customers come and go! We took our seats, we ordered. Lentil soup came right away. They did not stop refilling the warm pita. We didn't even need to ask! They just come! Very comfortable, causal setting! Would def come back for more!

I've never seen a place where the line of people waiting starts before the place even opens... And…read morefor good reason. The food was extremely tasty. We had the short rib, hummus, the red snapper ceviche, the octopus skewer, and the short rib cure. Everything was absolutely amazing. I'd say the octopus skewer was probably our least favorite. It was crunchy on the outside, but it was a little bit tough and I wasn't too much of a fan of the spread it came on. I probably would've gotten rid of that dish. Great vibe overall. The service was absolutely amazing and kind. I would definitely come back! It's no wonder the lines it's so long even before they open. Totally worth it!

I came here on a sunday evening with a reservation and got seated immediately! We were out in the…read morepatio area which was cute, but extremely loud. Our waiter was super attentive and helped us out with what to pick from the menu. We ordered 4 dishes to share: Whipped ricotta (10/10) we cleaned the plate it was so good Short rib hummus (8/10) really good with a slightly spicy kick to it Mackerel skewer (9/10) this was a special and had really crispy skin. The Aji sauce was also good! Octopus skewer (9/10) perfectly cooked with a nice crisp! We left stuffed and would absolutely come again

My sister and I want to go out for late night cocktails, and she was excited to take me to this…read moreLatin-owned spot with some fire mezcal drinks. Unfortunately, because of a slow night, they didn't have their full bar setup, and we're only serving beer and wine. So, I put my Yelp expert hat on and looked up nearby places with mezcal cocktails, and discovered this place. The food and drink menus for this place immediately reminded me of La Shukran and similar restaurants in DC, and I couldn't help but wonder if they were under the same umbrella. Turns out they aren't. They had a fantastic hip hop playlist going for their last hour of the night. Dozens of records were on display on shelves, and the staff were really cool behind the bar. I had the Lavashak sour and the Turkish Delight cocktails... Both had really unique flavors and less common elements like apricot, saffron, pomegranate, pistachio... And my sisters drinks were great too! The food looked delicious, although neither of us were hungry. I would be eager to return and give everything a try. The vibes were nothing short of immaculate!

Met up with some friends here. It has a very clean and comfortable atmosphere. Chill music of all…read moregenres plays unobtrusively on vinyl records. Soft lighting shows off the stylish bar and furnishings. An attentive and eclectic staff greeted me warmly when I arrived. I was the first to arrive and enjoyed a glass of chenin blanc at the bar. I changed to the Swick, their skin contact orange wine and stayed with that for the duration. It was a fun, surprising wine that augmented my meal. We shared the dip sampler of hummus, muhammara and labne which comes with their superlative Turkish Pide. We all ordered and enjoyed the Ali Nazik Kebap, broiled minced lamb on a searing hot metal skewer that be warned because they didn't say a word about it to us! We also ordered the lamb meshweh which features braised lamb shoulder with sumac onions and pickled slaw on a pita. It was hearty and well seasoned and nothing remained by the end. We were having such a good time I forgot to keep taking pictures! Two orders of the dip sampler, three orders of the lamb entrees and two rounds of drinks came to about $100 a person. Despite slightly scorching our hands we had a great experience. Would cheerfully return!

If you love Mediterranean food as much as I do, Mesiba is a must-visit!…read moreLove the atmosphere here - clean, calm, and beautiful. To drink, I loved started with the Strawberry Fields (think spritz!). Every item we tried was delicious: the Hummus, Falafel, Kreplach Dumplings, Roasted Carrots (some of the best I've had), Latkes (seasonal but should be year-round) and their unique take on Babaganoush, everything on the menu is worth trying. Their Frena bread is also incredible - so fluffy and fresh. I'd highly recommend!

Gorgeous restaurant, but unfortunately the food is just ok. There's a ton of Mediterranean…read morerestaurants in the area that I would rather go to. I feel like the prices here are too expensive to justify the quality. My favorite thing was the babaganoush. Also, the service is not great. It feels like the staff haven't been trained properly. There were times that our waitress seemed lost and didn't know what she was doing. We had to ask other wait staff questions to get proper answers. Also, don't advertise a special menu on Opentable and give people the option to reserve the menu when you aren't offering it. Came here for latkes and caviar for NYE since it said it was on the menu when I reserved on Opentable. Got there and was told they only served it during Hannuka Hanukkah. Checked their IG and they were still posting they were serving it. Total let down.