Excellent meal - the whipped feta and squash blossoms especially. And Tiana was the best - excellent recs!

The Bottom Line 4 stars: A good upscale experience of some exotic food and drinks. Highly recommended! Location 4 stars: On Casitas Avenue in a somewhat unexpected residential area in Atwater Village, North of where the 2 and 5 freeways meet. Parking is not difficult. There is limited parking spots upfront but also a large parking lot and Valet parking. Venue 4 stars: Beautiful rustic upscale venue with indoor and outdoor tables and a full bar. Service 4 stars: Friendly, attentive, efficient and helpful staff. Food 4 stars: You can order individually or share a few small and large plates as a group. The theme is modern and eclectic Mediterranean and North African. We ordered the following appetizers and shared them among our group: Muhammara, Meatballs and Octopus Carpaccio. We also ordered the following main plates: Beef Shishlik, Whole Branzino and Prime Short Rib Tagine. For dessert, we ordered the Chocolate & Halva Sundae and the Tiramisu. Everything we had was creative, used fresh ingredients, was nicely plated, and tasted wonderful. Prices are on the higher side, as expected for an upscale restaurant. Drinks 4 stars: Full bar: Creative specialty cocktails, spirits, beer, wine and soft drinks. We had the Pornstar and the White Negroni specialty cocktails. Both were very good. Again, prices are on the higher side, as expected for an upscale restaurant. read more

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I highly recommend Momed, it's easily a standout among LA dining spots. If you are a fan of Middle Eastern food you will love this place. To start off the interior is gorgeous and it does not feel like you're in LA. The garden vibes are beautiful. If you can sit outside I would highly recommend doing so. Drink selection is solid and all of our cocktails were just fantastic. The Bridge Bar menu is good value. It comes with an order of the dips and warm fresh pita, for the entree I chose the chicken kabob on a spread of labne and it also came with an ice cream sundae. My favorite item of the night was the crispy cauliflower followed by momo chips and the brussels sprouts. Momo chips are their version of fries served with ketchup and aioli. The brussels sprouts were smothered in olive oil and toasted almonds. The attention to detail in all of their dishes from an ingredients standpoint is definitely there. Kudos to the chefs because they really know what they're doing! Everything we had here was delicious and I will be back! read more

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The food is overpriced. The meat is dry and over-seasoned, the fish was under cooked, the waiter has an attitude, they need a new chef. I LOVE Mediterranean food, but this is just awful. Don't waste your money. Very pretentious food that is just gross. read more

We had a wonderful fathers day dinner there. Their food is unique and very delicious. While their location is a bit odd, once inside the decor and layout with the large tent like structure provides great light and an open airy feel. Our server Deedre (sp?) was excellent, attentive, friendly, knowledgable. this was our second time eating here and the last time was over 3 years ago. My only problem was why didnt we come here sooner? read more

Patrick was an amazing server! Very attentive and made the experience a great one. Truly one the best servers!! The food was amazing, there really were no complaints. We ordered the chicken, Brussel sprouts, meatballs, chicken wings, and salad. The restaurant was gorgeous with an open space and cute decor. 10/10 all around! read more

This place is incredible! As a solo diner I ordered the avocado hummus and shis chicken wings, with The Pornstar Martini and You Are My Sunshine as drinks. Everything was a wonder to my tastebuds (sorry to be that guy, but it's true here). The avocado hummus comes with house made sourdough pita, which is so fabulous I asked for a second piece. The shis chicken was SO FLAVORFUL I'm already an addict and want more (alas: I'm full). The Pornstar martini was delicious and I combined it with the prosecco (that comes as a pairing) and it was delightful. They even gave me a complimentary mulled wine that I am now addicted to. It hit the spot perfectly! The atmosphere and service are exceptional. Perhaps one of the best dates I've taken myself on. Could not recommend this place more! (Also: The Pornstar Martini donates to a local animal shelter. Who could ask for more?) read more

Enjoy sitting at the bar and enjoying the happy hour vibe and items. The staff is friendly and it's fun to talk to the other patrons. Chicken wings and chicken shish are delish. Eggplant dip is wonderful especially with the freshly puffed bread. read more

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LOVE this place!! The atmosphere and ambiance are spectacular and the food fabulous! Multiple cool areas to hang out, relax and enjoy fabulous food! Such a cool vibe. A MUST try!! read more

such a beautiful restaurant with tasty and unique dishes definitely recommend family style, my favorite dishes were whipped feta, jidori chicken, meatballs, Brussels sprouts and both salads!! multiple people in my party noted it was one of the best meals we've had Patrick was a great and friendly server amazing cocktails too, great spot for a celebration, upscale dinners out, or a date read more

Recap of my experience at Momed - Inventive food, lovely garden atmosphere and great service. I dined here on a Friday afternoon and there was plenty of free parking. We got to sit here for a few hours and truly enjoy our meal as they did not rush us out. Highlight of the meal - The whipped feta with pita bread and duck sharma were my favorites, and I'd like to call out the amazing latte (honestly better than most coffee shops). Momed is great for a casual meal or a nice celebration. Highly recommend! read more

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It's hard to believe how insanely pricey Momed has become. Everything is pretty much a la carte and almost 2x the price of when I last dined -- albeit 7 years ago. Gone are the days where on your birthday you get a free $25 credit, or hummus sampler with yelp check-in. Even in larger parties , their generous portions/perks fall prey to shrinkflation. I ordered the lamb/burger smash burger combo. Problem : they ran out of buns, so a pita would be a suitable replacement right ? And it was , okay. The lamb/burger was juicy, and the Mediterranean spices worked well. So this ain't your typical smash burger. But at 26$ a la carte . lol. Heck no!!!!! This goes down in the annuls of history as my most expensive smash burger, and honestly a quarter hundo for this is just share madness . Worst yet, I had absolutely no idea the price before I ordered as this came off their bar menu. Whatever . I'm priced out, and won't be coming back. read more

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This was my first time and I had a great experience. The service was wonderful. The food was amazing. Jidori chicken- IYKYK! The ambience was nice and light. The decoration was welcoming. The spot was cute. Would definitely come back. It wasn't busy which was odd. The train going by was very scary, as the outdoor patio is attached to the train tracks. The only reason I didnt give it 5 stars. read more

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It's been a long time since I've been here. The food is outstanding. Service is much better than the last time I was here. It was not very crowded on a weekday night. We didn't order any mains or dessert. The whipped feta- I can eat that all day. The roasted beets were next level. The momo chips weren't as good as i remembered it. I would give that a miss next time I'm back. The octopus and prawns. Both excellent. read more

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My partner and I came here late at night on a last minute reservation. We couldn't get there until shortly after our reservation time. To my surprise, the restaurant was still nearly full house even when we arrived late. We ordered the lamb as recommended and it did not disappoint. The service in my opinion was even better. I could not remember her name but honestly felt like made our experience so much better. The ambiance is a great place to host parties or birthdays as it is sooo incredibly spacious! Only downside is valet parking only. read more

Momed - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went early for drinks and heavy apps, lovely experience all around, great space, great attentive staff.

We went to Momed with a group of nine friends to celebrate a late birthday brunch. It had just the vibe we were looking for, with a relaxed and laid back atmosphere. The service was warm and attentive, and the covered outdoor patio had some cute hanging greenery. Dogs are also allowed on the patio. We ordered a few plates and several main dishes to share, and everything was a hit. We agreed that the standouts were the Mediterranean plate (a variety of dips, za'atar chips, and homemade sourdough pita), the pork belly benedict (a twist on a classic), and the khachapuri (wonderfully seasoned). The cocktails were alright. A few of us had the cocktail of the month (listed on the main menu, not on the cocktail menu), which was a gin-based lemon and basil creation - very light and refreshing. Some quirks about Momed are the train that runs parallel to the patio (don't be surprised if it's suddenly a bit loud!) and that there are espresso-based drinks available to order that are not on the menu. There are about ten parking spots in their lot, and plenty of street parking available as well. We've been here a few times and would continue to come back if we're in the area for their unique dishes and atmosphere! read more

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The ambience at this spot is lovely! It's dim lit and cozy with an open kitchen view which to me is the perfect romantic setting! The service was good, attentive and helped getting great recommendations in. Food was lovely although the main vegetarian options were very limited for dinner. The one thing on the menu was unfortunately sold out by the time we got there but the appetizers were very filling and very rich in taste. This does give a more modern take on Mediterranean food but it tasted very good. read more

Momed - Labneh, pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Fantastic restaurant. We enjoyed the whipped feta, beets, beef shish kebab and Jidori chicken. One of our favorite restaurants in LA. read more

Momed - Jidori chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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It was a hot day. I needed to cool off. I stopped in for a cucumber mint lemonade and a salad. The presentstion was beautiful, service was super quick and kind. I'd love to come back to try more! I regretted not getting the potatoes! Next time! I want a cocktail too! read more

Momed - How it started... - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food was amazing. We were skeptical at first, but everything turned out to be delicious. The flavors were great and the service was friendly. Will come back fs. read more

Momed - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very good. Lunch meeting, food & mocktails were delicious. Had the duck wrap. Great flavor, a touch stringy, crosswise slices would have yielded a better final texture. Went on a Friday, service was slow enough to be noticed but gave us ample time to talk business and quiet enough to have a pleasant chat. If it was just a meal, would have been magnified. read more

We had an amazing post theater dinner for 20 friends at Momed! It was our first time there, but definitely not our last. Excellent service, food and location. Momed has excellent prix fixe choices for our large group and it worked perfectly. The restaurant is spacious with a great vibe. Our guests had a great time -- excellent food and selections. We will be back for sure. read more

Momed - Long time friends joined at Momed for the first time! - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here for my bday. I'm so sad. Between our party of 4 - no one liked anything. I had such high expectations - maybe that's why I was so disappointed. I won't be back. Again I really wanted to like it. So many other med restaurants I'd rather go to than come back here. read more

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Brought my mom here for her birthday for brunch. So close to the house, but we had never driven by and found it on yelp and so excited and happy that we did. Very contemporary design almost makes you feel like you're in the arts district in downtown Los Angeles. The vibe is totally hip modern and inviting with a very large patio area. Everyone from the moment you walk in is friendly and eager to help. We decided to start off with some appetizers. The whipped feta, avocado, hummus, a dip, platter and bread. Presentation was exceptional, and the flavors were right on point. My favorite was the feta topped off with the cherry tomatoes and a little bit of olive oil. For the mains, I went with the khachapuri and added bacon. Very traditional, middle eastern dish basically fresh dough baked with feta cheese, some sauce and an egg. Add the chop bacon for an extra savory entrée. Also had the steak kebab and eggs. Steak was cooked perfectly in the seasoned well. Can't find a single bad thing to say about anything that we had. This is definitely a great Sunday brunch spot or maybe a night out with friends. read more

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This place is tucked into a residential area and is so adorable! On a Saturday late morning, there was parking available, but I can see it being harder to find parking during peak times. There was no wait, and the patio area was SO cute! The service was very quick and attentive. The food was delicious & flavorful, and the plating was superb (for those of you who like to eat with your eyes first)! I would definitely come back again and would love to try their dinner menu. read more

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Overall a good experience. Food was delicious. Everything was so flavorful. I likes the mushrooms, the hummus, dessert What I didnt like: the night we went it was way too loud. Hard to talk to others across the table. The acoustics there made it feel like a crowded food court. It took so long before the waiter took our order. Even longer for the food to come out. We arrived at 7pm but didnt get our mains until closer to 9pm. We were a party of 9 and a smaller group might have been quicker. Not enough serving utensils. We had to repeatedly ask for more. I dont want to dig into the communal plates with a spoon i just licked. The mushroom plate came on a hot cast iron skillet. Someone on our table burned their hand on it. It was so dark in there he didnt see it and accidentally touched it. There should be a little more lighting when there is hot cast iron on. The table. That or some kind of guard or cover over the cast iron skillet. We wrapped a napkin around the handle to prevent future injuries. There were things that just felt poorly planned and so I cant give it 5 stars read more

Very cute ambiance in an unassuming location. Server was friendly and attentive. They had a nice list of fun cocktails. The small plates were pretty good but the large pork dinner was flavorless. Unfortunately will probably skip for date nights because the train ran past immediately behind the restaurant approximately 7 times during our dinner which was loud and distracting and took away from the otherwise lovely patio. read more

Momed - Cute ambiance and cocktails - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I chose Momed because it was close to the Atwater Theater, and I wasn't familiar with the area. I also hadn't heard of the restaurant before, but it was conveniently located next door to the theater. To my surprise, it turned out to be an excellent find. The food was delicious, and they offered an interesting orange wine that I tried and would highly recommend. The waiter was exceptionally friendly and took the time to walk us through several options. We followed his recommendations, and they were spot on--especially the red beet appetizer and the short rib, which was generous enough to serve four people. I shared my experience with a few foodie friends, and we've already made plans and reservations to go back in a couple of weeks. read more

Beware this place runs scams and fraud on guests checks. I was charged a kitchen appreciation fee, but one of the kitchen members said they don't receive any of that money. Is this true?? What a terrible experience food was mid level. I would not recommend any place that takes money from guests and embezzles it. read more

I've been to this place a couple of times the staff and the owner are fantastic! The food is on point & the ambience is so chic!

Ambiance is really cute and the fact that they have pornstar martinis was one of the reasons I came in the first place. Customer service was good overall. Food is the department they need to work on. It was decent but nothing I ate was amazing and something I would return to try again or bring my friends to eat. The appetizers were decent but the lamb ribs were not good. Nor was the lamb shank, it wasn't the usual fall off the bone and whatever it was served with was very acidic and not tasty at all. Also we got the chicken and realized when we took the leftovers home it was very undercooked (hoping no one gets sick). Overall, I would come here for a happy hour for a pornstar martini but don't waste your $$ on the food. Update: the owner replied and said they spoke to me on the phone. I've never spoken to anyone on the phone before or AFTER leaving that restaurant. Nor did they take the $$$ off the bill. read more

10 out of 10 food and experience!!! Highly recommend this place if you're looking for amazing mediterarian food let this be your next go to place. This place is located in a weird residential area so it's hard to just accidentally pass by this place. The exterior doesn't look promising but on the instead it's very pretty. Their valet guy though is a scammer. We pulled up waiting for a valet guy and he wasn't there so we parked in one of the parking spots and came out and we were happy to pay for the spot but the guy tried to say this car is too big it's 2 spots so $20 but their sign says $12. My friends car was a Range Rover then my friend proceeded to complain that first, he wasn't there to assist with valet and now he's trying to charge us for 2 parking spots? Then he said fine $15.. again the sign said $12. This wasn't a good experience. However, the food was spectacular. Their bread is so soft moist. Their whipped feta was delicious with the basil, we also got a green dip was so good mixed with the whipped feta. Their octopus 10/10. Their lamb kefta 10/10 so soft and moist and so much flavour. Would definitely be back! read more

Best protein in the village weekly regular never missing happy hour 5-8 every weekday rob the goat chef

Ate a lovely meal at this very cool restaurant. The primary seating is a covered outdoor space with greenery and ambient lighting. The Whipped Feta has a rich creamy texture the tomatoes add a pop os sweetness. The pita are HUGE and delicious. The Wild Mushroom Manti was savory and light -a dumpling with a thin wrapping. The yogurt dip made a nice balanced bite. The chicken wings had an interesting flavor- could have been tastier without the lime squeeze. The Give Peas a Chance cocktail was a refreshing and tasty tequila drink. Great service and great food!! read more

Update 5: Things have changed a bit, and while still good, I miss a lot of items that made it stellar. I would still call it high-performing, but clearly downgraded a star. Okay okay, the avocado humus, muhamara, burrata, Brussel sprouts were wonderful, the octopus and the jidori chicken, whereas the wild mushroom manti delicious and the tajine were a bit disappointing. And the olives, I returned. Update 4: Momed even post COVID continues to be a wonderful foodie oasis, and two guests of middle eastern background shared their positive impression. However, it is very sad that the delicious flat breads have been taken off the menu. Update 3: It is time to give Momed a 5th star. There is almost no better way than to show a friend from Boston what the L.A. culinary world has to offer than to go to Momed: not the best neighborhood, not super-chic but definitely very cool and trendy, comfortable, extremely friendly and hospitable, relaxed - and hey really superb food!!! Among many dishes tried this time, I fell in love with the lamb tagine with dates and pears. In the end, there is not much that can go wrong here - except not to have a sufficiently spacious stomach! Update 2:This is a winner and one of my all-time favorites. There is virtually nothing that could go wrong here. The food is delicious. This time, the selections included the usual and inevitable 5-Mezze, Momo Chips, and Persian Eggplant, followed by a Veggie and a Beef Tajine with pears and plums as well as couscous, and a grass-fed burger. Not to forget about the dessert which barely fit but had to happen: Basbousa and Turkish coffee and espresso. Just a feast for the palate. But also the ambiance is great - except that in the so cold California winter, it can be a bit chilly near the door. Update 1: Frequent returns have not lessened the positive impression at all. Rather the contrary: the more often I have been here, the more I like the setup with outdoor dining, great food and very nice service. Appetizers are all great, as are the salads, flatbreads, and plates... ... except the price appears to have gone up and really is a $$$ than a $$. Original review: What an unexpected jewel this was: hiding with its beautiful and very spacious interior and/or outdoor seating in midst of a rather murky neighborhood. But boy, it was worth it: delicious mezzes, fig and arugula flatbread, light hangar steak with lentils and lamb kebob with fabulous vegetables and spices, as well as the momo chips - all beautifully presented. And not to forget the cute dessert which is a bit too sweet and not really a tiramisu, but nonetheless an excellent finish, paired with a Turkish coffee with almond milk. read more

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Delicious variety of dishes to choose from. The outdoor patio was a vibe, and the service was solid. read more

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Ambiance - wow! This space is beautiful! Granted there was a bridal shower in the outdoor patio filled with flowers, which made the space very pretty. Having said that, this space would be a great venue for events. Food was flavorful and fresh. We ordered brussel sprouts, sourdough pita with avocado hummus and beets and burrata, and Cleopatra salad for appetizers. I could have just eaten appetizers as my meal. It was all so good and delicious. For entrees, we ordered the Momed burger, steak and eggs, grain bowl and Khachapuri (breakfast pizza). Service was friendly and helpful. We will be back for sure, and maybe have a nice bday dinner or event here. read more

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My first review in the new year, 2024! I had my first meal of 2024 here. They were open thankfully 5-9 PM for dinner on New Year's Day. The restaurant is probably like an old warehouse. The railway was just behind the restaurant, so you can hear loud noises every time a train passes by. They had a row of parking spots reserved for customers just outside the entrance. There was also a lot of free street parking. They had restrooms past the kitchen, but the restrooms were pretty dirty. One of them had a creepy doll portrait above the toilet. They had string lights and heaters on, so it was pretty inside. They also had a separate section where the bar was. I ordered the cocktail called What's Good Here. Our waitress explained (more like warned us about) the little flower thing that came with the drink. It was a like a pepper that gives you a numbing feeling. We got an extra one for $1 so my eating partner and I could both try it. It was interesting to try for the first time, but I wouldn't do it again. I didn't particularly enjoy the feeling. Avocado hummus $16 - I wanted some pita and hummus to start, but this avocado didn't quite satisfy my craving. The pita was 1000% amazing though. I highly recommend getting it. It smelled and tasted like peanuts. Cleopatra $18 - I wouldn't get this again just because the entree I got also had butter leaf lettuce. They put too much vinaigrette for my taste. It's a layered salad, so each leaf had lots of dressing. The last one had way too much. Duck $85 - this was a dinner special that was not on the menu. It was served with butter leaf lettuce, some fresh herbs, and some sauces. The duck was amazing, something I'd get again. They clearly didn't wash the lettuce because I found bugs. The waitress replaced them and that was it. It's too bad this happened. I hope it's not a regular thing for them to skip corners. Banana caramel tiramisu $16 - I only got this because the warm apple cake was not available. It did not taste like alcohol and was not overly sweet. They probably could have made it look better by adding a mint leaf. It just looked like they cut a slice and slabbed it on the plate. Oops I didn't think I was going to spend so much money, but this dinner was close to $200 for two people. read more

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My first time going to Momed restaurant for Valentines and probably my last time. The worst experience ever . Thirst of all , I hate that servers come and go every 5 minutes and asking if you are still eating your food. Second, We ordered chicken shish and the chicken was not cooked, they brought second time but the server didn't serve it properly and didn't even say sorry. Food was terrible and lastly dessert " pavlova " didn't taste the same as I know the test real pavlova dessert , same tiramisu dessert. My friend made a reservation for us. I get it's Valentines day's and everything double priced but this much and the Menu also was Fixed menu. Very terrible, 5 pieces of chicken and beef shish. Wine glasses not clean. Overall, didn't have good experience. Wouldn't recommend and would not go again. read more