Absolutely phenomenal, must-try restaurant! The moment you walk in, the energy is undeniable, the decor is relaxed Mediterranean chic, and the music selection is a whole lot of fun. It's most definitely the beach vibes you would want out of a South Florida Mediterranean restaurant. The staff was super attentive, welcoming, and efficient which is exactly what great hospitality staff should be like. And the food... absolutely delectable. We ordered the pastrami pita (flatbread) and tuna tartare for the table which were both stupendous. The tuna tartare was refreshing and light while still packing great flavor and the flatbread was super well balanced and delicious. My husband ordered the ribeye on bread which was a smoky carnivorous dream and right up his alley. And I ordered the chicken schnitzel sandwich which was perfection, every part of the sandwich played a strong role in making the whole a perfect bite. The broccolini was also very tasty, it had a good amount of smoke to it and great crunch. It is most definitely a must-try restaurant if you haven't tried it yet, our only negative was that it was definitely rather hot inside the restaurant. But other than that it was a great experience! read more

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What a shame that the service wasn't on par with the food. Our group of 6 came for dinner on June 1st for a special night out. The food was delicious - everything from the bread, the multiple types of hummus, salmon, chicken, muhammara... all wonderful. Sadly, the service was abysmal. Our server was friendly (when we saw him) but unfortunately he disappeared for the majority of the evening. We had to ask repeatedly for water which was filled once and never refilled in over 2 1/2 hours. We waited for our server to return, which he never did , and then we just gave up. We waited over 20 minutes after we were finished eating to try and gt our check. However, he never returned again to our table, so we took our check to the bar. it wasn't slammed that evening - just a normal Monday night. Very disappointed especially because we were a table of women who are part of a cooking group... We expected better read more

Have been hearing about this place, all amazing things. Finally got to try it. We tried making a reservation, but it was full, and this was on a Tuesday. So, you can tell it's popular. Waiting time for a table was 1+ hour, but the outside bar area was open so we sat there. The bartenders were amazing. So friendly, nice and quick. Our drinks came out in no time, again, while having a full house. Food came out not too long after and I have to recommend their hummus, and the crispy eggplant. I really can't wait to go back and had a full meal. Based on this first visit, what I tasted and their service, I understand why they are so popular and recommended by everyone. read more

Came with a friend for brunch. I ordered coffee, a big disappointment it was brown water. The server did not offer or bring milk or a spoon. She also never came back to ask if I want a refill. We came at 11. And it was my breakfast. My friend ordered lunch items. They all tasted good. Humus is creamy & lemony, a nice twist. Schnitzel very thin. Will return but not for breakfast. Poor service! read more

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Went for happy hour! Amazing selection of eats and drinks....even though they did run out of a few items, the overall experience was worth the 40 minute drive for me. Our server, Nico tried his best and at times seemed a little distracted but overall he got the job done and for anyone that knows Motek, knows that the ambiance does transport you...definitely making you feel as if you left Florida and dining in a foreign land. Love this spot for Happy Hour and would highly recommended it to anyone! read more

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I have been to Motek about 1/2 dozen times in the past 8 weeks for their happy hour which runs M-F 2 to 6 PM. Both the food and drinks are $5 per item. The spicy margarita is one of my favorite drinks. The plates are small but very satisfying. Definitely some of the best hummus you'll find west of Jerusalem and that fresh pita is awesome. 100% worth it if you get the chance. Warning though, the regular menu is pricey making happy hour an incredible deal. read more

Motek Boca was the choice for a much needed catch up with a girl friend. This stunning Israeli restaurant is a Boca highlight. I walked up to a beautifully decorated patio with shading and comfortable seating. As it was a nice day, I chose to sit outside. In true indecisive girl manner, it got a little too hot for me. Adrianna, my server, gladly lead me to a table inside and introduced me to Christian, my new server. The interior of the restaurant is gorgeous, spacious, clean and smelt amazing. For cocktails, I highly recommend their Jaffa Spritz and Baharat Old Fashion. The menu is family style so everything is meant to be shared. The food was fresh, delicious, filled with flavor and gave off a mouth watering aroma. The service and ambiance here was perfection. There is a free parking lot located at the side of the restaurant by the office buildings. Valet service is also available. 100% Satisfaction read more

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The service was very good, the food was excellent, and the ambiance was lovely. The only downside was that it was very hot inside when my family and I visited on Father's Day. Overall, we still had a great experience. read more

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I went to Motek to celebrate my birthday and the $5 Happy Hour is a true bang for your buck! You would think the quality would be less being cheaper, but the strnght of the drinks and quality of food were amazing! Not only did I have great service, but the music and environment they create ensures I will be back soon. read more

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Amazing lunch, service, ambience. Met a friend for lunch who had been here before , and my first time in Boca. Kaylee was an incredible server-/ attentive, friendly, and explained how the menu and service worked. We ordered and kept ordering and Kaylee offered lots of advice/ help with some of the items. My husband had t stopped raving about the hummus and baba ganouch, saying it's the best outside of the Middle East he has had. We had a bunch of other dishes, names I don't remember, but everything was fresh, healthy and delicious. Salmon and chicken shawarma kabobs, falafel, drinks, etc. We sat on the spacious patio, but the inside was elegant with a beautiful ( and busy) bar. Photos don't do it justice. Will make it a point to return to Boca for Motek and absolutely request Kaylee. read more

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We came here for lunch the other day and someone told me that the chicken shawarma bowl was fantastic so I had to try. They were kidding! This bowl is loaded with flavor and had such an amazing balance of protein, veggies and their amazing hummus. I was totally blown away by this bowl and I found myself wanting it the rest of the week. The lentils in the rice were a nice touch too. I highly recommend this dish! read more

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Busyyyyy. Definitely make the resy. Easy parking outside. Nice Mediterranean food overall. Service tonight was very attentive. The place is decorated nicely with ample space. You can dress it up or down here. read more

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All meals come out different times. They warn you about this ahead of time but at that point you have already gotten there and parked. There was a 7 minute difference to when one meal was brought out to another. The restaurant was empty so there was no reason for this inconvenient "rule" We also both got the bowl so why did we have to wait? In my opinion not worth waiting. read more

Came back here for my husbands birthday after a few months but we haven't stopped thinking about it since. We got pretty much one of every appetizer! Personally I didn't like the hummus. It was a thin hummus and I like a thicker one. The pita and the pickled veggies are my favorite. Just about everything we got was outstanding! We had an amazing server and the manager came over and was awesome! They sent over a dessert we would have never normally gotten, and ice cream sundae, and it was sooo freaking good! Prior to that, we got chicken shawarma and it was perfectly flavored. This place is so chic and charming with its bright and airy decor. The hostesses were sweet when we asked to move seats and the bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Just bring a jacket because it is cold inside!! Valet parking makes it easy. We can't wait to come back again! read more

Was recommended by several people to try this Israeli/Mediterranean restaurant. Was a bit crazy at the host stand. Lots of people waiting for tables. I didn't know it was Happy Hour from 2pm- 6pm! Anyway, we were seated quickly but so very close to another table that I asked to wait for another table. The decor is very lovely with a lots of tables as well as separate rooms for parties. There was a large bar as well. Now for the food- I ordered the salmon salad with watermelon & feta. Salmon was served separate from the watermelon- which I thought was good. Salad was fresh & so was the salmon. Hubby had fried artichoke & chicken schnitzel. All very yummy. I did taste the artichoke- & I enjoyed it. My only issue was that for my 1st time here, I didn't see the valet stand when arriving & that parking was difficult! I realize we drove in from another entrance. We did notice it on the way out. They charge $8.00 to valet & there are 3 other restaurants in this building. This restaurant would be great for happy hour as well as a date night. read more

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This was my second visit to a motek location and it was just as memorable and delicious. The Boca location is definitely bigger than the Miami location but has the same vibe. The drinks were so fun and yummy and the food was better than i remembered. We started off with the za'tar labneh with the pita - this was sooo good and not overly yogurty tasting. We also ordered the Moroccan fish, arayes, and crispy cauliflower. The fish was so flavorful and had a kick but we loved it. Honestly everything was so unique and so good. I would recommend everything we got especially the arayes, but you can skip the fries. We ended with the sundae with vanilla and Nutella ice cream which was awesome. It is really big but so delicious. I definitely will be back as they also opened a location in New York but I would want to go with a big group so we can order a lot of the menu. Our waiter Chaz was also great. Overall the service was very efficient and tentative. I really don't have any complaints. Great dining experience, super excited to go back. read more

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I've been wanting to try Motek for quite some time and I finally got the opportunity to go by this past week. First impression upon walking in: wow this place is crowded! Like, it's a huge restaurant to begin with and I literally couldn't believe there were so many people seated inside and so many people on line waiting to get in. For a Tuesday it was a bit crazy. Anyway, after a brief wait, the hostess took us to our table and our waiter quickly came over and introduced himself. He then went on to explain the entire menu to us for some reason, which was completely unnecessary and a waste of time. Once the waiter moved along, we had a chance to review the menus ourselves and take a look around the restaurant. Unfortunately we, like all parties of 2, were given a tiny table to sit at. I'm sure it looked fine on paper for a couple, but when you consider that dinner here consists of a lot of different plates, tapas style, the tiny table really makes it a bit uncomfortable. I definitely was not a fan of the table size. Ambiance and service aside, we ordered a bunch of different dishes including a kebab, the hummus, a flatbread with cheese and zaatar, the falafel, a Greek salad, the muhammara and malabi for dessert. All the food was generally very good. The only thing I didn't really like was the muhammara which had a different flavor than I expected as well as a very astringent profile. Also the hummus was good, except they went way too heavy on the tahina. My favorite dishes were the falafel and the kebab. However, for the nearly $30 kebab price, they probably should have given two skewers. We got only one and it was a little bit light for an premium entree in my opinion. In the end, despite some minor criticisms, I felt like Motek was really solid. Five stars. I would absolutely head back to try more dishes and you should too if you're into Israeli and Middle Eastern food! read more

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Everything about Motek is perfection! The place is gorgeous! There is indoor outdoor seating, as well as alcoves for large parties. I have dined here several times and the service is always impeccable. But most importantly, the food is wonderful. I have had many items from the menu, including the flatbreads, Moroccan fish, and bowls (a lunch special). I have dined at other Motek locations and the food is always consistently tasty! There is a reason why Motek is always packed. I strongly suggest making a reservation, even for lunch. read more

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Everything was fabulous! We went for dinner and had 8:30 reservations on a Thursday and they were still very busy, we go sat on time. Our server was super friendly and a wealth of knowledge. It was our first time . We started with the classic Hummus creamy and the best I have ever had, we also did the spicy ceviche was excellent but really on the smaller side. For dinner we tried the Branzino, the Chicken Schnitzel Sandwiches, Zataar Salad and we added Falafel not one complaint. Our drinks were very good if there was a complaint the Martinis are on the small side. This restaurant sends food out as it is ready. We waited over twenty minutes for the hummus and as that game so did everything else. We tried the pistachio cheesecake made from Brie outstanding!! You definitely need a reservation read more

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Some of the best Mediterranean food I've ever had and the menu was augmented by Franchetty's service, knowledge and hospitality!

This place is such a vibe, and the food was incredible. It's beautiful inside with a light, airy feel, and they also have a huge patio. They serve the best hummus I've ever tasted, and I've been to Istanbul for the real deal. I even ate their pita bread without getting a stomach ache, which never happens for me with gluten. If I remember correctly, they have it shipped in from Israel. I also had the chicken skewers, which were tender and full of flavor. This is by far the best Mediterranean food I've had in Palm Beach County. read more

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I went here for light bites with a girlfriend and we enjoyed the food but the restaurant itself is rather chaotic. Despite having a reservation we had to wait over 20+ minutes for a table and the only waiting area is on the sidewalk. The restaurant itself it beautiful and our server was very nice. It's loud inside and there's a lot of hustle and bustle. The food came quickly though and we enjoyed the various dips and zucchini latkes are a must try. read more

The place is beautiful and I was hoping the food would be good as well. It was crowded so we felt that was a good sign. But the service and food left us unimpressed. We sat at the bar and still had a hard time getting anyone to acknowledge us. Once we ordered the food, we had to return some of it - even the bread because the dough was raw. My branzino was butterflied and still uncooked towards the center of the fish. My husband had the lamb chops and one looked like someone took a bite out of one of them! Unfortunately we will not go back there. read more

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After hearing so much about Motek we stopped by for lunch last week. As it was late in the afternoon we were lucky to be seated immediately. The ambience was upscale and the place was bustling. Our server was very attentive and very helpful which made our experience more enjoyable.(I'm embarrassed to have forgotten her name!) We ordered the Moroccan Beef Roll and the Chicken Schnitzel Platter and both the taste and presentation were spot on! Yes we will be back when in the area. read more

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Had a great experience at Motek! Came on a Tuesday night during Thanksgiving week, had a 7:45 reservation and it was PACKED! I was visiting from out of town, so not that familiar with the area so parking and finding the actual restaurant was a little confusing, would've been helpful more signs. Our server was great in explaining Motek's background and food inspiration, and reviewing the menu items. My friend and I both got the chicken schnitzel which was cooked to perfection, had a small salad on the side and a delicious lemony sauce for the chicken. I got a side of the fries and my friend got the lemon potatoes. Food was a little pricey, especially everything a la cart ($12 for the lemon potatoes, $9 for a side of fries, $26 for the chicken schnitzel which). For dessert I had to try the pistachio cheesecake and it did not disappoint. Very creamy and flavorful, loved the raspberries on top! Would highly recommend. read more

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KAYDEN was so friendly and attentive. He took our order seriously and waited on us as if we were the only clients in this very busy hot spot! Our wine was readily available and filled and our superb dinner was served in a timely fashion with no rush ! Definitely "A MUST TRY" SUPPORT LOC read more

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I was really looking forward to returning to Motek after a great first visit, and I made sure to come back on a perfect day for sitting on the terrace. The outdoor setting was lovely -- and it eliminated the noise issue I experienced inside before. Since it was Happy Hour, I decided to give that a try. The bar program is excellent... I really enjoyed their Chablis, beautifully served in elegant stemware. Unfortunately, the Happy Hour food didn't live up to the regular menu. The portions are tiny and many of the dishes just don't translate well to smaller sizes. For example, the Corn Ribs (a small section of corn cob cut in quarters) were awkward to eat and a poor substitute for their delicious Street Corn from the regular menu. From the Flat Pita section, we tried "Lebanon" and "Italy." On the full menu these are fantastic, but during HH they're reduced to small, 4 or 5 bite pita with barely enough space for the toppings. We also tried the Chicken Shawarma and 1980 Ribeye Pitas -- both disappointing, and no one checked in when we left them mostly untouched. The Basket of Lollipops had good spice flavor but poor chicken quality, mostly uncooked skin, made it impossible to eat. On the positive side, the Hummus and Middle Eastern Chopped Salad were excellent -- exactly like the regular menu versions, just smaller portions. Regarding service, the restaurant staff is very friendly and personable. I don't find a great management presence and it contributes to the feeling that the place is very transactional... you place your order with your server, and someone from the kitchen brings it out when ready. Empty dishes, as well as items we obviously didn't like just sat on the table. Even staff members delivering food, and then had empty hands, didn't seem trained to clear plates. This area needs improvement as well as management keeping a watchful eye on the dining areas, and perhaps interacting with their guests. Dish clearing, etc. seemed better at dinner while dining inside on our first visit. Bottom line: There's a lot to like... and Motek's regular menu is outstanding, with many dishes worth coming back for. If you're there during Happy Hour, take advantage of the great pricing on wine and cocktails, maybe add a couple of basic items like the cold mezzes. But if you really want to experience Motek at its best, stick with the regular menu... this is where the restaurant shines. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

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5/5 on everything: the food, the ambience, the drinks, and the service. It's a beautiful restaurant, with branches and leaves clinging to the walls and ceiling inside, and a pretty space outside, with comfortable seating and lamps for each table when it gets dark. Service is super friendly. The food itself is phenomenal. Everything is pretty shareable, so we ordered a bunch of food to share for our table. The hummus is smooth and light. The Italy Oven Pizza is perfectly cheesy and comes with salt and oregano on the side to add to it. The Salmon Ceviche is smaller than expected but has great flavor, and I like that the salmon is cut into small pieces. The fries are also delicious. The drinks are just as good. The Watermelon Cooler has a kick to it but it's subtle enough to enjoy without getting spiced out. I loved it here and look forward to coming back to eat here in the future! read more

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Wonderful food! Chicken kebab: amazing flavors, cumin , turmeric , tender so tasty. Crispy artichoke: unique, flavorful, way to eat with hands and share. Ambiance: inviting, modern, beautiful- nice inside/ outside bar Service: impeccable. Top Drawer read more

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Wow. Just wow. Came here for HH (only outside or high tops) to try out one of my favorite cuisines. I must say every single dish was delicious. Our server was a young kid sooo nice. The place is so cute, i loved it. Only thing for owners, the sitting outside in summer for your servers should have 20% added, the way this kids were suffering (amongst us guests too) with those hot AF uniforms. I don't know why you decided to do it like that without thinking of your employees/guests. The umbrellas arent big enough to cover sun or our non stop rain season. Other than that, please check it out read more

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First time here and went with some girlfriends for a rare night out. It was a Wednesday in July, there was no wait, which I was told by my companions was rare. The service was quick... but curt. The best way to describe it was I felt a little rushed. We all ordered cocktails. I got the spice passion and it was very good. Then we shared a bunch of appetizers. The food is five stars! We got the crispy artichoke which i highly recommend, the lemon potatoes, pita and a few dips, the crispy cauliflower and dessert with coffee. We were there from about 6pm to 930 pm, which I get is a long time, but we did keep ordering drinks (about 3 each) and desserts. The servers began to take away our plates before we were done, we had told them once before that we were still eating but after being asked twice more we just relented. We were seated near a busy part of the kitchen, and one server accidentally hit the back of my friends head with a platter and barely stopped to see if she was ok. I felt unwanted, but the prices honestly aren't cheap and you should feel a little more welcome. The ambiance is special, very nicely decorated and sleek. The bathroom wasn't very clean though. I don't know if I would come back simply because of the service. The food was amazing though. read more

Amazing food and ambiance! Great for daytime or dinner. They have fabulous mocktails as well.

We absolutely loved this place. Chaz, our server, gave us the best recommendations and was always happy to help us with whatever we needed almost immediately. Shout-out as well to the manager D who was fantastic as well, I love to see active leadership who leads by example and help customers. The ambience is very high end and feels like a fancy restaurant as opposed to the Aventura one which feels more casual. The food was actually amazing. The new York pita with pastrami was a banger. The labneh that came with the latkes was like sugary strawberry cream cheese, delicious!! And the chicken snitzel is nicely dressed up on challah. The only thing that threw me off was the pistachio cheesecake, the rose sauce our table's favorite. But the redemption came from the gelato ice cream with halva shavings, so so good and you can't tell it's Vegan. It's soo soo good!! read more

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love coming here for happy hour !!! the drinks are very well made ! The service is always very good

Where do I begin?! Thank you Motek for a wonderful dining experience. Chaz (our AMAZING waiter) started our evening noticing that I was eyeing the Bamba (Israeli Snack) and brought me a bag to take home. Walking into the restaurant was like walking into Israel or Greece. It has beautiful decorations and ambiance. When we were looking an the menu, Chaz was incredibly knowledgeable of all of the menu items and had very helpful recommendations. Because of him we ordered the Zucchini Latkahs which I've had before, but never really tried them with the labneh sauce (tasted like strawberry cream cheese). They were delicious. We then ordered The New York (flatbread with pastrami all on the top) (See image below) Which was DELICIOUS. I'm very glad we tried it. For our entrees Chaz saved our (pardon my speech) *sses when he told us to only get on schnitzel sandwich instead of two, because they are very large. Low and behold it was and he just simply cut it in half for us to share. It was very good, but my favorite was already in my tummy. Then for dessert he recommended the pistachio cheesecake, which we sadly didn't like. The raspberry/rose puree was a little too rosy and gave it a soupy flavor. BUT before we ordered it the wonderful manager, D had came over and given us the pistachio VEGAN gelato that they're known for. (Please see video below) Topped with shaved halva, and date sauce, this vegan pistachio ice cream was the topping of the night. You would never know it was vegan. We thank D for her wonderful service, her active leadership, and for comping us the ice cream, and pistachio cheesecake. THANK YOU MOTEK, THANK YOU CHAZ, THANK YOU D, AND THANK YOU AMEX RESY CREDIT read more

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Came for brunch and it was great! Interior is decorated beautifully and service was great. I got the Yemenite pancake ($13) and the Cider & Spice cocktail($17). Loved the pancake, would order again. Cocktail was okay. Definitely a cocktail worth $11 at most, not $17. My friend got the nova lox brunch special and said it was great. read more

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Wow what a disappointment and the staff or at least our server couldn't get out of his own way! Tip is included so they don't care. The food is at auction meaning it just comes as it comes which is fine and some was good but most was just okay. The place is pretty for what it is but that's it. However, the wrong wine was brought twice. A kebab (yes just one) wasn't until close to closing. A burger was brought incorrectly. The mint feta and watermelon salad was a joke it was a bowl of watermelon sprinkled with feta and 3 leaves of mint for $18 that was made haphazardly. When the bill came and he went to give cards back he called the Doctor ( yep says it on the card) Dr and then miss once he saw it was a woman and she laughed and said you mean Dr and he said miss again. Bud what are you doing? Anyway here's a super disappointing salad read more

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Loved this place! Beautifully decorated inside and lovely outside bar too. Amazing handcrafted cocktails! We also loved the tapas style appetizers. The baba ganoush eggplant dip was delicious as well as the chicken shawarma and prime rib pita pockets. Shout out to the bartending staff! Everyone was friendly and recommended amazing dishes and cocktails to us first timers. I can't wait to return. read more

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Food is consistently good, they have a great wine selection and it's reasonably priced. Service is good once you get the servers attention. The last two times the service has been a bit slow but not terrible. The ambience is fun, and their happy hour is fantastic! read more

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This is a nice restaurant with good service. The trouble is that the food is absolutely nothing special. The cigar was the only dish we really enjoyed. The greek salad was overpriced and chock full of awful, mealy tomatoes. We also had the muhammara- again nothing special. What a huge disappointment. Ambiance was fine. read more

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