This place did not disappoint. Perfect California summer weather for outdoor dining. Sitting at a…read moretable with beautiful lighting. Very dim, but cozy and sensual. We had Sam and she was probably the best waitress I have had all year - or even longer. Fantastic recommendations and command of the menu while being attentive....but not overly friendly. Just a down to earth, good waiter. My favorite was the lamb hummus. Super sweet and rich flavor. It came with vegetables that perfectly complimented it and fresh made bread that was out of this world fluffy. I almost got another order right then and there! Little Gem salad was damn good. Perfect amount of dressing to off set the almost bitter (but amazing) greens. The best cake was a show stopper. Top tier desert. If you like dates, then you must get this. Get it with a side of vanilla ice cream. Margarita pizza was good but I feel this place has better elevated cuisine. If you are REALLY hungry, get the pizza as filler because it's BIG! The fried chicken sliders were juicy and sweet! I went for dinner, but could tell from this dish that they do not mess around with their brunch! Flaky soft roll, good fry on the chicken, and super sweet pastry/honey drizzle vibes throughout. Those went down QUICK! This is definitely a great date night spot. Strong recommendation. Cheers.

We had such a wonderful experience at Bacari Sherman Oaks! The food was absolutely delicious, the…read moredrinks were perfectly crafted, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was beautiful, warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed. We sat outside on the patio, which was the perfect choice. It wasn't too loud, and we were able to enjoy great conversation while taking in the lovely atmosphere. To top it all off, the owner personally reached out via email to thank us for dining at the restaurant. I thought that was such a thoughtful and genuine gesture. It truly shows how much they value their guests and the experience they provide. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend giving it a try!

Greek Souvlaki Kitchen is located within the 'LA CHEF'S KITCHENS' amalgamation of restaurants in…read morePanorama City. Souvlaki delivers on all cylinders with great customer service from Mr. Tony, who mentioned it was him and his mom working the kitchen that night (we came in around 9:10pm). Tony was very friendly and helpful to us in making a decision by describing the menu with detail which made it easy to decide what to order. Tony explained that they want to be a healthy late night option for patrons as they close at 11pm, also, the featured meats are halal. We ordered the lamb and beef shawarma wrap which come with fries. Canned and bottled drinks are availible to order as well. I really enjoyed the freshness of the Ingredients in the wrap, which was a pretty good size. Crunchy veggies, savory meat and sauce wrapped in what I believe is lavash thin flatbread. A classic wrap which did fill me up in a good way, it did feel like a healthy and nutritious type of full. It is complemented by salty fries which were cooked to perfection, we dipped our wraps and fries in some Tzatziki to top it off. The ambiance is chill, since it was late, we were able to get the bar style table availible at the window to dine in. Since it is located in the LA collection of chefs kitchens, they have a very small lobby/limited dining space so plan to enjoy 'to go', I'm not sure if the collection has a cafeteria style dining room somewhere. Parking is limited, sidewalk spaces. Give them a try if youre in the mood for some good late night Greek food!

Greek Souvlaki Kitchen has always been good to me. Food has been consistently fresh and hot and…read moreowner loves to provide as much side condiments as possible (how can one say no to extra tzatziki and their house made spicy ketchup???). While their lamb shawarma has been my go-to, I've tried a more affordable option that's new on the menu: beef lule shawarma. The lule is sized over average in comparison to other Mediterranean shops, I would say 1/3rd pound uncooked. Very juicy and savory. Pairs well with the sumac onion salad and the aforementioned condiments. No fries with this, but at less than $11 out the door, this high protein shawarma was a no brainer. Will make a lot of nearby burrito shops a run for their money. I will definitely come back for more! Thank you!

I was in town for my niece's theater show and we needed to find a place that is open for a late-ish…read moredinner. I am surprised to see that many restaurants closed early on a Friday night! We found on Yelp, this restaurant named Lemon Zest. It is a restaurant that is part of small business center but Lemon Zest looks like a stand alone business. The interior was designed so nice with ample seating outside in the patio area and inside. This place is meant to hold large parties. The vibe is so cool for a casual date or dinner and drinks with friends. It is also cool to host a mixer or private party! At 9:15pm we were the only party and our server treated us so well. She didn't rush us but she did check in with us periodically. I wish we got her name so we can properly give her praise. The food was amazing. This is my first time here so I ordered the beef gyro plate and paid extra for loaded Greek fries. The plate was huuuge! Such a generous serving that is enough for two people to eat. The fries were crisp and the toppings worked so well. It complimented the thin, well-seasoned slices of beef. The pita was cut into triangles, making the perfect bite. My friends and I really enjoyed our dinner and promise to comeback!

This meal was so life-changing I had to hop back on yelp to tell everyone. Firstly, the interior is…read morewell-decorated and spacious and the ambiance is excellent and our server said that the menu is part Persian inspired. Most importantly, the food was the greatest ever. My family would have been fine with just the baba ganoush and roasted eggplant-- it was hearty and creamy and garlicky, everything I have ever wanted in a dish. But of course, we ordered the super combo due to our hubris and paid the price (we took a bunch of boxes). They are not kidding when they say the Super Combo feeds 4-5, they must be talking about 4-5 men in their early 20s because it was way too much for us. Assuming you eat all the salad and rice and the bed if bread the meat is served on, I can imagine this feeding more than 5 people. It is truly the most value item on the menu, should you have the personnel to take it on. Highly recommended for anyone who likes mediterranean food! Try the baba ganoush and roasted eggplant!!

The best food in town!! and the service is amazing. Always so fresh and tasty!…read more The atmosphere is so great and everyone seems to be having a great time every time we come in.

I generally don't go to the valley often and if I do, I generally don't miss the opportunity to…read morecome here. Probably my favorite hummus in the United States. Pita from Israel And fresh homemade Lafa. The service is always kind and the ambience is chill. It was introduced to me because I filmed there many years ago, with the previous owners and we had lunch there as crew and from that moment on, I was hooked. I tried a lot of places all around. It's my fav.

Amazing food here. The beef and chicken crispy shawarma wraps are amazing. I will definitely come…read moreback

service was excellent and food was delicious. we got the…read moreviral crispy Shawarma wrap and it was super delicious and they brought the food to our cake. Very nice. We also got complementary baklava

i stopped by the grill stories yesterday in the afternoon, i seen them on Yelp and since i was…read moreclose by i decided to give them a try. as a middle eastern, i love Mediterranean food. i didn't know The Grill Stories was owned by Armenians. i love to support a Armenian owned Mediterranean establishment, as i am one myself. the food all looked so familiar to what I eat at home so i kinda already knew what I wanted. they have parking in the back, I think it's called "library plaza" but it can get a little packed. the grill stories has outdoor patio with mist & little fan on the table since it is getting outer & indoor seating. when i walked in, i was greeted by a really nice pretty lady & was able to let me use their kiosk to order. i like the kiosk because it allows me to look through their menu and see what they have. i got myself their falafel pocket w. fries & a drink + tzatziki sauce on the side. i love falafel especially with hummus and this pocket was absolutely delicious. the falafel was so heavenly at every bite! their signature tomato sauce instead of ketchup was SO GOOD! i looveeed dipping my fries in the sauce!! - side note but i really like how they have their to go essential on the counter for customers to grab if they want to take their food home. it's nice because you don't have to keep asking the workers multiple times. you can just grab what you need & go. i most definitely need to come back & try their plates.

I wanted to check out the Grill Stories because I've been in the mood for Mediterranean food. It's…read morea small hole in the wall located in downtown San Fernando with plenty of parking, both in the street or in a dedicated lot. I ordered the Signature Set to go. Service was fast, I believe the food was done within 15-20 minutes of ordering. The food was so delicious. I only subtract 1 star because everything tastes good except for their hummus as we both find it to be too bitter. The meat was delicious, but I have to say the star of the show was the Mediterranean salad. I would definitely come back here. Definitely check them out if you're in the area and are craving Mediterranean food!

If you have not been here, go now, you are missing out!!!…read more The best of the best of its kind. The service is good, the food is the best, and the inside is nice and cool and spacious, a nice getaway from the heat of the valley. Highly recommended. Love the hummus, the flavors of the meats, perfectly grilled, everything super fresh! Spicy chicken or regular, very hard choice. Breast or leg meat, hard choice too! Ribeye pieces or flank steak(barg), all good! Everything good! Trust me, come!!!

Found this spot on Yelp and with these ratings, I just had to try it. The place did live up to my…read moreexpectations. We ordered the meat combo plate, which came with beef lula kabob as well as chicken kabob and beef kabob pieces. The plate also came with hummus and because I came with my daughter and she demanded fries, I replaced the included basmati rice for freshly made fries. In addition, we decided to order a side of baba ganoush, which was very flavorful and just so worth it. The meats were outstanding. Both, chicken and beef kabob pieces were nicely marinated, perfectly grilled and delicious. The beef lula kabob really stood out to me and it's one of the better ones I've had in LA -- very juicy, well marinated ground beef and they cooked it so the juices are trapped inside the lula and they only get released after you bite into it. What I got was a perfect bite every time and those delicious beef juices made my taste buds say Yaaaaay and nourished my soul. Overall, a very good meal at a good price and it had my wife and daughter satisfied. The spot is located on a medium-size plaza with many parking spots. The inside is clean and has about 8 tables for dining in. The service was good and friendly. A worthy local place for a quick, delicious Mediterranean food. Will come back again!

I tried Korner Knafeh during Suhoor Fest in Santa Ana and WOW... I was completely blown away. I…read morethought I knew what good knafeh tasted like before coming here, but I was very wrong. This is easily my favorite knafeh I've ever had. Watching them cook it live over the flames and burners made the whole experience even better. You can taste the freshness and flavor in every bite. I just wish they were closer to me because I still haven't had the pleasure of trying their specialty knafehs!

I think about this dessert every day The customer service…read moreis amazing, which is a huge plus, but honestly, it's so good I'd probably still come back even if it wasn't Luckily, that's not the case! I also really appreciate how clean everything is, especially for a street spot.