Atmosphere: Came on a whim on a Saturday night. This place was packed. Although we arrived before the rush, they had a lot of tables reserved and still the restaurant was full. Fortunately, they had some space on the patio. It was a hot night however they had couple fans to blow away some heat. Food: Started with a salad which was fresh, flavorful and with large chunks of beets, watermelon, and feta cheese. Great appetizer. My wife and I wanted to try a couple of items to share for the main entree, I had branzino. The whole fish, filleted, and grilled. The flavor was rich, without being overly salty nor too oily. The sides 1. Grilled Branzino - Served with quinoa arugula salad 2. Ali Nazik- Chargrilled lamb shish over smoked eggplant puree served with bean salad on the side Both were fantastic. The lamb was cooked just right and turned out moist and tender. The eggplant puree was a great texture; neither too smooth to lose its integrity nor too chunky. The staff was attentive and helpful. Verdict: 9/10: Would definitely go back but with a reservation or in a mindset to sit in the heat on the patio. Also, the deboning process for the fish could've used a little more care, but that didn't take away from the flavor. read more

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Disappointed at the experience. I had been to the restaurant in the past and had enjoyed it and perhaps this was an off night and I'm sorry to leave a poor review but there is room for improvement. The good : flavors were delicious. Our server was attentive and the entire staff seemed happy to have us.The flat bread pide (at another table) looked sumptuous . Chicken shish kebab chunks were cooked well and seasoned nicely and were juicy. The complementary bread is superb. The yogurt dip that went with though was not enough for us to have more than a few bites. Needs improvement: there was no reason why the accompanying (delicious) bean and cucumber salad was 24 to 48 hours old with Limp cucumbers and parsley and flavorless tomatoes. Needs to be fresh daily and use cherry tomatoes or Campari tomatoes for flavor and crispness. Turkish Rice was meh. It was cooked properly but not a whole lot of flavor and perhaps I was expecting more of a Lebanese style pilaf with butter, nuts, spices, onions, etc. to brighten it up. Beyti minced beef had good flavor, but why did they have gristle in it? My dinner companion complains was that this was a cheap cut. The butcher supplier is not paying attention. It also could've used a little bit more sauce on the bread wrap pieces for added juiciness. We ordered the.Tzatziki yogurt dip which helped add juiciness . There was no reason why the Turkish red wine came out warm. I realize that we were in a Dallas summer at 95° at 9 PM and the restaurant was slightly warm but still. Lastly, the owners might think about mitigating the hard surfaces that reflect sound in the restaurant. It's a lively place, but we were subjected to the group of six women who were drinking enough to be loud and screechy across the room - all too common across the city -and I did not need to hear them yukking it up. The place was full on a Saturday night, which bodes well for this restaurant. The staff attitude is good, but I'm afraid this will not be a repeat for me and my companions. . read more

I decided to try this restaurant because of its excellent online reviews, but unfortunately my experience was very disappointing. We were seated promptly, but there were no clean high chairs available, so we had to wait a few minutes while one was cleaned. That wasn't a big deal. After about 10 minutes, our server finally came over to take our drink and food order. From there, things went downhill. We waited around 30 minutes without our server checking on us once, while tables that were seated after us began receiving their food. After about 45 minutes, we decided to ask for our order to be packed to go. That's when we found out our original server had already left without handing our table off to another employee. Our order had been entered into the system but was never brought out, and no one noticed. What made the experience even more frustrating was that there were several employees standing around at the front and only a couple of other tables in the restaurant. It was surprising that no one realized we'd been sitting there without food or service for so long. I was genuinely excited to try this highly rated restaurant, but instead I ended up wasting an hour and a half. No one attempted to make things right or offered any apology beyond explaining what happened. I would also encourage the staff to be mindful of communication when interacting with customers. If a customer asks a question, it's best to answer them directly in a language they understand. Speaking among yourselves in another language during a service issue can easily create the impression that you're talking about the customer, even if that's not the intent. Based on my experience, I can't recommend this restaurant. I hope they improve their customer service because the food may be good, but the service needs significant attention read more

The service was so nice! The place is a small tiny little space with struggling AC and very casual. The food was pretty good though my chicken had a few tough bits. The wine was hot which was very weird. Overall, I can tell it is a good spot but we went on a hard night. read more

I passed by this restaurant and wanted to try some Turkish food. The lamb chops were so well seasoned. The rice and salad were delish as well. I've gone back twice already. Easily a new favorite. read more

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This review is for takeout only. I tried a few of my favorites for takeout; Spicy Ezme and lamb shish. The Ezme was delicious and very fresh but takeout did not include table bread that you usually use to dip in the Ezme. The way it was provided, the only way to eat it is with a spoon, I guess, like a cold soup. The lamb shish was not as tender, and the bread was tough and chewy. Very hard to chew. Ordering lamb shish in the restaurant was a completely different and much more delicious experience; especially when the bread is fresh and hot. The cheese pide was delicious. The cheese was flavorful, and the bread was flavorful and tender. I would order it again. Dessert was the best thing we ordered. The Apple baklava is just amazing and I can't recommend it enough. Although I seemed to remember when I had this at the restaurant, it came with a scoop of ice cream, which is not probably feasible for to go. I guess the bottom line is I will look forward to when I return to Selda restaurant, but it's unlikely I will order takeout again given this experience. read more

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Traditionally huge fan of Selda. Everyone is really nice, great customer service although service can be a bit slow at times, and amazing food. The restaurant has an indoor and outdoor patio which are both beautifully designed. They usually bring complimentary bread and a sort of sour cream cheese which is truly amazing. I got their soup and Urfa Kebob that comes with rice as well as side bean salad. The flavors are just amazing. For dessert I got tea and tried out their Bakhlava as well as cake. The cake and the bakhlava were a bit sweet for me but it also tasted amazing. Overall great experience and I highly recommend this restaurant and its location. read more

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I was a little disappointed in this place. Very pretty patio, and the bread was phenomenal! And the soup was tasty, the salad fresh. But gosh the mains were such a letdown. Overcooked and boring. Would just stick to the bread and apps if I ever return! read more

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BRAVO! Absolute perfection. This was our appetizer order pictured, we also ordered the Beyti Special and Pistachio San Sebastin cheesecake with Turkish coffee! A showstopper to say the least! read more

Selda Mediterranean - Beet Salad, Shrimp Garlic, Halloumi Cheese, Tzatziki (Cacik), Hummus, Fried Cauliflower. Grilled Eggplant Salad - Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Incredible experience - the quality of the food was otherworldly and perfected down to every nick and cranny my family will be coming here again this is our new Mediterranean spot read more

Such a cute place. The patio is fun and charming, a great date night spot. I ordered the lamb shank and it was so tender it fell off the bone. The bean salad is fresh and flavorful. The complimentary pita bread is. Try a pide, we got the meat one. Our server was very nice and service overall was fast. Didn't wait long for our food. Walked by the dessert fridge on our way out, and dang. Should have gotten the pistachio cheesecake. Next time! read more

Selda Mediterranean - Beef Shish, Meat Pide, Lamb Shank - Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Selda is the best Turkish restaurant in the metroplex - we all know that so I wanted to take a moment to give them their flowers from a different perspective. We had a family trip where we would be lounging all day and night by the pool. We wanted to provide a no hassle meal for our huge group for one night. My husband worked with Vedat to plan the best option since we would be grilling ourself. They prepared the juiciest marinated chicken and beef kebabs. We are not grill masters in any way, shape or form - but these kebabs came out so good. Full credit to Selda. The portions were perfect - we even had leftovers for lunch the next day. They also provided bread and sides which everyone was obsessed with. A lot of our family had not tried Turkish food before and they loved every bite and came back for seconds. The staff was also so kind to help us load the car. This is a great option if you have an out of town gathering and want to feed a large group. Thanks so much to the Selda team! read more

Selda Mediterranean - Out of town catering spread - beef and chicken kebab - Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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What a gem! I only just discovered this lovely place. Went for lunch with a good friend. We shared the chicken shish (cokes with rice and bean salad, we subbed beet salad for bean) and beet salad. Chicken was cooked perfectly. Rice was white and I don't think had any added flavors. The beet salad was especially good. Greens and roasted beets with cubes of feta. Dressing was good and not too much. Really delicious! I highly recommend. Super nice staff and lovely, clean restaurant. They have a nice patio also. Have not tried the desserts yet, but they look absolutely divine! I look forward to to going back trying more things. read more

I had the Beef Shish, and my partner had the Vegetarian Couscous; they were both well seasoned. The beef was cooked to perfection. I loved the environment; although they has 3 servers and the places was somewhat busy they was Swift at serving. We will definitely be back. read more

Always terrific! Best Mediterranean food in DFW, friendly attentive staff and reasonably priced. I highly recommend this place.

Couldn't have been better, really. Love the casual atmosphere, while keeping the food and service top-notch. Allergens were clearly marked, food came out within minutes of being ordered, and everything just stood out as extremely flavorful of perfectly executed. Their desserts also looked amazing. I can see why they're doing so well, and have expanded to multiple other businesses and locations. read more

Selda Mediterranean - Branzino, chicken kebab, lamb - Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Another 5-star experience for us. My kids beg to come to this restaurant every chance they get. Most of us are sold on the lamb chops but my husband gets the beef shish. I really do come for the Spicy Ezme while my kids are there for the large Kunafe. Almost with Turkish tea. Always amazing. See you guys next time! read more

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I wanted to love it given all the fantastic reviews, but the lamb chops that I ordered weren't as flavorful and filling as expected. Perhaps since my party was seated outside on the patio, we also barely received any service despite coming at a less busy time. read more

Selda Mediterranean - Lamb Chops - Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Lamb chops were bland and they forgot to include the salad that came with the order. The rice had flavor. They have several locations and this seemed to be a very busy spot. I am a firm believer in, "The first impression is the last impression." read more

Selda Mediterranean - Lamb chop entree with rice and what was supposed to include a salad . - Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This restaurant was amazing! Very nice inside. They do have outdoor seating also. We ordered a bunch of appetizers and a kabob and split it. People very nice. Food came out quickly. Will have to write another review with names of dishes and pictures next time. Started eating and forgot to take pictures. Food was amazing. Had their Turkish coffee and tried the baklava and Carmel tres leche. So good. Definitely will be back! read more

This restaurant was recommended to us by a dear friend who had lived in Turkey for many years. As a result, we were very excited to try it out! Safe to say that we were not at all disappointed by this restaurant!! We decided to try all the small plates, such as cigar borek, falafel, feta cheese and olives, as well as the fried cauliflower and they were all incredible! My very favorite was the fried cauliflower! Highly recommend trying it. The best way to end the meal is with the pistacchio cheesecake! It was a perfect blend of pistacchio flavor without overwhelming the palate! I can't give enough stars to this restaurant! Please come try it and see for yourself! read more

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One of my fav local neighborhoods dining spots Authentic Turkish fare with a knowledgeable , welcoming Turkish staff The bread is to die for and the Turkish salad great The knufah is spectacular and delish We eat here often read more

Love this place, and try to go a couple of times a month when I'm feeling like a vegetarian meal. Fried cauliflower, ezme, and baba ganoush are outstanding. Hubs loves the liver. If you are a tea drinker, like I am, their iced tea is strong and refreshing. Service can be a little hit or miss depending on when you go. It's not a fancy place, but that's okay. The food more than makes up for the lack of decor. read more

Had a fantastic Friday night dinner here! Definitely plan to make a reservation if you want to come during peak dinner hours on a Friday. I didn't see a single empty seat! Spicy Ezme - this was my favorite thing here! Loaded with flavor and spice. A great dip for the bread! Grilled Eggplant Salad - another great dip! It was cool and reminded me of babaganoush Hummus - it was good! Not the best hummus I've ever had, but I still enjoyed it Fried Cauliflower - crispy and tasty! Drizzled with a nice sauce and easy to share! Chicken Shish - tasty chicken cubes with Turkish rice! They were marinated well and cooked very tender. Lamb Shish - small lamb bites that came with bread! I don't eat lamb often, but I did like the lamb here! Cooked very well. If you're looking for an authentic Turkish or Mediterranean meal in the north Dallas area, it's hard to beat Selda! read more

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Came for dinner on a Wednesday night off a recommendation and we were not disappointed ! There is inside and outside seating - and you can enjoy hookah with your meal if you sit outside . The place was pretty busy for a Wednesday night so just to be safe you may want a reservation. The food was delicious . They give you complimentary fresh hot flatbread with labneh We started off with hummus, tzatziki, halloumi, and lamacun. For main dishes, we had the chicken shish and beef shish . The meat was tender and juicy and I was a big fan of the salad served along side it. We took some Turkish tea to go. All in all, a great experience and we would absolutely come back read more

Selda Mediterranean - Lahmacun - Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Great experience at selda restaurant! Big thanks to Elias for being so friendly, attentive, and making everything run smoothly. He really made the visit memorable--appreciate the excellent service! read more

Selda Mediterranean - Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Breakfast at Seldalar today was perfect. Everything on the table was delicious, the presentation was beautiful, and the service was great. Definitely a 10/10 experience! read more

Selda Mediterranean - Breakfast plate - Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

What a wonderful restaurant and amazing staff. You have the option to eat inside, or you can dine on their patio. The food is amazing and the portion sizes are huge. I suggest when you order your entree, get a few for the table and share with the group. Hummus- simple dip served with fresh warm bread Stuffed dates- A-Maze-ing....even though this is a appetizer and it's stuffed with goat cheese, pastrami, spinach and walnuts. You literally can have this for dessert because of it's sweetness Chicken shish- tender marinated chicken served with rice, and a wonderful fresh bean salad Baklava- delicious read more

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This place was pretty good. To start, the breads they bring out are warm and fresh, and so addicting. We also got a meat assortment and was good as well. The star of the show here tho is the Kunefeh with ice cream. The cheese wasn't too overpowering and had a nice brown sugar taste too it, sooo good. The service was good as well, but at night there are many birthday parties and they dim the lights and blast music for each person lol so keep that in mind if you wanna eat peacefully. read more

Selda Mediterranean - Kunfeh, SOOO GOOD - Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Delicious food and a bright and cozy atmosphere. I ordered the lahmacun and spicy ezme, and had the knafeh for dessert. It was my first time having the lahmacun and to say it's a Mediterranean pizza is really an injustice. It looks like one but there's no cheese, and the dough is actually thinner and not as crispy but it's absolutely scrumptious. It's topped with a tiny salad of tomato, onions, parsley and perhaps sumac, but I had to add a bit of salt to that. The service was great and a bit uneven as it got busier, but they were friendly and helpful. I did make a reservation, which is recommended. read more

My friend recommended this Turkish restaurant and we decided to give it a try since we had to make a trip to the downtown area. They had outdoor seating available and it was a beautiful cool day so we asked to sit outside. I wanted to get their fried cauliflower since it seemed really good and popular but they were unfortunately already sold out for the day. We decided on getting the saksuka instead since I wanted an eggplant dip. They later brought out some complimentary bread, a yogurt like dip, and the saksuka. I didn't realize that the saksuka was a cold dip and not a warm or roasted one, but we both still enjoyed it. It had peppers, tomatoes, and eggplant in an oil and marinara sauce. Still would've preferred a heated one though. Next came the spinach cheese pide, which my friend recommended. Honestly, this was probably my favorite dish that we got. This is a Turkish pizza stuffed with sautéed onion, spinach, and feta cheese. Each piece was so so good. My friend got the chicken shish and really enjoyed it. I got the lamb chops since it was their most popular dish. I honestly thought it was going to be bigger because it seemed that way in the pictures I saw online. The meat was also a little overcooked for me but I also never specified to them how I wanted them cooked. It came with a bed of Turkish rice and bean salad. read more

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I have been a few times at this place for lunch and dinner and I had always a great experience with the food and service. I love their meze plates. Highly recommend! read more

Selda Mediterranean - Meze with eggplant - Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Selda is one of my favorite restaurants in Dallas. The Turkish food is some of the best I've ever had. We brought our buddy from Saudi here and he said the Kunefe was better than he got at home (hint: order and split it no less than four ways since it's such a wonderful but heavy dessert). We bring every out of town guest we have here at least once. Ample parking. Lovely patio. Fresh food. I love the bean salad some of the dishes come with. I literally cannot say anything bad about any of the things I've tried here. It has all been super yummy. read more

Service was impeccable; they serve tables as a group and everyone was attentive. There is both indoor and covered patio parking. We did not partake but saw people ordering hookah to the patio. There were several large groups seated at longer tables, the space was cozy and full but didn't feel cramped. Everything we got was delicious; all the kebabs on the kebab platted, the roasted eggplant and the never-ending stream of hot bread. We will be going back for sure! read more

Selda Mediterranean - Meat platter - Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

One of my favorite Mediterranean places in the area. I've probably picked up from here over a dozen times. I've never actually sat down to eat here, but it feels like it is always completely full. Seems like a fun atmosphere with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Big fan of both the beef and chicken shish. Their tzatziki is also amazing. Will definitely be stopping by dozens more times... read more

Met a friend on a Sunday afternoon at this Turkish eatery and had a tasty meal. The weather was great so we opted to dine on the patio. The patio is well-designed and inviting but I was unfortunately seated in the corner facing the neighboring 7-11 and its small homeless encampment that was set up along the building. For those who are bothered by that be mindful of seating. The view aside, the meal was fantastic. We started with grape leaf-wrapped salmon as well as the spicy ezme. The salmon was perfectly cooked and the ezme was addicting. I ate it with the table bread/naan, as well as my entree. Just phenomenal. We each ordered the lamb shish as our entree and subbed rice for the Turkish bread. Everything was flavorful and herbaceous. Service was okay, friendly though our server did slip away to hit a hookah that was just a couple table lengths from us lol Overall great meal, and I'd come back here again but probably dine inside. read more

Selda Mediterranean - Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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This is very good service and very good food. Bring your hunger because they serve big plates. I love their pork chops! Which is weird in a Mediterranean place but it was really good! We will be back read more

We've been to Selda in Dallas many times and always had an amazing experience with great hospitality. Unfortunately, the Frisco location does not come close. read more

Beautiful ambiance, good food, wine, service. The food is not over flavored, breads are delicious, and food does not feel heavy or rich. We enjoy our visits which means they consistently serve good food. I wish the served grilled veggies in each dish instead of just protein and rice. read more

I had the fried cauliflower and the Bronzino. The fried cauliflower was so delicious. I can definitely see myself coming back for more. You can't go wrong with Branzino and that's why I chose the meal. The Bronzino was good too. I did have to pick a few bones out of that signature of eating whole fish. The decor was very cute and the ambience was very relaxing. You could tell that this was a family based restaurant you could tell the people who go our frequent eaters. It just felt like one big warm restaurant. read more

Selda Mediterranean - Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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