I have mixed feelings about this place. I have been 3 times already. The first 2 were good. The 3rd time the food is mediocre Let's go back to the first time. This is when they first opened. The restaurant was packed and they had a large Turkish group. Promising right? Also this probably one of the only Mediterranean restaurants that offer alcohol. They even have wine from Lebanon my home country! Exciting! I really enjoyed the food the first 2 times... the 3rd time I am really not sure what happened! The meat is dry! Even the lentil soup is lacking flavor! I did express it to them and they made it right! They even gave us a free dessert! I am still wanting to go give it another chance read more

My husband ordered the lamb shank and was blown away--the flavor was rich, tender, and absolutely unforgettable! I went with the beef shish and it did not disappoint--so juicy and perfectly seasoned. And the rice? Out of this world. Trust me, you'll want to order extra to take home. Our waiter recommended the roasted cauliflower, and wow--what a winner! The sauce and flavor combo is next-level delicious. We finished with Turkish coffee and tea, both brewed to perfection and the ideal way to end the meal. This place is a hidden gem with a menu full of tempting options--we're already planning our next visit. If you haven't been yet, go. You might just find your new favorite restaurant! read more

Selda Mediterranean Kitchen - San Antonio, TX - Cauliflower - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We stopped because of the super high rating. The staff was amazing, the food was spectacular, everything was super fresh and came out really fast! The atmosphere was beautiful! I recommend the dates, the Turkish flan and the avocado sauce with the cigar borek feta rolls!! read more

Absolutely loved this place! The food was outstanding, and the drinks were just as amazing. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and truly makes you feel right at home. The customer service was excellent from start to finish, and the overall vibe was incredible. If you enjoy Turkish food, this spot is definitely a must-try. Highly recommend checking it out -- you won't be disappointed! read more

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Attractive & comfortable dining room! Staff very friendly and accommodating however they seemed to be in a hurry for us to settle the check. Tzatziki was delicious-some of the best I've ever had. Beef chunks were cooked just right & bean salad & rice were delicious. We were offered complimentary black tea at the end of our meal. Will definitely return. read more

I loved the ambience, the bustle and the energy of the place. Didn't I feel like I was in San Antonio at all. The food was excellent (hummus starter and lamb chops) and the service was amiable and very accommodating. I look forward to my return. read more

Absolutely delicious food with large portions and attentive service. We are from out of town, but told our local friends to visit this restaurant. This restaurant lets you eat inside and outside. read more

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Services great food is great. I have never had a bad meal there the new desserts they added are amazing

Can I tell you this was a total surprise the place it's beautiful and clean. The service was excellent attentive but without being pushy. We were served a pita bread with a cheese and it was delicious. We ordered a meat gyro plate with bean salad and rice . The meat was tasty and well done salad was fresh and rice was cooked perfectly! We also had baklava dessert and a coffee wow perfect meal. I will definitely come back. read more

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Selda Mediterranean was a spot that came up while I was in town at a conference just down the street in a nearby hotel. I noticed, on their menu, they had a $19 offering that included appetizer, main, and a dessert for the price. My coworker and I decided to come in for the one hour lunch slot we had to make the most out of our time and get a good meal in our bellies. Walking in you could tell this spot would be a great date night spot but still versatile to host a family dinner. They have plenty of space to have large groups come in which is great. We sat at the bar top since we were on lunch and had limited time. Our service was top notch and we were always being topped off with our water and tea at half way of our glass. Before we even ordered a fresh large piece of naan was brought over to the table as well as some whipped feta. Lunch special is super diverse and offers everything from high protein to vegetarian options. Everything is freshly made and also notable made-to-order. Cucumbers, tomatoes, hummus, falafel, and my chicken kish was all perfect! It was a great balance meal to have for lunch at an affordable price. As our tickets came out to pay so did a complimentary offering of hot palate cleansing tea. I appreciate the staff and service here as we had a great experience. read more

Great food, great service!! Affordable price. Coffee and tea are wonderful with lunch or dinner!! I'll be back soon!!!! read more

Hidden gem.. our server was Omer & Emrah( Angora) wink ask for wine. Ordered the lamb chops & beef shish my honest combination of Turk/Mex a wonderful mix of flavors. Perks...Open bar, bidet, plenty parking. Must check this one out read more

My boyfriend and I visited this location on a Monday afternoon around 2pm and were greeted immediately by the staff and led to comfortable seating by the window. There is plenty of available seating and parking. The menu is simple yet effective, covering everything you'd expect from a Mediterranean restaurant. I ordered the falafel plate ($20) and my boyfriend ordered the lamb shank plate. The meat was pleasantly 'fall off the bone' quality that could be eaten with a spoon. The plates came with an onion, parsley, cucumber, tomato and bean salad as well as rice and grilled tomato and jalapeno. The food was excellent as was the service. I will most certainly be returning in the future. read more

This place is absolutely fantastic, all the way from food to service and atmosphere. Beef shish kabob is highly recommended as well as Tzatziki, probably the best I ever had. Very friendly and attentive staff. Thank you guys for superb service and delicious food! Be back soon! read more

Delicious fresh Mediterranean food! Ordered the salmon that came grilled with a tomato, chickpea and spinach sauce. Loved the crispy skin. The family also enjoyed the tomato, cucumber and onion salad, sprinkled purposely with bits of feta. Even though we didn't have a reservation, they sat us down promptly. Our server was very thoughtful, anticipating our needs and very kind of the children, bringing extra bread and some lemons. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

I mustache you to go here sometime soon for lunch or dinner. Not only was there an impressive mustache on the waiter, but many of the food items were flavorful must reorder! The memorable items include the cauliflower appetizer, espresso martini, cheese pide, and the 2-4 person mixed grill! The selection of meats on the mixed grill were excellent and flavorful! We saw a beautiful whole fish delivered to another table, and would have tried it if we had space for more food. I do wish the hummus had more flavor. It was bland and creamy, but didn't inspire us to finish the portion. The biggest surprise of the meal was the bidet and lack of any toilet paper in the bathroom. Definitely a place to go with a group of people so you can try all the different shareable food items, as long as they're not intimidated by read more

This place was recommended by several people and it did not disappoint. The ambiance is beautiful, the service was impeccable and the food was incredible! This is definitely a hidden gem! read more

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Visited Selda recently and unfortunately the experience was very mediocre. The restaurant only had two other tables occupied, so it was not busy at all. We were seated and placed our order, but after that our waiter basically disappeared. There was little to no communication or check-ins. After waiting around 30 minutes without receiving any food, we decided to leave. read more

Selda is an absolute MUST in San Antonio! Let's talk about the food--pure perfection. We had the Beyti, Lentil Soup, Iskender, warm fresh flatbread (the name escapes me), baklava, Turkish tea, and Turkish coffee. Every single bite was so flavorful it's almost an insult that salt and pepper are on the table--trust me, you won't want to change a thing. The service? Exceptional. You'll leave feeling like you just had dinner at a dear friend's home--one who truly understands hospitality. And the bonus touch? A spotless bathroom complete with a bidet. If you're in San Antonio, do yourself a favor--go to Selda. read more

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This was our second time eating at this restaurant. The service was outstanding. The food was delicious and we're definitely going back.

Hands down the best Turkish food I've had outside of Turkey!! The food is phenomenal and the service great! The Urfa kebab is to die for and the cigar börek is delicious. 10/10 recommend! read more

I have recommended Selda to all my friends and parents in my kids sports. The service was great! Attentive and even went out of their way to treat us to tea and dessert on them bc our food took a little longer to come out than expected and it was our first time! Food was delicious! The tzatziki was incredible, I wanted to lick my plate clean! It's a very intimate and clean restaurant. I can't wait to return! read more

Excellent food, service and ambience. We've tried most Middle Eastern restaurants in San Antonio and this is one of the best ones we've had! We will definitely be returning soon! read more

Amazing service and food. A little pricey for our budget, but we enjoy going when we can.

Excellent lunch specials. My go to is the Islander Doner with a Shepherd Salad. Always hits the spot. Tea service at the end is also a nice touch. Highly recommended read more

We shared several different dishes and all of the food was incredibly delicious. The lamb chops were the best I've ever tasted. Equally as impressive as the food was the amazing hospitality and service. Lovely people, great service and fantastic food!! Highly recommended. read more

Amazing spot for lovely Turkish food. The atmosphere is modern and would be great spot for date or meetups. Staff are very, very friendly and kind. I was given tea to sip on while I waited. Lunch portions are great; their hummus is amazing! Tried their steak kabobs on arugula and I enjoyed it. Will be back. read more

Outstanding Turkish food. We went as a small group. This is a medium size restaurant serving Mediterranean grilled food. Vegan options are available. We had the mixed grill for 4. It was brought to the table as a flaming plate, very impressive. Itwas an amazing plate of a variety of meat grilled to perfection and included vegetables as well. For dessert we had their flan which was delicious. Looking forward to visiting again. read more

The food is top notch and the service is amazing. Took my big family over to celebrate the day after Valentine's and we could really feel the care of all the staff. It's like they are waiting on their own families. We ordered some pides and the cauliflower appetizer and a couple mixed grills etc. I should have taken more photos but was too distracted by the amazing food. Yum read more

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Excellent food, excellent service! Lamb and beef shish were very good. Great desserts!

Great food and service. Lamb was delicious and atmosphere was welcoming. I would definitely go again

Amazing food! We were expecting something great from the reviews but this exceeded expectations! Iyam was our server and he was great, definitely needs a raise we will definitely be returning! Thank you! read more

Great atmosphere, delicious food, and the wait staff were friendly and attentive. They make a great lemon drop martini!

The food was delicious and the service was super friendly. Definitely returning to this beautiful restaurant again. read more

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Excellent food Great ambience 100% recommend Would be a great choice for date night read more

Best restaurant I've ever been to. Food was amazing and the service was so good, that I didn't even know who our server was. Everyone was so kind and attentive. I high recommend coming here. read more

After going back to Selda again I was compelled to update my review to emphasize their amazing food and service. We went on a weekend where the inside dining had been reserved for a party. The servers immediately found a way to accommodate us outside with tables and chairs, and even though they were packed, it didn't influence the quality of their food or service. They were attentive and I love that they seem to welcoming to families, especially young children. They really make you feel like you are welcome. I never remember to take pictures of the food because well it's so good. The cheese pide is super delicious, like their version of cheese pizza, only better. The falafels are crispy yet moist on the inside. If Mediterranean food is what you crave, I highly recommend giving them a try! read more

I'm going to lead with the negative, but don't stop there... When I say "I need help remembering the specials", that is not code for give me whatever you want. Seems to be a Mediterranean thing; it's happened to me before. That outta way... This place is a gem. The lamb shank was so stinking tender and flavorful. Bean salad was extraordinary. Atmosphere is so much better than the strip mall exterior suggests. I like my olives spicier, but that's non traditional. Service was off the charts good (except for the previously mentioned thing). Friendly. Attentive but not lurking. Genuinely seemed happy to be there. Go. Go. Go. read more

We had a fabulous time at Selda over the summer for my birthday. We were back down in San Antonio for the holidays and decided to stop in again. Wow, the falafel was the best I've ever had and I have had some great ones made by Israeli friends. My wife, who doesn't like falafel, also thought it was great. And everyone there is super friendly and super helpful. Really excellent! read more

If I could give 10 stars, I would! Came here with a friend when visiting San Antonio. We looked up healthy food on yelp and Selda Mediterranean was a top option. Wow! So glad we stopped in for a late lunch. The service was top notch! The atmosphere is elegant. And, the food....SOOOOOO DELICIOUS!!! I highly, highly recommend! And, it will most definitely be on our itinerary the next Girls trip to San Antonio! read more