Tucked away in Merced, this little pizza shack delivers legit New York-style pizza by the slice…read morewithout trying too hard to be "authentic" every five seconds. The slices are large, around $4.50 each, and worth it. I tried the pepperoni and the Tucci special -- roasted tomatoes, pesto, and ricotta -- and that one absolutely stole the show. Simple combo, big flavor. The inside is definitely on the smaller side, so don't expect a big dine-in experience, but the staff was friendly and the food came out fast. Great spot when you want a solid slice without the usual mall-food-court disappointment pretending to be pizza.

This spot has very minimal seating. It's more of a takeout place…read more However, the cheese pizza here is actually really good. It reminds me of New York style pizza. There's a bunch of cheese and they don't overdo it on the sauce. I also tried the Papas Island pizza personally, it was not for me. However, if you're into like sweet and savory together, I think it would be a good pizza for you. I didn't get to take a picture of the pizzas, but the slices were really big. Also, the staff is super nice here which is a bonus and they are quick. They had a line out the door and they were able to quickly get everyone's pizzas. I would totally come here again!

This was my second time at this restaurant and it doesn't disappoint! I loved my pork chop so much,…read morethe onions on top really added good flavor. My boyfriend really liked the burger as seen by my being unable to get a picture before he ate it. I like that they have a corner with books and games and wine bottles hanging in the window of one entrance and an arch made out of them at the other entrance. It's just a nice peaceful environment. Our waiter seemed to be the only waiter in the building so I felt a bit bad but he was nice! Definitely want to come back again.

Updated review. This place is still awesome! Stopped here again today for lunch. Had a wonderful…read moreburger and tri tip sandwich with zucchini fries. Great, attentive service. I think the restrooms have been updated, too! Highly recommend!!

This food is maybe 2.5 stars. The food is not that good people. It's just ok. At the price there…read moreare way better places around. The restaurant is nice and the view is great. Service is good. Friendly folks get 4 stars. The other problem is the flies. Inside! Flies all over me! That is unacceptable! Do something about that!

The table setting in is very very nice very streamlined love the tablecloths white and also the…read moreview you can see the bay there felt really relaxed

If you're looking for unique, flavorful food, delicious drinks, and a clean, welcoming atmosphere,…read morethis is definitely the place to go. You order at the register, and your food is brought out to your table, making the experience quick and convenient. The beverages are refreshing and full of flavor, and the service is consistently friendly and attentive. Depending on the time of day, there may be a line, but it's well worth the wait. I highly recommend giving this place a try--you won't be disappointed!

Honest Review The…read morefood was honestly pretty mid. The pasta tasted mid and was a little disgusting, and it didn't really have much flavor. The burger was okay but definitely overcooked and not very juicy. It was missing some flavor. The garlic fries were probably the best thing we ordered. The hibiscus lemonade was decent, and the mocktail we got was actually really good. As for the service, some of the staff were really nice and welcoming, but I did feel a little uncomfortable toward the end. When I asked if I could pay with cash instead of card, I got the impression that the person seating us assumed I was going to leave a tip and seemed disappointed when I clarified that I was just paying cash. I also felt like some of the servers were giving us an attitude afterward because we didn't tip. Overall, tipping is a personal choice, and I don't think customers should feel judged or pressured because of it. Some of the staff were genuinely kind, but unfortunately the food and the experience weren't enough for me to want to come back.

Mazra remains amazing, and it somehow continues to improve over time. It seems like the owners &…read morestaff are always looking for ways to make the guest experience better, and it shows! As much as Mazra is great at/known for their meats, they also put so much thought and care into their vegetables. For example, our favorite mezza is their Whole Cauliflower, which is a massive cauliflower head that's roasted and then coated with a lemon tahini dressing. (They also give you more lemon to squeeze on it.) The cauliflower always comes out perfectly roasted; the inner parts are tender and toothsome, while the outer parts are crispy and a deep, golden brown. Another great vegetable option is their Veggie Plate, which is a plate overflowing with delights on a bed of their rice: falafel; a segment of their cauliflower; roasted broccoli and potatoes; their saffron mushrooms; and a halloumi roll. Each item is about as perfect as can be, and the sheer quantity makes it a fantastic deal. Of course, we still love their shawarma plates, which you can get with either chicken or steak shawarma. The meat comes thinly cut and tender, and somehow still a bit juicy! The plates are also a great value, since they come with a ton of great items that pair well with the meat. These include a rich, savory sauce (toum [garlic sauce] with the chicken, tahini with the steak) and two of their amazing sides. My favorite sides are the baba ghannoush (creamy and earthy) and their fries (golden, crispy, and pillowy). They continue improving the space, too. The pickup window makes it so much easier to get takeout, and they've really dialed in the flow of the inside and back courtyard seating areas.

We tried to eat at Mazra in San Bruno at 7 pm but driving by, the lines were already long. So we…read moretried Mazra in Redwood City days later at almost 3 pm and we were seated immediately. The place was buzzing at that hour. I ordered the lamb chops cooked medium with basmati rice. The lamb was so tender and full of flavor. My husband ordered the Chicken BBQ plate with garlic roasted potatoes. I'm really not into Mediterranean food but I was curious about all the rave about this place and I must say, I loved it! Before our meals, we tried the free Turkish tea, quite strong for me, added several sugar packs but no milk available. However, this place is still a win! The service and ambiance, solid. Welcoming staff. It did not disappoint. I'm coming back!

Wowza! We heard about this place through BTS of course. We actually don't even listen much, but…read morewanted to check it out. We arrived around 11:15 on a Saturday and it was surprisingly not very packed. I got seated right away, they only were maybe 30% full. We ordered mushroom toast and one of the pesto pizzas. Kinda wanted to do 2 pizzas but we weren't hungry enough. Server was awesome, unfortunately I don't remember his name but tall, skinny, gorgeous locks of hair, charismatic, and his favorite dish is the mushroom toast. Hope that's enough info! The mushroom toast was great. I don't know how but the texture of that bread was absolutely perfect. Perfectly toasted, not too crunchy, still nice spongy and flavorful, with fancy mushrooms in a cream sauce. Delicious! The pizza was also fantastic. To be honest the only upscale restaurant I've ever ordered pizza from is pizza antica at Santana row. I was never really blown away by that place, but for somewhere more popular and delicious, they charge just about the same price! Needless to say, pizza antica will never satisfy my fancy pizza craving. I'm coming to Vesta every single time I need to go SFO from now on. This place rocks! I was hoping to try some pear or cherry pizza that I've heard about online, some daily special, but no specials were mentioned to me. Next time!

Didn't know it was a viral pizza place that BTS put on the map, but nonetheless it was great pizza…read moreand definitely lots of people! Got there right at opening and there was already a line formed outside. We were seating almost immediately and sat in their outside patio. All the pizza options sounded good but we chose the sausage honey and mushroom onion pies! We also got the cauliflower appetizer which was a nice touch to cut the pizza. Overall, I get the hype but I don't think i'd really wait too long for pizza!

Evvia is probably the expensive Greek restaurant I've ever eaten at, fortunately it was for a work…read moreevent so I didn't have to pay! My colleagues weren't as hungry as me, nor have my crazy metabolism, so I almost had a full portion of each! Ambience feels like you're in someone's upscale Greek chic interior designed home, nice but not pretentious. Staff was excellent! $13 Taramosalata, Tirokafteri, Melitzanosalata, Tzatziki - with housemade grilled pitas...a trifecta of different Mediterranean dips, perfect paired with the warm fresh pitas. $21 Anginares Souvlaki - grilled artichokes & eggplant skewer with Greek yogurt...great grilled veggies! $21 Octapodaki tou Yiorgou - traditional grilled octopus with lemon, oregano & olive oil. I honestly feel a little guilty eating these intelligent beautiful creatures, and I normally don't like octopus, but no one else was really eating it, so I didn't want to waste it...and may the Greek God Poseidon, King Triton, and Princess Ariel forgive me...but this was pretty darn good? The meat was tender, almost chicken like, easily chewed. Nice char and seasoning... $17 Horiatiki - classic Greek salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, green pepper, red onion, oregano, olives & feta...simple but fresh and good for vitamins, fiber, and your bowel movements. $33 Moussaka - baked casserole with eggplant, lamb & beef ragoût, potatoes & yogurt béchamel...I have not liked Mossaka, until now! This was darn good that I am now lover. So meaty and cheesy! $35 Kotopoulo Souvlas - lemon-oregano rotisserie chicken with garlic broccolini & Evvia potatoes...nice roasted crispy chicken skin well seasoned, with juicy, succulent white meat...so good! $58 Arnisia Paidakia* - rib-cut, mesquite-grilled lamb chops with olive oil lemon roasted potatoes. BEST LAMB CHOPS OF MY LIFE! The lamb is so tender, gamy, flavorful, with a nice char with all the secret spices. $16 Galaktoboureko...phyllo wrapped vanilla bean semolina custard with pistachio ice cream...excellent! $16 Baklava...large baklava drizzled with honey syrup served with vanilla ice cream...traditional and terrific! I think I ate about $150 in food, and $100 worth of wine and Ouzo...thank gawd I wasn't paying!

My family and I went out to Evvia for my sister's birthday celebration…read more There was both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside which was a little quieter and more spacious compared to inside. All of the workers were friendly and quick to help us. We especially loved our server Hichem. He truly made our experience special. He was pleasant, funny, and very knowledgeable about all of the dishes. We ordered an insane amount of food and everything was delicious. The standouts were the octopus pasta, sampler platter, corn with feta, calamari, and zucchini cakes. All of the desserts were great too, but the standout was the cheesecake. My dad said it was "the best cheesecake he has ever had." I would recommend getting a cold iced coffee (frappe) to enjoy with your dessert. Without a doubt, this was a 5 star experience. I am already planning on coming back.

Another review! Once again, we brought our daughter to your special night for families like ours,…read moregot there with an early reservation (our daughter eats early!) and yet again had a very lovely time. I was trying to figure out what to do for our daughter's 13th birthday that wasn't too "little kid" themed and thought maybe we could do an early dinner before your typical crowd comes in. When I looked at your website it was like it was meant to be that ON her birthday you were having your special event. It was perfect. Food- she still prefers her safe food so her meal was the Golden Arches ;) but thank you for letting us bring it in for her. For mom and dad- this time instead of just appetizers we opted for an appetizer (garlic bread), and two main dishes: the pernil and the creamy chicken pasta. Everything was delicious. My husband took one bite of the pernil and I heard him say "oh yeah" lol. My chicken pasta was flavorful and had plenty of veggies and chicken and the portion was perfect for me to have leftovers at home. That garlic bread though-- you are not kidding around with that! It was very tasty! Thank you for the little birthday dessert, while we knew she wouldn't eat it, it was important for her to have the candle/singing experience. Then of course she made us eat it. (And yes it was also delicious.) Hope we can return on other nights both with our daughter and if ever possible for a mom and dad date night. There are many other dishes we want to try.

Ok so first off came in they were closed until opening for dinner. Me and my husband just got done…read moreat the shooting range and their food looked AMAZING ON THIS APP!! Came in and they were closed preparing for dinner service. Thankfully the owner is literally the cutest and the sweetest she allowed us to have some drinks let me just tell u the MALIBU BARBIE MAKES U FEEL LIKE U ARE ON AN ISLAND SOMEWHERE!! 10/10 RECOMMEND!

Wood Tavern has been my favorite restaurant in Oakland since I first visited nearly twenty years…read moreago. In all that time, it has remained remarkably consistent. I've been here for date nights, holiday dinners, business dinners, and countless meals with friends visiting from out of town. It's one of those rare restaurants that seems to work for just about any occasion. The service is always great, the College Avenue location is hard to beat, and I've always had good luck finding street parking nearby. The ribeye is my personal favorite and what I order more often than not. If you're coming with a group, the cheese and charcuterie plates are a great way to start. The menu is varied enough that there's always something for everyone, and I've never had a bad meal here. I was genuinely sad to hear that they'll be closing at the end of the year. Restaurants with this kind of quality, consistency, and character are increasingly rare. If you've never been, make a point of going while you still can. I'll certainly miss it once they're gone.

They failed us here because 35 minutes after us sitting down and ordering, they come to our table…read moreto inform us that they accidentally brought all of our food to some other table and now have to re-make it all. They did partially redeem themselves by comping our meals due to their error and additional time we had to wait, but you would think they would not make such a blatant mistake in the first place. Sloppy service for sure. It apparently wasn't our waiter's fault, who was super friendly, but some manager or somebody, who did completely the wrong thing without double checking, and grabbed our food and set it down on some other patron's table, who I guess then began eating it. Seriously? The food has always been good here but the atmosphere super loud and echoey, not good. So, needless to say, I'm glad they are closing. It's just unfortunate that they are leaving somewhat bad terms with me.

Highly recommend! I LOVED Market Tavern. We were in town for a small convention and asked a local…read morefriend for restaurant recs. They recommended Market Tavern. Hubby and I really enjoyed this restaurant. It was a Saturday afternoon, and we were seated immediately. Service was great. Our server was friendly and efficient. Food was excellent! Hubby ordered the spaghetti with two meatballs. I got the prosciutto & arugula wood fired pizza - so good!! I brought home leftovers and enjoyed every bite! Definitely coming back when we're in town again. They also have other locations like Dublin and Lodi. Go check them out!

I rated this one higher than the Livermore location one because considering the options around and…read morehonestly the overall quality seemed a bit better. This place felt like a really elevated Applebees. And I don't use that derogatorily, and I know I used that same analogy before. But this type of elevated is actually more closer to an evening celebration out and you dress kinda noice or church nice. I like the corn bread, the steak, and coconut shrimp. Service is on point. It's a big place with lots of parking, I'd reserve if you can. I'd go back but honestly it's kinda expensive to keep going back so often which I said this is like church nice / evening out. There's a bar with tv too so can be a cool spot to watch the game at. This is a nice date night spot too with some good wine selection