My husband and I hosted our rehersal dinner on the top floor of The Mayor's House on a Sunday evening in April, with a final guest count of 75--and it was truly perfect. We initially discovered the restaurant back in January when we dined there and immediately fell in love with the food, service, and atmosphere. That same night, we inquired about hosting a larger event (around 80 guests) and secured our April date with a deposit. From the very beginning, working with Jenna, the manager, was seamless. We communicated though text, which made planning easy and stress-free. Jenna curated a limited menu for our guests featuring popular dishes she personally recommended--chicken, beef, lamb, and vegetarian options--which made ordering simple while still offering great variety. She was also incredibly flexible with seating arrangements and accommodated exactly how I wanted guests placed. One detail I especially appreciated was her willingness to honor special requests--she arranged for a tres leches cake from a local bakery for dessert, which was a huge hit. On the day of the event, Jenna met me an hour early so I could set up extra decorations like flowers, a banner, and place cards. That extra time made a big difference and helped everything feel personal and organized. As guests arrived, we had them go directly to their assigned seats--which I highly recommend for a group this size, as it fills up quickly. The staff immediately began service with starters (hummus, salad, and bread), and they were quick to take both food and drink orders. Everything came out promptly, and the service throughout the evening was incredibly attentive and responsive. Every single guest had something positive to say about their meal and dessert, which says a lot when hosting a group this large. After dinner, the staff cleared tables efficiently, and we were able to enjoy the balcony space--an absolute highlight. It provided the perfect backdrop for photos with family, overlooking the Dallas skyline. At the end of the night, Jenna checked in with us to debrief, mentioning that the assigned seating helped her team provide faster, smoother service--which we definitely noticed. Not only did we have an amazing event, but we also felt like we built a genuine connection with her. She struck the perfect balance of being both professional and personable. read more

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Not sure what to order just ask for the servers recommendations and I guarantee everything will be amazing! Everything is good and the hookah is very clean and fresh. Will def be my summer time spot read more

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Date Night Approved. Wife and I had the pleasure of dining at The Mayor's House by Selda, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was great and the way you are welcomed in is amazing! The food matched the service 10/10! I had the Beyti Special and my wife had the Chicken Shish, both were delicious! No better way to end our meal experience but with a hot cup of çay (Turkish Tea). read more

The Mayor’s House By Selda - The Beyti Special - 10/10 - Mediterranean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Food Mid. Service almost terrible! We had three people in our party two of us ordered two different appetizers, which came with pita bread. They brought one order of pita bread. When ask for another, we were told that we could share one, even though each side came with. Two of our guests ordered the same entree, and they brought them out on one plate. It's over kept coming to the table minutes after we sat down as if we were being rushed and I didn't like that. Outcomes the food and my chicken is dry! read more

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We typically go to the Selda in Addison and love the food. Have been to the Mayors house by Selda location twice and can confidently say that we will never come back again. The service was slow and the food was decent but there are FLIES inside the restaurant EVERYWHERE! Bring your own swatter because they will be coming for your food! Also, they no longer serve their signature bean salad as a side with the entrees. Instead, they serve a sad looking salad with bitter dressing. I will stick to the Addison location! read more

The Mayor’s House By Selda - Mediterranean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Had a nice time here with family on a Sunday afternoon. The restaurant is in an historic two story house in the Bishop Arts District. Service started out a little spotty because of the wobbly table we were seated at. Ten minutes later there was this whole shuffling around of tables and chairs and transference of our whole party and all of our belongings to another area. Everyone endured and we got on to the food. I rarely order appetizers, but I got the cigar borek. They made for an enjoyable snack while waiting on my beyti special. The bread that was brought out was somewhat flat on flavor and needed just a little bit of salt. The beyti special was delicious. The lamb had a great flavor to it. The yogurt sauce added very little to the entree but kept it from being dry. The tomato salad was just fine. I got to try the fried cauliflower and it was well seasoned. It's tasty but best eaten when hot. We took home their pistachio cheesecake out of curiosity and love of cheesecake. It turned out to be really good. The restaurant is barely 4 stars on a curve and more like 3.8. I would go back to try a couple of other dishes though. read more

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Second time visiting. Brought my mother in law as she loves Mediterranean cuisine. Food was once again great. The first visit our server was a lot more knowledgeable but today's was still good. read more

Beautiful views. Amazing service. Food out of this world. Loved the patio. Branzino is my favorite.

Was wandering Bishop Arts on a random sunday and was able to snag a nice patio table without a reservation. The vibes here were great, I havent been to an authentic restaurant like this in awhile so this was an awesome find. Servers were very attentive and the food was great. Loved the branzino and would definitely come visit again. read more

The Mayor’s House By Selda - Grilled Branzino - Mediterranean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Beautiful place - Good food - Bad service (from Waiter). I hope with all the reviews about the service, the owners are actually doing something about it. This could easily be a 5 star place with accountability & service training. Small lot & street parking available. Large patio nicely decorated. Hookah available along with fleece blankets if requested. Inside is cozy and chic. Love it. We were quickly seated on a Thursday around 5pm without a reservation. Cocktail, Wine, Beer, & Hookah menus provided. Slight menu variations from what is online. We went before attending an event in Victory Park - took 12 minutes to get there during rush hour. Very convenient! Bidet in Ladies room. Dress code - I didn't read it fully but there was sign by entry door - believe they called it smart casual or something like that (I remember seeing no workout clothes). My wishes for menu: offer a soup (at least during winter) offer a hot cocktail (during winter) List sauces on menu, especially if will be drizzled on top of the food When delivering food, they also brought complementary BREAD with a couple of olives and lebnah topped with red pepper flakes. The bread was good and appreciated. Our favorite food was CIGAR BOREK ($10.35). Four phyllo dough stuffed with feta cheese and rolled. served with a yogurt dip with a hint of garlic. I could eat these weekly! FRIED CAULIFLOWER ($13.46) - good but not best I've had. Large portion. Menu says chimichurri sauce but there was hardly any at the bottom of the bowl. There was also tahini at the bottom which was good. There is a red pepper type sauce drizzled on top of the cauliflower that is a tad spicy so if you don't prefer that, I'd ask for it on side or without. KOFTE ($24.84) - Four flat "meatballs" served with rice & what they call a tomato salad. The meatballs had good flavor but were overcooked and dry. Rice was good. Tomato salad had zero flavor (other than lettuce with a bite or parsley when you get a leaf). It is basic sliced romaine, a couple parsley leaves, couple diced tomatoes, few carrot shred. Lightly tossed in olive oil. No seasoning. Dish is overpriced based on what we got this night. They will bring dessert tray if you want to check out the selections. We got a Tiramisu & a Caramel layer cake To Go and haven't eaten yet. ($24.84 for 2). Gentleman who brought our food was very cheerful and professional each time. read more

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I recommend ordering family style. The lamb chops and fried cauliflower are a must order. Everyone loved them, adult and child. The cauliflower was perfectly cooked and not oily. It also had a great yogurt sauce. The Ali Nazik had the prefect ratio of meat to eggplant. This is also another must order. The stuffed dates and beet salad were more spinach salads, but still good. We also got the lahmacun, halloumi cheese, and hummus. For dessert we got a chocolate cake, biscoff cake, strawberry mousse dessert and tiramisu. The mousse was delicious but the tiramisu went perfectly with the Turkish coffee. The kids loved the chocolate cakes. The building and decor are beautiful and classy. It has both trendy younger clientele and older groups which are divided well in different areas. It was very busy. I would recommend a reservation. read more

The Mayor’s House By Selda - Mediterranean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Another successful #DateNight with My Guy! Food was outstanding, our server Lindsey was great and the ambiance was nice. 10/10 would HIGHLY recommend. Thanks so much Brianna for snapping some cute pics of us. read more

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I enjoyed this dinner so much! The food is fantastic. The atmosphere is beautiful. Seating is comfortable both indoors and outdoors. And the restaurant was very clean. I sat inside but the patio was very pretty and lively at night. Additional bonuses for me were the number of vegetarian options offered on the menu and how late they stay open! I ordered a drink that had lychee and pineapple and it was one of the best cocktails I've ever had. It wasn't very strong but it was absolutely delicious. The kale salad was fantastic. I ordered a dish that had white beans, boiled egg and tomatoes and it was incredible. I also got a spinach feta dish that ended up just being flatbread pizza, which isn't what I expected - but it was good! However.. the service, while very friendly, was disrespectfully slow. It took the waitress almost 25 minutes to check on me after I ordered my first course. She checked on every other table in the section multiple times before even making eye contact with me so I could wave her down and order the rest of my food. I also noticed the table next to me wait an extended amount of time just for change back. The rest of the staff seemed to be very attentive so I'm sure this was just a one time occurrence, but it definitely added some frustration to my experience. I planned to order several courses but ended up ordering everything at once (and less than I planned) because I genuinely didn't know when she was going to come back to my table. This is the only reason for 4 stars instead of 5. I would definitely still return and recommend this place to anybody in Dallas, but I would order all of my food upfront and expect slow service. read more

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This place is a whole vibe! Love the outside area where everyone is just hanging out and smoking hookah. Then the interior of the house is so pretty! I really love what they did to the place. The service is pretty good too! Our waiter was attentive and were patient to answer our questions. I ordered the fried Cauliflower under the small plate thinking I'd have room for other small plates. I was wrong! First off, they give you a complementary bread that's so huge! Then their "small plates" portion is actually huge. My husband didn't really enjoy his dish though. Then we finished it off with their chocolate cake which happens to be the best cake we've ever had in our lives We really might come back here just for the cake! read more

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Wow! What a treasure of Oak Cliff! Never had Turkish food before and I am now a forever fan. Service was outstanding the food was equally so. My favorite was the cauliflower dish and the bread ...so fresh and delicious . The historic building is so cool especially with the lamps and decor . Leave room for dessert because it's so hard to choose from an amazing assortment of deliciousness! read more

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Lunch here was a delight. The food was flavorful and the service was prompt. I look forward to coming back to try many more of the food options. read more

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Loveeee, such a vibe. Delicious food and drinks. The Turkish martinis are divine!! My friends and I did tapas and I loved the cauliflower! I have not tried their main dishes or dessert but if I'm back in town I will. Omg the watermelon margarita is amazing (ask for a tajin rim if ur into that) read more

The Mayor’s House By Selda - Mediterranean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

A wonderful celebration of flavors. The restaurant is situated in a converted home with a wraparound porch, ample dining outside as well as inside. When you walk in you are greeted with the beautiful sight of sweets. We were seated inside and promptly met by our server who took our drink orders and filled our water glasses. Upon her return, she took our food orders while serving bread. For appetizers; we had chicken wings - very good. Within 20 minutes we were served our entrees. I ordered the lamb chops which 10 out of 10 recommend. Others in my party had the lamb shish and grilled salmon. Everyone enjoyed their dish for dessert. We had the biscoff layer cake. My cocktail was the Zang, which was nicely done and then I had a glass of Pinot with my lamb. Great pairing. I would absolutely come back and bring friends. read more

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The Mayor's House was formally occupied by George Sergeant, a famous Dallasite who served as the City's Mayor from 1935 to 1937. Mayor Sergeant's career only lasted two years, but "The Mayor's House" by Selda is sure to last far longer. I imagine part of The Mayor's House's longevity is their generous heaps of pita bread. It's unlikely Mrs. George Sergeant was serving Turkish cuisine to guests with the gusto of the current tenants. Not only did our server give us heaps of pita bread, but the food was delicious. And was priced reasonably! A quality that's becoming less common as more and more folks surge into the metroplex. Nora used to provide great Afghan food in North Oak, but with them gone I'd say The Mayor's House is the best option for middle east / middle east adjacent cuisine in the South Dallas area! read more

The Mayor’s House By Selda - Girlfriends + food - Mediterranean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Good food but bad service. Came here with a big group last minute and the hostess was visibly upset that we didn't have a reservation. I get it but they had a ton of seating outside that was not reserved so didn't get the point for his frustration and him telling us we should have a reservation next time. I get it but it was a last minute lunch plan. Food was good, but a bit pricey for what it is. Service just killed the mood for our lunch. Will easily go down the street to give our service to another restaurant next time I have a big group. read more

A little bit overrated... Customer service for take out was a little bit hasty, the order taker was standing next to me to get my order fast, that how it made me feel, I had to rush through menu. And it was not busy inside. My to go order did not look worth $24, and I did not get bread. I think they should provide clarification when offering bread and pita. So I got cold pita instead of hot flat bread. Eggplant salad was delicious! That smoke flavor and tasted better than baba ghanoush. I was in the bar waiting on my order and did not feel welcomed even I tried to chat with the staff. Pretty and cozy ambiance. Knowing Turkish food and how delicious it is, I would give 4 stars, not 5. Would recommend but probably will try another place next time in town. read more

The Mayor’s House By Selda - Mediterranean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I have to start this review noting the excellent service we received from Benjamin. It was our first time to try Turkish food and he was helpful and patient with all of our questions and really made the experience special. I heard about the Mayor's House from a friend and wanted to give it a try. We got there right at opening on a Sunday and were greeted warmly and seated right away. We started with the Beet Salad which was tasty with huge chunks of Feta in it. The Turkish bread was amazing! Served hot and fresh and is a truly special item for a bread service. We ordered a flatbread and Cauliflower from the "small" plates menu, but heads up the plates are not that small! We definitely could have gotten by with just one but it was a treat to try all the different flavors. We also had the Special which had very flavorful lamb wraps served along side Parsley salad and Rice. We enjoyed everything about the meal and hope to be back soon. The restaurant is a house with a huge and inviting patio area. If you are in the area you should definitely stop by! read more

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The food was amazing! Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. We loved our meals. My husband said his lamb chops were the best he's ever had in the USA snd just as good as those he's had in the Middle East. The hummus was obviously house-made! We sat on the patio since it was a cool evening and the atmosphere was so nice. My husband enjoyed a shisha and the staff kept it refreshed. We will definitely be returning again! read more

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This is a must visit house of excellent Turkish dining! The staff treat you like VIPs! The atmosphere is a cool old Oak Cliff home converted into a restaurant and bar. Plenty of parking with more on street. The food is fantastic! We had a large groups and enjoyed sharing all. The flavors, texture, and aroma reminded me of great restaurants I enjoyed during my time living in Izmir! read more

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Sadly had some of the worst service ever here. Our server, Lindsey, basically forgot about us the whole night. We had to continually flag down people because Lindsey wouldn't even glance at our table. When we were finally able to get someone to come to us after an hour of waiting for food, Lindsey then came up and said "why didn't you tell me you hadn't gotten your food yet" like that isn't her job in the first place. It's disappointing because the atmosphere is beautiful being that it's set in a historic house, but the terrible service combined with the mediocre food really sets it back. read more

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The food was soo yummy! The service was great and the ambiance was dark and friendly. I ordered the bean salad, fried cauliflower and the lamb shanks, my friend ordered the grilled branzino. read more

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We were a party of 8 and had made reservations a few days in advance. Unfortunately, we didn't get the outdoor lounge seating as hoped it was a busy Saturday evening. We were seated on the patio. Since it's summer, just be aware there may be bugs buzzing around, especially if you're wearing perfume or lotion! They have hookah, but there's no actual menu for it so just ask for a flavor. We went with blueberry and mint, and it was okay. We also had a few beers, Prosecco, and cocktails which were decent. We ordered a few appetizers, which were pricey (we didn't mind at first), but when they arrived, we were seriously disappointed. The garlic shrimp was $16 and came with literally five tiny pieces swimming in butter or oil. The spicy ezme just tasted like straight red pepper. The biggest letdown was the "soujouk lollipop" we asked what is it and were told it was like a lollipop (didn't know it was sausage) but it turned out to be five slices of sausage on sticks over kale. We actually thought it was a joke at first. It felt like everything came in sets of five. Five small shrimp, five sausage slices, five bites of disappointment. We ended up laughing it off and heading somewhere else for a proper dinner. Portions were more toddler-sized than adult friendly. read more

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We went here again and we're very disappointed in the service. It was HORRIBLE!! They took our order then someone else brought the food and we never saw the waiter again. I got up and got my own to go containers. Then waited another 30 minutes to find someone to ask for our check then another 30 minutes to actually get the check. I will never go back. The food is good but the service sucks so bad it's not worth it. read more

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I really enjoy the ambiance this place brings to their customers. The staff was kind and the food was really good. This is a very chill and friendly spot to bring friends to have a laid back day. read more

We love Selda locations (Addison and Frisco) and this one didn't disappoint! Such a fabulous location and the patio is epic! Service was honestly a little slow but not terrible. The food speaks for itself. As we were leaving we realized this location offers Hookah too which is fun and we'll definitely go back for that! read more

The Mayor’s House By Selda - Muhammara, Turkish coffee, Turkish tea, Stuffed Dates - Mediterranean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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My first visit at this Selda location. Because I had high expectations due to the kitchen at their North Dallas location there were items I expected on the menu that wasn't there. Like the filet mignons cubes, kunafe. The setting was indeed wonderful. We had a large party and we asked for starters and salads that were coming out nonstop. So much food, which was wonderful, that could have still fed an additional 20 people. By the time the starters were done we were mostly full for dinner. Which for me personally, I have to maintain a protein minimum so I never got there because of the overwhelming starters and then they didn't have the dish I usually get at their other location. They had wonderful desserts. We had like 5 different cakes come out but no Kunafe which to us is the main reason for Selda. Service was wonderful, had nonstop servers take care of us. Drinks were too strong for my taste so I passed mine on to someone else and just went with Turkish tea. The house is super cute with a bunch of smaller rooms, makes it more intimate. One room is suitable for a small dinner party with a bar. So really it was a 4.5 for me. The .5 lacking is the Beef Filet sheesh and the Kunafe. I did enjoy the ambiance and the restaurant but going forward I'll be patronizing their North Dallas location which gets a solid 5 STARS from me. read more

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Everything about the food and service at this restaurant was top notch! The ambience of the restaurant transports you in time and the original house gives the restaurant individual spaces for groups like ours. We ordered a lot of dishes from the menu and sampled them family style. Wine and cocktail options are great and the restaurant has a full service bar in terms of food. It was very hard to pick a favorite some of the dishes that I truly savored are : stuffed dates, grilled eggplant, salad, beef seesh and fried cauliflower. For an entrée, most of us chose to have the Beyti Special which was exquisite. The dessert platter that they showcase makes you wanna try all the desserts for sure. Our table got almost one of each and tried them family style again. Service at the restaurant was another clear winner. Irem took care of our table and was outstanding. Pricing: Moderate high, but completely worth the money you spend for not just delicious food, but an amazing dining experience. Will I return? Absolutely! This is a restaurant that cannot be missed. read more

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Went here for the first time for a friends birthday and the vibe?! Loved it. It's your classic hookah lounge with lots of outdoor space and the lights/decor is so cute - definitely makes it a vibe. The food is alright. I ordered the garlic shrimp which was 5.5/10 and the fried cauliflower 8/10. The service was also okay but granted it was a busy night Would like to try some more of their mains before I give a final verdict on the food. But for the vibe and drinks?! Definitely will be returning read more

A friend picked out this restaurant while we were in Dallas, and I admittedly didn't know much about going on - besides the beautiful building - but I'm so glad we went! The flavors were incredible, the service was incredible, and the overall experience was incredible. We had so many things, and by that sampling plus the general vibe, it didn't seem like we could go wrong. Highlights were definitely the Halloumi Cheese, Grilled Chicken Wings, and the lamb. We also indulged in dessert, and whatever that Turkish pudding was, it was absolutely perfect. Add in a great setting, a wonderful waiter who was so awesome with our 4-year old, and some solid drinks ... perfect! read more

Came with my Greek friend to eat Turkish food and while we had a great time the thoughts on the food was mixed. There's plenty of parking, at the site and around it, and upon entering we were seated immediately. The customer service we received was fantastic and our waitress was very attentive! For appetizers we ordered - garlic shrimp, halloumi cheese, stuffed dates, and cheese pide. I thoroughly enjoyed the garlic shrimp (the chili flakes gave a nice kick) and halloumi cheese with the fig marmalade was a nice addition - eating this with the homemade bread made for a delicious bite! I expected the dates to come out warm (but it is something I can see myself replicating as the flavors were there). I would have liked the pide to be a little more flavorful- extra oregano, garlic - but it was full of cheese so it made for a decent flatbread. For mains we ordered, chicken shish and salmon. I did have the salmon with rice and tomato salad. The chicken shish was flavorful and cooked nicely. I did enjoy the salmon and the mustard sauce gave it a nice touch. We did have to add salt and pepper to the meal but overall I liked it. We ended with a Turkish style pistachio cheesecake and Turkish coffee. The cheesecake was different than what I'm normally used to but enjoyed the flavor from the pistachios. I'm not coffee lover but did enjoy trying something new. Overall, the customer service was great, we tried a variety of dishes (some hits, some misses), and I look forward to eating more Turkish food! read more

The Mayor’s House By Selda - Mediterranean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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FOOD: We had the roasted cauliflower and hummus for appetizers, both good. I had the lamb chops and they were a perfect medium rare. ATMOSPHERE: This is in a historic home and it is beautiful. However, we were seated upstairs and it was packed and loud. SERVICE: A bit slow, never told us their names, seemed a little disjointed. TIP: The desserts looked good so save room. read more

The Mayor’s House By Selda - Lamb chops - Mediterranean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Can I give them 10 stars?? Mayor's house has quickly become a staple for me. I'm here once a week. The food is soooooo good! Every dish i've had is so flavorful and perfectly portioned. You will definitely get the bang for your bucks here. My favorite dishes are the signature adana and the grilled branzino. The patio is a whole vibe. Great for just getting drinks and hookah if you aren't hungry. The service is iffy sometimes. I've had really attentive waiters and I've had the complete opposite. If they work on the staffing, this place would be perfect. read more

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Really authentic Turkish restaurant that serves amazing shish. We ordered the shishito peppers, hummus, beef/chicken/salmon shish, and some pistachio cake for dessert. All the food was really tasty. They have a really nice outdoor patio/seating area. Service was great, our waitress was so friendly and accommodating. It's a very unique concept restaurant. Definitely need more of this type of cuisine in Dallas! read more

The Mayor’s House By Selda - Dessert - Mediterranean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Super impressed with this place's service and tasty food. Prices were fair for the amount of food. And everything is shareable which is great and fun! But the most impressive thing of all was the speed in which we got our food. Seriously we were not even done ordering when the plates magically appeared on the table. We had: - Halloumi Cheese: excellent! 5/5 - Stuffed Dates: 3/5 - Fried Cauliflower 4/5 - Shrimp Garlic 5/5 - Ali Nazik: my favorite, amazing! 5/5 - Cheese Pide 5/5 - Soujuk and Pastrami Pide 4/5 Drinks were tasty too. The house is gorgeous, and the patio very nicely decorated. read more

The Mayor’s House By Selda - Soujuk and Pastrami Pide - Mediterranean Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Came here with high expectations. Place looks really interesting and fun. Heard good things about it. In general, I'll say the food was good. Where the place really fell down was service. Not sure what happened, but the waitress that took our order, was never to be seen again after. Drinks were infilled the whole dinner, we asked for some more bread, it never came- frankly, it impacted my enjoyment of the meal. The front lady came to ask how things were, and I said- ok. Was not going to make a big deal, but she pushed on it- so I told her. To her credit, she offered a comp dessert, which was nice, but doesn't really make our experience there a good one. read more