My sister and I just had the best experience at Turquoise Restaurant. We had the lovely opportunity to eat here and the food was just absolutely amazing. Everything was wonderful and you can tell the food is made with lots of love. Everyone here was so sweet and attentive. we had the opportunity to meet the owner and he was just the best. He was telling us about the pictures on the wall which he had took himself. you can tell he loves what he does and it's just amazing!! We will definitely be returning very soon. read more

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This gorgeous restaurant only one block from the ocean has fresh amazing Mediterranean food. Their Salmon Pesto Panini is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had: fresh, premium salmon; fresh veggies and pesto; mozzarella cheese; all wrapped in a fresh pita from a local bakery. Large portions with a delicious fresh side salad. I love it! I order it every time; I can't resist it! The owner and his staff are all so kind and welcoming. They make you feel like family. The restaurant itself is stunningly beautiful, too. read more

Food is delicious. Fresh and too quality ingredients. The owner is super friendly! So much time and effort goes into each dish. Like the lamb is marinated for 24 hours truly tender. Also started off with spinach dip. The bread is thin and light. The sweet potato served with the entree is perfection. The restaurant is also clean and it gives Europe. Great spot and a gem in Redondo Beach. read more

Turquoise Restaurant - Lamb Kabab Entree - Mediterranean Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

My wife, our pup, and I have been coming to Turquoise for the last seven years, and it's become much more than just our favorite Mediterranean restaurant, it's one of those places that always feels like home. Nestled in Riviera Village just a few blocks from the beach, Turquoise is the kind of neighborhood gem you hope never changes. This isn't your typical Greek takeout spot. Everything is made with premium ingredients, no seed oils, fragrant saffron, and an obvious passion for authentic Mediterranean cooking. We always start with their fresh-brewed green iced tea and hummus with crisp crudité. Their panini-pressed sandwiches are fantastic, and the house-made yogurt and chili sauces are so good you'll end up putting them on everything. And the lamb kebab? Hands down the best I've ever had, perfectly seasoned, incredibly tender, and something I crave long after we leave. What keeps us coming back, though, is Hameed, the owner. From the moment you walk in, he treats you like family. You can tell how deeply he cares about his guests, his staff, and every detail of the restaurant. That kind of genuine hospitality is rare these days, and it's a big part of what makes Turquoise so special. Whether you're looking for a date night, a relaxed family dinner, lunch after the beach, or a place where your dog is just as welcome as you are, Turquoise delivers every time. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the restaurant is always spotless, and the service is consistently exceptional. As someone who loves discovering great food, I can honestly say Turquoise is one of the South Bay's hidden gems. Seven years later, it's still the first place we recommend to friends and the one we find ourselves coming back to again and again. Do yourself a favor and give it a try. I have a feeling you'll become a regular too. Thanks for reading. read more

Indeed good food,most ingredients are made from scratch including sauces,even the yogurt(been told by the owner of the place,very nice guy) Had Lentil Soup,Tuna sandwich and Koubideh wrap,tasted nice and atmosphere is on point too. When a restaurant is open for 18+ years you know it gotta be good read more

One of the best restaurants in the area and deserved more recognition! Every time I go I leave so happy and satisfied. The owner is often walking around and making everyone feels so welcome. You can tell he truly loves his craft. Everything is yummy, but the lamb kabob is the show stopper I get it everytime. I also love the spinach dip, and the chicken and koubideh kebabs. Their family special is also a great deal. Hot tip - the sweet potatoes on the side are unbelievable I always ask for bonus! read more

We really enjoy the food, soup, coffee and service. Very consistent. Picking up food is do easy. Best lentil soup ever, ever, ever. read more

We had a wonderful dinner at this beautiful restaurant last week. The table was ready right on time and our server, Farhad, gave fantastic many recommendations. The food was fresh and full of flavor. Specially, the lamb Kabob, Greek salad and baba ghanouj were so delicious. The service was 10 out of 10 and we were so impressed. I will definitely come back.!!! read more

The food was fresh and delicious. We ordered the Koobideh wrap and the chicken kebab sandwich, and both were very tasty. However, compared to similar restaurants, the portion sizes were on the smaller side and the prices felt a bit high for what you get. read more

Food is great. Service is great. The people are great but what I can't stand when u order a glass of wine for $10 and you get a quarter? You don't even get a full glass. It's ridiculous. I can't stand that about restaurants today. They rip you off. We're in California. We've produced so much wine in this state. It should be cheaper for residents read more

It's been a while since I last dined here. Called in for a confirmed reservation and, when we arrived, the staff acted a bit oblivious. The hostess directed us to a table - a DIRTY table. So we moved over and sat between TWO dirty tables. While waiting to order, another family arrived and were greeted with, "We have your reserved table for you" and they were seated. Seemed like a mediocre start to a meal. I asked about the owner, Hamid, and was told by the waiter, Farad, "He's probably around someplace." Quite frankly, it's Hamid's patience and kindness that has always attracted me to Turquoise. I came to celebrate my birthday month. I started with the Organic Green Field Salad (the tables on both sides of us were still filthy and remained that way almost through our entire meal). The salad great organic seasoning, it was larger than I expected and well presented. Our main courses were the Chilean Sea Bass (for me) and the Koubigeh Beef Kabob (for my guest). Both were delivered by Hamid who seems to have appeared out of nowhere. It was great seeing him and experiencing his warm greeting and kind birthday wishes. Of course the tables on both sides of us were still filthy. The Sea Bass was wonderful. Perfectly prepared and presented, one of the best Sea Bass mains courses I've had in many years. Utterly full of rich flavor and texture. My guest loved the beef kabob. I've had the lamb kabob in the past, here, and it's one of my favorite dishes. Hamid came by several times to check on us and made sure we were pleased. I did not mention the dirty tables (that finally got cleaned up about the time our dessert ice cream (my birthday gift) arrived). It was a nice ending to a nice meal. read more

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Amazing food, beautiful atmosphere, and outstanding service. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. One of the best Persian restaurants in the area. Highly recommend! read more

We ordered: HUMMUS - I am not a hummus person .. but I do still like their hummus BABA GHANOUSH- This was a good. Both apps came with this flakey pita chips. They used to have a sampler where you could choose three... But they no longer have that. SALAD-- I forgot, what type of salad... But it was the typical with Kalamata, olives, cucumbers, red, onions, tomatoes, feta. This was very tart... But I liked it. KOOBIDEH PLATE- this was good LAMB KABOB PLATE- I'm not a fan of lamb... So I just had a piece. It was OK. I did wish that it came with Pita... Also wished the appetizer would come with pita. Our server was friendly. And it was very crowded for Sunday evening. read more

Turquoise Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Love the food and the ambience of this place. The food is very fresh and everything is cooked in olive oil. The service is great

I had heard so many good things about this restaurant and two items in particular. I stopped in for their incredible Greek Salad (minus the onions) and the Salmon Pesto Panini. Oh my gosh!!! The flavors in the Greek Salad blended so well together with a delicate dressing not to overpower the dish. Incredible! The Salmon Pesto Panini ... you have to experience the flavors. Sooooo good. And to have it as a panini was genius! Wonderful, friendly service .. seating inside and out. (Very good people watching seating outside! Thank you! read more

Excellent salmon panini, hummus dip and Greek salad- owner told us that the dip takes 48 hours and that they make the yogurt base themselves. read more

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My first time going to turquoise restaurant, beautiful ambience, colorful, we started with appetizer, followed by entrée and dessert. We met the owner he explained about his food.I asked about Tahdig, he brought a large plate for the table. It was amazing. He explained about the food and the preparation. Everything was excellent and we go there again. read more

Turquoise Restaurant - The owner and I. - Mediterranean Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Great place to have dinner if you are craving Mediterranean food. It's a small restaurant in the village of Redondo beach. Walking distance to the beach. There are a ton of restaurants in the village and this restaurant has its own charm but it being small , the inside seating is very limited. The main dishes are from Persian food menu . Pricing is $$$. read more

Amazing place, top quality ingredients, boutique location and tight seating in a beautiful seaside location. The owner is brilliant and dedicated to the highest quality food. Expect to spend more than you expected. But you will gladly once you've eaten their food creations. This is my wife and my favorite place currently. read more

We stopped at Turquoise for a late lunch and enjoyed a delicious Sarti Spritz. The menu offers a wide range of Mediterranean dishes, and I loved the chicken hummus with pita bread. The presentation was lovely, and the food was well-seasoned. The staff were friendly and helpful. Overall, a winner! read more

So I'm from Detroit. And this means I'm pretty sophisticated when it comes to Mediterranean food. Particularly hummus, baba, and shawarma. We are the epicenter for this style of food. And I'm here to tell you -- Turquoise is as good -- or better than ANY Mediterranean restaurant I've been to. I ordered the salmon pesto panini that was nothing short of religion changing! Incredible service. Wonderful owner who came to visit us. And super fun outdoor vibe on a 65 degree day. Couldn't be better. This place rocks. Trust me. read more

Turquoise Restaurant - Half a salmon pesto panini sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Decent food, our waiter had personality, the patio was comfortable... Nothing that stands out as particularly memorable. Large portions, more traditional old school Mexican style. read more

Everything is great here! The food is delicious and the service is excellent. The owner/chief has come out each time I've been there to see how my meal was. He's very friendly and you can tell he loves what he does. I told him I loved the seasoning he used, so he went back to the kitchen and brought me out a package to take home read more

Food was clean and outstanding. The saffron rice was buttery and melted in your mouth. The homemade chili sauce that they have is delightful to pair with some of the vegetables as well as the chicken kebab. Will recommend to come back. read more

Wow. This is easily the best chicken kabob I have ever had. The most tender kabob. Melted in my mouth so delicious. The basmati rice with a touch of saffron is great. Awesome flavor profiles and I hate cooked cauliflower but the cooked cauliflower was unbelievable. This is a must and the owner is a great guy. Love love love!!!! Nice quant restaurant in Redondo Rivera read more

I cant stop thinking about the chicken paining! Its so damn good. I've never had it with carpers but it grew on me. I took the other half of the sandwich home thinking I would save it for the next day. Nope it didn't survive past midnight it was so delicious. Plus the owner was such a an awesome guy. He went up to our table and asked if everything was ok, he told us about the saffron rice. You can tell he puts alot of love into these dishes Honestly it was a beautiful experience. I will be coming back! read more

Had the pleasure of enjoying a nice lunch here. Ordered the kale salad which was vibrant and decadent and the taste lived up to the visual. Ordered the chicken kabob and koobideh and must say it was one of the most juicy flavorful chicken dishes I have had the pleasure to taste. The koobideh was also seasoned and cooked to the right temperature. I definitely recommend stopping in here if your in the area to enjoy a healthy clean meal with excellent ingredients read more

Turquoise Restaurant - Kale salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Bread is cold the food is far from authentic Persian! would NOT endorse this place if you know Persian food this will be AWFUL!

I'm in love with Turquoise! I went there last night with a friend. We sat outside. So fun to people watch. It's in Riviera Village and great location, the food was amazing! I especially liked the hummus. They also brought out an outstanding salsa made there and a yogurt sauce made there. Everything is fresh! Good wine list. The service was impeccable and Ryan our waiter hit it out of the park! There's a reason Turquoise has been there for 17years. I love that the owner goes to tables to say hello and check in. He is living his passion and it shows. I'll be back! read more

Fantastic food. Great atmosphere. Wonderful staff. Loved the Mediterranean Persian fusion and the care and time the chef takes to infuse all of the flavors with premium ingredients. The owner and staff accommodated a very large impromptu party without hesitation and as people trickled in, tables were added together. Wonderful hospitality, outstanding flavors. A true gem! read more

I liked this place. Super cute inside. The owner came to our table and explained each dish and their ingredients. It was tasty and filling. The whole experience there was nice. Will come again. read more

Such a beautiful Persian spot in Redondo Beach. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm, calm, and welcoming .perfect for a relaxed dinner with friends or family. The space is cozy, clean, and full of good energy. The food is absolutely delicious ,fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Every dish feels authentic and comforting, with perfectly cooked kabobs, fragrant rice, and rich, home-style flavors that truly remind you of real Persian cooking. What really makes this place special is the vibe and the service. The staff are kind, attentive, and genuinely happy to help, which makes the whole experience even better. Great food, great atmosphere, and a place you actually enjoy sitting and spending time in. Highly recommended !!!I'll definitely be coming back. read more

This place is incredible. It's a cozy place. The quality of the food is TOP. The place is very simple but the food speaks for itself and the high rating is deserved. Get the hummus. The best one I've ever had. Better than Bavel read more

LOVE Turquoise Restaurant! The owner is AMAZING! I've been referred here many times and finally got to try it myself! Everything was awesome! Food, ambiance, staff, ALL GREAT! If youve never tried Turquoise, please give them a try. read more

We were here for a dining event in Redondo Beach and Turquoise was one of our stops--wow! I am amazed by how fresh everything was! (Not on the photos) Lamb kabob (filet mignon) -- so tender, perfectly seasoned with herbs and saffron, and just the a perfect hint of game. It's my first time actually enjoying lamb! Rice that came with the plate is also good, you can taste the carefulness of how everything was prepared. Baba Ghanoush -- very tasty and came with a really good chili. Humus -- homemade! Yummy! Just also want to mention how nice and warm the owner was to everyone that came to the event. read more

Turquoise Restaurant - THE BEST Baba Ghanoush --and chili paste! - Mediterranean Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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The Mediterranean food year is special. They somehow always managed to put a different spin into their dishes. For example, their lamb kebab isn't just lamb kebab, it's lamb filet mignon. You can't find this in the supermarket. The owner is super nice and he's so hard-working. There's not a day when I visit that he's not there walking around at each table to make sure that everybody is happy. read more

I love this place!! They have the BEST Greek salad along with the tastiest wild salmon (which has a yummy tomato salsa on top). Great service, nice patio, and super friendly owner. Try the lentil soup - so good!!! The entrees are a great size with yummy veggies and rice. My hubby loves the koubideh kabob. Basically - you cannot go wrong with this place. read more

Great food! I had the chicken kabobs and it was awesome. The server was great and the owner was also on top of making sure thins were going well. read more

Excellent food & service. Love the veggie panini ...it's large so we usually split it and it comes with a side salad. The lentil soup is also delish! read more

What a pleasant surprise. The pomegranate drink was excellent with an appetizer. We ordered the lamb tenderloin kabab and the salmon dinner with vegetables and rice. And don't miss the crème brûlée far superior to anything we've ever had in the past. read more