We arrived around 5pm and many tables outside weren't cleared but there were many seats available…read more We were told to wait outside when we're supposed to order at the cashier first, so I was confused. The ladies took awhile to get us seated outside, only to then tell me to order inside. The super efficient guy with the red shoes was quick to take our order of chicken shish tawook and Mezze sampler. Portions are large and food was great! We love people watching as the N Judahs goes by. It's Arab comfort food in a cozy indoor/outdoor setting.Sooo good!

Delicious! Hearty meals to be had here. The musakhan is a spiced chicken dish served with roasted…read morepine nuts, pita, and caramelized onions. I loved how juicy the chicken was and the crisp yet soft pita. Apparently this dish they claim is usually not found in restaurants so it was pretty special to eat it. I will be back to try more!

Great food and great environment. Stopped by on my way home from work and was helped by Vito who…read moreanswered all of my questions and recommended a spicy lamb/beef gyro. Will be back again for the great service a food.

The food was absolutely delicious, everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly…read moreprepared. But what truly made this experience stand out was the service. The server was incredible: attentive, friendly, and genuinely made us feel welcomed from start to finish He checked in at the right times without being overwhelming, which I really appreciated. Overall, a great experience and I'd definitely come back I highly recommend it

We went into this place randomly, and it ended up being such a pleasant surprise. As soon as you…read morewalk inside, you're greeted by a beautiful space that's so well decorated it truly feels like you're in a different world. The atmosphere alone makes the experience special. The food was amazing, and the staff was friendly and welcoming throughout our visit. Overall, it was a really good experience, and I'm glad we stumbled upon it.

This was my first time trying Moroccan cuisine and it did not disappoint! I decided to order…read moretakeout, and the moment I stepped in, I was captivated by the ambiance there's a stage with belly dancing and music throughout the day (I believe). I ordered the full-course dinner, which comes with a bunch of sides plus bread definitely a great option if you have a big appetite. It also came with mint tea, which was so refreshing. The highlight was definitely my entrée: I chose the Chicken Tajine, which is a stew. The meat was incredibly tender, and it honestly felt like trying my grandma's cooking I could taste the love in the stew. The service was amazing. The only bummer is that I ordered takeout. I'll definitely be coming back to get the full experience! Side note for my fellow Muslims: the meat is halal! :)

Decided to come here one day after my dentist appointment. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap for…read morepick up. It's a good size for the price, the chicken is very tasty and I really liked the garlicky sauce thing that came with it. Would definitely come back here the next time I'm craving another shawarma. Service was friendly too!

With my Chicago bestie Sarj in town, we were on the hunt for *standout eats* only during his visit…read more Heard many good things about this spot, for which he received two separate recommendations from locals (and I had coincidentally bookmarked to try my location in Santa Clara). We ordered a mini lamb wrap, mini chicken wrap, rose tamarind drink and mint lemonade. The lamb was gristly and dry, so I preferred the chicken wrap, but was disappointed to find that it featured only chicken (well-seasoned and juicy) and did not have any tomatoes, cucumbers, or other vegetables like the lamb wrap did. The chicken wrap was only chicken and lavash. Perhaps it was an oversight on the staff's part, even though the restaurant was not busy during a Friday lunch. And it also still took some time to get our orders out even though we were the only ones in line and there were only two other parties eating there. Maybe there were tons of to-go orders they had to fulfill? I'll be sure to check out the Santa Clara location as well in the future, but for this luncheon, we had to temper our disappointment by going around the corner to get some Gregory's.

If there is a part of paradise which serves food, what we had at Aziza definitely is being served…read morethere. First of all. Aziza is kind. They accommodated a last minute reschedule - which, let's be honest, in today's day and age is like finding a gold mine. Second. Did I mention food that is served in heaven? A group of five of us went to dinner and we ordered almost every vegetarian dish on the menu. The olives (which came out juicy and warm), the trio of dips and the flatbread (that melted us all), that charred lettuce with a rich nutty dressing, the burrata with kiwis, oh and oh, that cauliflower. Be still, my beating heart. That food, which clearly was meant for gods and accidentally made it to our table. The shakshouka and the couscous entrees following closely behind in rich glory with that delectable cornbread that showed up straight from the oven. I am not exaggerating, dear reader, each bite of food was a gastronomic delight. We wrapped the evening with a date cake that came topped with a rich vanilla ice cream and toasted pecans and the subtle competition of the warm cake and the cold ice cream on our palates made for a perfect culmination to our dinner. And third. The person mixing the drinks back at the bar knows his business well. The mocktails and the cocktails were brilliantly refreshing. The tamarinds and the citrus looking out from the glasses wide eyed, ready to amaze. Good food is one of the few untainted pleasures of humanity. And Aziza served us heaps of it. Do yourself a favor and go savor the flavors Aziza has to offer. You shall not be disappointed.

We had a very nice dinner here to celebrate our anniversary. We opted for a soup and four small…read moreplates to share. It was perfect and we had some leftovers. - chilled corn soup 5 stars. Love the presentation and the taste. I wasn't sure I would like it from the description but it was Excellent - burrata with kiwi salad. 5 stars. Love the presentation and flavor combo. Perfect with the served rustic bread slide - charred prawns 3 stars for prawns and 5 stars for the sauce. The prawns is a bit overcooked but the sauce really made up for it. We soaked it all up with our left over bread slice - mussels. Good flavor 4 stars. Although quite small and pricey. It was like $24 for 6 mussels. Sauce though was really good. Feels like a charred oyster recipe applied to mussels just too pricey - beef tartare. It was served on top of cooked cabbage it seems. This was just okay We finished with a yuzu custard. Divine. Perfect palate cleanser. Our server also was good to recommend we stay with the small plate if we are not too hungry. So glad we did as we still didn't finish.

Might be the best falafel I've had in the east bay, it came out freshly fried and just melted in my…read moremouth! I liked it better than Wally's which has to be my favorite mediterranean food in the bay. Their hummus and baba ghanouj was quite nice too, though I prefer Wally's (which is a high standard) and the muhammara was decent (though a little too spicy for me). The bread was thicker and different than the usual pita I'm accustomed to, and it went well with their lentil soup, which was a healthy and delicious broth.

True rating would be 3.5…read more The cafe portion is inside the food market which is pretty neat! It also smells delicious when you walk in, I ordered a falafel with hot sauce and it was really well made. The pita was thin and fresh and the hot sauce/sauce mix was great. The falafel was a little bit dry and I wish there were more things inside the falafel outside of lettuce. Aside from that I would definitely go back and try again/something different.

This place is amazing!!! Every time I've been here every food I've eaten! The people are so…read morefriendly and the service is excellent! The hooka is perfect and the Moroccan wine is a must! The 5 course is the perfect share for 2 and I highly recommend the shrimp kabab though my friends all say the lamb is the best. The atmosphere is so fun and the belly dancing is so much fun they really incorporate the audience. Everything is perfectly cooked and honestly some of the best Moroccan food I've had. Go here!!! The negative reviews are seriously missing out. The service doesn't have the same flow as other restaurants, but that's by design, they want you to relax and enjoy your time there if you want things done more quickly you just have to ask and they are happy and quick to accommodate. This is an experience not a race to get everything at once.

This place was absolutely beautiful inside--covered in rugs, pillows, and vibrant colors that made…read moreit feel like you'd stepped out of San Francisco and into another world. The whole space felt so authentic and immersive. I found $18 parking a little down the street at a nearby hotel (as long as you leave before midnight), which worked out perfectly. We ordered a few things to share--the hummus was really good, and the salad with lemon was super fresh and light. The kebabs were also delicious, though I didn't eat too many since I was in a nice dress and the tables were more Moroccan-style--low with bowls rather than full tables--so it wasn't the easiest to cut the meat. The atmosphere was lively and fun, with groups of people and even private rooms around the space. I was surprised it wasn't more crowded, but my friend stayed later and said it picked up as the night went on--they even had karaoke at one point! There was also a belly dancer, which added to the vibe, though I think having a more professional performer who connects better with the music would really elevate the experience. The hookah was a nice touch too--they give you your own tip so you're not sharing, and even though I don't normally do hookah, it just felt right for the setting. Overall, the food was great, the ambience was beautiful, and the crowd was good energy. I'd highly recommend this spot for a group event, a social night out, or even a fun date--it's definitely an experience you won't forget!

Susan took me on a 2-hour ride up Black Mountain, I am so glad there is a place the takes great…read morecare of their horses and caters to more experienced riders.

The BEST advanced ride I've ever been on! An absolutely unforgettable adventure! Riding a…read moremagnificently smooth Arabian horse through the awe-inspiring redwoods, guided by the incredible Susan, was nothing short of magical. The perfect blend of an exhilarating fast pace riding, stunning natural beauty, and amazing company--pure perfection! Can't wait to ride with Susan again.

The server was fabulous! I unfortunately forgot his name…read more He was so classy and super friendly, Food kept coming... Yummy food... And then, at around 8 PM, a great belly dancer appeared. She was very skilled. Beautiful young woman, balancing a sword, doing all kinds of dances in different costumes, she put a great effort in it. Balancing a whole chandelier of burning real candles on her head. And interacting in a very nice way with the Guests. They happen to be a group of young women celebrating graduation. So we all danced. This is not my first time there. Really love that place. If you haven't been, you should check it out!

El Mansour gave us something that's been hard to find since we left the East Coast. Why aren't…read morethere more Moroccan restaurants? This has all the atmosphere we wanted. Carpets and cushions everywhere, dim lights and curtained ceilings with beautiful light fixtures. Too bad we can't have hookah smoke anymore. You get to choose among different options for different courses, but mostly everybody gets the same thing except for the main protein. Because I'm pescatarian, The Wife graciously agreed to a veggie bastilla, instead of chicken. We expected the same thing, just without chicken; so egg and nuts. Nope - neither were present. But there was a lot of carrots. There was also a carrot salad, and carrots on the side of my main dish. The salad course was superb. The aforementioned carrot salad, plus a cucumber salad, and an amazing eggplant salad that I kept scooping up in my pita. I had the Moroccan seafood platter, with shrimp and scallops, both very well cooked. The Wife had the chicken kabob, and was very happy. At the end, we had baklava with stylishly poured mint tea. The show is almost as important as the meal. Speaking of which, we were there for the belly dancer Jennifer, and she was excellent. She started with a lit skirt, then came back twice, once with a curved sword on her head and another just alone. Beautiful and friendly, dancing briefly with a gentleman from one party, and for a while with a younger girl from another large family. So sweet.