About Istanbul Grill California – Mediterranean Restaurant & Catering
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My family and I have always enjoyed Turkish cuisine during our travels to Turkey. Visiting this restaurant was like being transported back to those wonderful experiences. The food is incredibly delicious, authentic, and fresh, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The cleanliness and attention to detail in both the food and the service are outstanding. Highly recommend this place for anyone who loves Turkish cuisine or wants to experience a taste of Turkey!
I came here looking for a taste of Turkiye, and this place didn’t disappoint. The mix platter of salads was so incredbily tasty. Cheese rolls so crispy and delicious. The Kofte, Chicken Kebab and Adana Kebab were so juicy, flavorful and cooked to perfection! We also tried the arugula salad also filled with flavor and had a unique tasty dressing! Portions are perfect and on the bigger side. We already had so much food so we had no room for dessert but we had authentic turkish coffee. Everyone was so friendly and the atmosphere is lovely with pictures from Turkiye. Don’t miss out if you’re around!
Location is kind of hidden. They have free self parking. Entrance is also kind of hidden. Seems like they focus more on catering. Upon entering, the hostess instructed us to look at the menu, order, and pay before being seated. It was a bit strange but not a big deal. There's indoor seating as well as patio seating. The main dining area is cozy with a few booths on the side. It's cozy and not too loud. Everyone was friendly. The complimentary flat bread was good and soft. We ordered the mixed grill kebab which is supposed to be enough for two people but in reality I could've finished it all by myself. Possibly two people if they're not very hungry. It came with chicken shish which was juicy and flavorful. The Doner was ok but have had better elsewhere. The chicken Adana was dry and not flavorful. The Adana kebab was ok. It came with two scoops of rice pilaf that were soft and yummy. The seasonal veggies were ok. IMO it's not worth $41.99 as it lacked quality and quantity. We also ordered the Shepard's casserole. Although flavorful, the lamb was very dry. It was served with garlic, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes plus one scoop of rice pilaf. I thought it was a bit overpriced at $23.99 It's not a true full service sit down restaurant to charge these premium prices. I had high expectations but was disappointed.
I was looking for a place to eat a Turkish food , I went to Istanbul grill to taste the food and it was an excellent experience beginning from the stuff at the entrance they were so friendly specially with my kids , I went with my wife and 4 kids and they give us a big table and the food was very delicious and after we finished the lunch . I ask for Turkish coffee after a couple of minutes he brings the coffee and he doesn’t allow me to pay for it . But really it was incredible . I love this place and I would like to go there soon
Food is tasty and worth the price; very friendly staff. They have a decent seating space indoor and outdoor as well. Alot of free parking nearby.