This was so bad. My wife and I were here for our baby moon and ordered the watermelon salad, the okra dish and an artichoke. When we sat down, we were asked still or sparkling water. We said still, assuming they meant tap water. We were charged more than my beer for an already opened (prefilled and recorked) water bottle. The artichoke was forgettable, the watermelon salad was fine…just cubed watermelon with feta, olive oil and pine nuts for too much $ but the okra was the worst. Too acidic, with a pita bread from Safeway that might have been heated in a toaster. We were charged close to $90 for this. My wife and I had to leave this place and get second dinner at another spot
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Madhuri Shanbhogue
Exceptional flavors in the vegetarian dishes that make you polish the plates although portion sizes are a bit on the smaller side. The butternut squash ravioli is a must have! In addition to the food, the wonderful hospitality and ambience makes this a great experience.Vegetarian options: Butternut squash ravioli
We went in for dinner. The meat skewers were surprisingly disappointing, with chicken overdone and lamb being under. The staff tried reasoning that we should have mentioned of we like our meat done specifically, but couldn't justify overcooked chicken. The concern raised went without conversation/redressal, and the meal ended with complimentary Baklava. This felt sort of inadequate and uncared for. Nothing we ordered stood out (mishmich chicken, Greek salad, vegetarian ravioli) too - although it was cooked just fine
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
sage s
Incredible flavors. Got the mint tea and baba ganouch for appetizers, great flavor on both but baba was a little smoky. Jewish lentil soup appetizer was great as well. But the butternut squash ravioli, in a butter sage sauce, was absolutely incredible! Such delicate incredible flavors, and the texture of the noodle and squash filling was just impeccable. Best ravioli of my life! Finished off with chocolate cake and Turkish coffee, we will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beirut Pistachio Pudding, Pita and Hummus, Pita
Ryan Dombo
Delicious food and friendly service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A E
I came in on a Monday night for dinner and had a really enjoyable experience. The restaurant has beautiful stained glass Turkish lamps, the food was outstanding, and the owner was very friendly. He made several recommendations from the menu, all were great, as well as keeping an engaging conversation throughout the meal. I particularly enjoyed the kafta meatballs entree as well as the butter sautéed dates for dessert (tasted just like the inside of an almond croissant). Although I’m only in town for 5 days for work, I’ll be returning - the food and experience were that memorable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zach Bettencourt
Excellent food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shauna Merritt
Our meals were fine, average at best. Very surprised they have a Michelin star. Had their homemade baba ganoush and Labneh with warm pita, also their mixed pickles, grilled artichoke salad, and chicken kabobs… again it was all fine but very underwhelming as we have been spoiled with similar dishes that were far more delicious at non-Michelin restaurants… and expected so much more this time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
RoamingFoodie
Marvelous Mediterranean flavors! Excellent octopus, House lamb beef pasta so delicious. Mamas meatballs with saffron rice perfect comfort food. The Beirut pudding dessert was an amazing surprise. Loved the silky smooth texture together with orange blossom infused honey and pistachios, ? Wow!
David Bruemmer
The service was great, but food was not stellar. We realized weve cone tk expect a great deal from Mediterranean restaurants as most are excellent. With its Michelin certificate on the door we were expecting creativity and panache. It was OK but nothing exciting or memorable. On the plus side the butternut ravioli were scrumptious.
I've enjoyed this restaurant in the past, but was disappointed by the taste of the food last night. I remember Yama being better, but have not eaten here in two years. First, let me start by saying the service was great. They are always smiling and eager to please, which counts for a lot. However, having been raised on Lebanese and Middle Eastern food, I found the labne, zaatar, and my eggplant dish to be Average at best. The entrée portion on the eggplant was more like an appetizer size and not worthy of $31. (The dish is mostly tomatoes and eggplant!!!). My wife had the chicken and was unimpressed. I haven't checked with my other two dining partners, so maybe they raved about theirs, but one of them had the same dish as my wife.  Again, solid service, poor value on the food.
Dalia Qassim
Great food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Delenikos
Great service and delicious food in a cozy environment. Mama's Kafta Meatballs were amazing.
DELICIOUS food! We cannot wait to go back and try other dishes. My husband had the amazing meatballs and I had the eggplant. We had the pistachios pudding with rose water-it was heaven in our mouths! ?Highly recommend Yafa!!!
Food was absolutely phenomenal. Flavoring was as good as you'd expect for a Michelin rated restaurant. Portion sizes are generous. Decorations were cute. For the price, hard to beat such amazing food — the apricot glaze on the Mishmish chicken was to die for.
This was so bad. My wife and I were here for our baby moon and ordered the watermelon salad, the okra dish and an artichoke. When we sat down, we were asked still or sparkling water. We said still, assuming they meant tap water. We were charged more than my beer for an already opened (prefilled and recorked) water bottle. The artichoke was forgettable, the watermelon salad was fine…just cubed watermelon with feta, olive oil and pine nuts for too much $ but the okra was the worst. Too acidic, with a pita bread from Safeway that might have been heated in a toaster. We were charged close to $90 for this. My wife and I had to leave this place and get second dinner at another spot
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Exceptional flavors in the vegetarian dishes that make you polish the plates although portion sizes are a bit on the smaller side. The butternut squash ravioli is a must have! In addition to the food, the wonderful hospitality and ambience makes this a great experience.Vegetarian options: Butternut squash ravioli
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beirut Pistachio Pudding, Butternut Squash Ravioli
We went in for dinner. The meat skewers were surprisingly disappointing, with chicken overdone and lamb being under. The staff tried reasoning that we should have mentioned of we like our meat done specifically, but couldn't justify overcooked chicken. The concern raised went without conversation/redressal, and the meal ended with complimentary Baklava. This felt sort of inadequate and uncared for. Nothing we ordered stood out (mishmich chicken, Greek salad, vegetarian ravioli) too - although it was cooked just fine
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Incredible flavors. Got the mint tea and baba ganouch for appetizers, great flavor on both but baba was a little smoky. Jewish lentil soup appetizer was great as well. But the butternut squash ravioli, in a butter sage sauce, was absolutely incredible! Such delicate incredible flavors, and the texture of the noodle and squash filling was just impeccable. Best ravioli of my life! Finished off with chocolate cake and Turkish coffee, we will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beirut Pistachio Pudding, Pita and Hummus, Pita
Delicious food and friendly service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came in on a Monday night for dinner and had a really enjoyable experience. The restaurant has beautiful stained glass Turkish lamps, the food was outstanding, and the owner was very friendly. He made several recommendations from the menu, all were great, as well as keeping an engaging conversation throughout the meal. I particularly enjoyed the kafta meatballs entree as well as the butter sautéed dates for dessert (tasted just like the inside of an almond croissant). Although I’m only in town for 5 days for work, I’ll be returning - the food and experience were that memorable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our meals were fine, average at best. Very surprised they have a Michelin star. Had their homemade baba ganoush and Labneh with warm pita, also their mixed pickles, grilled artichoke salad, and chicken kabobs… again it was all fine but very underwhelming as we have been spoiled with similar dishes that were far more delicious at non-Michelin restaurants… and expected so much more this time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Marvelous Mediterranean flavors! Excellent octopus, House lamb beef pasta so delicious. Mamas meatballs with saffron rice perfect comfort food. The Beirut pudding dessert was an amazing surprise. Loved the silky smooth texture together with orange blossom infused honey and pistachios, ? Wow!
The service was great, but food was not stellar. We realized weve cone tk expect a great deal from Mediterranean restaurants as most are excellent. With its Michelin certificate on the door we were expecting creativity and panache. It was OK but nothing exciting or memorable. On the plus side the butternut ravioli were scrumptious.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Butternut Squash Ravioli
Restaurantji Recommends
I've enjoyed this restaurant in the past, but was disappointed by the taste of the food last night. I remember Yama being better, but have not eaten here in two years. First, let me start by saying the service was great. They are always smiling and eager to please, which counts for a lot. However, having been raised on Lebanese and Middle Eastern food, I found the labne, zaatar, and my eggplant dish to be Average at best. The entrée portion on the eggplant was more like an appetizer size and not worthy of $31. (The dish is mostly tomatoes and eggplant!!!). My wife had the chicken and was unimpressed. I haven't checked with my other two dining partners, so maybe they raved about theirs, but one of them had the same dish as my wife.  Again, solid service, poor value on the food.
Great food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service and delicious food in a cozy environment. Mama's Kafta Meatballs were amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beirut Pistachio Pudding, Mama's Kafta Meatballs
DELICIOUS food! We cannot wait to go back and try other dishes. My husband had the amazing meatballs and I had the eggplant. We had the pistachios pudding with rose water-it was heaven in our mouths! ?Highly recommend Yafa!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beirut Pistachio Pudding, Mama's Kafta Meatballs
Food was absolutely phenomenal. Flavoring was as good as you'd expect for a Michelin rated restaurant. Portion sizes are generous. Decorations were cute. For the price, hard to beat such amazing food — the apricot glaze on the Mishmish chicken was to die for.