Food was excellent! Service was good. This place has zero Mediterranean feel to it. Shared the platter for 2. Presentations on point and flavor was excellent. Nice place but could use a little flare
Heidi F.
Always a great meal and very filling!! The salmon salad is amazing and the trio pitas are always a good classic!
Ariana D.
I most have miss the lunch crowd because it wasn't busy at all, that made me excited !! Great food, great fast friendly service. I will definitely be back...
Jason P.
Izgara is a "Mediterranean" restaurant with a Turkish name (the signage used to say Middle Eastern, but this has been recently and obviously altered) located in Plantation. It happens to serve Israeli food based on menu descriptions, but it is not Kosher. Confusing, yes. We visited the place on a Friday night and were impressed by its beautiful interior and cafe-like ambiance. The menu had all the typical dishes you would expect to find in an Israeli restaurant, but unfortunately, the preparations were not up to the mark. We ordered a mezze plate sampler, including hummus, baba ghanoush, Israeli salad, and falafel. The hummus and baba ghanoush were extremely pureed and creamy, and both were topped with a large amount of Tahini sauce, which made them taste almost identical. On the other hand, the falafel was good, with a softer consistency and nicely fried crispy on the outside. Rachel ordered the Sabich sandwich, a legendary Iraqi Jewish sandwich known for using a pickled mango condiment called amba. Izgara's version of the sandwich is missing the amba. This is a major oversight on their part, especially since the restaurant doesn't even keep the ingredient. The sandwich, which was invented by Mizrahi Jews in Tel Aviv in the early 1940s, is typically made with fried eggplant slices, amba, hard-boiled eggs cooked in "hamin" broth, tahini, and Israeli salad, along with boiled potatoes or french fries. This used a chunky sauteed eggplant; it wasn't fried brown or fried breaded/flour dusted (that some modern places do) as you typically see with this sandwich, so I don't think it had the correct texture. My dish was the beef kebab, also known as Kafta, Kofta, or Kefta Kabab. The waiter warned me that it was going to be spicy. He should have warned me that it would be mushy, a texture that you do not typically find in ground meat kebabs. The chef heavily processed it with a lot of raw vegetables, and it had a very unpleasant and soft consistency. We prompted them several times to remove it from the table, and they eventually took it off the bill. The beef kebabs also came with a rather odd salad, which consisted strictly of lettuce and shredded mozzarella cheese with a tahini lemon dressing. This was not bad, but it was strange that it was served at an Israeli restaurant along with meat dishes. I wanted to like the place, but I don't think we'll return to the restaurant. EDIT: I would like to add that the restaurant owner is engaging in a personal attack campaign on me on her Facebook page, and Yelp management should investigate this in violation of its TOS.
Ariana M.
Years ago I stumbled upon Izgara as a cheap and delicious option in Plantation. 4 years later and this place continues to serve incredible flavors at great prices. My favorite dish will forever be the hummus plates. You may think that there is such a thing as too much hummus, but not this hummus. It's strangely addicting. The service makes you feel like you're home. Nothing fancy but made with love. LENTIL SOUP A savory soup made with yellow lentils. $4.50 HUMMUS GRILLED LAMB Skewered lamb seasoned and grilled with sweet onions. Served with warm grilled pita. $13.95 TRIO SANDWICHES Three ( 1/2) pitas of falafel, chicken shawarma, and beef kabob. $14.95 LAMB KABOB ENTRÉE A savory ground lamb with onions, garlic, parsley, spices, and a hint of jalapeno. Served with a fresh salad. $16.95
Daniel L.
Excellent Falafel, hummus and Schnitzel!! Very reasonable prices! Highly recommended!
Ali Khazaei
Tasty, delicious authentic food at a very reasonable price!
I heard about this place in my fb group. All the hype is well deserved. Had the lamb and the meze platter. Absolute deliciousness. Will be back. Am not going into details cause it was so
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Derevensky
This small place was great my wife and I will be going back... We've already told our friends about it.
Recommended dishes: Israeli Salad, Trio, Izgara's House Salad
Mai Z.
I tried their food a couple times but didn't like it. It does not feel like authentic Middle Eastern food at all. The service was okay but the place looks really dirty and unhygienic and I heard yelling from the kitchen. There are much better options.
Henry Cusnir
Amazing Mediterranean optionsHumus is best appetizer.Friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel Appetizer, Israeli Salad, Beef Kebab, Beef Kabob, Grilled Salmon Salad, Mint Tea, Izgara's House Salad
Gary F.
I don't know how many times we've driven past this restaurant or looked at it on Yelp. Today was the lucky day. We are finally going to have lunch there. What a great place. We love Middle Eastern food. It's always different from one place to the next. My wife and I shared a bowl of lentil soup. It was superb! We absolutely loved it. My wife decided to have a salad with grilled salmon. First, it was huge! She really enjoyed it. She could not finish it, so she took it home and we had it with dinner the next night. I have to say it was very good. Now, for me, I had the grilled lamb platter. It was grilled lamb, Israeli salad, sweet potato fries, pita bread, and hummus. Since I don't care for hummus, I got it on the side. My wife wanted it and she said it was fantastic. I loved what I had. The only thing I wish they had was a green vegetable instead of potato of rice. Even though I don't like it when a restaurant serves a can soda, it sure isn't going to stop us from eating here again.
Ilene F.
I have had Izgara on my list for a while but to be honest the little plaza it is in gives me stress getting in and out. However I kept seeing such positive reviews on Facebook that I had to suck it up and give them a try. My husband and I shared a lentil soup. It was so good. The best thing about Mediterranean restaurants is that depending on what region they are from, the food is different and this lentil soup was delicious! I had the grilled salmon salad. It was HUGE! The salad was basically Israeli salad, feta and lettuce. I could have done within the potato sticks...in house they were a nice crunch, but I took home the leftovers and they did get a little soggy...while the rest of the salad was still amazing 2 days later. The salmon was perfectly cooked. I feel the onions need like 12 stars! I could have eaten a whole bowl of that alone. Everything was so tasty. My husband had the lamb platter with sweet potato fries. He said it was very good. The dish comes with hummus and he hates it so he asked for it on a separate dish. Lucky for me! I love hummus and it was delicious. We had baklava for dessert. It was a free dessert with Yelp check in. I wish I could have said I loved it but I didn't. It was the only part of the meal that was underwhelming. It was dry and just...not great. Trust me, this one thing won't stop me from returning. The meal was very good. Soda is served in a can. It's definitely a downer. It also won't keep me from returning. Service was friendly and helpful. The restaurant is clean & the tables are nicely spaced. Looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu.
Food was excellent! Service was good. This place has zero Mediterranean feel to it. Shared the platter for 2. Presentations on point and flavor was excellent. Nice place but could use a little flare
Always a great meal and very filling!! The salmon salad is amazing and the trio pitas are always a good classic!
I most have miss the lunch crowd because it wasn't busy at all, that made me excited !! Great food, great fast friendly service. I will definitely be back...
Izgara is a "Mediterranean" restaurant with a Turkish name (the signage used to say Middle Eastern, but this has been recently and obviously altered) located in Plantation. It happens to serve Israeli food based on menu descriptions, but it is not Kosher. Confusing, yes. We visited the place on a Friday night and were impressed by its beautiful interior and cafe-like ambiance. The menu had all the typical dishes you would expect to find in an Israeli restaurant, but unfortunately, the preparations were not up to the mark. We ordered a mezze plate sampler, including hummus, baba ghanoush, Israeli salad, and falafel. The hummus and baba ghanoush were extremely pureed and creamy, and both were topped with a large amount of Tahini sauce, which made them taste almost identical. On the other hand, the falafel was good, with a softer consistency and nicely fried crispy on the outside. Rachel ordered the Sabich sandwich, a legendary Iraqi Jewish sandwich known for using a pickled mango condiment called amba. Izgara's version of the sandwich is missing the amba. This is a major oversight on their part, especially since the restaurant doesn't even keep the ingredient. The sandwich, which was invented by Mizrahi Jews in Tel Aviv in the early 1940s, is typically made with fried eggplant slices, amba, hard-boiled eggs cooked in "hamin" broth, tahini, and Israeli salad, along with boiled potatoes or french fries. This used a chunky sauteed eggplant; it wasn't fried brown or fried breaded/flour dusted (that some modern places do) as you typically see with this sandwich, so I don't think it had the correct texture. My dish was the beef kebab, also known as Kafta, Kofta, or Kefta Kabab. The waiter warned me that it was going to be spicy. He should have warned me that it would be mushy, a texture that you do not typically find in ground meat kebabs. The chef heavily processed it with a lot of raw vegetables, and it had a very unpleasant and soft consistency. We prompted them several times to remove it from the table, and they eventually took it off the bill. The beef kebabs also came with a rather odd salad, which consisted strictly of lettuce and shredded mozzarella cheese with a tahini lemon dressing. This was not bad, but it was strange that it was served at an Israeli restaurant along with meat dishes. I wanted to like the place, but I don't think we'll return to the restaurant. EDIT: I would like to add that the restaurant owner is engaging in a personal attack campaign on me on her Facebook page, and Yelp management should investigate this in violation of its TOS.
Years ago I stumbled upon Izgara as a cheap and delicious option in Plantation. 4 years later and this place continues to serve incredible flavors at great prices. My favorite dish will forever be the hummus plates. You may think that there is such a thing as too much hummus, but not this hummus. It's strangely addicting. The service makes you feel like you're home. Nothing fancy but made with love. LENTIL SOUP A savory soup made with yellow lentils. $4.50 HUMMUS GRILLED LAMB Skewered lamb seasoned and grilled with sweet onions. Served with warm grilled pita. $13.95 TRIO SANDWICHES Three ( 1/2) pitas of falafel, chicken shawarma, and beef kabob. $14.95 LAMB KABOB ENTRÉE A savory ground lamb with onions, garlic, parsley, spices, and a hint of jalapeno. Served with a fresh salad. $16.95
Excellent Falafel, hummus and Schnitzel!! Very reasonable prices! Highly recommended!
Tasty, delicious authentic food at a very reasonable price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lentil Soup, Fries, Chicken Shawarma Platter
Food was amaze balls! I had a lamb kabob pita sandwich, and it was huge. I never thought I would eat the whole thing, but it was so yummy I did!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pita, Chicken Shawarma Platter
I heard about this place in my fb group. All the hype is well deserved. Had the lamb and the meze platter. Absolute deliciousness. Will be back. Am not going into details cause it was so
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This small place was great my wife and I will be going back... We've already told our friends about it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pita
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Good Israeli
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Israeli Salad, Trio, Izgara's House Salad
I tried their food a couple times but didn't like it. It does not feel like authentic Middle Eastern food at all. The service was okay but the place looks really dirty and unhygienic and I heard yelling from the kitchen. There are much better options.
Amazing Mediterranean optionsHumus is best appetizer.Friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel Appetizer, Israeli Salad, Beef Kebab, Beef Kabob, Grilled Salmon Salad, Mint Tea, Izgara's House Salad
I don't know how many times we've driven past this restaurant or looked at it on Yelp. Today was the lucky day. We are finally going to have lunch there. What a great place. We love Middle Eastern food. It's always different from one place to the next. My wife and I shared a bowl of lentil soup. It was superb! We absolutely loved it. My wife decided to have a salad with grilled salmon. First, it was huge! She really enjoyed it. She could not finish it, so she took it home and we had it with dinner the next night. I have to say it was very good. Now, for me, I had the grilled lamb platter. It was grilled lamb, Israeli salad, sweet potato fries, pita bread, and hummus. Since I don't care for hummus, I got it on the side. My wife wanted it and she said it was fantastic. I loved what I had. The only thing I wish they had was a green vegetable instead of potato of rice. Even though I don't like it when a restaurant serves a can soda, it sure isn't going to stop us from eating here again.
I have had Izgara on my list for a while but to be honest the little plaza it is in gives me stress getting in and out. However I kept seeing such positive reviews on Facebook that I had to suck it up and give them a try. My husband and I shared a lentil soup. It was so good. The best thing about Mediterranean restaurants is that depending on what region they are from, the food is different and this lentil soup was delicious! I had the grilled salmon salad. It was HUGE! The salad was basically Israeli salad, feta and lettuce. I could have done within the potato sticks...in house they were a nice crunch, but I took home the leftovers and they did get a little soggy...while the rest of the salad was still amazing 2 days later. The salmon was perfectly cooked. I feel the onions need like 12 stars! I could have eaten a whole bowl of that alone. Everything was so tasty. My husband had the lamb platter with sweet potato fries. He said it was very good. The dish comes with hummus and he hates it so he asked for it on a separate dish. Lucky for me! I love hummus and it was delicious. We had baklava for dessert. It was a free dessert with Yelp check in. I wish I could have said I loved it but I didn't. It was the only part of the meal that was underwhelming. It was dry and just...not great. Trust me, this one thing won't stop me from returning. The meal was very good. Soda is served in a can. It's definitely a downer. It also won't keep me from returning. Service was friendly and helpful. The restaurant is clean & the tables are nicely spaced. Looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu.