Istanbul Grill California - Mediterranean Restaurant & Catering

tasty Turkish style food

I am going to give 4 stars based on my 3 visits. Sadly the last one the food was a disappointing. They are open late which is great to find a place in Orange county. Our first visit was late at night & great. My second & best visit was lunch time over the summer, It is the best value & I would highly recommend, Their lunch special is the best You get to have some soup & sides. Our last visit, I ordered the Iskender, My wife ordered the Doner. being a big fan of iskender I was very disappointed. I am not going to call it Doner. It must have been all the left pieces. This was small pieces of meat, More like Kavrulmus et. Should never leave the kitchen. We were in a rush I had little to eat & took it to go. The owner is amazing I had to let him know when I was leaving he wanted to make me ADANA which I had there before & should have just ordered that. We had to leave but it tells you how they handle a problem how great of an operation this is & the reason for 4 stars. I just wish I had a good iskender but would stay away from that next time. Not knowing what the kitchen might send out.

Delighted to have discovered this gem of a Turkish restaurant! The food here is absolutely fantastic, with each dish bursting with authentic flavors and aromas. From the succulent kebabs to the flavorful mezes and mouthwatering desserts, every bite is a delightful journey through Turkish cuisine. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, adding to the overall wonderful dining experience. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur of Turkish cuisine or new to it, I highly recommend this restaurant for a memorable culinary adventure.

Food was delicious

Not sure why turkish restaurant serves lentil soup without lemon but i’ll take I really liked it.

Awesome food and service. We had great time here. Highly recommend everyone! So delicious Turkish food.

Super friendly staff, excellent food, one of the best gyro I have ever had in OC. And their dipping oil is sooo good

Simply the best babaganoush I’ve ever had! Clean place, service is great, and the food amazing!!!

Delicious