Galata Bistro Mediterranean Grill in Menlo Park

Review №1

2023-03-07 02:00:03

Everything about my lunch here was amazing; the ambiance, service, and extensive menu options. The complimentary bread with dipping oil was so good! The falafel wrap and gyro platter exceeded my expectations! Will definitely be a regular here, can’t wait to try more of the menu.

Review №2

2023-06-25 01:26:37

We shared a lamb/beef kebab platter— the place seems popular and the staff were nice, but the dish itself was subpar. The meat was dry, the pita seemed processed, and the side salad was limp.Would be willing to give the place/other dishes another try!

Review №3

2021-05-28 03:13:25

Upscale Mediterranean restaurant located in downtown Menlo Park. Offers a good variety of Mediterranean dishes. Of the two items we ordered here, the dishes are pretty good. They offer free bread and oil dip which is a huge plus. Customer service is okay and the drink menu could be improved a bit.[The Food and Drink]We thought the food here was great for the price. The falafel was crisp and tasted authentic. The soup was excellent as well. We were really happy that they also offer bread at the beginning of the meal which is really nice and under appreciated nowadays! The drinks could be a little more varied if possible. For instance, their IPA beer was literally just listed as IPA without any distinction as to locale or brand. Otherwise, great food and drink![The Location]Great location here located right on Santa Cruz avenue in Menlo Park. They have a good amount of outdoor seating and the restaurant doesnt appear to get very crowded which is nice! The street is quiet and the area is very safe by California standards!

Review №4

2023-11-05 01:50:49

Came here on a Saturday for lunch. Plenty of tables available so we sat inside. The decor was simple, clean and homey and nondescript. I will say flat out that the food was some of the best Mediterranean food I’ve ever had.The first item was complimentary bread and olive oil. The bread was nice and fresh, soft and warm. A really nice starter. For appetizers, we had the dolmas and the baba ganoush. The dolmas in particular were SO good. The baba ganoush had a nice slightly smoky taste which, when paired with the warm pita bread, was like comfort food.For main dishes we had the ribeye wrap+side salad and the salmon wrap+fries. The ribeye in particular was amazing. Cooked perfectly and lots of flavor. The salmon wrap I felt was not as good but still excellent, cooked perfectly and tasted fresh.The prices were moderate, bordering on the pricey side but so worth it. Everything tasted insanely good and fresh. As we walked out the door after eating I was already thinking about when I’d come back for dinner to try more great food.

Review №5

2023-08-09 09:54:59

Meat lovers haven! The ribeye steak was cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful. The garlic mashed potatoes were a great complement. Attentive staff and a cozy setting created a wonderful dining experience. Ideal for steak enthusiasts.

Review №6

2023-10-03 02:10:14

Had a nice meal on a quiet Sunday night. Service was great and the food tasty. Its hard to find good Mediterranean food, this is a secret spot...maybe not so secret any more.

Review №7

2019-03-24 17:51:11

This was my first time here and I enjoyed every bit of it. The staff were nice and welcoming, and the food was delicious. I ordered the combo plate so I could try the different kebabs.I must say I enjoyed their bread service way too much and asked to take my leftover bread to go. They obliged and even added more for more.Ill be going back to try more items on their menu.

Review №8

2018-04-03 16:29:48

I’ve been here many times and have been worth five-star ratings every time. I pretty much love everything here because I try almost everything. The staff is friendly and great service and food is absolutely great. We always exciting when we go back to this restaurant for dinner. My kids love this place. Kids and family friendly.

Review №9

2018-06-07 02:30:52

Combo plate was good. Beyti could have been better. The place was really packed when we were there but the service was faster than I expected

Review №10

2021-09-04 03:00:36

Nice and quiet outside dining experience. Galata kebab was an excellent choice. Manti was great. Manti is in many ways similar to Chinese style sui-gyoza, but on yogurt.