Oda Mediterranean
Katrina Binaku · 149 Google reviewsOda Mediterranean — reliable middle eastern in Andersonville. Strong bar program alongside the food. Friendly without hovering. Gabriela Betancourt: "We started with the falafel, and it was easily the best we’ve had: super authentic, perfectly seasoned" [$$, patio]
What 594 diners keep saying
What 594 diners keep saying
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“I asked if I could sample all three of the Georgian amber wines, and they let me do that which was very kind, and they were all delicious! I had a hard time choosing. The vegetarian moussaka was tasty, but next time I’d try the Georgian “ratatouille” i.e. adjapsandali. I like they had so many Georgian options on the menu. The mezze platter appetizer was also tasty and nice for sharing.”
“One of the best restaurant in the entire city hands down. This is my 3rd time here and I'm just as dazzled as the first. I'm a hard to please vegetarian who is constantly annoyed at the lack of flavor in restaurant food, and I can say this place just adds a punch of flavor to everything. Truly can't say enough great things about Oda. The staff are also so sweet, and the vibes are immaculate. Just so great all around! Pictured is the veggoe moussaka, only thing that got a photo before being devoured.”
“Celebrated our daughters birthday here with three generations. Lovely interior with rich wood and high ceilings. Our party of seven was seated at a table in the middle of the room. Our waiter was very gracious, paced the meal well, and was very attentive. Our water glasses were kept full by another serving attendant. I questioned the family-style suggestion as it would change how we would order. As many were not dining this evening in the restaurant with it being Thanksgiving Eve, the kitchen could accommodate individual dishes. We started with Mixed Appetizer Platter. The babaganoush was the best I’ve ever had. I also really enjoyed the ezme which was a great balance of sweet and spice. We appreciated the plentiful pita for our group size. We had the sigara boregi - it came with four pieces. Very cheese forward. I loved my cocktail which I believe was called Fall Back in Love. The fig garnish was fun although we thought it looked like a cube of meat at first LOL Everyone loved their entrees and we all got something different. Short ribs, Turkish meatballs, the combo platter, shrimp, the stew, and my bread boat. I apologize for not typing out all the traditional names. The stew came highly recommended. It was served extraordinarily temperature hot but once cooled, the flavor was robost with a pleasant sleeper spice - one that accumulates and lingers - all in a good way. I had the bread boat (oda adjaruli khachapuri). My daughter shared a meatball with me. I feel an order of the meatballs with this entree would be a perfect pairing. The only disappointment was we had no room for dessert!!”
“My wife and I came to Oda for our anniversary, and since it was our first time trying Turkish food, we really didn’t know what to expect but the whole experience honestly blew us away. The ambience, in general, was exactly what you want for a special night out: nicely lit, cozy, and welcoming. The staff were super attentive without ever feeling intrusive, which made the evening feel even more personal. We started with the falafel, and it was easily the best we’ve had: super authentic, perfectly seasoned, with great texture and crunch. For my main dish, I ordered the chashushuli, a moderately spicy beef stew served with mashed potatoes on the side. I love spicy food, and this had a great kick paired with amazing flavor. My wife had the shrimp à la marina and absolutely loved it. For dessert, we shared the kunefe, which takes about 15 minutes to bake, and it’s so worth the wait. I’m not usually a fan of overly sweet desserts, but this was the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with ingredients combined in a way I never would’ve thought of on my own. Overall, it was an incredible anniversary dinner and an amazing introduction to Turkish cuisine. We’d definitely recommend coming here!”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Oda on Clark is an absolute gem! The food is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.. you can really taste the care that goes into every dish. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff all always friendly and attentive. What a great experience!”
“What a hidden gem! Normally I don't bother with reviews but wow! Blown away with how delicious & fresh everything was- we had shared the atom (light yogurt dip which i couldn't stop eating!), dolma, oda salad, & sigara boregi (feta & spinach rolls) as starters and honestly everything was a symphony of amazing food! For my main dish I had the roasted ribs which fell off the bone & melted in my mouth & for dessert a kunefe (shredded phyllo, honey, cheese, cream & walnuts)- everything was incredible, the staff was so kind & attentive, and couldn't have asked for a better meal! Thank you so much for the great evening & I will be dreaming of that dessert until the next time!!”
“Beautiful space, friendly and attentive staff, wonderful food.”
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