Suraya Restaurant Reviews Summary

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Overall it’s a big place and a really nice ambiance."
• "The ambiance in the courtyard is stunning."
• "The atmosphere was beautiful and inviting."
• "The interior of the restaurant is gorgeous and spacious."
• "The place was so lively and had a great ambience."
• "The ambiance and atmosphere sucks you in until the food arrives."
• "The restaurant has a wonderful open layout with a spectacular open space in the back."

Cons:

• "Little dissatisfied with the hostess."
• "It’s as if being condescending is a requirement to be a host here."
• "The lack of acknowledgment and unprofessional attitude from the hostesses about the wait soured the experience for me."
• "The beautiful atmosphere was killed because the tables were way too close together."
• "You will end up with cold ankles because the fireplace isn’t on and it’s 49 degrees with howling wind and rain outside."
• "The covid-ordering experience made it slightly awkward."
• "The bathroom lighting is really dark - both the mens and women's - could use some adjustment."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The mezze was one of the best I have had, better than most you can get in the actual Middle East."
• "The desserts were amazing and the tiramisu felt like eating a cloud."
• "The food was excellent with really large portions."
• "Every single one was delicious, I was blown away!"
• "Everything tasted exceptional."
• "The food is so delicious, it doesn’t need salt to impress me."
• "The food was amazing, flavorful, distinct from every other dish and we must have gotten at least a dozen different items."

Cons:

• "The food was heavy on the stomach and the chef selection of mezze was a variety of similar dips, by the time our entrees arrived I felt a little sick and like everything tasted the same."
• "The drinks weren't anything special."
• "The Caledonian prawns- needed some spice."
• "Surprisingly my husband’s dish of Halabi Kebab of ground lamb was kind of bland."
• "The roasted long hots- not so hot. I was expecting them to be very spicy, but were a shishito pepper spice level."
• "The food was surprisingly bland."
• "The chicken kebab was somewhat dry."

Service

Pros:

• "Excellent staff and great vibes!"
• "Service was great."
• "The service was spectacular both times with friendly staff."
• "Service is great, atmosphere is very nice, but I almost don't care."
• "The service was attentive and friendly, even having a nice chat with us."
• "The servers were attentive and knowledgeable."
• "Our server was great from start to finish."