Chefika Cafe Mediterranean

Where do I start? This was an amazing experience; maybe because we got there early right before the rush and we got lots of attention and it was great! We made a reservation the day before and when we got there we were immediately greeted, we asked to sit at the bar and had a great time with our bartender! When you first walk in everything is super bright and clean, blue and white with lots of glass and plants, vases, flowers, lamps, gorgeous! (I know, that sentence is out of order but whatever)The I ordered an old fashion and it packed a nice punch, my husband ordered a Modelo and it was served in a nice frosty glass. They brought us a little bowl of fresh popped popcorn and some Turkish bread with dip. It was so good we ordered more bread!We also got the beet carpaccio sprinkled with pistachio, it was so refreshing and light, with a gentle drizzle of vinaigrette. To layer onto our meal we got an order of the spicy lamb meatballs which were so freaking good I still dream about them! The real star of the show was the garlic shrimp, we used the bread to dip into the garlic juice and put a shrimp on it . . . OMG!! We ordered light because we were there waiting for our first grand baby to be born and we didn't want leftovers so this was perfect, but I am already looking forward to my next Dallas trip to go back and get a full plate!Everything was perfect. They are all so friendly and fun, if you're in Dallas, GO!

I ambiance was really nice. It is right across Trader Joe's. I order the salmon which was very tasty. I also had the Sebastian cheesecake.Service was wonderful.Great place for a date or bringing a friend.Will definitely come back again!

A lovely new addition to Preston Hollow Village. Delicious, savory Mediterranean food in a chic space with very reasonable prices. Great for families/larger groups. Cauliflower and lamb meatballs were my favorite but I also liked the sausage pide and shrimp. Only the salad didn't stand out to me. Also loved the bread serviceNext time would try an entree - maybe the salmon kebabs or shish kebabs

Nice atmosphere with lots of room for both small and large parties. Easy parking both in garage and outdoor. Ordered a lot of food options which were all great. Would recommend the zucchini fritters, beet carpaccio and halloumi! Drinks were delicious as well. I got the blackberry whiskey sour which was amazing. The staff was a little busy but it was also on NYE but didn't disappoint getting our food to our table timely

We discovered this place quite by accident but what a wonderful find. It is a great restaurant and we had an excellent experience all the way around.The ambience is upscale but not pretentious. The interior is very attractive and on the minimalist side, meaning that there is not a lot of adornments on the walls from Turkey, but they are not necessary. The service was exceptional from the moment we entered to our departure. Our server Murat was professional, polite, gracious, and efficient. At least 3 different people (managers?) stopped by to ask if everything was ok during our meal. Other waiters we encountered acknowledged us and thanked us for coming. We were asked if we needed refills on bread and water, so we were well taken care of. The food was exceptional. We started with hummus which was smooth, silky, and mild. I like more garlic but this hummus was very good and I did not mind that it did not have a strong garlic flavor. We also had the beet salad and it was excellent. There was a generous portion of cooked beets with some pistachio pieces and goat cheese on top. Both the wife and I really enjoyed it. For entrees, the wife had the lamb shank and loved it. The lamb was very tender and juicy with a wonderful flavor. I had the grilled chicken which was marinated white chicken chunks. The chicken was incredibly well marinated so it was very flavorful. It was cooked to perfection so it was juicy and tender. It came with grilled vegetables and rice. The veggies were grilled perfectly. The child had a Turkish pizza and liked it. For dessert, the child had some kind of ball of chocolate and ate the entire bowl. She never eats a whole bowl of anything. The wife and I shared a piece of pistachio cheesecake and it was excellent. Not too sweet, good flavor, and the perfect ending to a perfect meal. She had Turkish coffee and I had Turkish tea, both of which were excellent. This restaurant has been open 2-3 months but it is a winner. The restaurant was just about full when we left. There is a large outside space for dining when the weather is nice. I expect this restaurant to be very successful. I hope it does not change a thing and continues to serve outstanding food with gracious service. We definitely will be back.

When you first walk in the first thing you notice is pretty the decor. Its Mediterranean style is both elegant and inviting. The services was great, and so was the food! I got the lamb shank which was tender, well seasoned and nicely proportioned for only $24. It sat atop a potato purée that was also yummy. And then there was the dessert! The malaga was so good! It's made of chocolate, pistachio and banana. I have been waiting for them to have it available in their cake shop. The cakes are made fresh daily so you gotta grab it when you can. This was one of the best dinning experiences I've had in a long time.

Can here for a belated birthday dinner with a friend. Unfortunately, they do not do anything special for birthdays and it seems if you come too early (5ish) for dinner that you don't get what seemed to be a complimentary glass of champagne. We tried both martinis, shrimp in garlic and baba ghanoush as an appetizer, branzino and the first lamb entree in the menu. Everything was excellent with the shrimp app and the branzino being our fav! There is a display for dessert and we tried the strawberry red velvet and pistachio cheesecake. Those were definitely a hit. Service is attentive, even as they got busy, she made sure to check on us as she could. She was also very patient with the fact we had a child with us. Much appreciated as he is a typically kid dropping things and what not.My only pain point was serving wine with a lot of sediments. The wine was good but lost its appeal with the amount of sediments in the glass and in the sip.

What a lovely surprise. Food was delicious, restaurant had beautiful natural light, and service was attentive but without being in your face too often. We ended our lunch with a Turkish coffee, tea and Sebastian (Pistachio cheesecake). Divine! I will absolutely come back with my friends.

What a great lunch. I loved the ambiance. Beautiful decor. Lovely seating. I sat by the window so I could see all the Xmas decorations outside and people passing by. Food was spectacular. Great flavor. Ate every bite.

I went to Chefika for dinner with a friend to order the lamb rack and also had the appetizer mixture of many dips.The waiter or busboy brought out an olive based tapenade and some Turkish bread to use. But, I don't understand why the waiter did not bring out additional bread when we ordered the "poo poo" platter that had many (at least 6, I think) dips on it. So, we had to ask for more bread, a couple of times. We also had the stuffed grape leaves which were so fresh, and different than what I have ever had before.We also ordered the lamb rack (supposedly 4 bones) but when it came out, it was 5 lamb lollipops with some nicely grilled veggies and mashed potatos.For dessert, we had the in house made baklava. We each got 2 small pieces of the baklava and it was so fresh, it was out of this world. I am definitely a fan of this restaurant and lucky to live close enough to go back and try something new.