Family-run stalwart preparing traditional Greek & Middle Eastern cuisine in comfortable surrounds.
Rob Anderson
Hands down the freshest, tastiest tabbouleh I’ve experienced including all my travels in the Middle East. What a place! The lamb and the chicken kebabs were perfectly succulent. Wish I lived here so I could make Petra my neighborhood haunt. Does anyone know a good real estate agent?
… moreDM
So the first time we ate there, we were impressed. We got the same oder tonight but to go: two gyro sandwiches. Mine was chicken, and I should have inspected it while I was there, because when I got home, the amount of chicken was half what I got when we ate in the restaurant. Half. It was barely enough for a 1/2 sandwich. My husband’s order was fine, exactly what he got last time. I called the restaurant to complain and all they did was say it’s supposed to be exactly three and a half ounces. I’m sorry, but I don’t have a scale here, so I’m not gonna measure it. But by looking at it, you could see the meat was half the amount of my husband’s sandwich. So did the chicken weigh heavier than the lamb and beef? Was it made of a heavy metal? I don’t think so. And no I didn’t take pictures, I should have. So my advice is never ever get takeout from them. Or better yet find another place. 20$ for half a sandwich. Such a great value.
… moreAdam Hale
A very relaxed and enjoyable evening experience for family, friends, or a date night. The food is delicious and comforting and packs the right flavor balance. The service is friendly, well timed, and enjoyable. The atmosphere is warm with proper music, a fireplace, and excellent view. Absolutely enjoyable little restaurant and the lovely Pacific Grove.
… moreJoseph Pak
I am giving 5-stars because my brother left his Apple Watch here. They were so nice & called him to pick it up. I love good honest people and support their businesses.
… moreMaddelena Jeremiah
For our group of 6, the sandwiches were just okay: the chicken was dry and the lamb was tough, the pita was different. They gave a large helping; full plate piled high for $18. More unfortunately the $29.99 combo platter was questionable on flavor and price. I gasp when I saw the smal platter of food arrive. There was only one skewer of chicken, skimpy on everything else also. The grape leaves were hard, tabouli was old and tasted like something had gone rotten, rice was also not fresh. The bread was the pita pocket from the grocery store. The flavor of the chicken was wonderful though they brought the wrong meat at first and it took a long time to bring the chicken. The tzatziki sauce was simply not. I was very disappointed. Rare for me to write a sour review, but crazy to me that Petra has such high ⭐. Additionally, one server for everyone, service was very slow.
… moreMichael DiRienzo
I just paid $80 for food warmed up in a microwave. The sad part is the food had actual flavor, would have been awesome if it was cooked fresh instead of re-heated. Waitress was very nice so at least the service was good.
I had the split pea soup, which was overheated, and the charbroil chicken platter, with the chicken being dry and hard as a rock.
My girl had the Petra combination platter with beef and the meat was rubbery…
I don’t think I’ll go back if I’m ever in town again.
… moreG Santana
The cold appetizer veg grape leaf n 3 dips are very good, the meals not as great as the appetizer. The lamb shish kebab too bland and the gyros lam or chicken too dry and the lamb meat have smell… they need to add more server..
… moreTiffany Barajas
Best Mediterranean food I’ve had. Pita bread came out warm and soft. Everything was fresh and delicious. First time here l, will definitely be coming back.
… moreMichelle Baker
Being from here I’ve always wanted to come to this restaurant finally and what a surprise. Simply elegant restaurant with a beautiful bay window that sits on Lighthouse Avenue.
Petra’s food is Mediterranean Greek / Turkish Delight which we chose the entrees a lamb sandwich and kabobs. Or appetizer was a hummus sampler tray which consisted of your baba ganoush, tzatziki and your original hummus following the pita bread.
Everything was delicious the service was great. I must warn you though you will need more napkins and we’ll take care of you.
… moreLarry From Wisconsin
Best Jordanian Arab food ever. We have traveled throughout the Middle East and visited many Arab restaurants across the U.S. This is the best. We had the lunch Royal Fiest for two. Got some of all the appetizers, various kabobs on rice, and baklava. We brought half home for tomorrow. Turkish coffee excellent too. Nice venue. Excellent service. Ample parking. Nice to visit Pacific Grove and see nearby Lovers Point too.
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