Kyle Cooley
I can’t believe I waited this long to try Ada’s! It’s unassuming but absolutely delicious. Everything we tried was perfectly seasoned and textured.
We started with a mezze platter, which I’d highly recommend to sample a bunch of appetizers. The hummus is fantastic, though I wish it also came with some vegetables for dipping instead of just bread.
For mains, the beyti kebab and chicken shish kebab are real standouts. The portions are generous so don’t overdo it!
Lastly, the baklava for dessert is some of the best I’ve ever had. Not completely traditional, but excellent. It’s served warm, with a crisp, flaky top and a creamy, nutty center. It’s truly fantastic.
… moreJanab Jonsen
Ayhan and his team created a beautiful meal for us, both presentation and flavor. The Mezze platter was worth the 2+ hour trip over the border. Tracy was an especially attentive server. She took care of us, made delicious cocktails and suggested a perfect wine pairing for our meal. Truly, a dining experience
… moreJack Howland
We stumbled upon Ada’s when looking for a restaurant before heading out to Zoo-tunes. Easy walking distance from the North and West side of the zoo. Once inside the restaurant there are a handful of cute tables as well as a full bar that has seating. We were greeted immediately and decided to sit at the bar. The service was amazing. The hummus and pita were one of the best I have ever had. I went for the scallops which were prepared to perfection. My wife had the chicken which was tender and moist and paired perfectly with a yogurt sauce. There are a selection of Turkish and non-Turkish wines, beers and a fully stocked bar including bourbons and whiskeys. I am already wanting to go back, and next time I will try the desserts. Definitely a 5 star experience and happy I got to support this small business.
… moreridvan t
We were in the city and wanted to try this place. Overall we were satisfied. Tripe soup was on spot. Mantı was pretty delicious. Donair and iskender was ok. Muhammara dip was pretty tasty. Baklava and rice pudding were 7.5/10 for us. Their Turkish wine selection is good. Overall we spent 209usd for 2 adults and 1 kid. We are not locals to Seattle so I can’t compare their prices to other restaurants around but we found it a bit overpriced for our taste buds vs bill.
On the other hand ambiance and service was excellent. The chef came out of kitchen and paid a visit to tables. He was very personable and kind, paid special attention to our daughter and even served ice cream for her as a treat.
We would go back again to try other dishes.
… moreMichael M
Ada’s is a wonderful spot! Tracy let us know about the excellent HH options at the bar when we arrived! As a result we toured the appetizers and they were all excellent! Plus who doesn’t love happy hour on a Sunday!
The food was great, the setting is excellent, we’ll definitely be back, highly recommend you stop by if you get a chance!!
… moreJohn Bauman
Beautiful presentations of delicious food delivered promptly by experienced, knowledgeable and charming waitstaff.
Highlights for us: Beef tenderloin carpaccio, Borek (a tasty mix of feta & Parmesan baked in a flaky pastry crust), a very refreshing chilled roasted beet and orange salad, pan seared scallops with creamy arborio risotto and Sac Kavurma (Sâch Kŭh VUR mŭh). Sac translates to “iron pot,” in this case a steel wok-like bowl with tender seared beef cubes cooked with onions, peppers, chili flakes, tomatoes garlic and spices blended to provide a mildly spicy but not excessive heat, surrounding an island of jasmine rice. Although I’ve had all these ingredients before, this combination provided a new and delightful experience.
Maria and Tracy are experienced, knowledgeable, friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Chef Ayhan visited every table to greet us and ensure our satisfaction, a nice touch!
There is parking in the back and on the street. We found a spot literally just outside the door. Amazing.
Am disappointed (in myself) that after 8 years in business, this was our first visit to Ada’s. It won’t be our last.
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High end Turkish restaurant in Phinny Ridge.
The dining room and decor was well done, first class. Menu included many options for red or white meat, or vegetarian.
I would recommend for special occasions or if you want to treat yourself or others to a very nice meal.
… moreMike Clarke
Ada’s Restaurant & Bar is a wonderful restaurant in the Phinney Ridge area who specializes in Turkish cuisine. The staff were very helpful and attentive. The owner/chef came out to chat to make sure we were enjoying our meal. We started with the Borek (cheese surrounded by pastry) which was amazing. I had the Karniyarik (eggplant stuffed with spiced ground beef) and my wife had the Beef Tenderloin Shish Kebab, both were excellent. We also had a bottle of the Tricycle Cabernet Sauvignon that they recommended. It was wonderful. We had a great time and had a very satisfying meal.
… moreLisa Zenowski
Dined at Ada’s for our anniversary on Friday night ❤️❤️ they had a four course special for the Valentines weekend which was absolutely stunning!!!! Beef Wellington was the most tender and delicious we had ever had and the prawn appetizer was beyond amazing!!!! Housemade Tiramisu was also fantastic chef ayhan came out to wish us a happy anniversary which was really special!!! Highly recommend
… moreJennifer
The food here is absolutely amazing! Loved the welcoming atmosphere and the decor gives it such a cool vibe. Thank you to our server Tracy for all the wonderful suggestions! We will definitely be back for more!
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