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Mezze Reviews List

Mezze

** HAPPY HOUR MENU ** Monday through Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 pm and ** NO CORKAGE FEE NIGHTS ** on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Both offers cannot be combined with other offers or promotions. Mezzé offers an innovative pan-Mediterranean menu that changes with the seasons. Described in the Zagat guide as “a neighborhood treasure” with "world-class food" this Oakland jewel is a real "treat" at delivering eclectic fare. The "three-course prix-fixe menus are a "steal." The menu encompasses a wide variety of dishes, including pizze, Moroccan lamb tagine, coriander-crusted ahi tuna, wood-oven roasted chicken. Mezzé is featuring a special four-course prix fixe menu for between $24 - $34 (entrée choices are: oxtail, chicken seafood Romesco & vegetarian) which will last until Saturday.
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73 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
(73 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 73 reviews
5 stars
(9)
4 stars
(37)
3 stars
(19)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(1)
Food 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Service 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Ambiance 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Noise Level
2.1 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(43)
  • fit for foodies(21)
  • special occasion(13)
  • good for groups(11)
  • kid-friendly(8)
  • romantic(6)
Mezze Reviews List
Review 1 for Mezze
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The quality of the food remains

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The quality of the food remains flavorful and interesting yet it was not exceptional."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Mezze
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Neighborhood Quiet Special

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Mediterranean cuisine at your finger tips. Of course, I had the lamb! Lamb or Fish have to a must when having this type of cuisine (unless you have Goat!)
You'll enjoy a simple mellow ambiance with really nice staff plus a hardworking owner!
If you're into sizable portions then this place is just right. They don't over do it but you'll fill up.
Try the LAMB!!! Come here & let me give you a kiss on each cheek!"
Dined on 03/18/2013
 2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Mezze
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Pris Fixe on Lakeshore

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Mezze is right in my neighborhood so it was natural for us to try it out. They are know for offering Pris Fixe on some of their dinner items. The food was great, as was the service. I would recommend it."
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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Review 4 for Mezze
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food is great unfortunately

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food is great unfortunately the service is not. While the staff is friendly, the service is so slow I'm not sure we'll go back."
Dined on 03/17/2013
 2012
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Review 5 for Mezze
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great birthday dinner at Mezze

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Went with a big group for a birthday. They did a great job. Something for everyone on the menu."
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Mezze
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

had the scallops, to die for,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"had the scallops, to die for, with a pea puree underneath and italian bacon. highly recommend it. only negative is when we first sat down, a helper plopped down water without greeting us. great waitress though"
Dined on 02/28/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Mezze
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We always love going to Mezze.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We always love going to Mezze. Wonderful servers, great food. It's a real gem in our neighborhood."
Dined on 03/06/2013
 2013
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Review 8 for Mezze
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I have not been to Mezze in

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I have not been to Mezze in over 1 year. I was bored with their menu. Happy to say
There is new menu, new chef. Good choices, well executed.
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Dined on 03/01/2013
 2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Mezze
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Appreciated the varied and

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Appreciated the varied and creative menu, very good execution. The place was packed."
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2011
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Review 10 for Mezze
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Came here with my honey for

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Came here with my honey for a "date-night" and it was nice. Not too noisy and the staff was very friendly and attentive. He loved his steak and the oven-roasted chicken was YUM! We will definitely return for another great dining experience."
Dined on 02/28/2013
 2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Mezze
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Server was not friendly.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Server was not friendly. Busser, bread, and Limestine salad were the high points. We won't be back. There are far better places to eat in the Bay. Ordered steak well done, and it came back twice still bleeding."
Dined on 02/26/2013
 2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 12 for Mezze
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

nice place with good service

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"nice place with good service and mediocre food.
family friendly
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Dined on 02/23/2013
 2004
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 13 for Mezze
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food is always great at

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food is always great at Mezze. The people are great and there is a very comfortable atmosphere in the restaurant."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Mezze
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

meh

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"It took 45 minutes to seat us, eventhough we had reservations. Would have been nice to be offered a glass of wine while we waited. Granted it was Valentines day and they were especially busy. The service was friendly, attentive and timely. The best part of the meal for me was Terri the bartender's potion! Delicious and potent ;-) though I can't remember the name of the vodka concoction! They had a pix fixe menu at $80 per person for V-day. My companion had the Cod which she reported as delicious. Ceviche was bland, Ravioli pretty decent but the stuffed Acorn was super crunchy and not cooked well. The stuffing tasted like crushed glass!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for Mezze
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

My husband & I both enjoyed

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My husband & I both enjoyed the Valentine's Day prix fixe menu. We ordered different items all the way and enjoyed sampling both selcetions. Everything was declicious! My only negative comment would be that things seemed to get a little backed up. We were among the early reservations for the evening so it didn't impact us much at all, but there was quite a group waiting when we left."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2004
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Review 16 for Mezze
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Waitress was not knowledgeable

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Waitress was not knowledgeable of the dinner menu changes, but had no problem pushing cocktails and bar drinks on us before we even sat down. One Shirley Temple, $4.50! Bus staff were efficient and came back frequently to check on us, while the waitress stood at the bar with that confused look on her face. Would not return."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2000
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Review 17 for Mezze
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Meh.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I don't know if we were just there on an "off" night (we went the night after Valentine's Day), but they were out of half of the items on their menu, and my dish was only luke-warm. The menu looks great - I just wish I could have tried the dish I had my heart set on. The noise level is comfortable, but our server was very soft-spoken and seemingly timid, so we had a hard time hearing her. I don't think I would recommend Mezze to a friend if our experience was typical of a regular night, but I would be willing to give it another chance to find out."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2011
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Review 18 for Mezze
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Wouldn't call it middle eastern

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Wouldn't call it middle eastern at all. Foods had no taste."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2006
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Review 19 for Mezze
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

We will not return

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We tried this place after reading favorable reviews on Yelp. The noise was deafening, and the food was mediocre, at best. The Mezze Platter, a $15 appetizer, had several very small scoops of various unremarkable dips and a container of olives that tasted like they were right out of a jar. With so many wonderful places to eat in the Bay Area, this one doesn't deserve a return visit."
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2005
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Review 20 for Mezze
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I was surprised that our drinks

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I was surprised that our drinks kept coming AFTER our food, usually it's the other way around. The food was good, but the staff seemed to be struggling with the packed house they had that night."
Dined on 01/24/2013
 2012
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Review 21 for Mezze
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Always well prepared food...

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always well prepared food... but unfortunately, poorly timed service.. We were nealy finished with our appetizers when our cocktails finally arrived.
Since those sitting at the bar chat with the bartender, and when there is a full house, perhaps a second person behind the bar would be helpful.
Plates were cleared before everyone at our table was finished, an absolute "good service" no-no. Everyone is conscientious but more staff is needed on a busy weekend night.
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Dined on 01/26/2013
 2007
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Review 22 for Mezze
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Definitely a good find.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The owners are great. This used to be my neighborhood regular and since moving away I can't find one like it. Anytime I'm in Oakland I want to eat here. They have a great menu, I have yet to try something that I was not impressed."
Dined on 01/23/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Mezze
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

had a very tasty and wonderful

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"had a very tasty and wonderful dinner."
Dined on 01/21/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Mezze
Based on the average of (50) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Service 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Ambiance 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
Noise Level
2.1 / 3
Energetic