Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine Lake Worth — Restaurant in Lake Worth Beach

We have passed this place several times and I have wanted to come in. I saw their mixed grill photos on yelp and finally went here on a Saturday at around 1pm.

As others stated parking is a pain. Be prepared to walk a distance which is good to walk off the food you just ate, could be bad if it was pouring. Luckily we had a rain free trip.

We walked up to the place and there was a couple sitting outside and they told us as we walked in that the food was delicious. When we went inside we were told to sit where ever we wanted by the only man that was visible in the restaurant.

When he came to our table to take our order we were informed that everything is made fresh in house. We ordered the mixed cold appetizer which had Hummas, Piyaz ( which was a mix of white beans, parsley, onions and peppers) tabuli, shakshukra, tzatki and fresh made grape leaves. Everything was delicious. My husband, who normally does not like hummus, loved the hummus, the piyaz was nice and refreshing, the grape leaves were the best I ever had. The Shakshukra was the star of the show for this one. I will probably go here and order 2 appetizers of this weekly as we love this with eggs on top for breakfast.

We also ordered the mixed grilled meat platter which was $32.00. That came with Gyro, Beef and chicken kabob, turkey flat meatballs made of lamb, and lamb chops. It also had a salad on the plate and you had a choice of Rice or Bulgar. We never had bulgar so we chose that.

I love love love gyro meat and I had mixed feelings on this. It tasted like a better quality of meat but you could see the grill marks, yet it was oily. As if they added oil after? The meat should not have been oily and that was a turn off. The beef and chicken had good flavor but they were charred on the outside and almost over done. The lamb chops were pounded flat and also were cooked almost well done. So much potential here but a little too hot of a grill or just left on too long.

There was only one table inside when we walked in. When we went to leave table of 8 or 10 came in speaking another language with the man who was helping us and it took us a while to get our check and leave.

I will be back for Shakshukra to go, would try this place again but I would not spend the $32 for the lack of quality of the...

You should come for Beyti and stay for Sütlaç !

The Mediterranean restaurant we stumbled upon during our trip to Florida was an absolute gem. From start to finish, our dining experience was nothing short of exceptional.

The first thing that caught our attention was the charming boutique ambiance of the place. It had a cozy and intimate atmosphere that immediately made us feel at home.

Now, let's talk about the food. We start with soup was awesome! The menu was thoughtfully crafted, offering a diverse range of Mediterranean dishes to choose from. However, there were two standout items that captured our hearts - Beyti and Sütlaç.

The Beyti was a flavor explosion! Perfectly cooked, tender and juicy meat wrapped in lavash bread, accompanied by a tangy tomato sauce and served with a side of fluffy rice. Every bite was a delightful combination of textures and flavors, leaving us craving for more.

And then came the Sütlaç - a traditional Turkish rice pudding. This velvety smooth, creamy dessert was the perfect ending to our meal. It was delicately sweet with a hint of fragrant cinnamon, and the rice was cooked to perfection. We couldn't resist taking multiple spoonfuls, savoring the comforting taste that lingered on our palates.

Aside from the incredible food, the level of hospitality we experienced was top-notch. The staff was friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was enjoyable. The service was fast and efficient, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the culinary journey without any unnecessary delays.

All in all, our visit to this Mediterranean restaurant was truly a delightful experience. From the charming ambiance and simple yet delicious menu, to the standout dishes like the Beyti and Sütlaç, this place exceeded all our expectations. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and pay them a visit - you won't be...

My girlfriend and I were driving to one of our usual lunch spots today, but changed our destination.

We decided to forgo our usual Greek and lebanese restaurants in favor of Turkish food at Sofra. I always forget we have such a great Mediterranean restaurant right in our backyard. We loved our last meal at Sofra which was 2+ years ago; was it going to live up to our expectations?

Our goal was to order Turkish Pide which is a stuffed bread I've seen a dozen times on YouTube. The one we wanted to order is stuffed with cheese and egg, but we were informed it's only served on certain days.

We instead ordered falafel salads. The falafel was perfect having a thin crunchy exterior and a moist, well seasoned, interior. I've had a lot of falafel over the last year and this was the best I've eaten! Not the typical overcooked hockey puck served by many restaurants. The salad consisted of succulent halved cherry tomatoes, whole chick peas, slivers of red onion, and generous amounts of arugula. The produce was so fresh it looked and tasted like it was recently harvested.

We also ordered lentil soup, saksuka, cacik as appetizer. Toasted and warm pita accompanied the appetizers. The soup was simple and delicious. The saksuka was intensely smokey with tender pieces of eggplant. The cacik was well seasoned with mint, diced cucumbers, and had an artful drisel of olive oil that paired well with the toasted pita.

The meal was finished off with homemade baklava that was warm, tender, and washed down with Turkish coffee.

We are looking forward to going back. The restaurant is bright, cheerful, and the wait staff was friendly and attentive. We really felt like we were well taken care of and that our business mattered. The dishes were plated artfully and it was obvious the chef cared about what left...