From the moment we arrived to the time we left, Suraya provided one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long, long time. The wait staff was amazing. The food was exceptional! We'll definitely be back
What a fabulous place, atmosphere, superior service and great food all together in one place. visited with my family for Brunch, the taste menu is fantastic and the Chai Latte is probably the best I have had so far… the bread basket with different pastries is a no miss. Ensure you make advance reservations… ah and they have parking! So nothing to worry about
We loved the vibe/decor at this sophisticated, trendy restaurant. We waited for our friends at the indoor bar which was the only critique. While we were able to find 2 seats, I would have preferred to wait at the outside bar, but we were told it was a service bar only. The outdoor area is beautiful, but apparently you can only get drinks and appetizers out there. Nevertheless, our food was delicious from start to finish. I loved the baba ganoush mezza, the hummous, and the raw yellowtail. The grilled branzino filet was perfectly cooked, and I was thrilled that the red pepper sauce was slightly spicy. What a welcome change! Also, the service was impeccable. We were impressed by the large staff.
The restaurant has a wonderful open layout with a spectacular open space in the back. The sunset flooded into the restaurant. We ordered multiple appetizers that shared with the table. Their secret pita recipe must be unlocked!Ordered the lamb kebab - so tender and flavorful. The cocktails are creative and tasty and the wine they paired was very good. Even took a picture to hopefully find it at the store for home use.We were there for hours and the wait staff and management came by all night to take care of us.Suraya was not just a meal but a culinary journey and experience!
We had a great anniversary meal at Suraya. We had the chefs tasting menu for an appetizer which was A+ and really opened us up to a world of new flavors. Unfortunately we were a little let down by our entrees, the Branzino and lamb, which is why I give them 4 stars. Don’t get me wrong, the entrees were VERY GOOD, just not “best in Philly” in our opinion as we were expecting. Also, I would recommend sitting outside because we felt very cramped at the indoor tables.
My husband and I were in Philly to celebrate our anniversary. We chose Suraya because it was highly recommended by a friend. It did not disappoint. Everything about this place was phenomenal. The decor was elegant and inviting. The customer service was top notch. Our server was super attentive and knowledgeable. It was such amazing culinary dining experience from beginning to end. We did tasting menu which is required on Friday or Saturday night. From presentation to flavor, every bite was exceptional. I highly recommend going here.
Just wow.. have visited many places around the world and this restaurant made the top 10 list with just one lunch experience. Looking forward to coming back when it’s a bit more popping on a weekend!
*Outdoor dining review*This restaurant is a hidden gem in an area I would not normally visit.Restaurant: 5/5Service: 4/5Food: 5/5Parking: There is a limited parking lot next to the restaurant, it used to be free, and then they started charging people $10 to park. Now I do not see the $10 parking on the website anymore, it MIGHT have been changed? Other than that, there's also street parking.First off I would say before we even got to the restaurant, I had couple questions, so I emailed ahead regarding specific area we want to sit also called ahead and the person on the phone, both occasions the staffs and owners were very pleasant and helpful. To me that sets the tone of whether we even want to visit the restaurant or not.-Restaurant -Restaurant itself looks really nice inside and outside, since it was somewhat warm, we decided to make reservation for the "Garden" area that was semi covered and heated if needed, also it has see-through screen between each table. Which was perfect for Covid concerns. There's also open area right in the middle of the garden if you're interested. Everything's clean, the tables the utensils, nothing is sticky.-Service-We were 5 minutes late due to Philly traffic, so we decided to call 5 minutes before our reservation and was told it we had 15 minute window. From the moment we walked in, we were able to sit down within a minute of arrival, hostesses were very professional and courteous. As soon as we sat down our waitress came right away and explained to us about their ordering process what each items are...etc.Why 4/5 for the service you asked? During the time we were eating, we saw a food runner dropped some food for another guest right in the pathway of the garden next to us... Instead of picking it up right away, one of the other food runner or waiter simply kicked it aside, and never came back for the clean up.-Food-It was pre-fix tasting menu, with the option to order extra, which we did and it did not disappoint. Everything was absolutely delicious, our waitress made great recommendations. You get quite a lot of food for it being tasting menu, we ended up taking almost everything to go. My girlfriend's been asking me to make another reservation since our last visit.All in all one of the better restaurant experiences I have had. We will definitely be back again to see what items they have on the menu.
The best restaurant in Philadelphia (period). Made even more perfect by an incredibly kind and attentive waitstaff. Absolutely everything was 5 stars. If you’re looking for incredible middle eastern flavors, Suraya is a total gem (and quite the romantic spot, too). The tasting menu (served Fridays and Saturdays) was an awesome value, and worth every penny.
My husband and I came for Dinner on Mother’s Day and all I can say is it is the best food we had. The flavors are the most delicious everything is made fresh and spiced and cooked to perfection! The presentation leaves you speechless! We loved it so much that we will be back soon. The staff is outstanding no complaints at all! Loved it!