Sultan's

We like the quick service and delicious food. The portion size for the plate is great.

If you’re looking for something new and tasty, you should definitely stop by and give it a try. My boyfriend and I decided to try this new Livermore fav and it did not disappoint. At this point I’ve gone back a couple of times, having enjoyed both their lamb and chicken- both are equally flavorful and very juicy. You MUST have some of their tzatziki sauce, makes every bite even better!! I keep sticking with their Pistachio Cheesecake for a touch of sweetness, something lightweight but leaves you wanting more. Need to come back to dine in for dinner as their bar is nicely stocked and can only imagine how delicious their cocktails are. I will say it can come off as a little price as for the lamb plate it comes out to $19- not including any drinks or add ons, but very big serving sizes.

(Review as of May 2024) Ambience: 5/5 Food quality: 5/5 Service: n/a Enjoyed coming here for lunch on a Thursday afternoon. Walk up to the counter to order, and then have the food brought to you. As for service - they have a water station where you can self serve water. Large and plentiful seating areas to choose from. I ordered the beef shish salad. As you can see from the photos, the meat for the salad comes on a skewer. Food tasted very fresh and delicious. Great meat portion sizes. At each table they have their homemade Mediterranean sauce you can squeeze as you like. Very interesting flavor, goes well with the pita bread. There is also a covered outside seating area to enjoy the cool sunny weather.

Excellent atmosphere, great food and outdoor seating is well heated. Good parking space

This food might be the best in Livermore. Fresh! Tasty! Not overpowering with spices. Just done so beautifully. The salmon kabobs were cooked perfectly. The food is flavorful and the salad was perfectly fresh. The feta rolls were so good!!!! The manager was super friendly and the lady who handed my son the baklava was super sweet! The food here is made with attention to detail…every piece is fresh and cooked perfectly.

Shauna Sturgess

Love everything about this place and the owner is super nice and personable. I’ve been to all 3 locations and this is my fave. It’s big with a lovely bar and great drinks, delicious food, and really hip and warm ambiance and they are open late. We will continue to come here. It’s one of our faves!

AL _rageh

This place is a hidden gem! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. From the grilled meats to the fresh salads and creamy dips, every dish feels like it’s made with care. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming — perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. Highly recommended for anyone who loves Mediterranean or Middle Eastern cuisine. Can’t wait to come back and try more!

Govind Sah

Delicious food and flavorful Hookah in family friendly environment. Very well crafted interiors with plenty of spaces. Perfect place to hang out with friends and family. Rates are affordable and service is top notch.

M Rohani

My first time here. Food was soli and good price. Decent place here in downtown Livermore

Naga Madan Chalamalasetti

Amazing place in downtown Livermore. Food quality and service is really good. We enjoyed this place thoroughly

Tenaya Bankir

Great food. Amazing dessert. Good drinks. Nice ambiance. I got lamb shank and blueberry margaritas plus dessert. *edit: saw a 1 star review about turning off heater but we asked and they turned it on and left it on so it was nice and warm!*

karina mello

To celebrate our 3 million views on Google, I’ll write a special review today! Driving by Livermore, CA, I was looking for a good place to have lunch. I decided to stop at Sultan’s Kebab. I’ve always loved middle eastern food, but very few places in the US are legitimate. Sultan’s Kebab is one of them. The mix of spices brought back to me sweet memories of my trips in the Middle East! The restaurant has a complete menu with tasty and fresh middle eastern food, plus wine and cocktails! I had a nice glass of Merlot while eating! The restaurant has a beautiful and trendy atmosphere. Family friendly with a beautiful and spacious patio. The restaurant’s decorations are very instagramable too, presenting the Turkish evil eye (protection symbol) as a theme. For last, I can definitely say the price is great for the high quality food you get! At the end, I could not resist and also bought some of their Turkish Delights! I highly recommend this place for business lunch or dinner, family or friends gathering, or romantic dates! Thanks to everyone trusting my reviews! Here’s to the next million! Cheers 🥂🍾

Iram Lerma

Outstanding restaurant for takeout and dine in. Food is made to order, always fresh and absolutely delicious. You can’t go wrong with ordering anything on the menu. Combo Shish-kebab Lamb and Chicken or Combo Shawarma are amazing. Their Turkish breakfast is a real delight as well with plenty of variety. Staff is very friendly and explained the contents of the Turkish breakfast very well.

44r0n q

Sultan’s Kebab offers an exceptional dining experience with authentic Turkish cuisine that truly captures the flavors of the region. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and prepared with great attention to detail. The staff at Sultan’s Kebab are incredibly polite and hospitable, making you feel welcomed from the moment you step in. Their friendly demeanor and excellent service further enhance the overall experience. I highly recommend Sultan’s Kebab to anyone looking for a genuine taste of Turkish culture and hospitality.

Tracy G

We like the quick service and delicious food. The portion size for the plate is great.

Briana Villarreal

If you’re looking for something new and tasty, you should definitely stop by and give it a try. My boyfriend and I decided to try this new Livermore fav and it did not disappoint. At this point I’ve gone back a couple of times, having enjoyed both their lamb and chicken- both are equally flavorful and very juicy. You MUST have some of their tzatziki sauce, makes every bite even better!! I keep sticking with their Pistachio Cheesecake for a touch of sweetness, something lightweight but leaves you wanting more. Need to come back to dine in for dinner as their bar is nicely stocked and can only imagine how delicious their cocktails are. I will say it can come off as a little price as for the lamb plate it comes out to $19- not including any drinks or add ons, but very big serving sizes.

David Zhang

(Review as of May 2024) Ambience: 5/5 Food quality: 5/5 Service: n/a Enjoyed coming here for lunch on a Thursday afternoon. Walk up to the counter to order, and then have the food brought to you. As for service - they have a water station where you can self serve water. Large and plentiful seating areas to choose from. I ordered the beef shish salad. As you can see from the photos, the meat for the salad comes on a skewer. Food tasted very fresh and delicious. Great meat portion sizes. At each table they have their homemade Mediterranean sauce you can squeeze as you like. Very interesting flavor, goes well with the pita bread. There is also a covered outside seating area to enjoy the cool sunny weather.

A friend took me to this place as he loves Indian and Mediterranean food. I have been hooked since. I typically get one of the larger plates. The lamb schwarma is great. It's tasty, comes with salad, rice, pita bread etc. I also tried the iskander schwarma which was more of a tomato infused schwarma. Pretty good too. There are some desserts as well like baklava and Turkish delights. I tried both and they are quite decent. If you love Mediterranean food you'll love this place. Reasonable prices too.

Sol Kos

Oh my god, this is one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to!!! So delicious, specially the meat. Get the Combo shish kebab please is the best and the falafels… 5/5 So kind too!

We were soo full from the delicious lahmacun and beef Adana kabab plate…we could not enjoy the spectacular desserts on display. We enjoyed Ayran & Diet Coke as our beverages. The staff were so friendly & quick to serve.! The rice was too sticky and the salad was overdressed. But other than that… I love this place & will return. I’m dying to try the Turkish breakfast.

Love their Lahmachun and combo skewr salad! Decorative, relaxing covered patio, great for dogs. Free parking lot at the restaurant. They are the same owners of Elias, Locanda, Brodum, the Duchess, and a few other delicious Mediterranean and Turkish restaurants. Decor at all restaurants are welcoming and charming. ❤️👍

Carolyn Bell

We were soo full from the delicious lahmacun and beef Adana kabab plate…we could not enjoy the spectacular desserts on display. We enjoyed Ayran & Diet Coke as our beverages. The staff were so friendly & quick to serve.! The rice was too sticky and the salad was overdressed. But other than that… I love this place & will return. I’m dying to try the Turkish breakfast.

AD L

Love their Lahmachun and combo skewr salad! Decorative, relaxing covered patio, great for dogs. Free parking lot at the restaurant. They are the same owners of Elias, Locanda, Brodum, the Duchess, and a few other delicious Mediterranean and Turkish restaurants. Decor at all restaurants are welcoming and charming. ❤️👍

MomZee Jen

This was only my second time dining at Sultan’s Kebab, both times with our group of friends celebrating birthdays. The restaurant offers a wide selection of food and desserts, with vegetarian options available as well. We were a party of 10 and opted for family-style dining so we could try a variety of dishes. The hummus was okay, and the falafel were decent. The flatbread pide, however, was a bit disappointing—bland with no standout flavor. On the brighter side, the meats were tender and well-seasoned. My friends especially loved the braised lamb shank (not my favorite because of the lamb aftertaste, but they really enjoyed it). The staff were helpful and attentive throughout our meal, which made the dining experience even better. Overall, it’s a good spot for gathering with friends, sharing food, and exploring different flavors.

Isabel Lambert

Sometimes the food is really fresh and delicious and sometimes not so much. The rice bowls are very good and some of the best things you can order there because it comes with a sauce, which the food needs both for flavor and mitigating any dryness. The service is quick, it's a great place to go talk and hangout, and the bowls overflow. However, I don't always take my leftovers with me, I wish the drink selection was better, and it's not vegetarian accommodating. I'd highly recommend this place for an afternoon meal but I get the feeling the food isn't as fresh in the evening.

Amanjot Singh

I have been coming to this place regularly for the last 2 years. Had chicken and lamb shawarma plate. The portion size is a bit large for me but the food is really great. My other favs are - Adina kebaab and a side dish piaz !

Update 06.10.2024 Ordered the appetizer plate again, very disappointed with the tabouli. Hardly any olive oil, should be enough to flavor it as well as hold the wheat germ together. No lemon on the salad itself, but only a lemon wedge to squeeze, no salt, nor other herbs or splices. Just tasteless, bland. Needed fresh tomatoes & parsley. They should have this dish down to a science. Servers brought out our meal one plate at a time as it was cooked. We paid for an additional side of hummus with bread, but we had to remind the server that we had hummus & bread. Hummus came, bread did not. Really enjoyed the appetizer plate, but it wasn't as generous as we'd hoped for our party of four. We ordered two plates as a light dinner with drinks, but were disappointed that there wasn't more of each type of appetizer. Falafels were really delicious, made with fava beans, crispy on the outside. Hummus was smooth & creamy. Would've liked more than two dolmas, so will get more next time.

It's Me

Update 06.10.2024 Ordered the appetizer plate again, very disappointed with the tabouli. Hardly any olive oil, should be enough to flavor it as well as hold the wheat germ together. No lemon on the salad itself, but only a lemon wedge to squeeze, no salt, nor other herbs or splices. Just tasteless, bland. Needed fresh tomatoes & parsley. They should have this dish down to a science. Servers brought out our meal one plate at a time as it was cooked. We paid for an additional side of hummus with bread, but we had to remind the server that we had hummus & bread. Hummus came, bread did not. Really enjoyed the appetizer plate, but it wasn't as generous as we'd hoped for our party of four. We ordered two plates as a light dinner with drinks, but were disappointed that there wasn't more of each type of appetizer. Falafels were really delicious, made with fava beans, crispy on the outside. Hummus was smooth & creamy. Would've liked more than two dolmas, so will get more next time.

⭐️ 1 Star – Completely Unacceptable Service This was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had. We ordered our food and specifically asked how long it would take. We were told 10–15 minutes. We went to the restroom to wash our hands, and it took about 10 minutes total. When we came back, the food was already sitting on our table with no one there. The biggest problem? The food was ice cold. Clearly, they brought it out without checking if the customers were present, without calling us, and without any care at all. That is basic restaurant service, and they failed completely. No explanation, no apology, no accountability. Just cold food sitting out like they didn’t care who it was for. This is extremely disrespectful and unprofessional. If staff can’t handle something as simple as waiting for the customer or keeping food hot, they shouldn’t be serving food. I will not be coming back, and I do not recommend this place to anyone who expects basic respect and decent service.

Suliman Sekandari

⭐️ 1 Star – Completely Unacceptable Service This was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had. We ordered our food and specifically asked how long it would take. We were told 10–15 minutes. We went to the restroom to wash our hands, and it took about 10 minutes total. When we came back, the food was already sitting on our table with no one there. The biggest problem? The food was ice cold. Clearly, they brought it out without checking if the customers were present, without calling us, and without any care at all. That is basic restaurant service, and they failed completely. No explanation, no apology, no accountability. Just cold food sitting out like they didn’t care who it was for. This is extremely disrespectful and unprofessional. If staff can’t handle something as simple as waiting for the customer or keeping food hot, they shouldn’t be serving food. I will not be coming back, and I do not recommend this place to anyone who expects basic respect and decent service.