FOOD .Mates Restaurant Karaoglanoglu

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 06:21

Went there last night and had a very good experience. They only do a full meze but far too much to eat. The cost is only 15tl.



A bottle of red was only 20tl



The owner is a really nice guy trying to make things work and they also have a sports bar on the top floor with pool and darts.



Well worth a try



Ian

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 08:54

I passed by yesterday lunch time it was pretty busy...

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 09:59

They had 60 people in lunchtime yesterday, the evening was very quiet.



Becoming more popular because of the 15tl menu and a bottle of red for 20tl even better

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 11:00

thats the way to do it, 'pile it high and sell it cheap'

Good luck Mates

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 11:16

Market forces in action. It's well overdue.

Good luck to them.

Barbarians


Joined: 22/10/2009
Posts: 71

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 11:43

If its quality food and drink at sensible prices then people will come - easy, just want more of it, perhaps the Harbour should take note!

mrs.sab


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 12:32

where is mates in relation to the hideaway club? 15tl for a meze u cant finish sounds like a must for our up and coming holiday!

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 12:45

mrs.sab



you drive down the road from the Hideaway and turn right towards Girne. The restaurant is 500 yards on the right, there is a large car park by the side



Ian

mrs.sab


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 13:07

thanks ian! that will definatly be on our list!! i cant wait to get out there!! 27 days and counting!!



claire



ps is booking advisable anywhere this time of year? we will mainly be eating out at nights, group of 7

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 14:47

mrs.sab



just turn up unless you are passing in the daytime, pop in and book then. There is a sports bar on the first floor



Ian

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 14:53

Just out of common courtesy groups of six or more should always book. This helps the serving staff and the kitchen.



Richard

Mountain Edge



Joined: 23/02/2007
Posts: 199

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 14:59

Never mind from the Hideaway, where is it in relation to the main road.

Definately sounds worth a go when I am over next month, just love a meze.

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 15:24

It is right next door to Homefront, on the main road.

Mountain Edge



Joined: 23/02/2007
Posts: 199

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 16:49

That'll do nicely. Thanks for that.

lemonlady


Joined: 28/06/2009
Posts: 34

Message Posted:
16/04/2010 19:48

I visited Mates this evening with my daughter, and her friend.



I have been coming to this island for 7 years, and this is the worst meal that I have ever experienced. In fact it's the only unacceptable meal that I have ever had in a restaurant here.



The food was bland, and it all appeared to have been reheated (you could hear the microwave in the kitchen)



It seemed as though there was not a chef, as only the snack menu, or the set Meze meal were available.



I know that they are struggling, but they will have to improve the standard of their food if they are going to be successful.



This is of course my opinion that is based on my experience, and may not be shared with others.

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
17/04/2010 18:26

Just had a great lunch here today our thırd one recently and amazıng value for money



Yes meze only but the food ıs excellent, and only 15tl



Yes they use a mıcrowave and so does every restaurant as we have exprıenced



Shame you dıdn,t gıve feedback to restaurant so that they could explaın



They are good honest people and would love to have more people try the restaurant and gıve feedback



Bottle of red agaın only 20tl



Well done Tan a good afternoon



Gıve Tan a call and book a table on 0533 867 0700

marky


Joined: 25/05/2010
Posts: 12

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 23:42

had a pukka meal here at easter,admiterdly it was a meze,but big portions and very clean premises.

Stonehousepub


Joined: 21/05/2009
Posts: 755

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 23:45

Looks closed down, had a for sale sign on the window today

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 23:56

shame if it has closed. Was it not the furniture shop that has moved?



Ian