Alora

The atmosphere was nice, the decor was good. I loved the fried Brie appetizer. The lamb shank was awesome. But didn't like the salmon entree that we ordered. Too sour for my taste. It's a good restaurant but they can work on improving the taste of the food. I might give it another try again and try their chicken dishes.

Great ambience and decor and a very open space welcomes you with both indoor and outdoor seating with heaters and fire pits. The food is excellent and the service great. Tasty food and not run on the mill Mediterranean fare. The drink were great from their barrel section. Special mention to the burrata and the chocolate baklava. We shared the platter for enteree and it ample peices of meat and grilled well. Oh and did I mention presentation- great experience will be back

Amazing service and delicious food! Added chicken to my seasonal vegetable kabob. It was perfect! Tender, flavorful and truly a delight. The cocktail was well balanced and complimented my meal perfectly. Salad was not as well balanced as I like but that’s a small complaint. Service was exceptional, Edward was an outstanding. Don’t miss this spot! Friday and Saturday nights they have belly dancers!

Wow, this place was a surprise. It’s located on the first floor of the City Center at the cross streets of Bishop Drive and Sunset Drive. The ambiance was great. They even have outdoor seating. Food was great, but the best time to go is during happy hour where you can get mixed drinks and food. Service was excellent too. We got the sampler and tried the dessert. If you go there on your birthday you get free ice cream. Definitely will head back here during happy hour.

Incredible Food, but the Service Experience Needs More Grace! We visited Alora at City Center Bishop Ranch for a weekend dinner with friends. While the food was some of the best we've had in San Ramon, the service and management left a lot to be desired, which is why I'm rating this a 4 instead of a 5. Ambiance & Decor The interior of Alora is stunning. The decor is very tasteful, and the restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating for guests. It has a great vibe for a night out--on paper, it's the perfect place for a celebration. Service & Management (The "Could Be Better") Unfortunately, the hospitality didn't match the beautiful surroundings and quality of food. The hostess was not very accommodating or friendly, and the manager on duty that evening lacked the grace you'd expect at an upscale establishment. There was a mix-up regarding our table, and the management handled it with a very "stiff" attitude--insisting we wait until the specific person who made the reservation arrived before seating us or adjusting the table. For a family celebration, you want to feel welcomed from the moment you walk in. I'm hesitant to recommend this for special occasions until the front-of-house team adopts a warmer, more hospitable approach. The Food (A Perfect 5/5) The kitchen is the absolute star here. The food was phenomenal: * Octopus Souvlaki: Hands down the best we've ever had. It was served with golden potatoes and spanish chorizo sausage and was perfectly executed. * Fried Burrata: Very tasty, though the cream served with it was cold; it would have been even better if served warm. * Muhammara: This roasted red bell pepper dip with pomegranate molasses and spiced walnuts was unique and delicious. We paired it with their fresh pita, which was fantastic. * Mixed Grill Family Platter: We thoroughly enjoyed the shrimp, chicken, and adana kebab skewers. The staff mentioned the beef wasn't up to their standard that night, so they proactively replaced it with another adana kebab skewer, which we appreciated. Final Thought The food at Alora is truly top-notch, but the "stiff" vibe from the hostess and management made the experience feel less like a celebration and more like a transaction. If they can improve their reception and add a bit more warmth to their hospitality, this place would easily be a 5-star gem in Bishop Ranch.

This Mediterranean restaurant offers a variety of Mediterranean cuisines to its menu offering. It offers lots of seafood variety ro pick from. Love the dessert selection. We had a great time celebrating couple family birthdays and client milestones.

Overall a very disappointing experience - the food was subpar and underwhelming and extremely overpriced for low quality food. Attached is a photo of the “greek” salad ($19!!) - there was nothing greek about this salad. I’ve had many authentic greek salads in Greece and greek restaurants in the US and this was a joke - it was just a head of lettuce that we had to cut ourselves with a weird creamy dressing and used cheap black olives rather than kalamata. The worst part is that we told the servers that we didn’t like the food and the management did nothing about it. You would expect a place like this at this price point for them to care about their customers and provide good service. But this was not the case. We were also surprised that a single piece of pita costs $7 whereas most mediterranean restaurants provide complimentary pita. The main dishes (salmon, eggplant) we got were also underwhelming. The eggplant main dish was extremely, overly sweet - not balanced flavors at all. The salmon was OK, not bad but nothing impressive. The only thing we liked was the mushroom dolma. The ambiance is nice but not worth the low quality food for such a high price. I strongly would NOT recommend this place.

I was excited to see a new Mediterranean restaurant with great ambience pop up in city center. The outdoor seating area as well as interior decor looks great. I ordered the Brussels sprouts and they were delicious. I also had the muhamara which tasted amazing but with a funny finish. I'm not sure if that's the molasses or date syrup? The service was excellent!! She was very sweet. The I also loves the fried eggplant and the shrimp salad. The fish was cooked well but the couscous was not as good as I expected. The meatballs were my least favorite and the baklava was home made recommend by our server and excellent!!

Alora Social is a great place for a special occasion dinner. For regular affairs, it seemed a bit pricey. We gathered for a friend's birthday dinner, and ordered a lot. Vodka martini, Ruby and Phoenix, and Alera spritz started us off. It's an expensive cocktail menu. But everything was well done, and I asked the bartender details about the martini she made for me. The wine bottle and Sandeman port prices were reasonable. We had tzatziki dip, falafel, and brussel sprouts for appetizers. So darn good. We had to order extra pita for $6 for the tzatziki, which was a bit annoying. For entrees, we had one shrimp poncho, two walnut salmon, and one ladolemono chicken, and there were no complaints. For dessert, we had cheesecake and baklava, and again, while these were good, the prices were not reasonable. Baklava for $17? On top of all this was a 3% percent surcharge for...I don't know. In SF, they tell you it's for mandated employee benefits. Does San Ramon also have that? I hate to dwell on prices, when the meal was so good. But the final price gave me pause about returning here.

went to check out Alora for an early dinner. Nice space, open concept and lots of space, cute lounge area for warm evenings out front. Very instagram ready. We had the fried burrata - super yum adobo shrimp - yum but I could do with more of the orange salsa beef shashlik - hubs liked it Service was okay.

Out door seating is awesome Server was very nice well mannered Sampler was great Wine list quality choices

Lunch at Alora in The City Center San Ramon. A beautiful place with great ambiance and attentive service. The food was good! We enjoyed the artichoke heart hummus dip (the oranges added a unique taste) with their amazing fresh baked pita. We also enjoyed their lunch specials. The chicken pita was the fav! Fresh and huge portions of greens and goodness! The falafel pita was good but a bit dry. The mazing huge pile of fries made up for it. The lamb kebab was very good and spicy!!! Be warned! Delish but hot. It is on the pricier side, so also be warned. I would go back for a nice lunch!

Decided to take the family out for dinner during the holiday week. I will admit the vibe seemed off with the staff. Highlights: Go with the shareable items. You get more bang with your buck to order the sampler dips and try everything. Same with the family platter, it was an assortment of meats and a choice of two sides. This is why a star dropped. We got our french fries (good) but the rice didn't arrive until I asked and by then we were finished with most of the platter. On the plus side, the ride was good, with the right amount of flavor. Dessert options were cocktails or baklava. We decided to go pass on this visit. The entertainment was they had a belly dancer walk around the restaurant. It was cute to see the little kids interact with her.

Incredible Food, but the Service Experience Needs More Grace! We visited Alora at City Center Bishop Ranch for a weekend dinner with friends. While the food was some of the best we've had in San Ramon, the service and management left a lot to be desired, which is why I'm rating this a 4 instead of a 5. Ambiance & Decor The interior of Alora is stunning. The decor is very tasteful, and the restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating for guests. It has a great vibe for a night out--on paper, it's the perfect place for a celebration. Service & Management (The "Could Be Better") Unfortunately, the hospitality didn't match the beautiful surroundings and quality of food. The hostess was not very accommodating or friendly, and the manager on duty that evening lacked the grace you'd expect at an upscale establishment. There was a mix-up regarding our table, and the management handled it with a very "stiff" attitude--insisting we wait until the specific person who made the reservation arrived before adjusting the table. For a family celebration, you want to feel welcomed from the moment you walk in. I'm hesitant to recommend this for special occasions until the front-of-house team adopts a warmer, more hospitable approach. The Food (A Perfect 5/5) The kitchen is the absolute star here. The food was phenomenal: * Octopus Souvlaki: Hands down the best we've ever had. It was served with golden potatoes and spanish chorizo sausage and was perfectly executed. * Fried Burrata: Very tasty, though the cream served with it was cold; it would have been even better if served warm. * Muhammara: This roasted red bell pepper dip with pomegranate molasses and spiced walnuts was unique and delicious. We paired it with their fresh pita, which was fantastic. * Mixed Grill Family Platter: We thoroughly enjoyed the shrimp, chicken, and adana kebab skewers. The staff mentioned the beef wasn't up to their standard that night, so they proactively replaced it with another adana kebab skewer, which we appreciated. Final Thought The food at Alora is truly top-notch, but the "stiff" vibe from the hostess and management made the experience feel less like a celebration and more like a transaction. If they can improve their reception and add a bit more warmth to their hospitality, this place would easily be a 5-star gem in Bishop Ranch.

We came here for their happy hour! 3-6PM with option for outdoor seating or bar seating. Service was excellent at the bar despite having only one person there. I understand that it may get busy and check-ups were appreciated! :) Beautiful ambiance, huge area for seating - perfect for large parties. Food was fresh and absolutely exceptional. Hummus Tahini - Pita was soft and fluffy. Hummus was thick and flavorful. I liked their green zhoug. Ladolemono Chicken - Pita pockets along with fries. This one was my favorite. All the ingredients blended well together when I took a bite. Saucy, yummy, and chicken was tender. Adana kebab - Pita Pocket along with fries. Good as well but preferred the chicken more. Limoncello Spritz - Lemony, citrus.

My fave items here were the lamb lollipops and focaccia! The lamb was juicy and flavorful, perfectly cooked. The potatoes that came with it were also delicious. And we were recommended to get focaccia with the fusilli - for sauce dipping purposes and omg, the focaccia was SO good. It was nice and fluffy on the inside and toasted nice and crispy on the outside. With some sauce--it was perfection! And unfortunately I didn't love the octopus and I usually love the octopus! It either felt overcooked or maybe not the freshest on that particular day. But overall, flavor wise, the dish is decent so I might have to try it again another day. I hear they have a nice happy hour menu so I'll definitely be coming back soon!

Celebrated a pre-birthday with girlfriends at Alora. First time dining here. Lovely setting, picturesque windows and gorgeous lighting. Food was good but wished the temperature was hotter. Fried burrata is a must have. Shrimp dish was succulent and spices were just right. Salmon was also moist and not overcooked. Will need a follow up visit when the belly dancer is available.

Tried Alora Social with a large party on a Wednesday evening for dinner. We had a reservation and the table was ready when we arrived. They have indoor and outdoor seating, but it was a hot day so we opted for inside (after being seated outside). Ambiance: inside is very cute with bright pink floral displays and greenery. Service: Out server was fantastic! I didn't catch her name, but she was funny and provided great descriptions and recommendations for our large group. Drinks: I ordered the white sangria, which was refreshing and not sweet. They have a variety of cocktails, mocktails, beer and wine. Food: We started with the appetizer sampler platter that came with a small portion of all of the dips, pita bread, vegetables, dolma, and spanakopita. This was great for our large group and I enjoyed each of the dips. We also ordered the brussel sprouts, which were tasty, and the focaccia bread. For my entree, I ordered the Adana Kebab, which was a house made lamb and keep combo along with rice pilaf and some sautéed peppers. The dish came with a lot of rice pilaf and I would've liked to have more vegetables, but the kebab was great. Everyone seemed to enjoy their dishes. For dessert, we tried the chocolate hazelnut baklava with vanilla ice cream. It came with a chocolate sauce to pour on top. The bill was a bit pricey, but it was a good meal with excellent service and a fun atmosphere. I would've liked definitely return when in the area. Our server also informed us they have happy hour from 3-6pm and have a number of food and drink specials.

I love Mediterranean food. I have been wanting to try Alora especially since I've been to Turkey. The restaurant is beautiful. The decor is elegant yet hipster. It could be a nice place for date night or for a group of friends for girls night out. The music was a bit loud and played a variety of different genres. It didn't feel like it matched the vibe of the setting though. I don't usually comment on background music but for some reason this stood out for me. Service was decent. We asked to move to a different table because ours was wobbly. Food and cocktails came out fast. The only cocktail I wanted to try from the menu was not available. So I ordered a zero-proof drink instead. Our server was polite, nice, and thoughtful. At the end of our meal, we weren't offered to see the dessert menu. We had to ask for one. At the same time, the manager asked us how we were doing. While we were chatting with him, our server came with the dessert menu. She started talking to me at the same time as I was trying to converse with him and it was very awkward. I really wanted to talk to the manager and ask him about the restaurant and the food, but I didn't want to be rude. Our server wanted to tell me that they only had one dessert option because they were out of the rest. By the time that conversation ended, the manager walked away. It's a Friday night. How are they out of ingredients for a cocktail and out of desserts? That was off putting. We ordered: Salted Tangerine: Thoroughly enjoyed this zero proof cocktail. I asked to swap the Sprite for club soda and it was perfect. Not too sweet. Thank you for modifying it for me. Octopus: Beautifully plated. Delicious flavors. The octopus was a tender. The sausage and twice cooked potatoes complimented the dish well, although not all potatoes were cooked enough. A bit undercooked. Izgara Aile Tarzi: This was a sampler of 4 different skewers and a great way to try most of their dishes: Beef Shashlik, Adobo Shrimp Pincho, Adana Kebab, and Ladolemono Chicken Souvlaki. It comes with 2 sides of our choice. We went for the Rice Pilaf and the Local Lettuces and Greens. The beef is Filet Mignon. It was medium to well done and not a lot of flavor. The Toum (garlic dip) made it better. My husband thought the shrimp was the best out of the 4. I'm allergic to shellfish so I was unable to try it. It looked delicious though. I liked the Adana the best. The seasoning was great and had a strong lamb flavor. The chicken was okay. Tender but I feel like it could've been grilled more to get more of a char flavor. The sides were fine. I hope the serving size of the sides are just smaller portions because it came with our dish. Otherwise, I cannot imagine paying $11 for the rice and $15 for the salad. Overall, Alora was hit-or-miss for me. Consistency is key. For the prices they charge, I'd like to be convinced that the food was worth it.

Wow this place infuses flavor for sure with beautiful presentation. I am on a diet where I had to eat very Mediterranean so eggplant. How in the world can eggplant be amazing!? And yes, Alora did. That was the best eggplant I've ever had. (note I am not a fam of veggies). The flavors were amazing and it was nice adding a pita to go with it. The Arabian Storm drink was delicious Great service and belly dancing!

Review: Disappointed by Hygiene Issue I normally enjoy dining out, but today's experience was really disappointing. While eating at this restaurant, I noticed a spider walking on the pita that was served to us. It was honestly shocking and totally took away from the meal. The staff was polite, but something like this shouldn't happen in the first place -- it shows a serious hygiene issue in the kitchen or food handling area. For the price we paid, I expected much better standards. I hope the management takes this seriously and improves cleanliness so this doesn't happen to anyone else.

Came here on a Saturday lunch with the boo. We were seated right away and given ample time to peruse the menu. The ambiance was great. Bright lighting with the windows, very hip atmosphere. Ordered the moutabal, octopus souvlaki, and colone Pompeii. The moutabal was very flavorful, a bit on the salty side for me. The octopus souvlaki was a hit. Super tender octopus with a delicious tomato based sauce. The pasta was also delicious. I'd have like it slightly more al dente, but overall excellent sauciness! All in all a great first experience. Will have to come back to try more!

Get the appetizer sampler platter!! OH MY GOODNESS 10/10 so delicious!! The food, drinks and atmosphere is to die for. The ONLY downside is it's very expensive and they do add a 3% surcharge to the bill before tax. My advice and what I'd love to see is Happy Hour! Food and drinks. Would definitely come more often for that!

Came on a Sat with a big group, it's pretty crowded but the restaurant is really big so there was plenty of seating. There was a live belly dancing show during dinner which was fun but the music they played was SO loud. My main irks were that they had run out of all the seafood items so we didn't get to try any of those and while I understand it's fitting for the area, the price for the portion size is a little too expensive. I think there's other places in Bishop Ranch worth checking out, this one is good but not great.

We came here for lunch on Father's Day without a reservation, and had no problem being seated. The restaurant was about 60-70% full. They are located where Chow was. It's nice inside with seating, a bar, and a small market/cafe. There's also a nice patio dining area outside, and today there was live guitar music. We enjoyed our food, and the service was good too. However, it's a bit pricey for casual Mediterranean food. What we ordered: + Kale with green tahini salad with ladolemono chicken - good salad and the ladolemono chicken kebabs were really tender and juicy, but $30 for a lunch salad is a bit much. + Pita pocket with ladolemono chicken - for a side, you get a choice of fries or salad. The salad was crispy and fresh, and the pita pocket was very good. There's a market/coffee cafe inside that's pretty small and not entirely stocked, but there's some drinks, chips, and lunch meats, like salami. There's also a dessert case with a few premade desserts. Overall, come here for the food, but be ready to pay a little extra.

I'd say I'm at about a 3.8 on Alora Social. Walking in we were seated at their large comfortable patio. For me live music is frequently a negative and although I enjoyed their singer, overall I think I would have preferred no music since I like to be able to chat during my meal. Food wise, we enjoyed the complex flavor profile of the pea hummus with fried lavash bread ($16), the buttery side of potatoes ($12), the flavorful chicken wings ($18), as well as the apricot-rose refreshers ($7) and full bodied Sangria ($13). But two of our dishes weren't a hit - the Kumpir ($22) (a stuffed baked potato with sujuk) wasn't that flavorful, and the brussels sprouts ($15) were over fried with too much vinegar. Price wise, you're absolutely paying for the location with everything being about 2-5 dollars above norm and the service was friendly, but not practiced or smooth. Overall, we enjoyed our meal, but at the end of the day we prefer Sipeos in Walnut Creek.

Great new addition to City Center Bishop Ranch. I enjoyed most of the dishes we had, the service was attentive throughout, and there was even live music when I visited on a Saturday. Out of everything we tried, the octopus souvlaki, kumpir, and sigara borek were my favorites. I would order these three shareable plates again if I were to visit again. They are also great portions for sharing with 2-3 people. The lamb agnolotti and fattoush salads were a bit underwhelming for me. The presentation of the mocktails were great as well, but thought they could all use more flavor.

Service, food, location, atmosphere -- 5/5! Our experience at Alora was great! Yelp Elite Dario O. and I were in the area and I was craving Mediterranean food and Alora Social popped up on Yelp. Although, they are Mediterranean-style eats, we still really enjoyed everything. I made a reservation for 12:15 but arrived by 12:30 (thank you Alora for still taking us in). Thankfully, it wasn't as busy for a Friday lunch so we were seated right away. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with bright colors that really open up the space. They have seating indoors and outdoors. They also have a cafe starting at 8am! I regret not trying anything from their cafe because the menu sounded amazing! They also have a vast selection of wine bottles for purchase. Unless it's for wine tasting? Honestly, I didn't look much into it. I just saw a wall of wine and thought, "wow!" Once we ordered, food came out in a timely matter. Portion sizes are shareable for at least 2 mouths and in my opinion, inexpensive. Definitely quality AND quantity! Each dish lived up to its name and what's expected of it. Everything tasted fresh, tender, very well seasoned/ marinated. We ordered: - Kale Salad + Shrimp (This one's my fave! The kale was crunchy and fresh. I loved the chickpeas and tangerines(?) added in the salad. It was dressed so well that every bite did not disappoint!) - Salmon (the walnut crust is a great idea! It adds so much texture to the tender salmon) - fried burrata (the focaccia was buttery, airy, crisp and a perfect pair with the burrata!) - fried (omg, these were perfect! We loved the airy-ness yet crisp and tenderness from the fried. They're Greek Tavern style fries tossed with lemon, garlic, parsley, oregano. The sauces it came with, 10/10!) - frutti di mare (honestly my least fave, but it was still tasty. A bit spicy but the noodles were tender and you get a good amount of noodles and seafood.) Overall, I'd 100% come back here for lunch and/or dinner! They also have happy hour daily. Big thanks to our waiter, Caesar, for his hospitality and making sure my family and I were taken good care of!

I've been wanting to take the family here after I went for lunch. Ordered the octopus again with the tahini hummus to share. Every bite followed a "Ohmygodthisissogood." Trust me. It really is. The tender octopus, smokey flavors, accompanied by the potatoes and sausage it was just the perfect pairing. DD ordered the fried burrata bc she loves all things fried AND burrata. Lots of flavors. Chili oil gave it a bit of a kick. Not sure if this dish was supposed to be HOT HOT but it was warm and delicious still spread of grilled foccacia bread. Yummy. This time I saved room for dessert. Something light and sweet to finish the meal. Decided on the soft serve and lemme tell ya; This wasn't your typical, overly sweet, run of the mill ice cream here. It was so full of pure flavors, vanilla or honey, that made you want to take another bite even though you said "Just one." Next time, will have to try the cheesecake.

Alora Social is a gorgeous space - elegant and airy, though maybe too spacious, which made the atmosphere feel a bit impersonal at times. Service was attentive and friendly, even if not the most knowledgeable about the menu. The mezze sampler was a visual standout, truly beautiful, but the flavors didn't quite match the presentation. Each dish seemed like it was close to great but slightly missed the mark, and overall the food was quite salty. I don't mind small portions, but these were tiny! We're talking maybe two tablespoons, including the hummus, which unfortunately wasn't memorable. The za'atar crackers were flavorful and satisfying, but they were served in an unlined wood caddy that didn't look dishwasher safe... kind of an odd choice for food service and a bit of a red flag. I came in really wanting to love this place, something like Oren's Hummus or Dishdash if you're familiar with those South Bay staples, but it didn't quite land for me. Still, there's enough promise here that I'd consider coming back in a year to see how things have evolved. Four stars because the experience had strong points, even if the food didn't quite get there.

Quantity and quality of the food went down but prices went up. This was our go to spot but our dinner tonight left us disappointed.

I was excited to see a new Mediterranean restaurant with great ambience pop up in city center. The outdoor seating area as well as interior decor looks great. I ordered the Brussels sprouts and they were delicious. I also had the muhamara which tasted amazing but with a funny finish. I'm not sure if that's the molasses or date syrup? The service was excellent!! She was very sweet. The I also loves the fried eggplant and the shrimp salad. The fish was cooked well but the couscous was not as good as I expected. The meatballs were my least favorite and the baklava was home made recommend by our server and excellent!!

Amazing food. One of the best Mediterranean fare but also easily one of the very expensive for a casual setting. Some vegetarian options too. Large portions and a very expansive area to sit in. Service was warm and prompt. Overall a great casual place for upscale lunches and dinners.

This is a fun restaurant in San Ramon. Tonight we had the fried burrata. The crunchy case and tasty fox is made this appetizer great. We had a special Mary's chicken tonight with veggies and rice pilaf. The chicken was nicely flavored. With the strong flavors on the chicken we wish the rice pilaf and veggies were more bland. All tasted very similar and over the top. A nice flavor contrast adds a lot of intrigue menu choices. Our server was a true gem. She stopped by regularly to check in without being overbearing. The restaurant ambiance is open, airy and nicely decorated. Note: the server and kitchen stated most of the menu is Halal.

Delicious non-traditional mediterranean food. Focaccia is excellent - fluffy and crispy. Definitely recommend the eggplant main dish, hummus and tahini, and fried burrata (not pictured)!

I have been watching to try Alora and since I have now I have been back 3 weeks in a row! I always request for Caesar because he is a amazing waiter! He always remembers my daughters food allergies. The kids meal here is a hit! For $15 you get a entree, drink and a ice cream. I recommend adding chicken for a couple dollars more. The ambiance is beautiful and they even have a cute mini market on the side where you can purchase fresh pasta, sauce and even a bottle of champagne.

Alora is a large, Mediterranean restaurant offering up cuisine inspired by Turkey, Italy, Greece, and Morocco. So yes, expect lots of grilled kebabs, pastas, and innovative bread and dips. It takes over the huge spot previously occupied by Chow. So the restaurant is huge with bright lights, a few indoor trees, huge central bar, and tons of indoor and outdoor seating. We came here for lunch and enjoyed the food and service. They don't offer booster seats for toddlers, and their kids menu just seemed like smaller portions of the adult menu. They also forgot about the free frozen yogurt, so -1 star. Some dishes were great: 1. Zaatar Walnut Crusted Salmon is a winner - perfectly juicy salmon underneath that wonderful crispy crust. Our 4yo took a few bites and actually loved this dish more than his Chicken rice plate. 2. Chicken Wings were also perfectly cooked and juicy, and it was a spectacle to see our server unload all those wings out this gigantic skewer. Thought I was at Fogo De Chao for a moment. Good, not great Dishes: 1. Octopus Souvlaki was tender and food but I agree with other Yelpers portions were a bit small since it was all served on a skewer with potatoes and salad as filler 2. Kid's Menu Item: Lemon Chicken Thighs.. Chicken was moist and juicy, but our son wS not a fan of the rice. Brown basmati rice with some chopped nuts and noodle-like things. For adults this is perfectly fine, but our son likes classic basmati rice with saffron or turmeric like they offer in most Greek/Persian/Afghan places 3. The Pita bread was crispy and pillowy, though most customers around us favored the crispier Lavash bread, which is better for dips. They offer a nice red peppery, candied walnut dip that was spicy and sweet, similar to Mexican Mole. I would definitely consider coming back, but perhaps as solo workweek lunch or maybe a lunch date with the wife.

This place took over Chows. It's such a large space I can't imagine what the rent cost?!!! The food is great! The ambiance and service was very nice. I must say it's pretty pricey though. For 2 it was $175 including tip and we each ordered one cocktail, 2 different hummus's (need to give more bread free of charge), salad, and beef kabob with couscous which was outstanding. They have a belly dancer Friday and Saturday nights as well.

Located in bishop ranch center. Parking lot available. We had made reservations, when we arrived we noticed quite a few tables were open in the main area but were told only bar table and outside seating was available so we sat at the bar. We ordered the Eggplant, Adana kebab, colone pompei pasta. Food came out promptly and was delicious. The kebab was a small portion tho but the eggplant was heavenly, would come back for that. Around 7pm there was a dance performance which I could only take a glimpse of which I was seated far in the bar, would be nice if I get to sit in the main area next time.

Came here twice in a week! Once with friends and once on company dinner. Good Mediterranean food in city center. I love love the vongole, it was really good with the bread, fresh and tasty. Will be back for sure. The walnut crusted salmon was also good. We tried the sampler plate but I am not a big fan.

Updating my review. I went again for the third time and was seated inside this time. The place is beautiful. The service is always fantastic. They are really attentive. I hope this restaurant does well! Food was delicious again.

Wow, this place was a surprise. It's located on the first floor of the City Center at the cross streets of Bishop Drive and Sunset Drive. The ambiance was great. They even have outdoor seating. Food was great, but the best time to go is during happy hour where you can get mixed drinks and food. Service was excellent too. We got the sampler and tried the dessert. If you go there on your birthday you get free ice cream. Definitely will head back here during happy hour.

Alora's theme is coastal Mediterranean, and the menu combines influences from many different cuisines including Greek, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Lebanese, and more! The one dish to order to get a good sampling of the appetizers was the Alora Sampler, a huge round metal platter with ramekins of hummus, tzatziki, moutabal, muhammara, and tabbouleh, along with pickled and fresh vegetables, garlic pita, mushroom dolmas, and bite-sized spanakopita, and everything on the platter was flavorful, colorful, and delicious! We got a few additional mezzes as well including Fried Burrata, a creative dish made of a fried burrata cheese ball in a creamy vodka-rosatella sauce; Cozze, a pound of mussels cooked in white wine; and Octopus, a confit Spanish octopus leg served with chorizo and potatoes over romesco sauce. The mezzes came with grilled focaccia bread on the side, which had a crispy exterior and fluffy interior, and was perfect for dipping into the vodka and white wine sauces! The Kumpir was a Turkish streetcart-style baked potato with crispy skin and a soft interior fluffed with butter and tulum cheese. But the best part was the flavorful topping, a colorful medley of pickled cabbage, corn, olives, roasted red peppers, scallions, and red and white sauces. The Fatoush Salad was a crunchy, refreshing combination of watercress, radish, and shaved asparagus, cucumbers, and carrots, all tossed with thick, crunchy pita chips and a tangy lemon-sumac vinaigrette. This non-traditional Fatoush was so refreshing and delicious, and I especially liked the crunchy texture added by the pita chips! Since I came with a large group, for our main, we got the Izgara Aile Tarzi, a mixed grill platter which came with each of their grilled meats: Ladolemono Chicken served over tzatziki; Adobo Shrimp Pincho served over a Seville orange salsa; Beef Shashlik (marinated filet mignon) served with chermoula; and Adana Kebab (ground lamb and beef) topped with sumac marinated peppers, served with harissa and toum. Every kebab was juicy and perfectly marinated and grilled, and I loved how each meat was served with its own accompaniments and condiments, creating a huge range of flavors! Overall, this was a fantastic Mediterranean restaurant with a lovely setting and quick, friendly service too! Some of the highlights were the Alora Sampler, the Octopus, the Fatoush, and the Izgara (grilled meats), but you simply can't go wrong!

Lovely big restaurant with a fresh Mediterranean feel. The big open windows make for easy car and people watching. Overall this is a great lunch spot for families! We came here on the weekend for lunch and service was friendly. We had to ask for more water and they apologized for not refilling us sooner. We had an almost 4 year old with us and she got the butter noodles for lunch and ate the whole thing. She also loved the kids lemonade and ice cream. We also had an almost 2 month old with us, so I appreciated that the volume inside was comfortable and the bathroom has a diaper changing station. Bathroom is also spacious and clean. Loved the pea hummus and pita. The seafood pasta was yummy and had just right level of spice (would get again). The salmon was cooked perfectly though the flavor was forgettable.

The newest addition to the City Center restaurants and it doesn't disappoint! The ambiance is impeccable and the interior transports you to Greece. The food was excellent and beautifully plated. The owner came out and personally greeted us and made sure our large party celebrating a birthday was taken care of. He pointed out which dishes were halal and we tried the beefAdana and chicken kabobs. Their eggplant dish was a standout and my group liked the salmon too. Their appetizer sampler was stunning and tasty and their mocktails were beautiful. They made our celebration special and I'd recommend the restaurant for dates and nice meals.

Alex at the bar was amazing and really gave all of herself to make sure we were happy. We also saw a young women doing Indian dancing while we were there. The drinks were great and the food delicious. My wife really enjoyed the seafood pasta and the pasta was bouncy and soft, freshly made in-house. I only had a side of focaccia with a dip and the focaccia was so addictive we got three orders total and that's all I ate. It was worth the carbs. In-house made focaccia was soft pan fried with butter and cut into thick chunks for a full pillowy. warm enjoyment.

What the hell is jazz gratitude? There's no live band. The food is pretty good. But the add on money to the bill doesn't make sense at all. Never coming back

The restaurant is beautiful! Unfortunately the food was not very good. This was the first time I've ever had to add salt to my meal as it was tasteless. I had the salmon which was A nice sized portion cooked perfectly but flavorless. The bulgar and kale mixture was underneath also had no spices. In the Yelp pictures it had garbanzo beans but none in ours. The eggplant sounds good but it also had like 3 mushrooms on it and a teaspoonful of cheese. They had the music so loud you couldn't hear any conversations. They also add 3 percent to already overpriced food

Alora sampler is just amazing! The staff are nice and the environment to me is very welcoming w dance show once a while. Great experience!!! I will definitely come back again!

Ambiance is perfect. Open and roomy but also so romantic and cozy. I had the colone pompei pasta and the homemade fusilli was perfectly al dente. Husband had the filet with asparagus, which were also cooked perfectly and were delicious. I hope this restaurant makes it even though it's at the edge of the city center and not very visible.

Good food and good service. Recommend the adobo shrimp menu. Very nice ambience and good customer service.

Great service and beautiful ambiance inside! Outdoor seating is also very nice if you don't mind street views and cars passing. The sides and salad were delicious! The grilled meats ordered as the shareable main dish was good, but not quite authentically Mediterranean. Overall, good choice for light and family style meals!

Alora!!! So glad you guys finally opened. I've been eyeing you. lol I've been back 3x already. This means the food is delicious and the drinks too. Loving the coastal Mediterranean experience, the freshness and vibrant colors in all of the dishes. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and they put a lot of love going into each dish that is served. What I have order so far on the menu: Octopus - flavorful, tender, and is my favorite by far. Chicken wings - hot off the fire. Muhammara Hummus - my favorite hummus. Pairs with the lavish Kofte meatballs- ok, could be better and the size of the meatball can be a little bit bigger as well. Cozze mussels- love the flavors and freshness of the mussels. Order focaccia bread to dip the broth. Alora sampler- wonderful, vibrant sampler of all the hummus to try and their house made pickled veggies. Perfect!!! A must try and to share with all. Drinks: Sangria Margarita Alora spritz Another drink that I can't remember. (mezcal and a dried apricot in it as garnish) Btw our server Madison has been great the past two visits. She is friendly, takes notice of things, and attentive. All great things in what a wonderful service should be. As of today 4/8/25 they updated their HH menu. I enjoyed their past HH selection vs. what they had. I understand they're still working out the kinks on the menu and selection of things offered on HH. We didn't get anything on the HH menu bc it didn't appeal to us. Which was a bummer. I really enjoyed what they had offered last week. I will continue to come and dine at Alora and try other dishes on their menu.

Overall: 3.5 My boyfriend and I came on a Friday evening and up until our entrees, this was a 5 experience. The fried burrata in the vodka sauce was DELICIOUS, especially with that toasted focaccia. I personally wasn't a big fan of the Moutabal. The interior decor and ambience was great! The service was also fantastic and attentive. I appreciated how the owner checked in with each table periodically. For Fridays or weekends, they also have a dancer that dances around the restaurant. So if you're looking for a quiet place to eat, I wouldn't recommend coming here. As for the entree, we ordered the Adana Kebab, which tasted amazing. Until I realized the inside was completely raw. They were very kind to remake my order, which was then cooked well. But my boyfriend had ordered the same exact dish and his was actually overcooked and hard to cut through. Mostly felt inconsistent, but flavor was delicious. As for the receipt, we were slightly bothered, as there is an automatic 20% tip put on the bill labeled as "Large Party". And we were a party of 2. Before seeing the receipt, we would have loved to tip 20%, the staff and our waitress was so attentive and professional. But after seeing an automatic large party tip put on the bill for a party of 2, it doesn't feel that great. We also asked what the 3% surcharge was, and our waitress said it was for the employees benefits like commuter benefits. It wasn't so much the cost or amount of the surcharge, but why is customer paying for the employees benefits? Shouldn't it up to the responsibility of the employer? Especially as the food is already quite expensive. We chose the Restaurant Week Pre-Fixe menu, which was $55 per person (almost $75 per person after all of the tax and fees). Let alone, my entree costs $32 full price. For $32, I would hope that it has no issues. All in all, I did still have an overall pleasant experience and I'm still dreaming about the fried burrata ball, but these certain things rubbed me the wrong way.

Great lunch spot, beautiful and huge interior with a giant kitchen. I'm sure it gets really busy. I forget the name of the previous restaurant, but they definitely redecorated inside. Anyway, they have lunch specials which are a few dollars off their normal menu, plus their regular dinner menu. Food is Mediterranean focused. Wife and I shared a dip platter and the fried buratta- both of which were delicious. Excited to go back and explore the menu more

29th March 2025 - via Resy reservations Location is fantastic - San Ramon's "The Lot" Decor is stylish Greeted with a smile, got a nice table and ordered drinks and apps Aegan G & T Apps - Green Pea Hummus with Pita - super ! Kids menu was short and concise - the pastas and kids chicken entrees were tasty The Adana kebab was yum Kids meal gets free ice creams - +1 Feedback: Perhaps a Hummus sampler will be a good idea for apps or happy hour We will be back !

Perfect addition to Bishop Ranch City Center! My husband and I have been waiting for someone to snatch the corner of this lot and Alora is perfect for this location. I made reservations last night for myself and my in-laws. We were greeted with a smile and seated right away. The ambiance and the overall look of the inside is fantastic. Our waitress was amazing - checked in often, gave us the rundown of the menu with detail, offered her suggestions, and let us know that everything is made in house (bonus!) We ordered pita with dip (I can't remember what it was exactly, but it had pomegranate seeds and pomegranate molasses - 10/10!) Salmon - 10/10 Chicken souvlaki - 10/10 Kebab - 10/10. The kebab came with a garlic butter cream thing and omg it was amazing. We ended up swapping plates to get a taste of each dish and all was amazing. Plating was appealing, portions were just right, and flavors are phenomenal. Hats off to the chef! Of course, we ended the night with baklava and a side of soft serve ice cream, both 10/10 (duh). Food was so good I only got pics of the menu and my kebab haha. We will definitely be back!!