Lokanta Grill & Bar

We had a birthday party here. The staff was respectful and served to our constantly changing demands. The food tasted really good especially the chicken kebabs. They were tender, juicy and cooked well all at the same time. The cocktails menu is limited but good collection. Everyone also loved their food. We had beef/ lamb kebabs and couple of vegetarian dishes served as well.

We enjoyed our outdoor seating, great ambiance. Limited veg options. I tried the pasta and it was kinda bland, some seasoning and more veggies would make it better. My husband tried the chicken kabab and liked it.

After living abroad for three years, I am very familiar with the Mediterranean diet, and I must say this restaurant did a great job. The plating was excellent for all the dishes and the octopus was cooked to perfection. Probably the best I’ve had in the bay so far for the price. They also had a selection of dishes of the day and i also got a cocktail to order a Pisco sour and it was delicious!

I had the Egg Plant Lasaña (that is not the proper name) it was delicious! But Their Roasted Cauliflower is Amazing!

Great place for Greek food in downtown Pleasanton. The Flaming cheese is a must try.

I've been here several times and always leave happy. My husband ordered the Greek salad with the shrimp kebab for the first time. He loved it! I ordered the lamb skewer plate. My go to! Nice atmosphere, friendly waiters and hostess. Can't wait to come back!

Really cute mediterran restaurant in downtown Pleasanton. Excellent service and delicious food! The swordfish is succulent.

We received a recommendation to come here and we were not disappointed. Every drink. Every dish was filled with flavor. This is a location where you read the menu and think that it sounds like it would be perfectly together and then it really is. The delivery and execution was great and the server that we had I believe his name was Andres was fantastic he made good recommendations and delicious drinks

It's our regular and favorite place for a date night. We skipped the main course and just did appetizers, drinks and dessert. Drinks - absolutely loved the pink dragon with a dehydrated dragon fruit chip on the top Appetizers- we usually go for either Greek dip trio, flaming cheese or roasted cauliflower Desert- has to be the Kunefe. Not super sweet but love the perfect honey sweetness with the creamy cheese.

July 2025 Appetizers - Baba Ghanoush, Hummus and the Tahini were top notch The shrimp appetizer was spot on in taste, quantity and presentation The chicken kebab plate is my favorite ! Tasty and juicy Drinks were meh, maybe they were pre prepared or too much ice ? - will try something else next time The restaurant is cozy, kid friendly :)

Great food, Service and Ambiance. I take my Customers and family regularly! Kabab Plates and Cocktails are just great!

Service was great and very fresh and tasty entrees. Super cute spot when you are in Main Street

I've been coming here for a long time, and the food is always delicious! Everything is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. One of my favorite places to eat.

Service was great and restaurant had a nice vibe. I ordered the branzino and it was just ok. Kinda bland for the price. My friends liked the food though.

My mom and I were walking downtown pleasanton looking for a lunch spot and picked this one. Sunny day so we sat outside and immediately were given menus and complimentary bread rolls with olive tapenade. The bread was SO soft and fluffy and tapenade was delicious. We ordered a sangria to share which was perfect for the warm day. For lunch we split the babaganoush (came with pita bread) and the chicken wrap. Both were delicious! It was light and flavorful. Staff was attentive and kept checking in on us + refilling water. We enjoyed sitting outside and people/dog watching :)

** DRINKS ONLY ** This was our third stop on our (espresso) Martini Monday tour. We like the vibe in the place, especially the greenhouse bar area. As usual, the service was friendly and attentive, the right combination of taking care of you and giving you your space. The presentation was clean and simple. Instead of adding beans, they add a bit of ground beans which add a little flavor and a slight crunch. FYI; They used coffee from a warmer, not espresso. Just an observation. They also used Baileys, a lot of baileys. While the first espresso martini of the day also had baileys, this one seemed to rely too much on the baileys and it definitely influenced the taste. Fortunately, we both enjoy our baileys (isn't that what coffee was made for) so we weren't turned off by it by any means. However, we don't want our espresso martinis to be dominated by the baileys. We liked it, we will get it again, but this espresso martini came in second place today.

Lokanta located in Pleasanton offers exceptional Mediterranean dishes, with a great balance between casual and upscale ambiance. It's a perfect spot for a date night, a family dinner, or a casual gathering with friends. The dishes are vibration and full of flavor. I had the beets salad as a starter and the chicken kabob plate for dinner. The beets salad combination of arugula, beets, walnuts, goat cheese and pomegranate dressing was very refreshing and light appetizer. For the main course, I had the Chicken Kabob Plate, and it did not disappoint. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and perfectly grilled with a side of fluffy rice, fresh vegetables, and tzatziki sauce. I was impressed with the quality of the food and the overall experience. I will definitely be returning for another visit!

Met down here on a Monday night. Sat outside because the weather was perfect. Started either the cauliflower and table bread. Would order again! We had the quinoa salad, salmon and tala (pic). I've never had the falafel but my goodness. Flavors were amazing and it was cooked to perfection. Will be going here again

This is our second time here and we love the food. They serve the bread basket with olive oil infused with minced garlic and olives, which is delicious. The server was very helpful. The pita platter is also very nice, and highly recommended. Their pita bread is fresh and crunchy. We tried their salmon soup and chicken kebab platter. The soup was chef's special and was delicious. It's a highly recommended place. It's a nice restaurant if you are planning to celebrate your special occasion.

Good variety of food. Some dishes available for vegetarians. Nice ambiance with a full bar. Service was excellent. Great location for business and personal meals.

The hubs and I love to come to Pleasanton for the excellent selection of restaurants here. We decided to try Lokanta for an early dinner on Tuesday evening. We were lucky to get a table outside as they were quite busy inside and at their sidewalk dining area as well. The service and the menu were both fantastic and the presentation of the food was beautiful. The cuisine is Mediterranean with a combination of Greek and Turkish influence Turkish being the more prevalent. I always emphasize that I would prefer quality over quantity and that is exactly what you will get here. The food is impeccably prepared, delicious and the meat succulent and beautifully presented. I left satisfied and not over full partially because I shared some of my food with my husband. Besides the complimentary bread they brought to the table we shared at the the meze sampler or the three dips that are common to Mediterranean cuisine, hummus tzatziki and baba ganoush with delicious toasted pita and for entrees we ordered the lamb and swordfish kabobs which we shared. My husband also ordered one of the specialty drinks. I can't remember the name of it but it was the one made with hibiscus and I believe it's the first one listed on the menu which he greatly enjoyed, I tasted it and it was lovely. We passed on dessert since we had fruit and sweets at home to share, but we enjoyed the meal so much. We definitely left with the intention of returning to this fine establishment.

The food here is consistently good - fresh, tender meats and fish, well-prepared and tasty side dishes. I especially love their homemade baklava!

Tasty Greek food that is flavorful. Wonderful fresh bread with healthy olive oil based dip. Each plate and appetizer was delicious. The drink was not so great. Excellent service. Nice ambiance too.

We had a really great experience at Lokanta on Tuesday afternoon. Andreas was our server and provided great recommendations as well as accommodating our dietary restrictions. There is indoor/outdoor seating available. We decided to sit indoor toward the back of the restaurant near the bar so we can enjoy the natural light and the game on TV. There was complimentary bread offered which was a pleasant surprise. For my main I asked for the Paella and my partner had the Chicken Pita wrap. Both dishes were excellent, and the fresh flavor profiles complimented each other beautifully. We will definitely be back.

This place was referred to us while we were in the area and it was great. We had the lamb kabob and chicken kabob. Their rice and cucumber yogurt dip were perfect match for the kabob. Service and ambiance were nice. Casual dining and friendly. Their warm bread and olive dip were very tasty. Their portion was just right and we felt healthy without guilt afterwards. We will return again.

One of our favorite go-to places in town. Every dish is delicious and dependable. Never disappoints.

The food and drinks are always spot on. Many healthy options available. I've been here many times

This review is long overdue. We had lunch reservations and we all loved the dishes we ordered. I got the chicken kebab plate. Everything was outstanding. We can't wait to go back!

Come for the happy hour- 2:00 to 5:00 PM daily! My husband and I stopped in for an early date night and were happy to discover their daily happy hour; which gives you 20% off the entire menu! We each ordered a cocktail and calamari to start. After enjoying our first round of snacks and libations, we decided to treat ourselves to another. For the main, we shared the mixed kebab combination plate (with lamb and chicken kebab, plus roasted vegetables and yogurt dipping sauce) and opted for a second round of cocktails. Would definitely return!

Came here for lunch on a Friday. It was busy, but didn't have go wait. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The food came quickly and the staff was friendly and very attentive. Lamb was perfectly medium cooked.

What a pair!! "Isabey" this unique and refreshing Turkish savingnon blanc compliments the dense but deliciously moist texture of this familiar treat that comes with a cool scoop of vanilla ice cream, makes each bite satisfying!! Ask for it!! Thanks Skip!!

If you're looking for good Greek-Mediterranean food that won't break your wallet, this is a great place to go for a nice sit-down restaurant. The food is outstanding with unique flavors, along with cute presentation, and the prices are reasonable for what they offer. The staff is attentive and personable. I tried their mixed kabobs. The lamb was good, being medium rare, but I found the chicken to be dry and bland. Luckily, with their complimentary bread and dip, it added nice flavor if you wanted a bit more moisture for your chicken. There was yogurt sauce that came with the kabobs as well. The Vegetarian Wellington was tasty though I would recommend eating it quickly because it got a bit soggy being soaked under some tomato cream sauce, which didn't bother me. Overall, I would come back to try other dishes! Their menu was extensive, so it was difficult to settle down for a few items. Pleasant experience!

Lokanta was an amazing experience. We came here last minute before we headed over to Meadowlark on a hot day. I didn't want anything heavy so I chose the Beets salad which was paired up with my Riesling Santa Barbara wine = perfection. Everything was delicious, refreshing, & service was top notch. I know it's out of their control but a bug went into my wine somehow. I notified my server & he immediately gave me a fresh new glass. I love the bar area as it's right under the AC, there's outdoor seating, & some inside too. I recommend coming here with family or friends. They have a happy hour too!

Service and food are good . Please do something about the flies . Maybe try keeping the doors closed .

We were a group of 4 and went here on a Monday evening for dinner! We asked to be seated outside because it had a very cute outdoor seating. We started off with some cocktails and wine and then for appetizers ordered the Spanakopita and the dip trio - both of them were really delicious. For mains we ordered the Veggie Wellington, Mixed Kebab Plate and the paella. The mixed kebab platter was really good, especially the lamb, but we found the paella OK. No complaints with the Wellington.

Enjoyed a nice meal with attentive service. Dimly lit , clean dining area. Lamb skewers are tender and flavorful. Tzatziki is fantastic. Espresso Martini is more of a dessert drink. Sweet with only mild alcohol taste. Definitely won't get you faded.

Lokanta is one of my favorite places to dine, and every time I visit, the food, service and ambiance are always exceptional. Yesterday, I stopped by for dinner and had the skirt steak with vegetables and mashed potatoes. Everything was cooked perfectly flavorful, tender, and beautifully plated. The staff mentioned they had a chef's special dessert creme brulee, so I decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did!! It was absolutely delicious smooth, creamy, and perfectly caramelized on top. It was so good that I completely forgot to take a picture before digging in!!I only remembered when I was almost finished. Huge thanks to the CHEF and the wonderful staff for another great dining experience. I can't wait to return..

Also a favorite Sunday brunch spot with friends Food is always good and fresh . Bottomless mimosas please The place is always clean, specially the restrooms We were seated outside by choice and it was perfect Our server was great and made sure our mimosa is always filled up lol.

This was the first time for me and a couple of my sistas for our quarterly lunch. We met at 11:30 am on a Saturday. We were seated right away since it wasn't busy yet. I thought to make reservations but it's walk-in for lunch and you can make reservations for dinner. It was a casual atmosphere with minimal noise. The appetizers were delicious! 1. Grilled Octopus - 22: Delish! The octopus was very tender and had that great grilled touch of smokey flavor. It sits on top of garbanzo beans with celery and parsley with a vinegarette dressing that has just enough of tang that compliments the octopus. The grilled lemon adds a fresh touch. I would recommend it! 2. Humus - 12: Very good! You can't go wrong when you have fresh pita bread. I ordered the Salmon - 34: Pan-seared salmon over mashed potato, asparagus, baby carrots and pomegranate reduction. Overall the salmon and the baby carrots were very flavorful and tender but one of the asparagus stalk was hard and not edible. For dessert: 1. Baklava with pistachios - 12: It was served with three small squares served with vanilla ice cream on the side. It was flaky delicious. 2. Kunefe - 12 (coo-NE-fee) (shredded filo dough with knife cheese filling and pistachio): Very good! On top, it came with a light dusting of powdered sugar, blueberries, a raspberry, and a couple mint leaves. It had a slightly crunchy and chewy outside texture with a bit of a creamy cheese filling. The service was great and staff was very friendly. We will be back again to try their other menu items.

Ordered the Vegetarian Musakka and my Husband ordered the chicken breast. Both were delicious. His was gone while I was still on my second bite lol. La camarera provides excellent service. She was patient, attentive and prompt. The ambiance is really nice. We sat in the back by the bar. The restaurant is very clean including the restroom.

One of the better meals I've had in a very long time. The food and service was outstanding. Ambiance was pleasant and not too busy--especially for a Saturday night. You can tell everything is made with great ingredients and time is taken in preparation.

I do not know how I have missed this place! My friend brought me here for one of our lovely lunch dates and it was so eloquent. The roasted cauliflower was scrumptious paired with the whipped goat cheese ( yes I will be trying to make this at home). The salmon was cooked perfectly too, and I didn't even know I like quinoa but it was all gone. There was a family of 4 next to us and the waiter offered to take their picture as he noticed the selfie was not doing justice. That is top notch service to me. When the waiter is attentive enough to know when he is needed and not. Definitely want to go there as a date night! It's a MUST TRY...

Amazing! The food was delicious, the interior was pretty and the service was outstanding. I WILL be back!

Always a great place for cocktails and dinner. Their food is flavorful and authentic. Cooked to perfection and beautifully plated. The cocktails are delicious and strong. Service is awesome! We were always check on by friendly staff with a smile. You never have to ask for more water. The ambience is sexy and hip. Great for date night and girls night out. Always a pleasure coming to Lokanta.

A regular stop for a meal, if only for the fries. Think McD's but better. Thin but not too thin. Fried to a nice golden brown. Crispy outside, fluffy inside. Generously salted so beware if you need to limit salt intake. Also liked the lamb chops. Grilled to my requested temp. Tender and juicy. Sauce however was just adequate, lacking umami. Wish they came with at least 1 more chop for the price. Conversely, also had lamb on my previous visit. Didn't care for it in burger form. Too gamey. But that's personal preference. Friend's gyro was huge. The spanakopita was flaky and crispy. Don't think they used real lemonade in the Arnold Palmer. Had the perfect blend of sweet and tart but had an odd aftertaste. Staff was super gracious without being obsequious. The perfect service level between casual and formal. Empty plates were bussed promptly. Drinks were refilled without needing to be requested. The simple black and white uniforms made staff look neat and professional without being pretentious. Nice suspenders. Atmosphere is rustic chic. Lots of dark wood and brick. An open kitchen takes up a chunk of the space but the tall ceilings prevent it from feeling claustrophobic. Dim lighting but feels warm and cozy, not forbidding, especially the glassed-in back room. Lokanta hit the sweet spot. Approachable food, accommodating servers, and welcoming atmosphere. One potential issue, located downtown on Main Street, street parking can be scarce during peak dining hours and/or weekends.

Thank you, Yelpers. I read the reviews, which steered me here and I'm so glad! I enjoyed the Talas - which is phyllo filled with chicken, peas and carrots in a mild curry type sauce topped with thinly sliced green apple, which is great complement to the flavors in this dish. DELICIOUS and I doubt I would have selected this without the glowing reviews. It is like an extremely elevated chicken pot pie. They also have mocktails. I greatly enjoyed the guava cucumber Collin's, which was not too sweet. Great service. I deliberately took a photo after a few bites so you can see the inside. I will be back for sure - maybe tomorrow.

Wow! Dinner last night was amazing!! Fish special and it was beyond delicious . Sole, shrimp, flavors that will keep me coming back!

If they lower their prices, we are NOT in SF nor Santana Row, way too exp for Quant served. Mgmt. Take Heed. You are the highest prices on Main Street let alone within the City of Pleasanton. Do some Due Diligence and "shop" your competitors around our Tri-Valley hometown. Nice menu. Never dined here due to pricing For the many years prior to Covid they opened. When ownership/Management lowers plated servings to normality portions, we will dine. Have eaten every dining establishment downtown main st since 2005.

Wow!! In the old "Brunos" building lurks a killer mediterranean restaurant that holds an important well kept secret. Love this place!! We had he Beet salad, the Chicken and Lamb Kabobs, and the Killer Calamari!! The back patio is where it's at. And the secret is... After 2:30PM, all food and drink is 25% off!!!

In the mood for Mediterranean food? The food was good here. Very elegant Quick and friendly service from Andres. It was lunch at 1pm on Tuesday - it was quiet and nice, and there was parking in the back today.

Great happy hour, 2:30-5! Got the dolmas, octopus and the skirt steak and everything was delicious. It was quiet at the time since it was midday and I enjoyed the booth seating. Loved our server, Leticia! We'll be back!

We came here for lunch recently. We got the hummus and pita bread appetizer to start. Very tasty but not enough bread. We had to ask for (and pay for) an extra basket of pita bread. We got the lamb kabob and the chicken kabob as our main entrees for lunch. The lamb kabob was very tasty. There was only one kabob for $24, so basically 4 pieces of lamb (and rice) for that price. The chicken kabob was also only one kabob, with four pieces of badly charred chicken. Needless to say, the chicken was quite dry. My wife ended up cutting all of the char off of the chicken, which left, as you might expect, not very much edible chicken. At least it was $2 cheaper than the lamb. Finally, our son got the chicken wrap which looked like a big, hot mess. Aesthetics aside, he was able to finish it. 3 people for lunch for $110 (including tip) is not a very good deal.

The two drinks we were interested weren't available so go the martini flight and another drink, I can't remember the name of. Lychee martini was good, rest of the drink tasted too much of the syrup and not enough alcohol. Both the Kofta and spanikopita were delicious. The waitresses were great and attentive; always filling up our water since we were there talking for a long time. I would definitely go here again, just not get the same drinks.

Our absolute favorite spot in downtown Pleasanton. We prefer the bar in the back in winter and outside during spring and summer months Andres gives service! Thanks Lokanta!

Thank you very much for a very tasty dinner, excellent service, and a cozy atmosphere on my birthday. Sincerely, Olga S.

We went for my birthday last weekend. The food was amazing. Great service. Nice ambiance!

Pricey, but great food. nice ambiance, Perfect for groups and birthdays. Good service. portions could be a bit bigger for the price.