The owner of Yafa should write a book on hospitality, because the level of hospitality he showed me and my family was incredible! We had just arrived in town, and therefore had not made any dinner reservations. We tried 2 other restaurants before going to...More

We were in Carmel for a wedding. Called and spoke to Ben on Thursday night at 6:45 needing a reservation for 14 at 7:30. His response was no problem! When some of us showed up at 7:25 he already had the table set. The number...More

You will hardly find a place with better food in Carmel. The tables are served by the actual owner of the place, so you can imagine how clients are treated. Service 11/10 Food 11/10 Overall 11/10

Delightful menu of choices from lamb kabobs to seafood! Live music adds to the experience. Limited seating so reservations are a must!

Delicious salmon skewers and butternut squash ravioli! One dish - lamb ravioli - was less successful. Very friendly staff. The live piano music with signing added to a good summer vibe.

Exceptionally friendly owner who wanted to make sure his guests had a great time. Food was very good, main courses were good but nothing extremely special. Food held a high quality (we both had the filet mignon). The appetizers were awesome. Very nice restaurant.

Whenever I go to Carmel, I always make sure I go to Yafa for dinner. The food is wonderful! I have not had anything on the menu that I did not love. My favorite is the lamb shish-ka-bob. They have wonderful appetizers and deserts also....More

A beautiful cozy place. Service is amazing. We ordered many items on the menu and everyone was very happy with their food. I had the kefta kabob which I really liked. Their special was braised lamb shank which was also really tasty. Strongly recommended. They...More

Busy restaurant which is not surprising given the tastiness of the food. Middle eastern food with plenty of flavour. Expensive wine which made the meal expensive but was worth the money

Had a most enjoyable dinner at Yafa during our fleeting visit to Carmel. Cosy decor and ambience with touches of Moroccan flair. Food was authentic and most appetising. My husband had the grilled octopus and chicken kebab; I had the Mish Mish apricot and almond...More