Residents Cafe & Bar

I had such a fantastic experience at Residents Bar & Café! The vibe and ambiance are exactly what I love — cozy, stylish, and welcoming, with a lively energy that makes you want to linger. The staff were attentive, and friendly. I started with the Watermelon & Heirloom Tomato salad with Persian cucumber, feta, mint, and za’atar. This was my first time trying watermelon paired with tomatoes, and it completely exceeded expectations — refreshing, vibrant, and perfectly balanced. Then came the Charred Octopus, and wow. With red chermoula, potato croquettes, lemon aioli, pickled cherry tomatoes, Aleppo pepper, and cilantro, every bite was bursting with flavor. It was so memorable that I’ve actually been recreating it at home every week — though nothing compares to how well it’s done here. Between the food, drinks, service, and overall atmosphere, it was a memorable experience and I'm glad I can finally check it off my bucket list and add it my list of "I will be back".

I really wanted to like this place, but the experience was a letdown. They enforce a strict 2-hour dining limit, and when your time is up, the staff doesn’t hesitate to rush you out — it felt very disrespectful. The ambiance is great and the concept is trendy, but the service and hospitality are nowhere near what you’d expect for the price. We were told a large reservation was coming in and weren’t offered any alternative seating, even though we were willing to stay and continue ordering. Unfortunately, it ruined what was supposed to be a nice evening. There are many restaurants in this city that offer better service without the attitude — I wouldn’t return.

Residents has done the impossible! For years my wife has tried to introduce various octopus based dishes and I’ve never been into it, until now. The charred octopus was delightful; perfectly cooked and thoughtfully executed with the chermoula, croquettes and aioli. 10/10. The mini gyros were also delicious and were equally well executed Based on those two dishes I think it’s safe to assume everything on the menu is a hitter. Definitely one of the highlights from our recent trip and will certainly not be forgotten