A family-run Armenian and Middle Eastern restaurant with excellent kebabs, mezze, rice dishes, and a fresh 2026 remodel, though a small number of diners report inconsistent post-renovation food and kitchen noise.
Adana Restaurant delivers strong food quality anchored by praised kebabs, hummus, and family-style dishes, paired with notably attentive service that diners consistently highlight. Recent post-renovation inconsistency and modest setting appeal prevent a higher grade, though loyal customers and solid value keep it a reliable neighborhood choice.
Adana feels like a neighborhood restaurant that has recently stepped into a sharper outfit without abandoning its family-run soul. The June 2026 renovation brought a cleaner, more modern room and a full bar, while the strongest reviews still focus on the food and warm table service: diners describe tender kebabs, handmade bread, and staff who make groups feel genuinely looked after. The setting remains fairly understated, and one recent reviewer found the entrance easy to miss, but the restaurant has the feel of a local discovery rather than a scene-driven destination. The cooking is Armenian and Middle Eastern at heart, with Persian and Turkish influences visible in the kebabs, manti, dolma, eggplant dips, and richly flavored rice. This is traditional food with some creative flourishes rather than experimental cuisine: beet hummus, sour-cherry rice, orange-peel rice, and unusual mezze give familiar grilled meats plenty of personality. Most diners report generous, flavorful plates, although a small recent group of returning guests found bread, rice, vegetables, and portions less impressive after the remodel. Expect to spend roughly $50-$65 per person for an appetizer, entree, and dessert before tax and tip, with premium grill items raising the tab. Families should find plenty to work with. The menu includes familiar grilled chicken and beef, rice, hummus, bread, fries, potatoes, sorbet, and ice cream, while reviews specifically describe a five-year-old happily eating meat, hummus, and bread and asking for more. There is no dedicated children’s menu in the supplied menu, so picky eaters may need simple a-la-carte choices, but the broad mezze and grill selection makes Adana a notably practical family option.
Area vibe: Busy, car-oriented commercial strip with ethnic restaurants and small storefronts.
Safety: Generally safe by day; typical urban commercial area with moderate evening foot traffic and well-lit intersections.
What's nearby: Near downtown Glendale, close to Burbank border, auto services, small shopping plazas and Armenian/Middle Eastern eateries.