Whether it’s your first or 21st time, Tuba makes you feel like a regular. The Turkish spot in the Mission looks like the restaurant equivalent of a “Moderately Upscale Bistro” collection in a Living Spaces showroom—deep red walls, lots of sconces and curvy chandeliers, and charming digital wall art. Friendly servers, who are eager to run you through the signature dishes on their menu of mezzes and big plates, might also compel you to stay until closing (or, at least, ignore the siren song of your half-made bed and stockpiled episodes of a new survivalist show).

The dishes here are comforting and thoughtfully presented. So, naturally, bring a ton of friends, order big, and share it all. Start with any combination of the cold and hot mezze—like the sweet cevizli ezme (crushed walnuts in a tomato and red pepper paste), and deep-fried phyllo rolls loaded with feta and potatoes—before shoveling down the crispy adana kebab, which is wrapped in lavash and sliced, and charred eggplant topped with juicy ground beef. Of course, the big selection of beer or wines, available by the glass and bottle, are simply added perks to what will be a very chill night.