Istanbulfoodlovers
550 Mary Esther Cut Off NW STE 14, Fort Walton Beach
(850) 986-5555
Customers' Favorites
Lamb Adana and Lamb Shish Combination
Lamb Adana and Chicken Shish Kebab
Stuffed Grape Leaves Appetizer
Mediterranean Salad Large
Istanbul Combination for 2
Baklava Walnuts 4 Pieces
Istanbul Combination
Hashas Kebab Platter
Red & White Pide
Istanbul Sampler
Soups
Red Lentil Soup
Contains gluten. Red lentil, finely chopped onions, tomato paste, flour, olive oil and dried crushed mint leaves.
Salads
Greek Salad (Small)
Chopped tomato, onion, and cucumber with cubed feta cheese and olives dressed with olive oil and vinegar. Add feta to any salad for an additional charge.
Mediterranean Salad (Small)
Romaine lettuce, parsley, chopped onion, cucumber, and tomato, dressed with lemon juice and olive oil on top with feta cheese crumbles. Add feta to any salad for an additional charge.
Shepherd Salad (Large)
Chopped tomato, onion, cucumber, and parsley dressed with olive oil and vinegar. Add feta to any salad for an additional charge.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Romaine, tomato, cucumber, carrot, onion, and chicken cubes dressed with olive oil and vinegar. Add feta to any salad for an additional charge.
Greek Salad (Large)
Chopped tomato, onion, and cucumber with cubed feta cheese and olives dressed with olive oil and vinegar. Add feta to any salad for an additional charge.
Shepherd Salad (Small)
Chopped tomato, onion, cucumber, and parsley dressed with olive oil and vinegar. Add feta to any salad for an additional charge.
Pomegranate Salad (Large)
Tomato, cucumbers, onions, and parsley, topped with pomegranate molasses and chopped walnuts. Add feta to any salad for an additional charge.
Salmon Salad
Lettuce, tomato, carrot, onion, cucumber, and grilled salmon dressed with olive oil and lemon juice. Add feta to any salad for an additional charge.
Mediterranean Salad (Large)
Romaine lettuce, parsley, chopped onion, cucumber, and tomato, dressed with lemon juice and olive oil on top with feta cheese crumbles. Add feta to any salad for an additional charge.
Pomegranate Salad (Small)
Tomato, cucumbers, onions, and parsley, topped with pomegranate molasses and chopped walnuts. Add feta to any salad for an additional charge.
Grilled Lamb Shish Salad
Romaine, tomato, cucumber, carrot, onion, and lamb cubes dressed with olive oil and vinegar. Add feta to any salad for an additional charge.
Cold Appetizers
Turkish Style Hummus
Mashed chickpeas blended with seasonings.
Tabbouleh
Cracked wheat bulgur, blended with fresh herbs and seasoning.
Eggplant with Sauce
Sautéed eggplant cubes, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, and finely chopped garlic with tomato sauce.
Baba Ganoush
Chopped roasted eggplant, flavored with tahini, olive oil, and garlic.
Stuffed Grape Leaves (5 Pcs)
Nuts. Five pieces. Vine grape leaves stuffed with rice, herbs, lemon juice, and pine nuts.
Imam Bayildi
Half eggplant stuffed with sautéed onions, red pepper, and garlic.
Mixed Appetizers (Large)
Hummus, spicy ezme, eggplant with sauce, baba ganoush, labneh, and tabbouleh.
Mixed Appetizers (Small)
Hummus, spicy ezme, eggplant with sauce, baba ganoush, labneh, and tabbouleh.
Hot Appetizers
Istanbul Sampler
Includes three pieces of cheese rolls, three pieces of falafel, three pieces of stuffed grape leaves, and three pieces of zucchini pancakes. Comes with a side of hummus dip.
Cheese Rolls (4 Pcs)
4 pieces. Special Turkish phyllo dough stuffed with grated feta cheese and chopped parsley.
Cigar Rolls (4 Pcs)
4 pieces. Turkish phyllo dough filled with pastrami, mushroom, Turkish mozzarella cheese, green pepper, tomato, parsley, and herbs.
Zucchini Pancakes (4 Pcs)
4 pieces. The deep-fried mixture of zucchini, feta cheese, dill, flour, eggs, herbs, and spices.
Falafel (5 Pcs)
5 pieces. Chickpeas are blended with special herbs and seasonings.
Onion Rings
Little Bites (4 Pcs)
Four pieces of petite size lahmajoun, lamb, and beef mix.
Beef Liver
Sautéed beef liver and special seasoning served with onions, tomatoes, and lemon.
SANDWICHES
Gyro Sandwich with Fries
Lamb Shish Sandwich with Fries
Vegetarian Falafel Sandwich with Fries
Chicken Gyro Sandwich with Fries
Chicken Adana Sandwich with Fries
Lamb Adana Sandwich with Fries
Vegetarian Zucchini Pancakes Sandwich with Fries
Kofte kebab Sandwich with Fries
Chicken Shish Sandwich with Fries
From The Oven
Lahmajoun
Round thin flat dough topped with ground beef & lamb mix and chopped vegetable mixture
Gyro with Mozzarella Cheese Pide
Turkish pizza dough topped with gyro meat and mozzarella cheese pide.
Gyro Meat Pide
Turkish pizza dough topped with gyro meat.
Feta and Mozzarella Cheese Pide
Turkish pizza dough topped with granted feta cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Mozzarella Cheese Pide
Turkish pizza dough topped with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Red and White Pide
Turkish pizza dough topped with tomatoes, red peppers and mozzarella cheese.
Vegetarian Pide
Turkish pizza dough topped with stewed vegetables.
Gyro with Egg Pide
Turkish pizza dough topped with gyro meat and egg.
Chicken with Mozzarella Cheese Pide
Turkish pizza dough topped with small pieces of chicken, tomatoes, onions, green peppers and mozzarella cheese.
Chopped Meat with Mozzarella Cheese Pide
Turkish pizza dough topped with chopped meat and shredded mozzarella cheese.
From the Grill (Meat Entreés)
Gyro (Döner) Platter
Specially seasoned beef and lamb mix cooked on a rotisserie grill served as slices. Served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Köfte Kebab
Ground beef and lamb mix blended with onion and garlic seasoned with special seasoning. Served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Lamb Shish Kebab
Specially marinated cube of lambs. Served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Istanbul Combination (1 Ppl)
Lamb shish, chicken shish, lamb Adana, gyro, kofte kebab. Served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Istanbul Combination (2 Ppl)
Lamb shish, chicken shish, lamb Adana, gyro, kofte kebab. Served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Adana Kebab
Ground lamb blends with a special seasoning mix created by the chef. Served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Beyti Kebab
Grilled Adana and mozzarella cheese wrapped with tomato on lavash topped with tomato sauce. Served with yogurt. Served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Haşhaş Kebab
Lamb Adana kebab served with chef's tomato sauce on top. Served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Eggplant Kebab
Cubes of eggplant, ground lamb, and beef mix blended with chef's special seasoning. Served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Stuffed Eggplant
Half eggplant stuffed with a mix of sautéed chopped onions, black pepper, tomato, parsley, ground beef, and lamb mix. Served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Hünkar Begendi Lamb
Not served with rice and bulgur. Creamy roasted eggplant puree with mozzarella cheese topped with lamb shish and chef's tomato sauce. Served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Incik Kebabi (Lamb Shank)
Stewed leg of lamb served with fried eggplant, red pepper, tomato, and white rice. Served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Lamb Chops
Grilled lamb chops marinated with special herbs. Served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
From the Grill (Poultry Entreés)
Chicken Gyro
Specially seasoned chicken chopped and sliced marinated chicken chops with a special spice mix. Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Chicken Shish Kebab
Specially marinated chicken breast cubes. Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Chicken Combination
Chicken shish, chicken Adana, and chicken chops. Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Chicken Adana
Ground chicken blended with parsley, red pepper, and seasoning. Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Chicken Chops
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Chicken Hünkar Begendi
Creamy roasted eggplant purée with mozzarella cheese served with chicken cubes on top and chief's tomato sauce. Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
From the Grill (Combination Kebab's) - Meat Combination
Gyro (Doner) & Lamb Adana
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Lamb Adana & Kofte Kebab
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Gyro (Doner) & Kofte Kebab
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Lamb Shish & Kofte Kebab
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Lamb Adana & Lamb Shish
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Gyro (Doner) & Lamb Shish
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Gyro (Doner) & Lamb Chops
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Lamb Adana & Lamb Chops
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Lamb Chops & Kofte Kebab
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Lamb Chops & Lamb Shish
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
From the Grill (Combination Kebab's) - Chicken Combination
Chicken Gyro & Chicken Shish
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Chicken Adana & Chicken Shish
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Chicken Adana & Chicken Chops
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Chicken Shish & Chicken Chops
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Chicken Gyro & Chicken Adana
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
From the Grill (Combination Kebab's) - Mix Combinations
Lamb Shish & Chicken Adana
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Lamb Adana & Chicken Shish
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Gyro (Doner) & Chicken Gyro
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Gyro (Doner) & Chicken Adana
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Gyro (Doner) & Chicken Shish Kebab
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Gyro (Doner) & Chicken Chops
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Kofte Kebab & Chicken Chops
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Kofte Kebab & Chicken Shish Kebab
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Kofte Kebab & Chicken Adana
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Lamb Adana & Chicken Adana
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Lamb Adana & Chicken Chops
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Lamb Shish & Chicken Shish Kebab
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Lamb Shish & Chicken Chops
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Lamb Chops & Chicken Shish Kebab
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Lamb Chops & Chicken Adana
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Lamb Chops & Chicken Chops
Served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Kebab with Yoghurt
Iskender Kebab
Sautéed butter bread topped with gyro and tomato sauce with a side of yogurt. Served with a piece of homemade bread.
Turkish Ravioli
Dough filled with ground meat, seasoned with spices and a garlic yogurt sauce a. Served with a piece of homemade bread.
Yogurt Lamb Adana
Sautéed butter bread layered with yogurt and tomato sauce with Adana kebab. Served with a piece of homemade bread.
Yogurt Chicken Shish
Sautéed butter bread layered with yogurt and tomato sauce with chicken shish. Served with a piece of homemade bread.
Yogurt Chicken Adana
Sautéed butter bread layered with yogurt and tomato sauce with chicken Adana. Served with a piece of homemade bread.
Yogurt Lamb Shish
Sautéed butter bread layered with yogurt and tomato sauce with lamb shish. Served with a piece of homemade bread.
Vegetarian Dishes
Veggie Guvec
Turkish dish made of stewed vegetables and baked in a clay pot. Served with rice and bulgur. Served with a piece of homemade bread.
Stuffed Pepper
Stuffed with rice, onion, red pepper, and tomato paste. Served with yogurt. Served with a piece of homemade bread.
Falafel Dinner (6 Pcs)
6 pieces of falafel, served with hummus and white rice. Served with a piece of homemade bread.
Imam Bayildi
Eggplants stuffed with onions, garlic, and pine nuts. Served with white rice and bulgur. Served with a piece of homemade bread.
Vegetarian Turkish Ravioli
Turkish ravioli filled with potato puree blended with seasoning. Served with yogurt. Served with a piece of homemade bread.
Casseroles
Musakka Guvec
Ground lamb-beef mix, chopped onion, and tomato sauce. Served with white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Chicken Casserole
Small pieces of chicken sautéed with tomato, onion, and green peppers, seasoned with the chef's blend of herbs and seasonings. Served with white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Lamb Casserole
Small pieces of lamb sautéed with tomato, onion, and green peppers, seasoned with the chef's blend of herbs and seasonings. Served with white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
Seafood
Tilapia
Seafood is served with white rice and salad.
Salmon
Seafood is served with white rice and salad.
Grilled Whole Branzino
Seafood is served with white rice and salad.
Burgers
Istanbul Burger
Special garlic bread, a beef burger served with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Burgers are served with french fries and pickles.
Cheeseburger
Beef burger served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheddar cheese. Burgers are served with french fries and pickles.
Chicken Burger
Chicken burger served with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Burgers are served with french fries and pickles.
Double Burger
Beef burger (x2) served with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Burgers are served with french fries and pickles.
Veggie Burger
Vegetarian patty served with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Burgers are served with french fries and pickles.
Falafel Burger
Falafel Pattee served with lettuce tomato and onion. Burgers are served with french fries and pickles.
Kids Menu
Mozzarella Sticks
Kid's platters come with french fries.
Chicken Shish Kids
Kid's platters come with french fries.
Chicken Adana Kids
Kid's platters come with french fries.
Chicken Fingers
Kid's platters come with french fries.
Kids Mixed Plate
Mozzarella sticks and chicken fingers. Kid's platters come with french fries.
Köfte Kebab Kids
Kid's platters come with french fries.
Side Orders
Whole Bread
Yoghurt
French Fries
White Rice
Bulgur
Olives
Drinks
Can Drinks
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, iced tea, ginger ale, sprite.
Sparkling Water (Large)
Large.
Homemade Lemonade
Turkish Sprite
Turkish Fanta
Yoghurt Drink (Ayran)
Turkish Tea
Turkish Coffee
Lassi
Sweet mango-flavored yogurt-based drink.
Turkish Club Soda
Herbal Tea
Mint, apple, green tea, rosehip, or ginger lemon.
Desserts
Rice Pudding (Baked)
Baklava (4 pcs)
Four pieces. Sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped pistachio or walnut and sweetened and held together with our syrup.
Baklava (1 Lbs) (10 Pcs)
10 pieces.
Ice Cream
Vanilla or chocolate.
Tray of Baklava (30 Ppl)
30 people serving.
Brownie
Rice Pudding
Baked.
Sekerpare (4 Pcs)
4 pieces. Cookies made of semolina and soaked in a sweet syrup, topped with pistachio.
Breakfast
Breakfast Platter
Olives, Tomatoes, Feta cheese, Egg, Cheese Eggrolls (2 pcs), Hot dog, Bread, Tea, Jam, Stuffed grape leaves (2 pcs).
Mini Breakfast
Olives, Tomatoes, Feta cheese, Simit (Turkish Bagel), Tea.
Breakfast Deluxe
Olives, Tomatoes, Feta cheese, Simit (Turkish Bagel), Cheese Eggrolls (2 pcs), Tea.
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Recent Reviews
Istanbul Food Lovers never fails to impress! Their dishes were outstanding today, showing the best of Turkish cuisine, from flavorful kebabs and crispy lahmacun to mouthwatering shawarma and more. Beyond the incredible food, the warm and welcoming service makes the dining experience even more enjoyable. If you're craving authentic and delicious Turkish food in the FWB and Destin area, this is the place to go. Highly recommended!
February 2025
Istanbul Food Lovers never disappoints, and their chicken pide is a standout dish! The dough is perfectly baked—crispy on the outside yet soft and chewy inside. The chicken is tender, well-seasoned, and pairs beautifully with the melted mozzarella cheese. Every bite is packed with rich flavors, and the balance of textures makes it incredibly satisfying. The stone oven makes everything more delicious.
Beyond the food, the service is warm and welcoming, making...
Beyond the food, the service is warm and welcoming, making...
February 2025
This Turkish restaurant truly captures the authentic flavors of Turkey! We ordered the combination plate for two, and it was absolutely incredible. The meat was packed with rich, delicious flavors—just like in Turkey.
Our server was exceptionally polite and friendly, making the experience even better. We’ll definitely be returning soon!
Our server was exceptionally polite and friendly, making the experience even better. We’ll definitely be returning soon!
February 2025
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