Istanbul Bay Authentic Mediterranean Restaurant

Niceee atmosphere especially outside area .Good service ,great food awesome bread,nice appetizers.Ive eaten there 2xs n looking forward to returning

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baloon Bread & Olive Oil, Lahmacun Per Piece, Mixed Grill Platter, Mix Grill for 2, Lahmajoun

I had an appointment on Bay Area & had r have any breakfast. It was already after 2 pm & was very hungry . So I searched it up if there is any halal restaurant near me. I found this one, didn't even realized it existed until today . I don't live around that area & barely come to this part of the island . Upon asking I have found out that they had been open more than 6 months ! But it's never too late to try a new restaurant & get surprised!

Tell you the truth Turkish food isn't my regular food, but I do love it. There are so much I gotta try still & that's the exciting part !

So when I came in was seated right away. I decided to try something new which I never tried before. So ordered lentil soup, lamb chop & tried their spicy Mock-tail. It was soo good !
Lentil soup was ok, lamb chop was yummy, it was my first time trying lamb chop actually & because they had 2 different portions size I was able to order for me. I am so glad I did ! Altho it was only 2 pieces but it comes with rice, bread & salad. Very filling ! Then I had to order a dessert called Kunafe & it was so yummy !and of course I can't finish without trying some tea or coffee. So I tried the Turkish tea! After all this exciting food I was soo full but I will definitely be back !

The place is not that big but cozy! Restroom was beautiful & clean. Customer service was good, everyone does not speak English well & I don't speak their language! It did took some patience for both of us to communicate lol__

By the way that don’t serve alcohol, so eat & enjoy food with full confidence!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

This place is amazing. We come through Staten Island often and found this place online. WOW. It is perfect from start to finish. The service and the food is the best I’ve seen in a long time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely incredible food. Everything is so flavorful! And the service was excellent. My husband and I stopped here after taking the Staten Island ferry back from NYC. This place is only 5 min away from the ferry terminal. This will definitely be a regular stop on our trips back from New York City.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was delicious!!! !!! We loved everything and the service is great as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing place, I just came back from Turkey and this place is on par, if not better than best restaurants in Turkey. They use good quality olive oil, which is a rare find among restaurants these days. Atmosphere is amazing. They have a covered outside terrace. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had very high expectations going in to the restaurant. With every dish, we were blown away by the presentation and taste. The ambience in the back sitting area was 👌🏽. Such an amazing experience! I have to say it’s one of our favorite Turkish spots on the island now!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Authentic food and creative atmosphere that transported this guest to the Mediterranean…I know because I’ve traveled there. This is not a transplanted food truck, it’s the real deal in terms of prices, portions and foodie-pleasure. The owner’s pride, enthusiasm and vision are reflected in every aspect of this establishment. If you have a sophisticated palate and an appetite, treat yourself….experience it for yourself…be good to yourself. #LetMyPeoplePHLO!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Stripe Bass, Baloon Bread & Olive Oil, Baked Eggplants

Outstanding!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very goodmeat selection

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

🤌☘️🌟

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best Turkish restaurant clean lean classy not heavy and greasy with oils . Respect this place

This restaurant is the perfect place for those who want to experience the most authentic Turkish cuisine outside of Türkiye. The food is really delicious and tastes exactly like the ones in Turkey. The service is fast, the staff is friendly and the atmosphere is very warm. There is almost everything on the menu and the flavors are truly amazing! The only thing missing might be a quince toast or Uludağ soda, but everything else is extremely satisfying. Eating here feels like you're sitting in a restaurant in Turkey. I highly recommend it to everyone who loves Turkish cuisine!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Falafel, Doner, Lamb Chops and Fries

Wow food was amazing and the atmosphere was so relaxing . The service is very good very kind and courteous. I will be bringing my mom and my brothers as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just perfect! The food was delicious and the service was great. Could not have asked for more.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5