I can't claim to be any kind of expert in Turkish or Greek fare. I know what I like. I like fresh food, well prepared with obvious care, free from additives, served by someone who is attentive and polite. What I really like is engagement with staff, a great environment, comfortable surroundings and an overall friendly vibe. Bodrum delivered it all! We had 2 specials and a shared platter. The flavors were nothing short of amazing. Everything was clean and fresh tasting. Will be back, it's worth the trip from Tampa, or even Tallahassee! read more

A truly genuine dining experience. The service was fantastic, the food was extremely delicious, and the atmosphere is perfect. All the staff made you feel welcomed; Even the chef came out to check on our dining experience. Will be stopping here as frequent as possible. 20/20 read more

Bodrum Restaurant - Lamb chops! Absolutely delicious. - Mediterranean Near Me - Venice, Florida

A Turkish/Mediterranean delight that is a favorite of my family! We are averaging a lunch or dinner on a monthly basis, if not more!

I had the lunch sampler and it was awesome. My husband had the Lunch Gyro which was also very good. Perfect little shaded patio outside which was great since we were just off the beach! Excellent service. read more

My mother and I shared a number of plates. Each dish was wonderful and nicely presented. We especially liked the potato dish they call "mom's potato salad" and the babaganush. Jonathan was the perfect server -- polite, with the perfect amount of attention and information. read more

Great food and great service! Highly recommend this place. Gyro Pita SandwichBabaganoush

My mom and I had the most delicious lunch we've had in ages at Bodrum, a Mediterranean restaurant in Venice, FL. We had the yellow lentil soup served with a lemon wedge and fresh warm pita bread. The soup was truly exceptional! Emery was our server and we followed his recommendations. I had the Adana pita wrap with char grilled grass-fed ground lamb and spices. The meat was perfectly cooked and so tasty. The pita was fresh and warm. My mom ordered the Bodrum pita wrap. The meat was excellent. The French fries served with the wraps were hot, crunchy and superb! I ordered hummus and tzatziki and freshly made pita bread to go. We will definitely return! read more

Pistachio Bomb? WHAT? Yes. Very nice Greek yogurt with red peppers, and a little of this and that, toss it on a pita... WOW! All four of us went nuts over this appetizer and one of us doesn't like yogurt! Mains were fabulous. My wife had "the best chicken" she's ever had. Do NOT miss the Amethemystos?Greek white wine. Wait staff was terrific. Lovely, very Greek, ambiance. Transformative! read more

Enjoyed lunch for a family of six sitting in the breezeway. Four of us split two bodrum wraps and my vegetarian daughters split the falafel wrap--all were fresh tasting and delicious and the fries were crispy. We also ordered the mezze sampler with hummus, Baba ghanoush, and the dill potato dip, which my kids all inhaled. We shared the baklava and a turkish custard for dessert. Would definitely recommend-- the food was delicious and filling & the service was good. read more

Amazing atmosphere and delicious authentic Mediterranean food! Their gyros reminded me of the gyros I was eating in Greece when I was a child. All if their spreads were delicious. read more

We stopped by for a quick lunch and were pleasantly surprised! The food was really good and so was the service - we enjoyed ourselves. Plus our waiter went out of his way to make an iced coffee even though it was not specifically on the menu. read more

I was limited with my options on Christmas Day. The pita wrap tasted like nothing. I don't think they properly seasoned the falafel. Maybe it was a one off because they were really busy on Christmas Day. read more

This is authentic Mediterranean cuisine that was fantastic! I have lived in the Middle East and this food was as good as anything I had when living in the region. You will not be disappointed dining here. The wait staff, Jonathan was excellent. Çok Güzel! read more

Stumbled upon this little gem while visiting the area. We ordered the fish of the day, Seabass, and the meat platter. But first we started with the delicious special roasted pepper, pistachio and yogurt dip which was divine! Everything was fantastic and the Service was impeccable! This is better than most of the restaurants we have in Sarasota. We highly recommend! read more

Mezze platter is easily one of the most unique dining experiences I've had this year with all of the classics you consider a Mediterranean staple and then moms potato Salad. The flavors pair well and the services complements the experience, be sure to speak with Tansel he was knowledgeable on both the menu and the wine list. Quite the experience, I'll be back! read more

We had a delicious lunch at Bodrum Restaurant today. The salmon in pita with dill sauce & salad was delish! The best salmon I've had in a long time. My husband had an equally good Hero. The hummus appetizer was also very good. The place is charmingly & tastefully decorated with art for sale. The staff was attentive & professional. Definitely this is a keeper on our dining out list. Thank you! We love this place read more

I have never left a restaurant before, but this time I did. Upon arrival, the waitress was very unfriendly and did not even greet us. Because we wanted to give them a chance, we ordered a beer and a coffee and said that this was it for the moment. When she came back with the coffee, she also gave us the check with it, even though we did not ask for it. During all of this, we never heard a thank you and saw a smile on her face, not any other expressions of friendliness. Because this made us not feel welcome at all, we ultimately decided to leave. Unfortunately, we never hit the chance to try the food but since other reviews suggest, we assume that it is good and that's what I am giving the two stars for read more

We enjoyed a delicious lunch. We started with the hummus and pitas, which was very good and creamy and the bread nice and warm. The adana lavash wrap was what we all ordered. The lamb was seasoned well and the tzatziki sauce with the veggies added to the tastiness. The service was great! We will be back. read more

A hidden gem. Lovely staff and well worth a try, especially the special yellow lentil soup even on a warm day.

Something different in the 'hood. Get the "meze" appetizer for two of you or for four - just ask for extra bread as they give very little with it and What Is Up With The ONE Grape Leaf?!?! It's one inch big and just the one single solitary puny one?!? Really ? It's that precious? Two people are sharing- or, four! C'mon, you Bodrum people ! Grape leaves for everyone - let's start a movement. Or- just don't put one (ONE?)... But service is nice and fine and the menu while limited is alright. I like the salmon - the sauce is fresh and light and a big hit of alright. One grape leaf for four people!! That's just wrong Bodrum peeps !! read more

Best food, Best service!!! Do yourself a favor and visit this great restaurant. The food is absolutely amazing!!!

My husband and I went here on our first night in town and were very pleased. The hummus and tzatziki hit the spot with nice hot pita... Followed by a nice main course meal - the mixed grill for him and the gyro platter for me. Recommend going if in the area. read more

Best Gyro I've ever had. I'm so pleasantly surprised, and the outdoor seating is great!

Great place for lunch on a rainy day in this beach and retirement town. Will definitely be back next time I am here.

We stopped here for late lunch on a Saturday after food shopping in the area. First of all they have nice outdoor seating and well shaded ( there were 2 other restaurants that shared the same corridor) but it wasn't crowded at all. They were taking all COVID precautions incl paper menu. We were pleasantly surprised with the waiter's responsiveness and we had a nice chat about Turkey. The food was very good. We had a mezze appetizer we shared .We judge all Med restaurants on their hummus and babaganoush. Since we make our own, we can def say, it was all homemade and delish. I prefer mine with a bit more garlic and lemon but none the less, very good. We each had sandwiches , falafel and Adana lavash wrap (lamb). My husband enjoyed the lamb and fries. I couldn't finish my sandwich. Prices quite reasonable. I would like to try out their dinners , the halibut they had on special sounded amazing and the baklava. We will be back! I very rarely give 5S read more

Bodrum Restaurant - Trio appetizer, babaganoush, hummus and kesir ( Turkish tabbouli) yummy with warm grilled pita breaf - Mediterranean Near Me - Venice, Florida

I had lunch at Bodrum with my wife. I was more than pleasantly surprised at the food quality and service. We had the appetizer sample platter, consisting of 6 items. Each one was delicious. Our server Sarah was great at answering our questions and describing each item in detail. Very knowledgeable, and a very friendly person. We will definitely be going to Bodrum again, and I highly recommend it with 5 stars! read more

The food is awesome! My husband wasn't sure about Mediterranean food but he loved it! Had the pistachio appetizer that was delicious! Gyro platter for dinner which the flavor was outstanding. Plenty extra for leftovers and another meal at home. Our server, Tansel, was fabulous! He took our orders in a timely manner and the food was served in good time. Tansel was gracious, fun and had such a good spirit! A great asset to the restaurant. We didn't have a reservation but he was able to squeeze us in. Definitely will be back again! read more

Had a fantastic lunch with friends today in Venice! Follow the detour signs around and you can park right in front of this great little restaurant. I had the spinach pie appetizer and a bowl of delicious yellow lentil soup. Our waiter was very helpful describing the lunch menu selections and specials, the service was perfect and the atmosphere was quiet and relaxing. I highly recommend this little gem! read more

What a wonderful surprise Bodrum was for us tonight. Having recently moved to Venice, we are exploring our dining options and Bodrum piqued our interest. It did not disappoint. The staff was friendly and professional, especially our server, Deniz. The food was amazing. We ordered the Pistachio Bomb appetizer which was a delight. My husband had the mixed grill and I had the filet mignon kebab special. Both dishes were tender, well seasoned, and cooked to perfection. The portions were large and reasonably priced, as was the bottle of wine we ordered. We will make this treasure one of our go-to restaurants from now on. read more

We were visiting the area and found this restaurant on Yelp. Wanted to give it a try since it had very good reviews. The food was delocious, service was great. This place is a hidden gem if you are into Turkish food. Highly recommended! read more

Bodrum Restaurant - Adana Kebab. Delicious - Mediterranean Near Me - Venice, Florida

5/2/29 I have been to this restaurant several times and was generally satisfied. However, this time I ordered two plates of bodrum Kofte. The cup of rice had no flavor, the salad (if you can call it that) consisted of two thin slices of tomato and a few spinach leaves with little of no dressing. The patties were exactly the same as I have had before and OK. But the surprise of the the evening was the baklava dessert. Four small pieces, enough for one fork full for the four of us......$7.45 ??. Outrageous. read more

This is a terrific restaurant. Delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere and convenient to Miami and Venice Avenues. I've not eaten Mediterranean food this good for a long time. read more

What a wonderfully special night last night. After being turned away at Burgandy Square because it was 5 min. after 8. We walked 50 steps to Bodrum. My new fav. small restaurant in Venice. It was outstanding. Not only the food, but the owners are so very charming and gracious. The staff couldn't be better. They make sure every need is met. So happy Burgandy turned us away. Their loss was our wonderful experience at a wonderful, charming place. Cant wait to go back!!! By the way, there were 8 of us without reservations. They didn't flinch. Fresh wonderful Turkish food. I now know the difference between Turkish and Greek food. Oh yum read more

Had lunch here today. Small menu. Cute, bright interior of a very small place. My husband and I opted for the gyro platter and a lamb kabob platter. We had the babaganoush to start. It was a nice large serving but only 1 pita came out. My husband and I commented that it was not enough bread for all of the dip. Turns out they brought another, keeping it coming out warm. Service was pleasant and attentive. Both our meals were tasty. I was impressed how tender the beef was. I'm not sure if the menu is the same for lunch and dinner, but it seemed like it. read more

We ordered for take out the Gyro over Greek salad....the salad was tasteless and had only 4 small pieces of meat on it. We ordered this salad all over the world and it always came loaded with Gyro meat. The salad also didn't come with any pita bread or dressing. $15 for basically lettuce and tomato. This turned us off so much we won't be ordering again. When I tried to call and talk to the restaurant the line was busy for at least 15 minutes. I can't believe this restaurant has gotten the reviews it has. My husband had to make something to eat at home after this. I also mentioned I've been to Bodrum where I was met with blank stares. read more

My husband and I were vacationing on a weekend from St. Petersburg and decided to come here for dinner. The food was delicious. The staff was outgoing, friendly, courteous, and went above and beyond. Great drink selection. Would def come back again. read more

This place is AMAZING. And JUST what Venice needs, some diversity and a well done job of it. All around genuine customer service, quality food and authentic eats. The absolute only thing I'd change is some of the decor as the colors are Greek inspired but the decor is kind of a cheesy Florida theme. Overall this place truly rocks and deserves nothing less then 5 stars. Not to mention, their lunch specials also look amazing. read more

Absolutely amazing fresh food and service was excellent....highly recommended! The salmon and Rice were delicious!!

Wife and I had a great dinner last night. Just what Venice needs. We have be looking for another Greek restaurant ever since the one we went to closed. THIS THE ONE!!!!!!!! Great food my salmon was cooked perfectly. My wife's lamb was the best she ever had. I talked to the chief and was interested that his food was organic . If you enjoy Mediterranean food you will love this new restaurant in downtown Venice. read more

Boston is such a great spot. The gyro platter is so delicious, and the lamb kebab is so juicy! I highly recommend the pistachio appetizer and the white bean salad. The waiters are always so attentive and make our visits so amazing! read more