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    Bosphorus

    4.3 (973 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    Kebab and lahmacun
    Briana F.

    We were in the mood for lahmacun and found this spot! The cigar bourek were awesome and I would definitely come back to get those again. The uludag gazoz drink was also good. Really enjoyed this place!

    Doner kabab
    Arpana R.

    Well were there for a quick Friday dinner with our daughter. It was our second time so we knew what to expect. There was wait although we were early. The space is a little congested and there is no space for waiting specially in winters. We were served with their famous freshly baked and very satisfying pita bread with a red sauce. We ordered, their appetizer called Ezmi, it was a bunch of veggies grated and mixed and tasted pretty okay, not worth $10, considering the portion. For main course chicken Doner kabab and chicken sheesh kabab. Chicken doner kabab, was the ground chicken kabab which tasted great with their pilaf( rice), salad and a Mediterranean sause. Sheesh kabab was tender white chicken breast perfectly marinated with spices and tasted amazing. Loved our entrees. There is no kids menu and no alcohol allowed also the food is halal. Service is quick. Not the best experience but great for occasional visits to enjoy the Mediterranean flavours.

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    Brian L.

    Overall: Solid place, has really good portion and price point for today's restaurant prices. Would definitely come back again. Food: The food at Bosphorus is good. Simple, authentic Turkish food, without any unnecessary frills or additions. Got the gyro plate and enjoyed the portions, had enough for leftovers. Service: The service was great! The waiters are very attentive and come quickly to help refill or handle any questions. Ambiance: This is a casual sit-down restaurant. It has that restaurant buzz that comes from a busy restaurant.

    Pide bread and Oil dip
    Alex G.

    Really good food and the establishment is clean. The only issue I have is with service. Everytime I come in, it seems that people shmooz with the host and they skip people in order. Either they are friends of the owner or friends with whomever is at the stand. I've noticed that and have had to speak up because I can tell people are skipping line for a table.

    Ekmek and olive oil
    Katharine B.

    We have been coming her for over 12 years. It is the best Turkish restaurant in the area. They offer so many fresh and healthy options for all palettes. Plenty of vegetarian as well as meat dishes. The lentil soup, meze platter, and Greek salad are amazing starters. The fresh bread with dipping sauce is fantastic. The yoghurt kebab is one of my favorites and you can get doener on the weekend. Service is always great and seating is casual. We love this family business and come here as often as we can!

    Vegetable pide
    Julia W.

    Bosphorus is a go-to restaurant for my family and I. They have great service, and freshly made bread/oil as a free appetizer. The kebabs or gyro platters are always a great choice, but this time I tried their vegetable pide. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the toppings were delicious-- a cheesy, savory alternative to the kebabs. Highly recommend for authentic and delicious Turkish food!

    Char P.

    I came in on a Sunday evening. While it was busy with a lot of diners, I didn't have to wait for a table. They gave me bread and a water after I placed my order. It didn't take very long for my order to be brought over to my table, which was nice considering they had a lot of people coming in and out for takeaways and online orders as well as dine-in patrons. I ordered the chicken kebab plate. The chicken was tender and packed with flavor. Everything on the plate was delicious and perfect to satiate my hunger after I've just played tennis for 4 hours! The staff were polite and checked in on me at least once to make sure everything was good. Service was quick and without a hassle. I would definitely come back again in the future.

    Turkish tea
    Ami V.

    Yum!! I got the falafel plate with a side of fries and everything was delicious. The serving size is great and I had leftovers for the next day. There is plenty of seating and the service was quick. They also have complementary turkish tea- which I had never had before and it was a great way to end a delicious meal. I will definitely be coming back

    Complimentary tea after dinner
    Jeanne R.

    Great food. Fast service. Well priced. Complimentary tea at the end of dinner was a nice touch. Will come back the next time we're in Cary. Our daughter loved the pide. Also enjoyed their salads, lentil soup, and kofta kabob plate.

    Lahmachun or Lahmajin amazing
    Sam S.

    Lovely authentic Turkish cuisine I love their bread and spicy dipping oil The Lahmajin excellent flavored kick House tea is very Turkish as well after every meal it is a nice pairing

    Chicken kabob plate
    Kristine U.

    I stopped in here for lunch the other day because I was craving some delicious Turkish food. This place has been on my radar for some time now and I'm happy I finally tried it. I was seated in a booth and was brought complimentary hot tea and fresh hot bread with a tomato oil dipping sauce. Both were delicious. For my entree I ordered the Chicken kabob with rice and salad. The rice was almost like a barley and it was really good. The chicken was incredible. All of the wait staff were very nice and attentive. I really liked the atmosphere too. I will definitely return.

    Falafel doesn't look amazing but tastes amazing

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    Excellent food and service. Busy even Sunday night so call ahead if you can. The yogurt sauce chicken was different and delicious.

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    Great food and service at a good price. I recommend this place for lunch. Get there early

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    10 months ago

    I wanted some Turkish food and a friend said this was the best in the area. The service was friendly and the food was delicious.

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    Food and staff never disappoint! When I get a craving for liver, I am on the way! Hot soup and tea too!

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    Is this a BYOB restaurant?

    Yes. They don't serve alcohol. We have brought in a bottle of wine before. They can't touch or open the bottle for you. They'll bring you a bottle opener and water glasses. Their food is so good, it's worth it plus it's cheaper!

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