Absolutely incredible flavors from the heart of Turkey. We walked in at 3:15 pm on a Thursday afternoon for an early dinner before we went to the Chinese Lantern event, We were greeted warmly by the host and seated at a comfortable table. Our server was so gracious and brought us delicious warm bread and a dipping sauce that exceeded all others. Our order was placed and we loved the shrimp appetizer and lamb grilled entree. The flavors out of this kitchen are authentic and flavorful. We will return many times for the great service and fabulous flavors! read more

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

I saw this restaurant and realized I've never had authentic Turkish food so I had to come in and visit. The staff was pretty nice overall. They greeted us when we walked in and kept checking on us throughout the meal. The only issue I had was with the food. My girlfriend ordered a pepperoni pie and I ordered a pastrami pide. When I heard him repeat the order I told him that I got a pastrami pide. Of course when the food showed up, we were both given pepperoni pides. I called the server over and told him and he confirmed that it's what I ordered. I assumed maybe pepperoni looks similar to pastrami in Turkey (I couldn't know any better). However when I got the check it was clearly written that we were given 2 pepperoni pides. I'm assuming it's because of the language barrier, but I wish they tried harder to understand what I was saying instead of shaking their head yes to confirm and walking away each interaction. The food was really good though! While not what I wanted, the pepperoni pide was still good. I really enjoyed the complimentary Turkish tea as well. It's pretty much a really strong black tea. The hummus was good and tasted homemade, but wasn't anything too special. The olive oil looked better than it tasted, but still paired well with the bread (which was actually the most underrated part of the meal). read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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

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. read more

Bosphorus - Pide bread and Oil dip - Turkish Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Food was great and servers were wonderful but seemed stretched because it was a surprisingly busy night. I got the lamb pide which was a flatbread I could have split with someone. At least I'll have a good lunch tomorrow. The Turkish tea was not only yummy, but had this beautiful glass container with two eyes on a larger saucer. I enjoy the olive oil with seasoning. I would love to bottle that up or get the seasoning as a mix. Very yummy! read more

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! read more

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The food here is amazing. I was hungrier than I thought when I got here. But the service was quick. They brought out pita and dip and brought more as we ate. They kept our glasses filled with tea. The dessert was also amazing. The atmosphere is low key and family friendly. Lots of kids running around so not a place for a date. read more

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! read more

Bosphorus - Vegetable pide - Turkish Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

Bosphorus - Complimentary tea after dinner - Turkish Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I ordered a soup, appetizer platter and entree. I've waited 41 minutes and I didn't get the entree at all. The server took my orders and never came to the table again. I told them that I never got my entree and they didn't even apologize or try to fix the issue. Bad work environment. Also soup and appetizer are 2/10. On the receipt, server name is Oguz B btw. Good luck with that attitude tho. read more

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 read more

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This Turkish/Mediterranean restaurant is a bit of a drive for me, but it is well worth the drive. It is just that good. The food is delicious and the waiters are both efficient and friendly. They will make you feel welcomed. The selections are remarkable and everything they serve you tastes delicious. I like the mixed grill. The flavors are mouth watering. The atmosphere is also pleasant. read more

I have dined here a number of times and ordered food to go as well. This was my first weekend experience. That being said, this time was a completely different experience. As a single diner I was seated in a corner. I was ignored while people seated after me were given cordial table service. Then my order was taken. Within 5 minutes my main course was placed in front of me. Lukewarm and a total disappointment. Next my appetizer arrived and I definitely enjoyed the soup. Whilst I was having my soup the bread finally arrived. This was the first time I chose to dine in as a solo diner and given how things went today I can say it was my last meal there. I'm still uncertain which factor played most relevantly. Older, single or woman? Guess I'll never know. When my friends ask I'll find us another place to spend our money. read more

The food was really good. We really enjoyed the food. The meat was so tender and tasty. Service was also fast which was good because there was a long line of people waiting by the time we left. It was around 7:30 on a Saturday night. read more

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. read more

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A large group of us came here for lunch. We called ahead and they had our table all set up and ready. A very nice place with nice decor. The service was good and our food came out in a reasonable time. I had the lamb kabob. It was done well and the sides were good and went well with the kabob. Loved the tea they gave us! There is plenty of parking in a lot in front of the restaurant. I will return here. read more

This place was packed - good sign. 10/10 rec. Complimentary tea, pide and oil/spice mix. Falafel didn't look amazing but tasted amazing. Mixed grill platter just under $20 came with pilaf, salad, lamb and chicken pieces, gyro and the most amazing kababs ever. The chicken/pide/yogurt dish was one of the most unique things that I had tried and I'd highly recommend. It has some tomato base to it which I love, but you may not so be aware! Pilaf and chicken had a smokey aroma, everything was juicy. The pastrami pide was cooked to perfection with what tasted like halumi cheese. Also pictured is the caramel custard dessert which jiggles like nobody's business, in the best way possible. read more

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I have had better, but it was a solid good meal! I would recommend and I would go back if in the area. They could have been friendlier but they were not rude. Service was fast and good. read more

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Great food and service! Highlights of my two visits include the Bosphorus bread and roasted red pepper dip, lentil soup, hot tea, pastrami and lamb piels, and eggplant salad. The food is made to order and has the ambiance of being in a Turkish grandmother's extended kitchen. read more

I love mediterranean / Turkish food. Each place is a little different, and this place was surely different. I got a table quickly. The waiter came right over and brought out some Nan bread and a special mix of seasoning and veggies in a dipping sauce. I thought I would get a Gyro platter or kabob. The waiter recommended the Lamb Kabob. I've never had it, but it sounded good. The dish came out with rice and salad. The first bite was awesome and tasty. What a great suggestion. I think there is a lunch size and a dinner size. I wish I had more. I recommended this place to a few people already. The service was good. The food was really good. The atmosphere was nice. Soft music. Colorful. If I lived here, this would be my go-to. I recommend highly. read more

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Some of the best Turkish/Mediterranean food I've ever had is at Bosphorus. After almost a year of passing you by, I decided to stop by. I was warmly welcomed by all of the staff members. It was lunchtime and busy, but I did not mind waiting and was given a table that was meant for four. I offered to move, but the waiter would not hear anything of it. I was able to chill, read, and enjoy my food without any problems. Now the food. I started with their hummus that came with this thick, crusted bread that was great for dipping. Also, a plate of oil and peppers was complimentary. The hummus had tons of flavor without being spicy or salty--just so darn good. My falafel plate was the same--full of flavor without being overpowering. It came with five pieces of falafel, salad, yogurt dip, and rice. The rice was super soft and fluffy, and the yogurt dip, wow, again, so good and authentic! I enjoyed every bite until my pants told me I could eat no more, but something tells me their food will make amazing leftovers. I love the vibe of this place with the owners and staff being so friendly and welcoming. Everyone smiled at me, and I appreciated their great customer service and care. I can't wait to come back. read more

Bosphorus - Falafel lunch plate - Turkish Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This place is amazing! The place is busy, we went on a weekend and didn't have to wait long. They give you fresh made bread and an olive oil dip to go with it. We got the Bosphorus platter so we could try a lot of different things like the hummus, tabouli, baba ghanoush, grape leaves and more! Everything we ordered was delicious! My daughter had the cheese pies (Turkish pizza) and that was amazing. I ordered the mixed grilled plate because it allows me to try several meat options. Chicken, lamb, gyro and kofta. Come with salad and pilaf and cucumber dip. My husband order the falafel plate. And the falafel was cooked well, crunchy and not too dry on the inside. I most definitely will be back! I wish we had something like this closer to us. We drive 45+ mins to come to this restaurant but it's worth it! read more

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The lamb kebab is something I dream about. What more can I say? Oh, just what a joy it is to watch local families enjoying the Turkish cuisine. Epic! read more

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.

Lovely food and people! I have eaten there many times and not had a bad meal. Staff is thoughtful and friendly. Nice ambiance as well. read more

Must-try Cary spot for both takeout and dine-in! Our large party was accommodated with calling ahead, and we were so impressed by the fresh quality of each menu item we tried. Highly recommend beginning with Turkish tea and the Bosphorus Mezze Platter, and if you go on Sunday definitely try their Chicken Doner! We've had great experiences with takeout from this location as well, and will definitely be regular customers! read more

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

We ordered carryout based off the Yelp reviews and were blown away. Incredibly flavorful and prepared Mediterranean food. We ordered an assortment of appetizers and kabobs. Everything was great. read more

Still in love with this place after being a patron here for many years. I think that there may be new owners but the food is really consistent. Fast and fresh and friendly service. Everyone I've taken here really likes it. It's got a warm family-friendly atmosphere. This is one of those places where I look at the menu every time as if I was going to order something different but always order the chicken shish-kebob. Their bread is to die for. Trust me, if you go, the bread will have you hooked immediately. I've ordered take out here too and the service is really fast. read more

Bosphorus - Chicken Shish Kebob - Turkish Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Holy COW I think I just found my favorite Mediterranean restaurant. We waited an hour in freezing NC winter for our seats at Bosphorus and it was well worth it. The restaurant came highly recommended to us by some of my mother's friends, all with quite discerning palettes. We dropped by for dinner and were wowed by the food offered. First of all, the restaurant has a nice ambiance and is decorated with a Turkish theme. Service was friendly and prompt. They checked in on us more than I usually prefer, but they were not too intrusive about it. Hot tea is free on request, and the cups they use are almost exactly the ones I've gotten at my Turkish friend's house. We started with the cold meze platter, consisting of several veggie-forward dips and two stuffed grape leaves, and generous slabs of their house-made bread. Before I even get to the meze platter, I gotta talk about their bread!! Pillowy goodness with a perfectly crisp exterior, fresh out of the oven, it was heaven in each bite. My table got two refills for the bread because we kept eating it by itself. Paired with the cold dips, including a smoky eggplant dip, hummus, tabbouleh, a yogurt dip, and two featuring tiny diced veggies, each bite was an explosion of flavor. Mix and match any of the dips, they all go so well together. At this point I was already getting pretty full, and then the main course arrived. We got a lamb pide to share and I got a kofta kebab plate. The lamb pide was a hit with the whole table, we all loved the spices, tender lamb, and amazingly fluffy bread crust. The kofta was incredibly tender, flavorful, and HUGE. it was served on a platter with a little cup of their yogurt sauce and a mountain of tender pilaf underneath. I ate this with the leftover dip from the meze platter and I was in spice and texture HEAVEN. So many unique flavors, so much textural contrast. Just imagine the bite of fresh lettuce, soft meat, smoky eggplant dip, and pilaf. Now imagine that bite 50 times over, with more left on my plate to take home. I was delighted by each bite! Despite being stuffed, we still ordered baklava for dessert. It came with a heaping scoop of soft whipped cream, and the crispy sticky-sweet pastry paired perfectly with the pistachio filling and whipped cream. What a perfect ending to a perfect meal! Bosphorus is a MUST for anyone in the Triangle who loves Mediterranean food. Reasonable prices, huge portions, and truly stellar food. I will be dropping by every time I'm in NC! read more

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When we stopped by here, there was a small line. It was after 2pm, which was not the peak lunch hr anymore. I expected the food to be very good since the restaurant was very packed. However, the food tried was just ok. The best dish is the complimentary bread to me. read more

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Really enjoyed visiting this place during our trip to RTP on a cold, rainy day. Just walking in, you could feel that it was very much a family business and there were regulars/possibly family who the staff were really familiar with which is always nice to see. They start you off with warm bread and a dipping oil which were absolutely delicious and got the whole meal off to the right start. There's also complimentary tea available which is a nice black tea, a little bitter but good. We ordered the boregi which I had never had before but are kind of similar to Turkish mozzarella sticks - melty feta cheese wrapped in crispy filo dough - yum! How could you go wrong.. I also got the falafel which was really crisp, extremely flavorful and herby, and moist inside which is all you can ask for in a falafel. In my top 5 for sure. My husband had the lamb kebab which he really liked - the meat was well seasoned but the sides were minimal and didn't add much to the plate compared to other places we have been to. Lastly, the profiteroles for dessert - a tasty chocolate pudding with cream puffs - what is not to like! Yum, especially with the tea. Overall really great service, lively ambiance and good food. Highly recommend a visit here! read more

We were looking for a good Mediterranean restaurant close to where I got my haircut, and decided to try Bosphorus. It's in a small commercial area in Cary. We immediately were given a table for 2 without waiting, and the waiters were friendly. There's a Turkish/ European feel to the ambience, a good spot for wine but not too fancy. We both ordered the mixed kebab (lamb & chicken) but my wife asked if she can switch the chicken for more lamb, and the waiter said they can do that with no additional charge. They're about $20 each. While waiting for our main course, we were given a plate of delicious bread with a tasty red/orange sauce that looks spicy but it's not. It's kind of like flavored crust. We didn't wait too long to receive our orders, but when they arrived opn our table, we were a bit disappointed. For the price, the amoount of food is small, and other than the kebabs, we only got a small portion of some uncommon Mediterranean rice we've never tried before and a bit of fresh salad. Overall, the quality of meat is good especially with Tatziki sauce but nothing you can't find in an average Mediterranean restaurant. Let's compare the value to Habibi in Raleigh - Mandy Lamb or their mixed kebab platter comes with a lot of Mandy rice, Mandy sauce, and your choice of side like hummus or baba ghanouj, so there's good amount of quality foood for the same price. Even the kebab platter in the Mediterranean spot in Crab Tree mall's food court offers more for slightly lesser price. The Mediterranean deli in downtown Chapel Hill also offers more value and options for same price. Bosphorus could have included baba ghanouj or another side with the meal but platter is not just satisfying. Why would we go here when we have better options (such as what I mentioned above)? If it wasn't for the bread appetizer being refillable at no extra charge, we wouldn't have been full. My wife was glad the refill of bread was free, so we were thankful. Making payment was fast with a cashier taking the portable card machine to you but we prefer the traditional method where we can decide tip amount more privately. Overall, the dinner was not bad, just not as satisfying as the other Mediterranean restaurants we've been to. read more

Bosphorus - Dinner Mixed Grill Kebabs - Turkish Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Food is good. Not great but good and well made. Love the ethnicity from the chefs to the servers. Friendly service and meals are no nonsense and consistent. A definite go to place you can add to your list. read more