The food was really good but the music was a little too loud. The eggplant was our favorite but the was really good too. The rice was amazing. read more

Cazbar - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Belly dancing at 9pm! What a great show! Good food good drinks. So much fun and entertainment. So glad we came here. We will definitely be back read more

Cazbar - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Well, I've been here several times I liked it. Despite their portion sizes little bit tiny/small, I try something new every time and they have all impressed me. Highly recommended. Tip: manti (dumplings) is my favorite. read more

(3.5 stars) My office ordered here for late night delivery and turned to Cazbar as a healthier alternative to the usual greasy pizza. I ordered the shrimp and salmon kebab specialty for a pricey 21 dollars. Overall, the shrimp and salmon were seasoned to perfection and I ate them so fast. The rice was fine, but sadly I could have done without the pickled onions and thought the salad was WAY overdone with parsley. The bread was so-so and I threw it away. The shrimp and salmon were SO tasty that I'd consider ordering from Cazbar again but probably without all the extra sides. I was also impressed with the quality of the delivery food. read more

Cazbar - Shrimp and salmon kebab specialty with rice, pickled onions, salad and bread sides. Sides were so-so but the meat was so GOOD! - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Been here about 3 other times and It's one of mine and my husband's favorite restaurants! There food and de-lic-ouss. So flavorful. We get the lenhcman pizza for appetizer which is a thin beef pizza with red onions, cilantro, tomatoes and lemon. It is so light and scrumptious. For entree we get the Mixed grill which is definetly big enough to share!! Comes with a verirty of meats: chicken, lamb, beef kabob and rice salad and bread. You will be stuffed after eating this! There service is wonderful, we always have very nice and friendly servers who engage is conversation, laugh and in generally a good mood. Sometimes it is slow so i could tell if you would be bored or whatever but, nope, they are always fun and smiling. Overall this is a restaurant my husband and I will. continue to come here. Good food, ambiance, service and people! read more

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If you want a gyro, go here! Yes, there are other really, really good meals on the menu, but the doner is the entree to get. Doner is like a gyro, but not quite. Be sure to really quiz the waiter/waitress on what is included, because it can be confusing (hence 4 stars vs 5). Haven't been there for the belly dancing, but it's on my list of things to do in Baltimore. Enjoy! read more

Fast delivery! Delicious food. I tried their staple dish, "Adana Iskender" along with the Pacanga Borek as the appetizer and was VERY pleased! I will go back to try out their buffet which I'm sure will be amazing! read more

Cazbar - Adana Iskender, this picture doesn't do it justice. - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Yelp led me to the Cazbar during recent business trip to Baltimore. I found the Mount Vernon neighborhood to be seedy and gross which is, based on my travels, consistent with the current state of most large urban American cities. Whatever former glory the area had, it's clearly faded. We started the meal with a hot appetizer made of cigar-shaped phyllo dough wrapped around feta cheese. It was underwhelming. For the entree, I had the house specialty called Adana Iskender. It was melodramatic. Basically, $22 gets a piece of highly spiced gyro-meat served over some bread chunks topped with spicy red and white yogurt sauces. Throw in some rice on the side. Meh. That said, the Cazbar was very clean, decorated nicely and the service a little slow but friendly. They try hard. I skipped the hookah thing and we ate too early to see the belly dancers, however, I'm not rushing back. read more

Great place for food and for fun! We tried kebab and sandwich, amazing! You can't miss it. read more

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Took my mom here for an early mothers day/birthday dinner, and it did not disappoint. We started with a trio of cold mezes (saksuka, baba ganoush, and beet dip), and the lahmacun, a thin meat topped pizza. The dips were amazingly flavorful and came with yummy warm and soft bread. The lahmacun reminded me of a dish I had often in Palestine and Jordan, but was otherwise nothing amazing. We ordered the signature Adana Iskander as our main, which was incredible. The meat was perfectly seasoned, the yogurt sauce and chili oil gave it some smoothness and added a nice texture, and the bread underneath was perfectly soggy with sauce. Despite being stuffed, I had to order the kunafe. It wasn't the style I was used to, but nonetheless sweet and cheesy (and hand crafted!). Service was great, with cute waiters checking in on us and reminding us to stay for the belly dancing show. Great atmosphere, great food, can't wait to come back! read more

Traveling yet again for work, I found myself in Baltimore, late, hungry, and without a car... A quick look on Yelp and I found Cazbar only a block from my hotel. I have very little experience with Turkish restaurants but my co-workers did and off we went! We were greeted right away by a very pleasant young lady who took us to our table. The atmosphere was quite nice - intimate enough for a dinner date yet also quite comfortable for those of us who were talking business over dinner. Our server was very helpful selecting our meals and was great at explaining what everything was that we weren't familiar with. I ordered the Mixed Grill. Our food arrived... WOW! What a great presentation and flavor! Everything was fresh and very tasty. Our server checked in with us enough to be helpful but not in a way that felt overbearing. My overall impression? This place is a keeper! Clean, friendly, good value, great food... what more would you need? Definitely one of the highlights of my visit to Baltimore! read more

Cazbar - Dining area - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Say Merhaba to the friendly Turkish staff at Cazbar and you will be transported to sunny Turkey for a delicious lunch or dinner! The food is authentic Turkish and tastes as good as you'd find in the best restaurant in Istanbul! Beautiful decor with hanging lamps and gorgeous belly dancers on some nights. Location on Charles St. is easy to walk to. Staff are super friendly and knowledgeable and ready to help those who are not Turkophiles, but want to try some wonderful Middle Eastern food. Turkish food tops all other cuisine of the region! This is the best Turkish restaurant I have ever been to in the USA! read more

First experience with cazbar was New Years 2016. It was a blast! Food was amazing, dancers were enticing and the atmosphere was classy yet still inviting. We all had a great time dancing our way into the new year. Since then I'm a Loyal customer to their delivery service and will be as long as I'm still in Baltimore. Need to make my way back there for another fun evening. Thanks cazbar!! read more

Cazbar - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This was a delicious meal and we are usually very picky but we loved the cooking and service here. They know how to cook incredible Turkish food with a variety of favorite dishes from Turkish cuisine. Everyone in our family loved the experience. read more

One of my all time favorite Baltimore City restaurants, one that I've been frequenting since I moved into the City more than a decade ago. It's still one of my go-to's. Their kebab platters are consistently great, and I especially enjoy their Kofta. read more

The food here is great and the staff is delightful, especially Fashid. The hummus is some of the best I have had. I love their lentil soup. Plus their chicken makes a vegetarian want to eat meat. A little slow at lunch time but good otherwise. read more

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We have eaten at Cazbar many times. They cook the HEALTHY FOOD FROM SCRATCH, and we love that!! For the first time, we decided to go to the Columbia location, and were so very surprised at the beautiful decor inside the restaurant. We will continue to return to both places. Superior service, and GREAT HEALTHY SELECTIONS ON THE MENU! read more

Luckily they were able to accommodate a group of six for lunch, and easily provided individual checks. Many menu choices, able to accommodate different palates and dietary restrictions. The cucumber lime soda was amazing! read more

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I felt like having a dinner at home. The staff was extremely friendly and eficient. The belly dance attraction it was also a good impression. read more

Delicious delicious delicious delicious!! Authentic Turkish!!! Visiting from Chicago, I love ethnic food so check Yelp to see what was near me & found Cazbar... And what a find it was.. Delicious!! Restraunt is located in downtown Baltimore decor is quaint, service was superb & the cuisine was even better!!! Stated with Feta platter which came with various items then main course of lamb & beef kebob .... I can rave enough about this place!! see attached pix for what I enjoyed!! BON APPETITE!!! read more

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Delicious. !!!!!! Ordered lamb & it was delicious. The lady behind the bar was sweet as baklava! Wine selection is so-so but the atmosphere made up for it . As far as Baltimore food goes - it's def worth trying read more

For our first time trying Turkish cuisine, we all left incredibly impressed with the food we sampled! We came on a weeknight, so there weren't too many people inside. Our server was just wonderful, and spent time going over popular menu items with us so we could try the best they had to offer. Between three people, we shared the lahmacun appetizer (also referred to as Turkish pizza, the mixed grill platter, and the adana iskender. The lahmacun was just awesome- ground lamb, herbs, and onions over an incredibly thin flatbread. Needless to say, it vanished quickly! The mixed grill has over 4 different kinds/forms of meat on one plate, so really, how can you go wrong? All were cooked to tender perfection, and seasoned so well that you didn't even need the sauce that comes with it- but it's so good that you have to try it! But the star of the show for me was the adana iskender (that I made sure to get from the recommendation of another Yelper). It just was phenomenal! Thin slices of lamb, covered in yogurt sauce, over a bed of thick pita with a tomato sauce. All of the flavors were wonderful, so if you're stuck on what to get- just get the adana iskender and you won't be disappointed! read more

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For a person trying to be grain free, this is an awesome choice as the staff did not give me weird looks asking for no rice or pita. The decor is very inviting. Vibrant reds and blues accent the nice upscale chocolate furniture and the bar is gently lit with a soft purple pink tint. I'm not an expert on Turkish food, but this is some of the best Turkish food I have ate. The kebabs have a layered salty savory flavor that is bold yet not overpowering. The salads are well balanced with the acidity. The yogurt is a nice side to cut the flavor if it is too bold. All in all this is a great restaurant with good service at a reasonable price. I highly recommend it. read more

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING DON'T HESITATE. I have had many a falafel in my life - and in Baltimore - and their falafel sandwich was by far one of the best things EVER. Served with seasoned old bay fries and a sala, mmmm i can still taste it in my mouth. Very well priced and great proportions and presentation. My uncle ordered a kebab platter and he thought it was perfection. This is coming from a man who is a former chef and restaurant owner. The servers are so nice and the ambiance is great for any kind of group. Love the middle eastern music playing in the back ground. So glad I discovered this place - if my wallet could afford it i would be here every week!! read more

We tried the Donee kabob and a chicken dish. Although they mixed up our rice and salad sides, the food was great. We would definately come back here again. Don't forget to try the baklava here. It is absolutely delicious! read more

The menue is real fine and diverse. I have tried many dishes and prefer the lamb dishes, particularly the lamb three ways. The stuffed eggplant appetizer is also quite delicious as is the pumpkin soup. The okra dish is unique and quite good. I have always had very good service as the staff is very attentive and friendly. The atomsphere in the Baltimore location is inviting and comfortable. Gary read more

They were open on Thanksgiving night.. which was pretty good compared to many other restaurants. Hummus was very good. Stuffed eggplant was good also. Baklava was cold though it tastes better when warm. Ambience was quite and good. read more

We were very pleased with our visit. From the Moment we arrived to the time we left we felt welcomed. The waiststaff was pleasant, smiling and attentive. Our waiter suggested an excellent wine for dinner and even attempted to read my future in the coffee grinds after desert (he confessed to not being so good at it, but if his grandmother were here...). We shared a Döner plate, a Mediterranean salad and some hummus. The hummus was rich and nicely spiced, not too much tahini. It came with fresh, hot bread -delicious. The salad was as goods as those things can be. The meat and rice stuffed grape leaves were very nice and the olives were pitted and not overly salty. The star for me was the Döner: slices of pepper-spiced, spit-roasted meat over a bed a buttery rice pilaf. The meat was spicy and flavorful. Dessert was baklava. It was mostly pistachios as opposed to the typical walnut filling. It too was delicious, though I would have preferred to have a little more honey drizzled on top. The Turkish coffee was also as expected and at the end of the meal the waiter had me turn My cup over to "read my fortune" in the grounds. All in all a great experience with delicious food. read more

Very good and fresh food! Large menu with awesome things you have never but always wanted to hear about. Awesome drink choices, love the coffee and the homemade sodas, highly recommended! read more

First time going, I will return, great service & excellent drinks... Didn't get a chance to see the dancers tho . I'm sure it's a sight to see read more

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Brought my boyfriend for an ad hoc Friday night date. We used a Groupon deal and the staff was very nice about that. We ordered the trio mezze Falafel with hummus Lamb entree The portions were very good. I wish we had a few more pieces of falafel. The nicest surprise was that they had belly dancing! 9pm on Fridays and 10pm on Saturdays. Was really a "show" with the dancer performing 7-8 songs. Cazbar also has a loyalty program. Ask for the card and after every 20 entrees that you buy I believe you get one free. read more

First time order. I was in downtown Baltimore for a meeting and needed lunch delivered. Whipped on my phone, fired up Yelp and found Cazbar. They had great reviews so I gave them a chance. I ordered the acili Esme and the mezze chicken kabob. Delivery was very quick. I was really surprised how fast it arrived considering I ordered at prime lunch time. The food was delicious! Everything was fresh and homemade. The sauces were on point. Everything was perfectly seasoned. Can't wait to try new menu items the next time I am in town. read more

My wife bought a Groupon for this place and it was the second best decision she ever made (first decision was to marry me ;) ). We arrived at the restaurant without a reservation because we weren't aware that they were going to need one. However, the hostess did a great job of seating us promptly. My wife ordered the adana Iskandar and I ordered the chicken with tomato sauce. Both were awesome! Service was impeccable and the food was delicious with good quantity. The prices are a bit steep which is what the Groupon is there for. To end the day, my wife ordered the dessert platter (of course ) which contained 5 desserts which was more then plenty for two people. read more

We went there tonight for dinner, very disappointed!!!!! My companion ordered the lamb Donner it was dried out and was chips of lamb not nice strips, we have had it before and it's was very good. I got a lamb kabob was equally dissatisfied. This is the 3rd time I had been there. The first time it was good, last 2 times it was not good!!!! Not going back anytime soon!!!! I just wanted to say that we gave the restaurant a second chance. We were a party of 9. We arrived at 7:30, were seated promptlyThe food was outstanding , everyone enjoyed their meals, the service too was impeccable!!!! It is so great to support local restaurants and when you point an error out things are corrected so graciously. Keep up the good work Cazbar. We will be back again soon. I am a very satisfied customer. Extremely glad we gave them a second chance. read more

We love this place! In addition to the amazing food, our server Selale is phenomenal! Funny, engaging and attentive. We cannot wait to return. read more

Cazbar - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

3rd time coming to Cazbar and once again, left happy. The service always comes with a smile and the food is always delish. We came on a Thursday night for a later than normal dinner around 9:15pm. We had to wait just a minute or two to be seated because no one was at the front, but it was a very short wait. It wasn't crowded, prolly bc it was so late, so our food and drinks came out promptly. We used a Groupon, again, bc it is such a great value. Will probably be back again this summer when they have the outdoor seating available. It's always great to eat under the stars...or at least what we can faintly see through the smog of the city, but, *ahem* that's another subject. read more

First, I have to say that the food here was pretty good. I lived in Turkey for a while, so I have a good idea of what's authentic and what's "fusion." The iskender was great, the sigara borek was perfect, and the manti was good even though the sauce was a bit off. That being said, we had a horrible experience and would not return nor recommend others to go. Last weekend, we purchased a Living Social Instant deal ($18 for $30 worth of food). When it came time to pay the bill, we were informed that the deal was invalid. When I handed them proof of my purchase, the manager or owner told me that he had cancelled that deal a couple days ago and he refused to honor it. He simply said that I wasn't losing any money because I'd get the refund from Living Social. He just stared at me blankly when I told him that this worked out well for him because he gets the money instead of Living Social. He proceeded to just argue with me rather than honor some sort of discount. So much for the Turkish hospitality that I came to experience and love. read more

Wowwwww. Wow! Where do I begin... We ordered delivery from here last night and it was so good I convinced my fiancé we should actually go there tonight for the full experience. I am so in love with this place, the owner, the waitress, the ambiance and most of all the food. After spending the last 4 years traveling to Istanbul, I have developed a deep love for Turkish food & culture. It is not easy to find real, amazing Turkish cuisine in America and Tajik has absolutely brought Istanbul to the East Coast! The Lentil Soup is quite possibly one of, if not, THE best cup of lentil soup I have ever had. I could eat it every meal of the day. It is so perfectly balanced and delicious and hearty! The Cyprus Pide is unfreakingreal. I've never had Pide like that. The Okra- so fresh! My fiancé had the Lamahcun and loved every bite. Acili Ezme one of the best I've had- sweet, savory and spicy all in one bite. Cazbar makes me wish I lived in Charm City so I could eat this delicious, wholesome, loving food once or three times a week! If you're looking for authentic Turkish or just a healthy home cooked meal, don't hesitate on coming to Cazbar... Your body will thank you. THANK YOU CAZBAR! read more

The food was excellent as was the service! There were lots of vegetarian options & dessert sampler wow! My husband and I enjoyed a great date night here a couple of weeks ago. We had a cold mezza sampler and split the stuffed eggplant then shared the dessert sampler. It was a lot of food but sooo delicious! Portions were great for their prices dinner as a whole was completely worth what we paid for it! A great night out. Now I know too request a table upstairs to see the belly dancing show! read more

Everything I've had on their menu is delicious. Even my stepson, who's a picky eater and doesn't like his foods mixed together tried grape leaves and feta cigars (sigara borek) and enjoyed both. I'm a pescatarian, but the meat eaters preferred the feta cigars to the meat ones. We usually start out with the casablanca pide as well, which is almost like an oblong pizza. Their crust is so fluffy and hot, I'd eat it even without the toppings. I've tried the salmon sandwich and several different salads with salmon on top and they're all delicious, but I think I prefer the salads. They are so fresh and light, and after sampling a bunch of appetizers, it's plenty of food. My boyfriend and his mother both agree they have the best lamb chops they've ever had. My stepson loves that he can build his own soda. They have a bunch of flavored syrups and let the kids mix and match their combinations, which is fun. I'd also say they don't skimp on the details. Even the rice, which is a standard side for most dishes, has a subtle flavor that's good enough to eat plain. It's definitely NOT a throw-away side. Our favorite dessert (having tried many of them), is the kunefe. It's baked to order, so you'll have to wait a bit, but it's worth it. It can be very sweet, but it's tempered by the cheese and lemon. It's a good size to share, too. Cazbar is one of my favorite places in Baltimore, and I love that the menu changes a bit, but also keeps the staples. The staff have been very friendly and willing to explain foods patiently, which is important for a cuisine that many people are not that familiar with. Highly recommend! read more