Everything was excellent. My fiancé and I went to Cazbar on Friday night and it was great experience. Friendly staff and food is amazing. I recommend Cazbar to my friends and family read more

My second taste of turkish food for a long time. The first one was in Queens NY where my ex took for a date. Cazbar is small restaurant but very good in food and service. read more

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I cry when I think about their soft warm crispy bread. Of all the bread offerings I get at restaurants, Cazbar takes the cake. But bread ain't what you came here for, right? I had the pumpkin soup first. It had the right mix of spices creating great flavor without drowning out the pumpkin or turning it into pumpkin pie slop. My bowl was clean after I was done with it. Then I had the Lamb 3 Ways, all of which was quite tasty and savory. Costs $$$ but oh so good. I ended with dervish dessert: a tiny adorable Turkish coffee with baklava. I'm a very clueless customer, so I was not expecting the grainy bean residue in a Turkish coffee but it was an excellent complement to the delicious baklava (which came with a dollop of amazing cream--I normally dislike whipped cream, so that's sayin' somethin'). I plan to come back here when I have lots of money, bc this is one of those "treat yo'self" spots that I'll just have to dream about for now. read more

Phenomenal flavors!! Authentic cuisine made with fresh, never frozen ingredients. When the staff eats there, you know it's good. Great service. I'll be back. read more

Cazbar - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Very pleased with the lamb shish. I ordered delivery for lunch. When it arrived it was still warm. Well seasoned lamb. The dish came with lots of fresh veggies. A side salad with a tasty house dressing. Sour dough bread also came on the side. It's little pricey but most lamb dishes are. I can't wait to eat in and get the full experience. read more

Cazbar - Lamb shish - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Cazbar is one of my Togo to places for middle eastern food, the staff are professional, the place is clean and the seating areas are very nice. And most importantly the food is amazing , very authentic middle eastern food , you won't be disappointed read more

After an initial negative experience at Cazbar, we were reluctant to return, but finally did one night when out with another couple who really wanted to try it. Since it was a weeknight, we sat downstairs and wow! What a different experience! The food was simply fantastic and the service perfect. Hmmm... we might have to rethink our opinion here. Feeling brave, we tried Cazbar again, this time on a Friday night and upstairs to enjoy the dancing. The food was again fantastic, and the service was amazing, though it did slow down a bit at points, we were OK with that. Over all, the servers were on top of our needs and when it was slow, there were good reasons for it. Anytime there's a dancer, I expect things to be a bit less than snappy. We've been back twice more, and both times have had similar experiences. At this point, it seems like our one bad experience was not the norm at Cazbar. Even the hookah problem was solved as we discovered that there is an additional area upstairs where the dancers perform and hookahs are not served. Or you could eat downstairs - albeit with no dancers. The atmosphere is fun and a bit funky, and the lounge area is perfect for groups. If you go early, you can finish your meal and enjoy dessert and coffee during the belly dancing and be gone before the hookah lounge really gets going. Or, if hookah is your thing, come late, but get reservations! On all of our recent visits, we've found the wait staff attentive, pleasant and well informed about the extensive menu. This is not a place to rush through your meal - take your time, enjoy the atmosphere and the food. read more

Cazbar omg the amazing place in town food is delicious,great service,and since it's a Turkish rest u need to have a Turkish wine and to be a little more specific they have baby patty-pan squash and and yellow sunburst squash in their menu. I recommend the mix grilled and the 3 way lamb platter......... read more

Fantastic dinner! The restaurant was beautiful and I loved all the lanterns they had. The upstairs had a mix of tables and lounge seating as well as a bar. If you're celebrating a birthday/special event or just looking for a nice date spot, you should come check out Cazbar! We ordered the Sultan's Platter and were so happy we did. It was a three course meal for either 2 or 4 people. The first course was a variety of dips: hummus, baba ghanoush, etc. All were very tasty! I wish we were served with pita though instead of bread. Next, we received salad and a huge platter with rice and tons of meat (lamb, beef, chicken, shrimp). We loved all of the different meats, especially the chicken. They were all tender and seasoned very well. And for dessert we had baklava. Perfect ending to dinner! The Sultan's Platter was a little pricey in my opinion, at $65 for the two of us, but if you're looking to impress your date you should definitely consider it! I've seen Cazbar on Groupon a few times, so be sure to check there first! Also, if you're contemplating whether to order hookah here or try the place next door, learn from my mistake and stay at Cazbar. It's cheaper here and less sketchy. Now what made Cazbar a 5 star experience was the belly dancing show! We made a reservation for 8:30 pm in order to make the 9:00 pm belly dancing show. If you want to see it make sure you are sitting in the upper dining room. She was a little late, so the show started closer to 9:30. But it was well worth the wait! She performed for about 15 minutes and had everyone entertained. Some people even got up and danced with her. After the show, Cazbar kept the disco lights on and turned up the music so it kind of has a lounge-y feel to it later at night. read more

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This was a fantastic dinner! I came here while in Baltimore for a conference with a few of my coworkers, and it was a hit! The restaurant was buzzing on a Sunday night, so you know it's popular. It's very cozy and warm inside, and waitstaff was very friendly. We started off with the baba ganoush and shakshuka, both of which were flavorful and went well with the warm bread. For my meal I split a couple of the hot appetizers with my friend. The Lahmacun (turkish pizza) was a little dry and bland, but the manti (beef dumpings with yogurt and butter) was amazing. I would have gone for seconds of this dish! For dessert we shared the kunefe, which is phyllo dough with cheese and vanilla syrup. It was so good! It's a unique combination, but the cheese was mild and flavor and melted between the phyllo dough, so it added texture more than anything. We finished this dish quickly! If I'm ever back in Baltimore, I will definitely try to stop by this restaurant again! Next time I will try some of their entrees. And I will definitely end my meal with kunefe. read more

Great food, really delicious and different. The atmosphere is sultry and warm. The belly dancers are a lovely and add to the atmosphere. I don't get to Cazbar as often as I would like to recently but I always enjoy my time when I can get there. read more

Great food, fast service. Cooked to perfection. I would recommend this cozy restaurant. Lahmacun has great flavor and Soujuk Pide has a good balance between the Soujuk and cheese. read more

Cazbar - Soujuk Pide and Lahmacun - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This quaint and cozy little tavern is nestled between small businesses on the Downtown end of Charles Street in Baltimore. The staff took our last minute Friday Night reservation for six as we piled out 4 four children (aged 6-12) into the mini-van to head down to the parking garage they described around the corner (even though they also had valet parking there.) The staff was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful (we'd never had Turkish Cuisine), and the service was also quick. We ordered a few appetizers: Lahmacun: Turkish pizza topped with spicy ground beef, with tomatoes, onions & lemon and Manti: Handmade dumplings filled with beef & topped with yogurt & garlic butter ...And the Cazbar Sultans Platter B (Lg 4 guest) - $120. Served home-style: First Course - Cold Meze: Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Ezme, Patlican Salatasi, Saksuka, Haydari, & Pancar with all you can eat fresh baked bread Second Course - Hot Meze: Adana, Lamb, Beef, Chicken, Kofte, Salmon, & Shrimp served with Jasmine and Basmati rice & a salt salad Third Course - Dessert: Baklava (and we also ordered vanilla ice cream and rice pudding) A true Sultan's Feast! The various dishes arrived in elegant style, and were deceptively filling. the spiciness varied from each Meze, but the Lahmacun was too spicy for the kids. We all tried the various cold Mezes and found delight in each one. When we were ready for the Hot Mezes I was almost sated, but found room for much of the meats, Salmon & seafood over rice. Each was cooked to perfection and melted in your mouth. We were pampered by the staff and never had to look for help with a question. The kids enjoyed many of these as well, but that didn't stop them from asking for some french-fries as well (some kids just don't appreciate good food until they've tasted it twice!) The various drinks offered were also a hit from the flavored and imported carbonated soft-drinks to my wife's "Turkish Sangria." If you can afford to visit this gem of a restaurant I recommend it! read more

WORST HOOKAH EVER!! I don't know about their food... but this place should really stop serving hookah... or if they keep serving it, learn to do it right. came here just to smoke some hookah because it was the only thing open during the day. the served us a 2 hose hookah that had a small head on top... and a single quicklight right in the middle... now anyone that knows anything about hookah knows that that is a recipe for crap... it burned out about 10 minutes after we got it... and when I tried to explain to them what they were doing wrong, they assured me they knew what they were doing... (which was obviously not true) when I asked how much a refill was... they said they don't do refill and that it's the price of a new hookah ($15) After I told our server that 10 minutes in... the hookah tasted like burnt ash, she took it back to the kitchen, took out the burnt top part and stuffed more fresh tobacco in the head... and wrapped (what I hope was) a fresh piece of foil on it... (THIS IS NOT HOW YOU FIX A BURNED OUT HEAD!) brought it back to the table (once again with 1 quicklight right in the middle) and told me that she's not going to charge us for tobacco... just for the charcoal... (at that point my jaw dropped)... WHO CHARGES FOR CHARCOAL??? I asked how much they charge for new charcoal (thinking... maybe a quarter)... to which she replied $2... so... NEVER GO HERE FOR HOOKAH!! they should stop serving it... or learn to do it right... as a matter of fact, (if management reads this) you can hire me and my team and we'll fly out there and teach you how to run a hookah business right. read more

I had the Sigara Borek for appetizer and it was delicious. For entrée I had Addana iskander which was also pretty good. The only thing is that the ordering both for one person is a lot! I was hoping to try some of the Turkish deserts but I was too full! Customer service was good and it's in a central and convenient location (I was on foot). I had reservation but it was Saturday night and not too crowded. read more

This place was amazing! Came with some friends while at a conference in Baltimore. This was the first time trying Turkish food and it was so flavorful and delicious! I had the lamb 3 ways: the chops and rice were my favorite part. There was also warm bread to start, which I smeared the pesto dipping sauce from the calamari on it, which made it even more amazing. I would definitly come back here again! read more

I've eaten at Cazbar more times than I can remember. This place is hands down one of the TOP 10 restaurants in Baltimore. The staff are always so friendly and accommodating. They have free valet parking on Fridays and Saturdays. The restaurant itself is really beautiful to look at it too. Everything from the authentic Turkish lamps, the vibrant newly remodeled lounge upstairs, the tile on the outside wall and the smart use of color throughout the restaurant makes Cazbar a truly unique spot in Baltimore. Another big bonus is that they have an incredibly talented belly dancer (a red head) who performs on Friday and Saturday who is extraordinary. She's one of the best I've ever seen. But the real highlight at Cazbar is the Turkish cuisine. I've never been to Turkey but eating here makes me want to travel to Istanbul one day just to eat. The hummus is dynamite. I wish I could bathe in it. The bread is orgasmic and the Moussaka makes me dance when I eat it. I honestly have never had a bad dish at Cazbar. The Sultan's platter is usually my go to choice but lately I've been going with the Turkish pizza for an appetizer and then either attacking the Adana Iskendar (ground lamb Kabob atop pita bread wih yogurt sauce or the eggplant lasagna. All the meats at Cazbar are so flavorful and succulent. Plus, its reasonably priced. I feel like every ingredient of every dish is homemade. Definitely worthy of your business. read more

Highly recommended! The food and dessert were delicious, the ambiance is great and the belly dancing show just makes it perfect. The service was a little slow but I'm going to omit it considering we were a big party and our waitress didn't seemed to be experienced. I will definitely go again read more

Cazbar - Chicken Adana Iskender - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The food, atmosphere, quality of service were amazinggggg! It's perfect for adults who have a more mature and accepting approach to trying new foods. The belly dancing was on point. Haven for meat lovers. read more

Cazbar - Turkish coffee was just the perfect end to this evening - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Wonderful Turkish food, attentive service. Large menu and a limited but decent wine list. We shared several mixed platters and everything was quite tasty. Local breads rather than Turkish pide. Good desert selection and specialty Turkish coffees. read more

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Tried Turkish food for the first time and loved it! I had their lamb and chicken kebab with rice and salad which was nice and tender. Their hummus and falafel appetizer was perfectly done. I tried the pomegranate soda since I love pomegranate but I think that's better off as a juice. Also their service was one of the best I've ever had. Overall a great place to go for Turkish food. read more

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This was my first introduction to Turkish food but I came here with a friend who formerly schooled in Turkey. We sat down for dinner around 5:15pm on a Friday and the restaurant was pretty empty however it started to fill up as the evening progressed. We were seated at the window seat which was really nice and were able to people watch as we had our meal. The staff here is really nice and even engaged with my friend as they practiced their Turkish. Their complimentary bread is really good and they aren't stingy with it. For my appetizer I ordered manti which I had seen on other Yelp reviews and was curious to experience. This Turkish version of dumplings was really good. It was served really warm and the yogurt sauce on top added a nice almost sour flavor that I really enjoyed. It was seasoned really well. My friend got a Turkish tomato soup that they really enjoyed. For my entrée I asked my waiter which dish was the most popular and which he would recommend. He suggested the Adana Iskender which I had seen great reviews of on yelp as well. The meat was really tasty as was the rice and sauce. I would not say that I am a fan of it served on top of bread however it was a good experience and I liked how it was authentic to their cuisine. However I cannot get over the fact that it did not come out hot. For dessert, I tried their kanafeh. I have to admit, I was a little skeptical of having cheese in a dessert however this worked really really well. The consistency of the cake and the pull of the cheese mixed with the sweetness of the syrup was divine and definitely satisfied my sweet tooth. Glad to have found this Baltimore gem and I'm excited to return. read more

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After a full day, I was too tired to follow my original plan of dinner in Fells Point and instead decided to dine near my hotel. Turns out that it was a great decision. Although the restaurant was busy, we were still able to walk in and get a table on a Saturday evening without a reservation. The staff was nice, the food was delicious. We started with falafel and hummus, and  sigara borek. My companion then had manti, which was a sort of ravioli filled with chickpea, tomatoes, peppers and spices and topped with yoghurt, while I had the salmon kebap. I drank a Turkish wine and my companion finished the meal with baklava. The food was terrific and we really enjoyed the experience! read more

I went for dinner with a couple coworkers for dinner. The service was friendly. Our meal was real was really tasty. Prices are fair.... although perhaps a little steep for dinner. I think if they lowered prices by 20% that they would get 50% more customers. I'll be back for their lunch deal, which looks like a great. I ordered the Adana Iskender, which I thought was pretty authentic and a filling portion. The meat was cooked perfectly, which makes such a difference. read more

We were a party of 3 and everyone enjoyed their food. I ordered the lamb trio and it was delicious. I want to actually go back soon to try at least one more dish. Staff was very nice and accommodating. I have a gluten allergy and they had many options. read more

This was the first restaurant we visited our first night in Baltimore . We had a Groupon and no reservation, needless to say they gave us a table right away on a Saturday night with a full house and they took our groupon without hesitation. The decor on this place is beyond beautiful , very clean and staff is friendly Now the food they take to a whole new level , delicious not heavy nor greasy , not loaded with spices but bursting with flavor . Their mezze is to die for , specially the hummus and baba ghanoosh also they have the best bakhlava I ever had ! read more

I have never been to an establishment in Baltimore with more friendly service, period. The entire staff was warm, welcoming, and professional. The food itself was flavorful and well-prepared. I crave it while eating at other restaurants. I feel no shame about this. I'm not an expert on Turkish cuisine so it's hard for me to go in-depth about the food, but if this is what Turkey is like I hereby renounce my US citizenship and pledge fealty to the Sultanate. I also obviously am not aware of current political conditions in Turkey, either. I presented a discount on my phone (Yelp check-in related) and the waiter was more than happy to check it out with his boss- five minutes later I had my check reduced with a smile and a "please come back soon". This place is a must-try for anyone visiting Baltimore, or any locals looking for a change of pace from the drudgery of square plates and mopey waiters. read more

This place is a gem! I had family in town and was looking for a nice Saturday lunch spot, and this fit the bill perfectly. Upon arriving, we were greeted at the door and given a basket to put our wet umbrellas in. We entered the dining room, which is a very nice mix of rustic brick and traditional Turkish art-- cozy! We sat down and were given tablets to view the menu, which was unexpected (although props to them, more eco-friendly than printing menus over and over again). We all ordered from the Ottoman 3-Course Daily Lunch Menu, $15 for: choice of starter soup, choice of meze dip with fresh bread, entree. The pumpkin soup was refreshingly different because it featured heavy mint and wasn't super creamy. Another unexpected but positive surprise was the wide array of mezes (7) to choose from for the second course. Since there were 5 of us, we tried and shared the ezme, saksuka, and haydari(x3). The haydari was my favorite because it's yogurt-based, super garlicky, thick, and perfect for bread dipping. My next favorite was the saksuka (eggplant and vegetable ragout), then ezme (spicy tomato and pepper salad). The entree selection on the 3-course Ottoman Menu was also generous, with 8 different types of dishes you could order. I ordered the Manti (described on the website as spiced Turkish raviolis in a yogurt sauce). They were PERFECT little meat filled clouds in a soft, creamy sauce. I also tried a few bites of the doner in the Doner Platter, and it was very well spiced and moist. The service was good, and since all five of us ordered the $15 lunch special the bill came out to about $80 before tip. Based on the atmosphere, the expansive choices of the Ottoman 3-Course Menu, and portion size, I think Cazbar is fantastic value for money. I will 100% be back and encourage you to give this place a try-- it won't disappoint! read more

This is one of my first choices for a night out on the town when friends come to visit. You can always expect great food, outstanding service and entertainment to boot. And our most recent visit this weekend definitely did not disappoint. Unfortunately they were out of our favorite eggplant appetizer so we ordered a couple of new ones, both of which were great, and were rewarded with a free babaganoush from the manager when he heard how sad we were that they were out of our favorite dish. This time (after all the appetizers) we elected to share a couple of our go-to dishes, since the portions are huge: the doner kebap and manti. Both were excellent; there was not a morsel left. So, in addition to the food there's a belly dancing show every friday and saturday night (9 pm friday, 10 pm saturday), hooka in the upstairs lounge, and dancing after the show. We were there for a solid four hours of fun and festivity and left with full bellies and big smiles all around. A note, I ALWAYS book ahead and request upstairs seating where the belly dancing show is. I highly recommend this place whether you're out with a group of friends or you just want a romantic evening with your SO. Cheers! read more

Always amazing. I loveeee their rice it's so good. Every time I've been here I've had a great experience. But beware there's 20% gratuity read more

Cazbar Turkish Tavern was recommended by a friend who was born in Turkey. Service was excellent, our waitress Esin (means 'Inspire' in Turkish) did an inspirational job - she was very patient with us on the menu. We ordered Sultan's Appetizer and Sultan's mix grill Platter. I have to say we were treated like royal sultans. The belly-dancer was also allot of fun. We enjoyed it tremendously. Good food, friendly servers (thanks Esin), music , entertainment - what more could you ask for when you are in Turkey :) read more

I love the ambiance in this place and the servers are great. And the food? Well, I've only had the doner sandwich meal, but it is very tasty and plentiful. Plus, that sandwich comes with fries and a sauce that has to have crack in it, I'm JUST that addicted! LOVE Cazbar! read more

We loved it!!! I had a girls' wknd w/ my friend who lives in DC (I'm in Philly) and we stayed at The Monaco Hotel, got spa treatments at About Faces, then dinner at Cazbar. We had a blast. Food was fabulous, atmosphere was fun - we sat upstairs, and service was really great. After dinner, we lingered and smoked some hookah - the apple was a good choice. We ordered: Small Mixed Meze - awesome! We killed it. Spinach and Artichoke Dip - good. Patlican Sarma - awesome! Lamb Pirzola Meze - great! Yogurtlu Patlican - great! read more

Tonight was my 1st ever using delivery for Cazbar but I've been here a good amount of times. I always loved the belly dancers that's there on the weekends I just wished they let you make reservations early in advance. At 1 point of time they had hookah pipes which really made the experience wonderful but anyway I ordered from grubhub tonight and they said my food was going to be at least 1 hour and 45 mins i damn near fainted but to my surprise the door bell rang within 30 to 40 mins after i placed my order. I was so happy I could have kissed my driver. My food was nice and hot and cooked exactly how I asked. I was very pleased! read more

Cazbar - Lamb chops - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

As the first and only Turkish restaurant in Baltimore I was glad we stopped here for lunch. Cazbar offers a great express lunch special! For $14, we were treated to an authentic and delicious Turkish spread! She opted for the pumpkin soup while I did the lentil. Full of flavor, delicately balanced and spiced -- they were really good! With caramelized onions, pine nuts, and currants; my stuffed eggplant was topped with tomato sauce & kasar cheese and it was heavenly! My girlfriend's chicken adana was ok, but a bit dry. Both entrees came with a refreshing Mediterranean salad and aromatic rice. Pricing is very reasonable and our waitress was not only friendly and attentive but very helpful too. FYI Mon - Thu: 11am-11pm Fri & Sat: 11am-Midnight Sun: 4-11pm read more

(11/17/2012) Had many meze for a meal for six before a show at the Hippodrome. New, to me, cold mezze: Yogurtlu Pancar (Poached beet root topped with garlic yogurt), sweet shredded beets dressed with tangy yogurt; Mohamra, Spicy Walnut Dip (With red pepper paste and pomegranate puree), pretty spicy and chunky with nuts; Şakşuka (Diced eggplant sautéed with peppers); Haydari (Strained Yogurt with dill and garlic), thick, creamy, pungent. Beef Kabap Meze (Skewered prime rib marinated with vegetables) was marinated, flavorful. Adana Kebap Meze (House ground lamb and beef with marash peppers) was highly seasoned, somewhat dry. Sautéed Mushrooms with kasar cheese was somewhat salty, not sure the cheese added much, but the mushrooms were savory and juicy. Love the small plates style of eating and get to do this with the meze menu, the flavors vary enough but don't clash. read more

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I have been to Cazbar several times. The food is always good, and if you crave for ethnic cuisine, this is the place to go. On our last visit, however, my experience with Cazbar was mediocre. They must have changed their prices recently, but the price tag now is absolutely outrageous. I ordered a cup of Turkish coffee for $4 (which is a tiny, not even two inch high cup), only to find that the half of it was full of coffee grinds. $20 for a vegetarian dish, really? And $9 for a tiny piece of baklava cheesecake? I would not oppose the price policy if the place stood up to it, but they definitely do not market themselves as a fine dining of some sorts, but rather a causal fare. Also to note, I got a biased vibe from our male server who was clearly treating my boyfriend with more respect than me. When my boyfriend left for bathroom, I caught a staring gaze from a man sitting at the bar, I am assuming the owner. Was not a pleasant experience. When we asked to cash out, they got our check wrong. When I told them that they brought us a wrong check, the manager assured us she'll clarify the situation, but five minutes later came back with the same check. I would have loved to see more willingness to resolve the problem from the management, rather than bringing the same check over and over. Did they think I may change my mind and pay it eventually? Finally, they estimate their "suggested" tip not based on a total food/drink charges, but on top of the tax also. In light of other customers complaining of them including 15% grat on small parties, without even communicating it, I seriously doubt their integrity towards the customers. read more

Made reservations for my granddaughter's birthday I was not disappointed. The food was outstanding I've been wanting to try Turkish food for years I came up from Delaware to take my family out to enjoy my passion for Turkish food and culture. The food was exquisite, we went on Sunday so no belly dancers. A little disappointed, maybe next time we can catch them. I will be back, everyone at the table loved their food. The appetizers to dessert were outstanding. One little footnote, I felt that they should've had a host or maître d' to interact with customers. The servers were great, the iPads were interesting, but a little more personal interaction would've worked in my opinion. We wanted to ask questions about the different entrees. I think they should open up a Turkish restaurant and Lewes, Delaware read more

I enjoyed my meal and the belly dance show. The server seemed overwhelmed and scrambled to accommodate our large group. The crowd died down after the show, which was shorter than expected. I did not enjoy my drink at all. The waitress refused to place an order because SHE doesn't like a certain drink. Weird. This place is Good for a quick stop on a girls night out or birthday. read more

Cazbar - Steak Kebab - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

After several months in Baltimore, have decided to upgrade this great Turkish place from 4 to 5 stars - it actually really stands out in comparison to other places in the downtown area, particularly for deliveries. The döner is delicious, so is the babaganush many of the other mezes. You get a lot for your money, and the food is always fresh and tasty. Delivery is always fast. Recommend dining in, or taking out - never disappointed. read more