Craving Middle-Eastern food this afternoon, I asked a Lebanese friend for a recommendation. "I make it myself," she smiled. I considered inviting myself over for dinner, but instead enjoyed dinner from Cazbar. Technically, the food is Turkish, not Middle Eastern, so not exactly what I had hoped for. The hummus and falafel were great, as was the mohamra pepper-walnut spread; the haydari (yogurt) had too many flavors going on for me and the baba ghanoush lacked the smoky flavor I love. The shepherd's salad (cucumber and tomato) was mediocre, as one would reasonably expect in December. I ordered takeout, so can't comment on service or atmosphere except what I noticed briefly -- typical Turkish decor, lots of happy customers and several staff who asked if they could help while I was waiting. The music sounded like an Anatolian disco, and I would have loved to stay and eat there if I hadn't had a hungry husband waiting at home! So, why four stars? First, their online ordering system: it's easy and allows you to take as much time as you like without the pressure of a noisy phone call. I live about 15 minutes away, so by the time I arrived my food was all boxed up and ready to go -- on what looked like a very busy night. Second, two dishes knocked my socks off: the lentil soup tasted just like what I've had in Istanbul, with lots of lemon, mint and cayenne. I literally drank it right out of the carton. When I finished I opened the bread (both were still steaming when I arrived home) and was sad I hadn't saved any soup to dip it in: it's typical Turkish bread, a cross between Indian naan and Arabic pita. Chewy on the outside, soft on the inside, flat loaves sliced into strips. It was divine, especially with the different spreads we had ordered. I'm not eating meat right now so can't comment on my other favorite Turkish dish, manti -- or the kebabs, lamb pide, etc. But I'll sure be back to try them! read more

The service was great! Chris was our server and he did great!!! The food was good. We got , sarma (grasp leafs), the falafel & hummus, and the bread with the mean (can't remember the name). The restaurant is a really good place to go!!!! read more

Very good food. I've tried all of the various kebabs and they are very tasty and cooked perfectly (beef was a little tough, but flavorful). All their mezze dips are outstanding. Belly dancing on the weekends too read more

We rolled in twenty deep to Cazbar to find people in cushy booths smoking hookahs, loudness that marked that it was Friday night. Some dined and drank at the bar, others were seated as tables and were were led down a candlelit flight of stairs into their private blue room, ambient with middle eastern music blaring in the background. It was the rehearsal dinner for an old friend who would be walking the plank and getting married to the love of his life the next day. Seated were 20 guests from all over the world all gathered to celebrate the great union on the morrow. I sat to the right of the bride's grandfather, to my right was the best man, across from me was a bridesmaid and across from me sat the bride and groom. I was nervous, knowing very few people at the table it was a test of character and my basic abilities to make new friends very quickly. Everyone spent time with introductions and obligatory handshakes and exchange of pleasantries. The appetizer plate consisted of bread, pita bread, hummus, greek yogurt, baba ganoush, and other chickpea dishes. We ate merrily and my water glass never fell on dreaded empty. The blue ambience of the room was fitting for the occasion and I found my dinner guests all interesting and was happy to be in Baltimore. For the main course out came a wall of meat. A mad scramble ensued for the finest cuts of marinated chicken, jumbo shrimp, and lamb. I caught myself having to scramble for more food as I was having a great time socializing with the other guests that I hadn't eaten my fill and was still hungry! Every bit of meat was marinated to a fine mouth-watering deliciousness worthy of probably one of the few Turkish restaurants in Baltimore. At the point where the groom wanted to get up and make his speeches, service kind of failed and did not turn off the loud music so that everyone at the table could hear. It was important for him and us and they should have put a bit more effort given the gravity of the occasion but the music wasn't THAT loud, after all! For dessert were had Turkish coffee and rice pudding which fit the bill nicely to round off a wonderful (and successful) rehearsal dinner. Bravo. read more

I get so many restaurant recommendations from people that it is often hard to decipher which restaurants I desperately want to eat at and which I can put on the back burner for a while. No pun intended. However, chances are that if I get several recommendations for the same restaurant then it obviously must be something special - as was the case with Cazbar. Cazbar is an authentic Turkish restaurant located in the quaint Mount Vernon area in Baltimore. The restaurant is multiple levels and turns into a lounge with music and a belly dancer at night. The décor is a modern infusion of interesting colors and textures mixed with old world Turkish amenities. It seemed as if most of the servers were of Turkish descent, including the manager who continually checked up on our table to explain the various items and make sure our meal was up to par. We really wanted to sample a lot of things on the menu, so we ordered the Sultan's Platter for two ($59.95). The Sultan's Platter is a three course pre-fixe dining option where you get a sample of their five most popular spreads/appetizers - hummus, tzatiki, zucchini fritter, babganoush, and a mixture of sautéed vegetables in a spicy rich tomato paste. This was probably the highlight of the meal. Not to downplay anything else we ordered, but this was hands down the tastiest, most well-done feature of the evening. Every component was clearly homemade using the best ingredients. The hummus was velvety and rich, the babaganoush a perfect blend of roasted eggplant and spice, the zucchini fritter was light and crispy, and the sautéed vegetables were probably the best thing on the plate. Additionally, we ordered lahmajun which is a traditional Turkish dish comprised of spiced ground lamb baked on flatbread. The lahmajun was good but not the best I have had. It was a bit too thin for my liking but the seasoned lamb was on point. The main entree included with the sultan's platter is a massive family style dish of basmati rice, adana kebab (spice lamb), kofte kebab (spiced beef), chicken kebab and finally steak kebab. There is also grilled salmon and shrimp included to accompany all the other proteins. This was a great way to sample almost every kebab offered on the menu. The adana kebab and chicken kebab were especially good. Both were charred and juicy while being properly seasoned with mass amounts of paprika, cumin and parsley. The pre-fixe dessert item was rice pudding. I'm usually not a fan of rice pudding but Cazbar's rendering was very good. The rice was not overly cooked and the consistency of the pudding was smooth not gloppy. I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience at Cazbar. The staff was very friendly and the food reminded me of my father's cooking. The prices were fair, averaging about $8 for appetizers and about $18-23 for entrees. There were still many items on the menu which I wanted to try so I am anxiously awaiting another opportunity to visit this Baltimore gem. read more

Adore this place. Its romantic, beautifully decorated, warm, intimate...and then there's the food. It just is decadently delicious. Its a sexy as the surroundings. We sat there sipping on sangria, ripping tasty morsels of lamb of skewers, dipping into the yogurt sauce...the flavors are so complete...satiety. When we were done satisfying our bellies, we went upstairs to smoke the hookah and watch the belly dancers...but there was a surprise to be experienced. After the dancers finished their performances, a dj started dance music. Everyone got up and started dancing. SUCH unexpected FUN! Que' Bueno! read more

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So the boyfriend and I ordered delivery from this place one night without checking reviews on Yelp first (gasp, I know) and I'm surprised that this place averages less than 4 stars. The delivery was speedy and our food arrived still warm. Add to that the 20% discount they were offering for orders over $25 and we were happy campers. (Honestly, I think it would have been a little over priced without that discount). We ordered the doner kebab and the chicken kebab. Nothing fancy but both really hit the spot. Each entree included a side salad, rice, and some pita. My only complaint was the salad. It tasted very bland and they didn't give us enough of the yogurt sauce to drench our meat and the salad. I'd recommend ordering additional dressing or even doing a like Greek dressing with the side salad. It sounds like we need to go in and check this place out next time since we're missing quite the atmosphere. read more

Bouse was a great hostess I'm very happy that I came here tonight, and I got to delicious dishes that I split with my girlfriend. Absolutely incredible I'm definitely coming back unfortunately I wasn't able to come with a night when they have belly dancer! I came because of the food week in Baltimore, and was not disappointed at all. Keep the katmer it was AMAZING! read more

Went on a Saturday night around 7pm and managed to get a table (for 3) just before things got busy. We ate downstairs. The atmosphere was fun and inviting, with an interesting floor plan and small bar. Both the hostess and our waitress were very friendly, the latter seeming to know the menu very well. They were also very accommodating. Although we were tempted by the appetizers we weren't super hungry and ordered three entrees: The Doner Kebab, a mixed grill plate, and a stuffed eggplant dish. It had been years since I had eaten Turkish food (a regular thing when I lived in Munich with it's large Turkish population). All three dishes were very good, the Doner Kebab not quite as tasty as I had remembered it but nice nonetheless. Was also pleased to see that they had Efes Turkish beer available. I would certainly go back, perhaps with a group and sit upstairs for a different experience and try more appetizer dishes. read more

The food is very very good! I mean, that's it, that's all I need to say! If you like Turkish and medteranian food, this is the best place to go! Great appetizers of 7 different flavors of dips, and deliciously made lamb, salmon, and chicken! Definitely would go back if I go to Baltimore again! read more

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Cazbar was definitely a hit and a miss. The guy serving us was really nice and polite but he was the only one attending so service was pretty bad. The lunch special, however, is a good deal. You get a soup, an appetizer and an entree for $14. My friend opted for that and got the pumpkin soup, baba ganoush and the beef/lamb platter. I went with the Adana Iskender based on the reviews and also ordered the Saksuka. The saksuka was on the blander side but the baba ganoush way very well made. As for the Adana Iskender, it was good. The meat was delicious but the bread was soggy and didn't really add much to the plate. The garlic yogurt and sauce were definitely on point though. The beef and lamb platter was also meh. Some of the meat was extremely dry for some reason... Overall, decent food with a friendly but shorthanded staff. On to the next one.. read more

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This spot never lets me down. I am a Special Education Middle School Teacher and Mental Health Therapist at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center. Which means I am Mentally spent 24/7. Cazbar is a diverse, unpretentious restaurant that allows you to be comfortable immediately. Today, I met a ray of sunshine name Merve who made me feel like a valued customer the minute I stepped inside. I live at 39 West Lexington and it's great to have a place that values great service and great food. Plus, as a bonus, you get to redeem points if you frequent the establishment. I recommend this place highly ...and ask for Merve. read more

Merve is a great waitress. Very helpful with menu knowledge and suggested great wine. Food is good! Thank you!

I can't believe we haven't found this restaurant before. We loved it. Such a nice atmosphere to enjoy an evening out. The food was delicious. And even more importantly, all of the women providing service to our table were extremely gracious and welcoming. By the time we left, we felt like we had enjoyed a meal at a friend's house. I'm very much looking forward to our next dinner at this wonderful restaurant! read more

Really, really good Turkish food. My wife and I went to Turkey for our honeymoon and celebrated our first anniversary with a meal here. It was a Sunday, and even so, it was very busy. My recommendation is that you get the Sultan's platter if you have a group of two or four. That said, you won't have to order anything else - this is a huge, huge meal with a wide variety of mezze and meat that comes with it. Very highly recommended. I got the lahmacun and my wife got the sarma (dolmades is the Greek word), and it was way too much food for us when combined with Sultan's platter - we both had large leftover portions the next day. That said, the lahmacun was delicious, as was the sarma. The only thing that would make this better is going with more people and being able to add on more variety of foods. Also, the raki service and coffee service were excellent - it's the little things that count. Cazbar might become my new favorite restaurant in Baltimore. read more

Hands down one of my favorite Turkish restaurants to eat at. Talk about atmosphere, this place has it all from belly dancing Friday and Saturday nights, 2 story bar, valet parking, and hookah. The upstairs can portion can be rented out for private events as well. Great romantic spot for first dates and for couples to keep going back to. Food here is top notch and quality is on point. Being from Middle Eastern decent, this definitely brings out the home roots from within. Pricing can up there, however its totally worth it. Highly recommend this place and enjoy! read more

I have been to Cazbar several times since moving to the Baltimore area and have been consistently impressed with the food, service and how beautiful the restaurant is. I absolutely love the decor. My Turkish boyfriend and his family all adored the food, which says a lot! As far as appetizers go, the cacik is so fresh and delicious I want to lick the bowl. The manti are perfect little bite sized and flavored so nicely (very garlicky but I love garlic) and the lahmacun is crisp and flavorful. As far as main dishes I have had the Adana Iskender which is a TON of food but it's all great, kofte kebap (best I've had not homemade) and the vegetable kebap for the days that I want to be able to walk after a meal at Cazbar and not immediately pass out in a food coma. They also have valet with friendly attendants, belly dancing on the weekends and a full bar. If you are thinking about trying this place, I have two tips: 1) do it and 2) go hungry. read more

Went here in late March, between the lunch and dinner rush. Good food, GREAT mixed drinks & coffee, a bit pricey and odd layout. Again GOOD food, and GREAT drinks. Luckily it was only me and one other person so the strange seating was no problem, but I can see it being a problem for larger groups or people with walking aids. read more

Cazbar makes a fantastic contribution to Mt. Vernon's ethnic food scene. I have been to Cazbar about half of a dozen times and have never left disappointed. I am by no means an expert on authentic Turkish cuisine, so I cannot attest to its authenticity. However, I can speak to Cazbar's delicious and eclectic food! First off, nothing at Cazbar is bland. Cazbar is no stranger to seasoning. It's important to note that by seasoning, I do not mean spice. I just mean their food is well-seasoned. I honestly have not had anything at Cazbar that has seemed too spicy on my palate (and I LOVE mind-numbingly spicy food). Lamb anything there is awesome. My absolutely favorite dish is the lamb moussaka. I guess I would describe the lamb moussaka dish as a Turkish Sheppard's pie? It comes with an extremely flavorful tomato broth/sauce mixed with their deliciously spiced ground lamb and sliced eggplant all topped with some cheesy greatness. It is served in a large ramekin-like dish, which accentuates the layers of the entrée and encourages mixing and mingling of flavors and textures. A bed of rice and a large side salad accompanies the ramekin on a plate. The dish is listed on Cazbar's menu as a specialty item, and I'd have to agree. It truly is unique. I have also tried the Lamb Kebap (house ground lamb with Turkish spices) and Adena Iskander (essentially the lamb kebap but with a garlic yogurt and tomato sauce with hints of garlic) specialty dishes as well as the falafel sandwich and Manti (Turkish beef dumplings). All are delicious. But still, my favorite is the lamb moussaka. As for the ambiance of this place, it is warm, dim, and inviting. Perfect for group or romantic dining. A part of the upstairs serves as both a dining space and a hookah lounge. On weekend nights, belly dancing entertainment is provided. Hookah and belly dancing aren't really my things, but I have a friend who enjoys the scene and I think it is great that Cazbar offers such an eclectic nightlife option for those who aren't all about binge-drinking with 10,000 of your closest bros in Federal Hill. In short, give Cazbar a try! Their Turkish spices and unique ambiance will not disappoint! read more

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Go here if you enjoy hot waiters, decent food, and belly dancing. Ha. I had dinner at Cazbar with my colleagues while in Baltimore for work. I was pumped, as Cazbar was my idea because I'm a huge fan of Turkish food - the hell with what everyone else wanted anyway, I was driving our rental car. Ha. We arrived at the restaurant, and it was busy. We hung out at the bar for a few minutes while our table was prepared. Fortunately, we were seated upstairs where all the belly dancing action takes place (I think - I don't know if any occurs on the first floor). That said, the service is a bit slow, but our waiter was a gorgeous slab of beef, so I was cool with whatever. Ha. We placed our orders (I had a doner kebap), and the belly-dancing entertainment began a few minutes later. As a heads up, the belly dancers circulate around the upstairs, so if you want to be generous and tip, go ahead! My doner kebap was pretty good - the lamb and beef were juicy, fell apart easily, and did not feel heavy at all. Everyone cleaned up their plates, and we even had some Turkish coffee. Overall, Cazbar is great. It's inexpensive, the food is good, and I'll definitely go back sometime! read more

Time elapsed between ordering and delivery: excellent Margarita pide: pretty darn good Fries: slightly soggy, most delicious, obviously hand-cut Yummy yummy sauce: I'll give it one yummy Mango soda: I'll probably try pomegranate if I order from them again The baklava: tiny Overall: I want to give them more stars, but I'd have to order again or perhaps check out the restaurant in person in order to know for sure Two and a half stars is what I would have given Cazbar, were it an option. A little better than meh, not quite A-OK. The food itself was delicious, but the portions were not as large as I had hoped for based on a quick search for some images of the food I was about to order. If I don't go out on Friday, and it's payday, I typically put on my pajamas, order some food, and hunker down for an evening of whatever. I started to think that maybe I was in the mood for Indian, but when I got to foodler's page and saw that Cazbar was open, delivering, and offering triple points on their orders, I figured I'd give it a shot. I was trying to stay close to the $15 minimum and unable to decide on any of the meze, so I steered away from the more traditional Turkish fare and opted for some fairly simple yet delicious sounding dishes. Can't go wrong with mozzarella, basil, and tomato, so I ordered a margarita pide. Intriged by the idea of "yummy yummy sauce" and almost always in the mood for something with potatoes, I also got the fries, and an order of baklava for dessert. To top it off, I thought I'd try the mango Cazbar flavored soda, even though pomegranate is apparently their most popular flavor if the site is to be trusted. I certainly enjoy pomegranate, but it's no secret that mango and I go way back. The arrival was perfectly timed. Not quite ready for delivery at the promised time of 10:20, I was happy when the driver rolled up at 10:26 and I was ready and waiting. I had paid online but didn't have to sign anything, which is a bonus in my book, as I was on the phone with my boyfriend at the time of delivery. Well, because of that fact I also didn't notice at first that the driver had forgotten my mango soda. I quickly hung up, called the restaurant, and when no one answered left a message. I nibbled on my food while I chatted with the furry manbeast (of course I called him back), and decided to eat some of the baklava before settling in on the couch with my laptop. All I could think while eating the pide and the fries was how dry my mouth felt and how refreshing I imagined the mango soda would have been. Figuring it couldn't hurt to try one more time, I called the restaurant again and this time was able to explain my situation to the gal who answered the phone. She put me on with the driver, who listened to what I had to say and reluctantly told me that he'd bring me my soda. Damn straight you'll bring me my soda, you charged me $3 for it! I was a delivery girl the summer after I graduated from my undergrad institution and I'm sorry, anything less than "omg!!! i'm so sorry i'll be right back with your soda!" and maybe bringing an extra baklava is unacceptable. That's the difference right there between repeat business or not, and exactly the sort of thing that weighs heavily on the decision making process as I'm trying to figure out what I want to have delivered when I order in. I'm still waiting for my soda, as of this writing. Update: the soda arrived. It's okay, but definitely not three dollars worth of awesome. The fact that the driver smiled and was apologetic will probably make me order from them again. read more

Does not have hookah as advertised. We did not eat here as we had ubered here specifically for the hookah. Staff was nice when she told us they no longer have it and told us where the nearest hookah bar was read more

Chris was the Bomb. I had to leave early because it was my birthday and I was running around everywhere. It was my first time and he took his time explaining the menu. I shall return. I definitely recommend it to downtown lovers. I love the city and love to eat and I love New experiences and this place from the decor to the wonderful service is a must see. Please check it out and ask for Chris. read more

Cazbar - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Gave it two chances and both times the rice was kinda soggy and the meat sub-par. Not horrible but considering its pricing? You're better off with Shiraz in Mt Vernon which is better and cheaper. read more

I write this review a few days after my first visit. It was my birthday and I just wanted a nice quiet dinner with some friends and family. Service: Exceptional. Perhaps this place is hit-or-miss as some say. However, in my visit the staff did not miss a beat. They handled my father well, one who can be a handful, and checked in enough to feel taken care of but not so much that it was a bother. We took our check over to another table and fired up a hookah for $15 but couldn't stick around for the ~3 hours it takes to finish a bowl. Coffee, conversation, and 1.5 hours later we split. Very satisfied. Food: Tasty. It's not too strange, if you're a sissy eater. Meat, rice, bread, and sauces. We had the wings, calamari, and spiced lamb dishes. Wings were yummy, as was the calamari. I would have liked more calamari but then I had to take my main dish home, so maybe I just like squid. But seriously, Cazbar should think about offering larger orders of their appetizers. They get fine business but they could do better for the quality of food and service I received. Lay out the carrots/fried treats, Cazbar. Dangle it on a long stick. Positive reinforcement. I should do their ad campaign. The lamb was tender and fragrant with spice. I liked how there was a layer of baked pita bread below the lamb with a perfectly warm tomato sauce. And the yogurt was fantastic for cooling things off-- as was the small portion of an onion salad. I would have preferred more for that than the side salad-- though it was good. I couldn't even get to my other side of pita bread that came with but others took care of it for me. I had a heaping plate that I shared with my female companion. We couldn't finish it and took it home. But let me say that I was a fan of the buttery rice with orzo. It pulled everything together, despite the presence of a second grain (pita in tomato and buttery jasmine rice with orzo)... Er, third grain? Whatever. Stop being afraid of grain, people. It's only the cornerstone of civilization. My turkish coffee was good too, served with a sugary gelatin cube as it should be. I would have totally loved some vanilla ice cream rolled in fruit, spice and nuts though. Get on that Cazbar. Atmosphere: Swanky. I liked it. It's very cute and relaxing over time. I didn't see the downstairs but I hope they have more room. I took a few pictures of their nice hanging lamps. I take pictures. Rating subject to change upon additional visits. Will come again. read more

I came to visit Baltimore for the first time and my friend took me to Cazbar for a good Mediterranean meal. Brian was our server - probably one of the nicest waiters I have ever had in a restaurant. And customer service truly goes a long way. For dinner, we split a place of three types of "dips" (hummus, baba-ghanoush and some other type of eggplant-saucy dip). Absolutely FANTASTIC. We each had a bowl of red lentil soup, which had a nice hint of lemon in it, which I didn't expect. Finally, we split a large Mediterranean salad that had a basil/olive oil dressing. It was sooo delicious and plenty of food for two people to share. To top it off, we each had a little Turkish coffee served in this ornate cup and saucer. I highly recommend this restaurant! The ambience is the perfect combination of relaxing and romantic. Great location and amazing service. read more

This is fast becoming my favorite, go-to place for delivery. The food is thoughtful and quite good. Even more surprising, lots of what they serve feels very uniquely original. Their hummus tastes like nobody else's, and I think at this point I could probably pick it out of a lineup. Likewise their pita bread is clearly homemade and different from any other I've had. Their kebaps are flavorful and come with a nice char on them from the grill, and the salads that come with their entrees are fresh and come with a lovely yogurt dressing. Overall, this feels like nice restaurant food. And did I mention they DELIVER? LIke, to my HOUSE?! It might be a little sad just how much that excites me. It's wonderful and surprising to have a restaurant with food this good also deliver. Add to that the fact that it's an alternative to the same old pizza and Chinese, and I'm completely sold. They're on speed dial. read more

And in conclusion... I've always liked Cazbar. The food and service are both pretty good. read more

This restaurant, in the spot where JPN Shogun used to be years ago, is a hidden gem in the Charles Street corridor. Just south of Mick O'Sheas, this is a great restaurant for any day of the week. I've been jaded since I moved to Baltimore about 8 months ago in terms of food (nothing holds a candle to the places in SF), but Cazbar was a really great meal and in my top ten of Bmore. Oh, apparently there is belly dancing on weekends (I haven't seen this yet though). read more

While visiting Baltimore we found this place by going for a walk. My first impression was that this was a cozy place and nice atmosphere. Had the hummus and it was delicious!! I had the grilled salmon and it just melted in my mouth, full of flavor! Loved it so much went back 2nd night for dinner and had the chicken Kabob sandwich, again it was delicious! Can't go wrong with anything on their menu! Great service too!! read more

Cazbar - Grilled salmon was amazingly flavorful!! - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

They took 30+ minutes to take orders from a large birthday party, which is nuts. We were all starving and starting to get cranky by the time they even brought menus to the table. Since there was a reservation, they should have been better prepared. However, the service was good once we placed our orders, the belly dance show at 9 was fun, and the food was very, very good. We spent some time in Turkey recently, and this was on point- especially the lamb and chicken kabobs. Even the Turkish house wine was good, so all around (despite the slow start), we would go back. read more

Mediocre at best. Came down to eat here in Baltimore all the way from Harrisburg to experience the Cazbar Turkish cuisine. It was a more middle eastern general flare, I thought anyway. The restaurant downtown, but did not feel so safe. Baltimore is in trouble drug-wise, my husband and I witnessed two men under the influence in front of the restaurant. Food was decent. Got the Greek salad and my husband got the Turkish pizza. Both were meh. AND YES, this was at this establishment - Cazbar in downtown Baltimore. read more

We are loving this place. High end, with out high end. Food is delicious and so inexpensive, quality is really good. We came in, totally casual, no high heels, jeans sweater. Some people were dresses up a bit more. We were sat by door where it was drafty and even tho they were super busy they switched us to a better table. Service was impressively fast and on point! At 9.30 belly dancer came out she was ok. Thank you for having us, wish you were 3 1/2 hours closer to us, I'd order three times per week from you. read more

We decided to go out to Cazbar for a friend's birthday. Tip #1: free valet before 9 pm. All it will cost you is the tip. But there is only one valet attendant so he's not super fast. We made reservations for 8 pm (thanks to yelp recommendations) but the Cazbar website is unclear about the belly dancer and where she performs. SHE IS UPSTAIRS IN THE iLOUNGE ONLY! if you are going for food and a show reserve seats up there. We were lucky enough to be able to get a table upstairs after our meal downstairs but it was pure luck. The food was okay in my mind but my hubby liked his a lot. The drinks were good but it's not a place to drink on the cheap. We were fine with the prices because we were also getting a belly dance show and free parking. The hostess was great (seating us in the lounge last minute before the dancer) but the wait staff wasn't very speedy. I get the sense they have servers covering a few too many tables. On the whole it's a good place to go for a celebration or for taking out-of-towners. There was a bachelorette party at the table next to us and they were having a great time. A fun and different experience but I wouldn't become a regular here. read more

Great food great service lamb, spices, yogurt sauce. Mantis is to die for. We had the sampler dessert plate, all of it was wonderful

Cazbar catered a birthday party we had recently, and we cannot give enough praise! Management worked with us on a very limited budget, and we were surprised at not only the amount, but the quality of food when it came time for pick-up. The catering menu was a little overwhelming, so Bogan created a custom menu including the most popular items for us. The Mixed Meze Platter was a hit; a much more exotic appetizer to replace the tired chips and dip recipes party goers frequently find. The chicken kebaps were delicious and perfect to grab and walk around (no plate necessary!), the shaved lamb ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, and they even threw in a delicious pide for the kids! We were so happy to see even our less adventurous family members dipping homemade bread slices into the Baba Ghanoush, Cacik, and house made hummus! No debating on this one; Cazbar is a total win. read more

This is the place where I fell in love. . . with hummus. Photos from the Yelp Turkish Temptation Elite Event held here at Cazbar can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yelp/6013402956/in/set-72157627365996674/ Cazbar is where you go when you want flavor that explodes, food from halfway around the world, and a classy, modern romantic atmosphere. Even the chips, (and I use the term lightly) meant to be accessories to the hummus, were extraordinary. They were more like strange, wonderful flat-bread crackers than chips; thin and crispy, but somehow still moist and tasting of herbs and spices while they crumbled delicately with each bite. Yet they didn't overpower the hummus. I'm willing to wager they were made in house - you just can't get that kind of freshness otherwise. I think I might pop in later and see if I can buy just the chips to go. This place is fantastic for parties. Our group had the upstairs "iLounge" all to ourselves. It's very private and comes complete with it's own bar and two styles of seating area; tables in one room and wall-to-wall backless leather sofas in the other. They offer hookah rentals, and the table seating area quickly became the hookah bar. I personally don't smoke, but a close friend and hookah enthusiast tells me that most hookah tobacco is additive free except for the flavors. Without all the tar and gunk, I actually really enjoy the smell. (My friends still couldn't get me to try it, sorry). That smell definitely adds to the atmosphere, though. Great lighting. Even downstairs there are several romantically dark areas. Dozens of beautiful colored glass lanterns hang from the ceiling. Might as well mention that there are upstairs powder rooms too, so you don't have to leave the party for pretty much anything. They have a belly dancer every Friday and Saturday night. She's beautiful, and all smiles. I'm not sure I could be so bright and bubbly balancing a scimitar on my head, but hey. I was able to meet the head chef, Haluk. He came upstairs to check in on us and told me several great stories about growing up in Türkiye and his amazement with American culture. He was a sweet, friendly guy and I think he deserves a star all on his own for being so attentive and just being the kind of person you instantly feel comfortable around - as well as for making such an amazing spread for us and keeping it so well stocked! (We must have cleaned that table three times that night. There were over 20 of us). read more

I had one of the 'pides' which the waitress cheerfully explained was 'just like pizza'. Well, that wasn't at all an accurate description. It had VERY finely chopped vegetables, in a bechamel (heavy, white, creamy) sauce, served in a folded up crust. It was pretty good, but it's not pizza, so don't order it if you want pizza. The salad that came with it was my favorite part. No, actually, strike that, my MOST favorite part of dining at Cazbar was the flaming floor show. They have very small, low candles on the tables, and very long, single-sheet paper menus. The woman at the next table, who let her menu droop while gazing around the restaurant for a minute, suddenly had a tabletop flame-fest on her hands. It was quickly stamped out, crisis averted. . . But what was most entertaining was the waitress's blase reaction, something like "Oh honey, that happens all the time, don't worry about it" and the brisk way in which clean up (including spraying a floral-scented spray --ugh!) was handled. It seemed like they have these fires about every fifteen minutes! read more

Today I was in the mood for Indian food but didn't feel like leaving the house. I ordered the food before the restaurant opens for delivery, and was surprised how fast it got here! The food was excellent. I got some sort of shaved lamb and beef dish that's served over rice with a yogurt sauce and spiced onions on the side. I also got the mint red lentil soup, which was pretty good. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if your looking for quality and fast Indian takeout. read more

Came here with a large group of friends, late at night (around 9 pm?). We opted for the Sultans platter for 4 people plus a moussaka and a pitcher of Turkish fruit wine. The fruit wine is similar to Sangria and quite tasty. The sultans platter was enormous!!! This alone was enough to feed 6 people. We were pretty happy with just eating the mixed mezze (appetizers) platter. We liked all of the appetizers except for the one that was similar to coleslaw. Food was plentiful and yummy. The rice pudding dessert was a bit hard and chunky though. There was a belly dance performance, but unfortunately, the belly dancer was quite focused on dancing towards the front of the house, so the 2 large parties towards the back of the restaurant could not see much of her performance. Service here is not very good/okay. The waitress (her 2nd night working) was unfamiliar with the menu and did not seem very comfortable with serving such a large party. There was another waiter assisting her, but there was a lack of communication between the two of them. read more