Took a few friends with us that were not thrilled to try Turkish food. Every one of them cleaned their plates. Sac Kavurma, tatuni, hummus and lamb were fantastic. Service was a bit slow, but good. We will be back for sure. read more

the food was okay but I can't think of any reason I would ever want to go back. The service was so slow I finally had to ask for someone to wait on us. She never came back and asked if we needed anything or refilled our drinks. The music was too loud for a comfortable meal and were unable to have conversation with people at our table. Then they added a card use fee on our bill. I won't go back or recommend. read more

Our first meal here was delicious, the lamb was amazing. Come on Fort Wayne try new things and support this restaurant!

Hummus was excellent, halloumi also. No picture of the beef adena kabob as we demolished it. Dessert was baklava with saffron ice cream- delicious. Khushi was our server and she was attentive and quick. Great place read more

Deema - Hummus and also halloumi - Turkish Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Nice location with plenty of parking and seating. The staff was VERY Professional, polite & friendly! The food was authentic and tasty. I think prices were a bit high for the quality. Coffee was $4.50 for the tiniest cup I've ever seen, about 2 shots. I loved how you can see the flames from the cooks in the kitchen. The dining area and bathrooms could use a little updating, though... read more

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Delicious yum pricey but yum , service slow but again worth they wait yum yum f yum yum read more

Deema - Yummy family platter - Turkish Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

One of the best restaurants in the area. I moved from DC back to Fort Wayne. So happy to find this place! Reminds me of DC!!! read more

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The ambiance was beautiful and the food was good. I would have given 5 stars but the waitress wasn't very attentive. My food was not prepared the way I wanted and she barely checked on us even though the place was not busy. I had to order a completely different meal after she got my original order wrong. I just didn't trust her to get my new order correctly so I ordered something simply. read more

Deema - Lamb chops - Turkish Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Nice food and service we'll be back and there's a live music going on every Saturdays really nice for date night read more

Deema - Turkish Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Finally had a chance to try Deema Turkish Cuisine located in Coventry Plaza the food way over the top good definitely 10/10. The food was full of flavor, no bland food on our order. The service was HORRIBLE, we are never in a hurry when we go out but we had to wait over 30 minutes for water and a soft drink, we never received our appetizer. We asked about it when our meals arrived and the waitress said "I'll get you some hummus". Although that is not the appetizer that we ordered. She came off as rude, never smiled or felt welcomed by waitresses or hostess. The front of house was a disaster, at times there were four people at the front trying to figure out what to do, or maybe just doing their own thing, it was very uncomfortable. Other patrons were wondering around refilling their own drinks and trying to get checks and figure out if you pay at the table or up front. Again, the food was Amazing and we will probably give them another go. But, if the service is the same we probably will only go once more. They had live music with a guy named Bob and he was great as well. Not so loud that you couldn't enjoy your meal. Food 10/10 Service - bad. Atmosphere 10/10 read more

Steak kebab done right. The meat literally just melts in your mouth. This restaurant just opened and I hope it continues to stay in business for many years to come as I do intend to try everything else on the menu. read more

Deema - Steak Kebab - Turkish Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Celebrated my wife's birthday at Deema. It was our first time dining here and had a great experience. We started with falafel and enjoyed it. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfectly seasoned and the dipping sauces complemented them well. My wife had the lamb chops and they were phenomenal. One of the better dishes we've enjoyed in Fort Wayne. I had the Sac Kavurma Beef. It was very good, tender and tasty. We ended the meal with Banana Pudding. Warm and perfectly sweet with the seeds and dates offering a tasty contrast. The service was good and the quiet ambiance offered peaceful meal with opportunity for conversation. This is an underrated meal for Fort Wayne. read more

Deema has some of the most delicious food I've ever had! Prepared to perfection. Our waitress took the time to explain the various dishes unfamiliar to us. Very good service. Nicely lit and quiet. read more

I loved everything about this place! First time there tonight, and the ambience was great (relaxed but elegant - I was in leggings and sneakers but was still warmly welcomed), the food was AMAZING - such flavor! And our waitress, Meena, was incredibly helpful and patient and couldn't have been more delightful! Will definitely return! read more

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We ordered take out. I will preface saying that my husband and his cousin are both from Syria. Turkish food is much like Syrian. We had two appetizers...babagnoush...spelling it was was wonderful....falafel was a bit dry and hard. We had two sandwiches and a kafta dinner. They were all wonderful and according to the two Syrians, the food is excellent. As an American, I LOVED it. Will definitely order again. read more

Loved everything I ordered. The Halloumi was amazing and the Turkish coffee was some of the best coffee I have ever had.

Was craving a chicken pita and this place popped up nearby with great reviews. I ordered the chicken shish kebab entree and it was so flavorful and delicious. Highly recommend!! read more

Deema - Chicken Shish Kebab - Turkish Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

One of my favorite restaurants in Fort Wayne. Excellent service and the food is amazing, everything is made fresh in house. Very reasonable prices for the quality. read more

Not really sure where all the rave reviews are coming from, unless all of those people ate in the restaurant and received wildly different food and service than I did... Decided to try this place out, walked in and placed a to-go order based upon the good reviews alone. I was excited to try some new, diverse food. Placed the order-one app., one salad, and an entree. Left to run an errand and came back to pick it up. It took me 50 minutes to get my food. The restaurant only had two other parties in the whole place, a two-top and a four-top. The host kept apologizing about the wait, but never once offered anything other than that. Finally got my food and took it home... Then I was pretty furious. See the photos below; falafel was $8.50 for a serving of five, which would've been fine if they were good. I can't really remember the last time I had falafel that dry. Then the salad...$12.50 for the SMALLEST salad ever. My wife and I each got a couple bites each. No meat on it, nothing besides some feta and pomegranate seeds. I was irate. The sauce cups had next to nothing in them. Again, maybe the dine-in experience is different, but we were sorrowfully disappointed. The entree was pretty good, but didn't warrant the $45 bill (with tip) that we paid. Needless to say, we likely won't be back. I don't see this place lasting long unless they make some major improvements and drop their prices. read more

Deema - Turkish Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Steak Kabobs are delicious and the service is great. Authentic tastes of a far away culture. The veggie soup was smooth and good. The toasted honey covered cheese was really different and good also. Now open for lunch. The chef came out to meet the guests. Glad I went. read more

Just had a FABULOUS dinner here and I'm blown away!! The meat was so tender, juicy, and tasteful- we couldn't stop eating. I highly highly recommend this place for your next date night/birthday/etc. My family has been going every couple of weeks, and they also can't get enough. Must try: deema burger, the steak, and the lamb chops. I grew up in Chicago and I haven't had any other better Turkish/Middle Eastern food in the Midwest. read more

Great taste of Turkey. Turkish cuisine is one of the richest in the world. I'm glad we have this restaurant so we can taste a little sampling of it. read more

Delicious! Our lunch started with complimentary light fluffy bread with an olive oil dipping sauce and a side of olives. This was our first time here and we were new to some of the menu items but our wonderful server was a super guide on the side to helping us pick our delicious lunch! read more

Deema - Baba ghanouj - Turkish Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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This is my second visit in two days. Best Turkish food. For those of you who have never had Turkish food, it is more Mediterranean and European infused. We had the Deema burger, big and filling, but the lamb is the best in Fort Wayne. We will be back! We are so lucky to have this in Fort Wayne! read more

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Just ate here with my parents, and it was a truly lovely evening's repast. Sac Kavurma was tender and well seasoned, very warm and cumin-y. Deliciously smoky baba ghanoush (hooray for charring with real fire!) served with sparkling pomegranate seeds. Pistachio baklava rolled into cigars (instead of baked flat and portioned) really brought out the pistachio flavors, which balanced beautifully with saffron ice cream. All dishes were elegantly plated and thoughtfully composed. Service here is affable and kind, truly gracious, from the hostess stand to the kitchen. Our server (Dan: you're the best!) obviously cares about both the food and his charges' enjoyment of it. He and the owners all displayed wonderfully warm hospitality from the first hello. Please support this fantastic gem of a restaurant. Getting a new food establishment off the ground requires an insane amount of work, love, and passionate dedication. These wonderful folks are bringing it *all* to the table, and it shows. read more

This is my second trip to Deema and I enjoy the food and atmosphere. The food is flavorful, the atmosphere is serene, and the service is great. My issue is them passing their cost for the use of a credit card on to me, at 4%. I am a foodie and eat out quite frequently. I have never seen this anywhere else in Fort Wayne and hope it does not become a trend. I carry very little cash and shouldn't have to just to eat at this restaurant. There are many other options in Fort Wayne where I don't have to pay extra for the same food as those paying cash. This will definitely make me think twice before revisiting Deema. read more

Great service. Our first time having Turkish cuisine. We were pleasantly surprised by the unique flavors and dishes. I loved the rice. Kind of a floral note to it. Very good. We tried a lot of the dishes and loved them all. Great for takeout or dine in. Will be back. read more

My husband and I are vegetarian, and when we first sawthe menu we were disheartened--there was only one entree. (If you look at the menu online, be forewarned that the sandwiches are only available at lunchtime, until 2:00 pm.) So we ordered a bunch of appetizers: we split plates of hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, lentil soup, and a salad. It was a feast! And the people who work there and/or own the place were as wonderful as the food. I highly recommend this restaurant. We live over an hour away, and I guarantee we won't wait long before we go back! read more

The food here is so good. We went our first time just to try something different, but keep returning for the food and the great service. They do not serve alcohol, but do allow you to bring your own wine. If we are meeting with friends who may want a drink with dinner, I let them know and pack a couple bottles of wine and a corkscrew. read more

Not expecting much from a Mediterranean restaurant in Indiana. After being in that area for some 10 years did not hold out much hope. I was pleasantly surprised by not only the food but the staff. If you like Mediterranean food this is a must stop and if you have never had it before I highly recommend this place. Try the Haloumi and honey. read more

Food, Service, and Ambiance are all Exquisite. This will be one of my new favorite places to eat

They have amazing service and food I test all the food they have absolutely I will come and enjoy again love u yall read more

We've been several times and have been blown away each and every visit. Friendly wait staff and the food is amazing! Deema is one of our local favorites! read more

The food was awesome! The house made hummus is a must try. The atmosphere and the service was excellent as well. Definitely check this place out! read more

Amazing service and most friendly staff. Food was flavorful and atmosphere was outstanding! The Deema (double) burger was cooked perfectly and appearance when delivered was very professional! read more

Not good over priced the falafel was hard as a hockey puck. The salad was not good either. The sandwich's were only available at lunch even though they were on the menu read more

We have been to Deema at least 5 times in the past 6 months with family and friends. The chef owner Yasir and his wife Raja and their staff are very pleasant and courteous. We love their signature Deema burger with its special sauce and spicy cheese, Adana kebab, beef steak and chicken kebab. The steak (medium rare) was better than anything my family from the west coast had experienced. The prices are a bit upscale but definitely worth it. I hope that all of you have an experience like ours that has been very special every time. It is best to go during week to avoid the wait on the weekends. :) read more

Deema is a gem on the Fort Wayne restaurant scene. My wife and I stopped for a late lunch and were blown away. The decor is much more upscale than we expected with a nice quiet elegance. The staff was friendly and well trained to be attentive but not intrusive. Water was served in a carafe which was left at the table so no waiting for refills as needed, a nice touch since we had been at the gym and were thirsty. A basket of fresh bread with an accompanying olive oil and a small dish of olives was served. The bread was fresh, warm and delicious. The olive oil had a little spice. We had baba ganoush which was garnished with olive oil and pomegranate seeds and served with a giant freshly made piece of very thin and delicious pita. The steak in our kebabs was tender, nicely charred and wonderfully seasoned. I highly recommend Deema and hope it will be around for a long time to come. Go and experience one of Fort Wayne's gems! read more

My husband was very excited to try this restaurant today. I had my reservations, but I was pleasantly surprised! Everything was delicious! The service was excellent! I particularly enjoyed the hummus with the fresh warm flatbread! We will definitely be returning soon. If you're looking for a unique dining experience in Fort Wayne, this is it! read more

Tried for the first time and everyone had a kabob (steak, chicken, and beef). The meat was flavorful and moist! Our picky 10 yr old said she was eating all of her meat, she liked it so much. Staff was friendly and attentive. Will definitely go back! read more