I ended up at Deniz on a tipsy double date with a friend, at the beginning of this summer. The place was nearly empty but they were open late on a Sunday night. We were seated right away. I ordered a penne pasta dish with chicken. It was basic-a bit dry actually. We did a few shots of tequila. My friend and her date had a few more giggly shots at the bar. We weren't made to feel rushed and our bill was on the cheaper side of things. I'll probably go back to Deniz when my mind is clear and sample some other dishes. read more

I ordered a chicken gyro but I don't even know if this is chicken. I asked for pita on the side, they threw a piece of bread in my bag, normally my Mediterranean food doesn't look like this. It's normally white meat chicken and pita bread. I even tipped the guy who took my order and I feel like because I'm black they gave me some scraps. $30 wasted everyone else's food looks so good in their pics my meat has some type of texture & flesh. read more

Deniz - Unknown - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I got the chicken shish and it was really good, especially considering that I was there a few minutes before the kitchen closed. The wait staff were really kind and patient given the time we got there, we never felt rushed. It was nice and clean and quiet inside, I will definitely be back. read more

Deniz - Chicken Shish Kebab - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here due to decent rating on Yelp. The wait staff were attentive. We had the lentil soup (solid) and the lamb shank (gamey and tough), giving it three stars. read more

Deniz - Lamb Shank - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This restaurant is one of the best in Mediterranean Restaurants New York City and Brooklyn; the service is amazing, and the staff are always so sweet and accommodating. Last night we celebrated my big sister's 50th birthday with a dinner. She had Bronzino with rice and a salad. I ordered the fillet snapper, which was amazing, and it came with a salad and mashed potatoes. Mom ordered chicken kebabs, and Mom's friend ordered lamb. Everything was fantastic. If you're ever in New York City, you have to check them out they've been around forever and are truly amazing. I could literally eat here every day. Sidebar the Hummus is delicious! read more

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The prices have climbed over the years, so instead of once a week, we eat here every now and then. The complementary bread is gone for some dishes or literally cut in half for others, some portions have shrunk, but the taste of the food is consistent year after year. read more

I stopped by this place recently for dinner. I ordered an entree for takeout. I love Mediterranean and Turkish food. I ordered the Chicken Adana kebab with rice and salad. They let me wait inside the restaurant while my order was made. The staff were friendly and helpful. The good was delicious. It was a little pricey but still good. I wouldn't mind dining here next time to try other dishes. The ambiance is cozy and nice. read more

Deniz - Chicken Adana Kebab with rice and salad - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

So lucky to have Deniz in my 'hood! Outstanding food, incomparable service, truly a great restaurant -highly recommended. If you're at BAM...or Barclay's for an event, this is the absolute go-to in Ft Greene. You'll thank me! read more

We had a truly fantastic dinner at Deniz. It was quite empty when we got there but by the time we left, it was super busy. The food was amazing. The lamb in many different iterations was mouth watering. The dips and sauces were delicious. The wine was a good choice. We hung out for a long time but we did not feel rushed. It was a lovely evening and we will return again. read more

Deniz - Espresso - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Popped in for a quick snack and glass of wine. Hummus was great! Staff were on top of things and very kindly charged my dying phone. The wine wasn't the best, but it was $12 a glass so not too much damage done. Would go back and try some more dishes for sure. read more

Deniz - Turkish wine and hummus appetizer - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Stopped in one very hot day in June with a throbbing skull and next to no patience for the world left inside of me. Sat down on the patio, ordered a drink, and relaxed a moment before ordering the stuffed cabbage and hummus. If I was in a bad mood when I came in, I walked out feeling ten times lighter and ready to take on the world. Great service, great food, and the kind of relaxed atmosphere that provides an oasis of quiet in an otherwise bustling city. read more

Before attending a concert at the Barclays Center, I stopped in ____ randomly. It was such a great find and the food was so tasty and flavorful. We ordered the burger and chick shish as our entrees and neither disappointed. I was a little worried about portion, but they were pretty good sized. Our server was also very attentive and kept the cocktails flowing! The inside has a very cute decor style, while they also have a heated patio outside presumably for busier days. Highly recommend if you're in Brooklyn and/or going to an event down that way. read more

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Great spot and I'll definitely look forward to returning for dinner. I went for brunch and they have a great outdoor dining set up for those of us that are still nervous nellies about covid. It's heated and pretty sheltered from the elements but you can open the windows which is great given so many outdoor dining set ups aren't actually outdoor. For brunch, I ordered the Cilbir which is poached eggs in a garlicky yogurt sauce. I thought they were very tasty, and the bread they give you to dip into the eggs is fabulous. For dessert, I got the Kazandibi which was frankly the best part of the meal. It tasted like a very thick flan kind of. My friends said they liked it better than flan, which, to me as a Mexican, is sacrilege, but regardless, it was quite good. Service was friendly and prompt, and the decor inside is lovely. read more

Deniz - Kazandibi - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Consistently delicious Turkish and mediterranean dishes, pleasant atmosphere, full bar far enough away from the tables that you're not forced to watch the games, and an efficient and courteous staff. It gets crowded, make a reservation. read more

Review based on the items ordered. Lentil soup was just the right consistency but lacked something in the flavor. Much better after salt and pepper. Fried tilapia was covered in mushroom sauce and was just ok. The fish was a little bland. The mashed potatoes were fantastic. The lamb chops were very, very good! Cooked to the temperature requested. Flavorful. The side rice was really great too. Couldn't figure out what they put in it, maybe coconut milk? But excellent. The side salad also fantastic. A little pricey but a great local place with good service. read more

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Lunch specials are available online from Monday through Thursday. I decided to try the Chicken Shish special with Shepherd Salad. The lunch included 6 pieces of chicken, bread, a small salad & a side of hot sauce. The chicken was mildly seasoned & tasty. The bread was fresh & crisp. I really enjoyed the Shepherd Salad, it was as close to perfect as it gets. Excellent meal. read more

For my first time here, it was a very nice, calm atmosphere. Sergen was my bartender, very very friendly. I had three Lychee Martinis; I loved the drinks! It's a very, very nice atmosphere! I highly recommend this place! read more

Deniz - Lychee Martini - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Deniz is one of Ft. Greene's most popular restaurants that many of us have gone to for years. Generously portions, antiracist place to go as a Black family and be welcomed. There is a smallish bar with @ 8 seats & often great sports games going on, NY Liberty games, Nets, soccer, everything. Friday thru Sunday is a great time to go because they have a lamb special I love. Sometimes waiters mix things up, but just point it out and they always make it right; in any restaurant if your food isn't correct speak up! Thank you, Deniz, I hope you stay here forever! read more

My roommate always orders from this Mediterranean spot in downtown Brooklyn, so I had tried the chicken gyro, lavash bread, and baklava prior to getting a full meal from them. I found the chicken gyro to be tender, incredibly juicy and bursting with flavor. The bread was light, fluffy, and tasty. I enjoyed the baklava as well, which was delightfully sticky sweet with plenty of nuts. I decided on Mixed Grill so that I could sample a little of everything. The Mixed Grill came with lamb gyro, chicken shish kebab, beef and adana kebab, along with rice and mixed green salad. For dessert, I went for the Kunefe. Every single food item was absolutely delicious! The lamb gyro was wonderfully well seasoned with yummy spices. The chicken shish kebab was mouthwatering morsels. The beef and adana kebab were melt in your mouth succulent. All of the meat was perfectly cooked and quite flavorful. The rice was decent, and the green salad had a bit of crunchy onion and tomato in it. The vinaigrette the salad came with was pretty good. As for the dessert, I loved it even more than baklava and that's saying a lot! Kunefe consists of shredded filo pastry, soaked in sugar-based syrup, layered with cheese, with walnuts on top. The Kunefe had a satisfying amount of pull, and the cheese paired so well with the shredded filo, which had a nice crispiness to it. There was a slight savory taste, but overall, the dessert was delicately sweet. Next time, I would love to try the Salmon Scallopini, then the Lamp Chops. read more

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I randomly tried this place for lunch and there were only two other people in the restaurant (now I know why). Terrible service even though the place was dead. It seemed like I was interrupting the servers' conversations in order to get served or ask for a box. I ordered an iced tea and wrap. The wrap was mediocre at best and the fries were clearly pulled from a frozen GFS bag. I also ordered an iced tea and got two refills. Upon receiving my bill there were 3 separate charges for tea. No one had bothered to tell me there were no free refills and they wouldn't adjust the bill. The men were also clearly talking negatively about me in Turkish and I felt super disrespected. Avoid this place. Just absolutely awful. read more

Great service, relaxing atmosphere, and solid, quality food. One star off for not having compostable takeaway containers at that price point ($19 lunch special) & charging a percentage for credit card use, no matter what amount. read more

Deniz - Babaghanoush appetizer with bread - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I have been ordering from this place for years. The quality of the food is good. That was until I received a moldy orange juice that had expired two months ago. When I say moldy, I mean visibly moldy even before you open the bottle. When I called them to explain, I was told that it's not their fault because they order the juice from an outside vendor, and was "graciously" offered store credit for the $3.50 dollar orange juice. I am sorry to say that I will miss this place, but I would stay away from it due to health concerns. read more

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This is the most underrated brunch in the neighborhood! It's our favorite place for eggs (get the Menamen!), salads, and all the rest. Always delicious and rarely crowded, in addition to the service being fast. read more

Ordered Chicken Kebab and Lamb lunch plate -includes with soup or cold side. Chicken soup lots of chicken chunks celery carrots. Babaganoush rich garlic flavor and delicious creamy eggplant. read more

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Posted on behalf of my Aunt: I had my sister's 75th Birthday Dinner @ Deniz! The food was absolutely delicious!! The Staff were so gracious & wonderful I would recommend everyone to eat there. We will definitely be back!! read more

I got the Smoked Salmon Egg Benedict and when I say this can cure a hangover, I ain't lying. You must come read more

Deniz - Smoked Salmon Egg Benedict - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We stopped by here because our initial plan didn't pan out and good thing because we discovered this gem! The food was on point and service was great. My only ish were the drinks. I didn't taste the requested flavor and it was more rum than what I expected. They tried to fix it though but I guess I had different expectations. It was the painkiller. The mojitos were okay but I'll leave the drinks out lol because the food was everything! Desert was on point, the mosaic and it was shareable! We had the Branzino and seafood linguini and man! Was it everything and then some. The pictures don't tell it all. The side rice and salad complemented the pan seared Branzino and the linguini was packed with a lovely variety of seafood like shrimp, calamari, salmon and tilapia. Now the pan seared Branzino was well seasoned and a lovely size. I have eaten Branzino at a few restaurants and this was top notch. Service was friendly, decent, accommodating and professional. We had a lovely time and we recommend for singles, couples and large groups! Cheers! read more

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The food is good the prices are a bit high but definitely worth it. My favorite food to eat from here is the chicken kebab with white rice and salad. read more

Food was okay. Large space. Service was slow for what looked like 15% occupancy. Ambiance was fine for flirtatious coworkers after work, a couple who last minute decided not to cook or a friends to meet up for appetizers/a base before going out for the night. read more

Split the Mixed Appetizer and the Mixed Grill with my Dad. Definitely enough for three people! The flavor was incredible. Staff was attentive, and the space is nice, too. Will be back! read more

High quality and delicious food always. Lentil soup is the best and comfort food over years. We love their mezze and adana kebab! Their breads is what sets them apart! Sorry no picture because we finish the food so fast. read more

I came to Deniz a few days ago with some colleagues and we were all a bit underwhelmed. While the menu doesn't list any gluten free options, I called ahead to ask and was told that a couple items like the lamb or chicken shish entree were gluten free as long as you don't get the rice that comes with it, so I got mine with extra salad instead of rice. The chicken was tough and dry and on its own didn't have much flavor, although the hot sauce definitely did help. For the price of an entree, I would definitely hope for something higher quality. read more

Deniz - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My husband and I hadn't been to Deniz since we moved away from the neighborhood over two years ago. Randomly brought it up to him and he couldn't remember what the menu was like or what we had last time we were there. I showed him some pics from Yelp and he instantly agreed to go. We decided to break our fast (Ramadan) there and I'm glad we did. The service was impeccable and the food delicious and tasty just as we remembered it to be. The lentil soup here is an absolute delight. Do not pass this spot up. read more

Deniz - Lamb Lamb Adana Kebab - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been going here for a few years now , great food , good people! Always making great drinks ! A nice place to eat and grab a drink !

Deniz is one of the gem of Fulton st its the place to go to after 5 PM or to take a 1st date go to chazi maybe im spelling and saying his name wrong so I apologize in advance but anyway he would take care of you the food the drink the wine everything is so tasty you are going to taste this spice and the flavors of each bite its sooo juicy and that you gonna wanna come back and I've been back so many times so until next time Deniz read more

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The place has a great atmosphere and excellent location. The food is delicious and the service is outstanding. I was glad I visited it.

I really, really like this place. A friend brought me for Father's Day- it was my 5 or 6th visit over the span of a year- and while it was bustling, the service was good, and the food was excellent. My companion had the Falafel dinner plate, a side of avocado, and I had the grilled shrimp dinner. We had the hummus for an appetizer, accompanied by fresh bread. Our server was courteous and knowledgeable, answering several questions about specific plates. read more

I ordered through Uber from here a couple nights ago and I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. Don't let the simplicity of the pictures fool you, the dishes are packed with flavor. The order was also very well packaged which kept my food hot when it got here. I had the Ali Nazik Beef Kabob which comes on a bed of eggplant purée and a side of bread. I was actually kinda scared to try it because I've never had the dish before but I'm so glad I did! The eggplant had a really tasty, smoky flavor. It kind of tasted like mashed potatoes which is a plus. The beef was also very tender and delicious. My boyfriend had the chicken sautée which was also really good. So much flavor! The portion sizes are also perfect. Could be more but that's just not the kind of restaurant it is. Regardless I will be eating from here any time I'm craving Mediterranean food! read more

We bisitef the Sheepshead Bay location for Mother's Day last year and enjoyed the Fulton Street location in January for my daughter's birthday. The food was delicious as usual. The servers and managers are amazing! I shall be visiting often! read more

Deniz - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food was great, after years of forgetting to try this place we were very happy that we did. My only complaint was our waitress. I ordered the Raki and she tried to discourage me from ordering it, mentioning that it taste sweet and I wouldn't like it. SMH this is a Turkish restaurant why would you discourage people from trying a traditional drink. I had Raki before! We also wanted to try the hummus as we traveled far to come here and she goes "You guys are still hungry?". Anyway, great food and location!!! Still gets all my stars. read more

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