I ordered for delivery and based on my experience this was the best Turkish food in my neighborhood. Great salad too! read more

We have been here twice recently with guests for out of town. It's a great place to come when you want to eat family-style and pass around a delicious variety of Turkish and Mediterranean dishes. We love the zucchini pancake appetizer plate and the array of hot and cold appetizers. Main dishes are also quite shareable. We got the mixed grill, which was plenty for 3 or 4 adults as a second course. Our group also included children looking to for more familiar food, and I was very impressed with the presentation of the Deniz Burger, which was gobbled up quickly by the 14-year-old boy. The staff are very attentive. read more

This is our go-to delivery joint. I can't seem to get tired of the chicken gyro platter, which has shredded chicken thigh, buttery rice, and a refreshing lil salad. High quality stuff, prepared well. It also always comes with copious fresh bread, which they might make there? Try dipping it in olive oil with zataar- it makes the meal. The mixed appetizer is also a favorite- all the dips/salad also taste fresh. Also LENTIL SOUP with lots of lemon has saved me when I've felt under the weather. We love you Deniz!! read more

If you're going to a performance at BAM, and especially if you're with a group of more than 3 friends, this is your go-to. Other spots close by are small or so trendy it's hard to get in & served in time for a show but for some bizarre reason this is never so crowded. I say bizarre because the food is consistently delicious. Among the top three falafel plates I've had in the city (I still mourn your loss Olive Vine). Fab tahini, great tzaziki. The chicken kebab is addictive -- tender, not overlooked, and just enough herb / spice to be distinctive. Tastes like you grilled it yourself on a sunny summer day. I kept stealing bites from my friends on our most recent visit. Fries are excellent! Mostly stuck to kebabs, Greek salad (fresh!), hummus (outstanding!) and falafel so far so can't report on lamb and other dishes. Pleasant, noncommittal but attentive service. And just fast enough so you don't feel rushed but can sit, take a few minutes to discuss options, eat at a good pace and STILL make it back to the BAM movie theater in under an hour. A lifesaver because we're always trying to squeeze in a meal before a movie. It's just 3 short blocks north of BAM, on the corner. Outside seating in summer added another big plus for us. read more

I've been in a love affair with Turkish and Mediterranean food ever since I discovered what hummus was, so it's hard for me not to LOVE a Turkish place. And boy do I love this place. My boyfriend and I often frequent here when attending a movie or show at BAM. It's in a great location with lots of hustle and bustle going on outside that makes for great people watching as well. I love to start meal off with the hummus plate (always) and/or the grape leaves both are very good! The only thing I wished they had was olives! Strange they don't offer those as a side. I have tried the Yogurtlu Chicken platter, stuffed cabbage, chicken gyro and chicken adana kebab. All of which are delicious! I'm always too stuffed to try their desserts but have seen the Baklava come out and it looks amazing! Deniz is a romantic cozy spot for your next date night out before you catch a show or in the neighborhood! Worth stopping by! read more

Great portions, DELICIOUS food, friendly staff & reasonably priced. I only wish the lamb gyro wasn't restricted to just Friday-Sunday, but that's not to say other lamb dishes aren't offered daily! The food was so good, I look forward to coming on a weekend to try their lamb gyro read more

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I've been to Deniz before but my most recent trip has won a good review from me. Needing to sober up from a day of drinking which started at noon I came to Deniz in the middle of the Crossing Brooklyn Ferry festival at BAM. Figured it was a good option to fill up but I needed more that just that. I also needed a iPhone 5 charger. I come barreling in, screaming about an iPhone 5 charger and if they accept credit card. They assured me, they could help me with both issues and sat me away from anywhere I could scare anyone. I stare at the menu for awhile and contemplate what I should have. Something filling, which can get me through the night. Stuffed cabbage it is! Now I know what you want to ask me, "Mitch you we're pretty bombed. Can I trust your opinion of the food?" Well I have only one thing to say. How dare you question me! I may have been drunk, but I've been drunk and not enjoyed my meal before. The stuffed cabbage was excellent and I'll stand by that. After devouring my meal, I paid, got my charged iPhone and was ready to rage some more. Thank you Deniz, you saved me. Except my soul, there is no saving that mess. read more

I really like this place the food is always fresh and delicious. The lamb ships kebab is very tasty. I love the salsa.

Tip: I do not want to smell your Drakkar Noir or whatever strong cologne you are wearing when you serve food. That is restaurant 101-type stuff. It messes with your ability to taste the food. But the food didn't have much taste anyway. Everything except the hummus needed a dash of salt. I love a good falafel, but this just didn't do it for me. I've had better lentil soup from a can. I really wanted to like this place. read more

I have no clue how this restaurant is still in business. I am no Turkish food expert, BUT Istanbul is one of my favorite places ever, I like to visit when I can and I am pretty familiar with Turkish food (often homemade via friends and family). I think that en masse every item is sub-par at Deniz, shockingly (This includes the bread, hummus, salads, lentil soup, grape leaves, ezme, falafel...). I have truly been upset each time that I have dined here. I mean, the bread (?!), seriously? There are other pretty good Turkish restaurants in NYC - but they are all in Manhattan. It would be a dream to have a yummy, authentic Turkish restaurant in my neighborhood. I hope that dream comes true in the near future. read more

The three of us ordered cocktails, a chicken gyro, chicken chunks in a sauce, lamb gyro, chicken sautee, eggplant salad, spinach tarator, falafels, and kazadibi desert. All was good. The dishes are hardy -- lots to eat. Service is good too. read more

Lamb chops are to die for!! Excellent food, excellent prices, excellent customer service! read more

Deniz - Lambs chops are to die for! First time here as a visitor of New York and I am SATISFIED - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have Seamless-ordered from here a handful of times, and while the food is tasty, there's a few consistent problems with this place. We can't give them a try any longer :/@ The prices are too high for a "non organic menu" - also the biggest issue is with the delivery crew. Every time we have ordered, they don't even try the buzzer and they call us, then speak in 100% Spanish and we can't understand anything that they are saying (I wish I spoke fluent Spanish but I don't). We then have to call the restaurant and explain that they need to buzz in, then meanwhile the food is getting cold etc.. I have no problem with the fact that English is not their first language, it's more that they don't even try to use the buzzer. We live in a very secure building and they simply MUST buzz in for us to open the door. There's no other way to let them in and we shouldn't have to take the elevator down because they aren't trained properly. The directions are clearly written on the directory. Their delivery crew either doesn't even try to use the buzzer OR has no idea how to. It's not their fault, but it is the responsibility of the restaurant manager to hire the right staff, or properly train people, this is a fundamental requirement of any NY restaurant. 4/4 times we have ordered from here this has happened. We are done. read more

Horrible service Order dinner and they forgot part of my meal. I called to have it redelivered and they hanged up several times; had to drive to the restaurant to settle the issue. I wasn't too pleased, who would be. read more

Our go-to for takeout. Food is always hot and fresh. The Chicken Shish Kebab platter with rice and salad for $20 can't be beat. It's a generous portion and can easily be shared. The hummus and baba ghanoush, for $8 each, are highly recommended sides. Love that they give you bread with these too. So good! read more

Fun! The lady and I dropped on a whim for a late-night snack and drink. Unsure if they were trying to close down, our apprehension must have been obvious. The bartender came outside and urged us "Come in!" Sitting at the bar, we were greeted by friendly staff. Burak the bartender made us laugh the entire time we were there. They were obviously winding down for the evening, yet made us feel welcome. We bantered with the staff, enjoyed a lamb kebab and some hummus, and wandered back out into the night. read more

I have no idea how I should start this review. This place was incredible!! I am a sucker for good Mediterranean food and this place made my taste buds tingle. I was more focused on the food rather than layout but I did look around and like the placement of the tables, wall decorations, and I like the bathrooms. The bread was probably the thing that impressed me the most surprisingly, I was stocking up soo much carbs before my penne vodka was ready. The spinach/cheese rolls, falafel calamari were all spot on. *Keep in mind I came with a group for a birthday dinner* I did regret getting pasta when I could've had the kabob or the stew two of my friends had which did taste better than my pasta. I definitely will come back to this place, my friends and I already agreed on it. Can't wait to come back :) read more

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Me & my girl been going here for the past 4 weeks every Friday, & I can't get enough of the food. I try to come here as much as possible but my girl hates going to the same restaurants more than once. Overall I love the food here & the staffs here are amazing & very friendly. Especially the lady waiter. Can't wait till my next visit. read more

Went for dinner with my boyfriend this Tuesday because a vegan friend recommended it. Also wanted to refresh my fond memory of my Turkish trip as I had a great culinary experience while traveling the country, every ting I ate there was so fresh, full of flavor and delightful. I would have to say its a very disappointing dinning experience, rather. I ordered the lamb shank and my boyfriend had the grilled Branzino, both dishes are sub-par, though the fish was slightly more edible. The lamb shank not just lacked flavor and seasonings, with no source on the plate, the meat was very dry and gamy. At the end, it started to upset my stomach as I was trying to eat more since I was quite hungry. The mash potato side was very dense as well, felt like fake engineered starch. The fish was not very fresh either. The meat was a bit dense, there were no herbs to compliment the fish and just charred grilled, not the normal light, sweet texture of a Branzino fish. The eggplant salad was the only salvation of such disastrous dinning experience, but the plate was rather small anyway. So I was not a happy camper with this place. Seriously speaking, I have not eaten such bad food for a long time. read more

Deniz is a mediterranean restaurant located in the heart of Fort Greene. It's a pretty large restaurant well suited for big groups with a number of sidewalk tables during the warmer months. They also have a large bar for drinks or if you're waiting for a take out order! The menu offers many Mediterranean appetizers (hummus, babaganoush, stuffed grape leaves), salads, and entrees (chicken and lamb gyros and kabobs, falafel, seafood). Favorite picks: chicken and lamb gyro, hummus appetizer, and chocolate soufflé! The service is prompt and friendly and the prices are commensurate with the neighborhood. They also provide catering options and host private parties (up to 100 people). read more

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This was my second time coming to Deniz and I knew there was a reason why it had been about five years since I first ate dinner there, I just couldn't remember why. The food is meh and overpriced, though I'm guessing that the rent is expensive in this sought after pocket of Fort Greene and the owners have to recoup profits somehow. I had the mixed meat grill which is $20. It comes with chicken gyro, chicken shish kebab, lamb shish and adana (kafta) kebab served with rice and salad. The chicken kebab was well marinated and moist and the rice was very good--it had kind of an almondy taste to it. The yogurt sauce was liquidy and had no flavor. All of the other meats were just okay. I didn't even bother taking my leftovers home. Service here is fine and this is a nice place to sit outside and people watch. The food, though? Meh. read more

Hands down the best! Food is always cooked perfectly. I've used this place for several catered event and it's incredible. Everyone loves it and that's about 150 critics so far! Go here. Support this business! read more

Calamari salad is excellent, comes with an incredible home made bread. This was my first visit, I definitely plan on coming back with the Mrs. For a special night. read more

Deniz - Calamari salad is excellent, comes with an incredible home made bread. - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ordered from the lunch menu. Chicken Shish Kebab had good flavor some pieces were dry and some moist. read more

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

Recently I played a game called The Awesome Game where you submit some of the most awesome things in the word, and your submissions are pitted against others and you argue them mock-trial style. I'm a nerd. The reason I mention this is because one of my submissions was bread. Yes, bread. Bread was up against such amazing things as Nelson Mandela, Beaches, and Photosynthesis, etc. Well I learned something as I passionately argued about how bread is both basic and decadent, simple and refined. As I argued that bread was one of my most favorite things ever, I learned that others, apparently, don't feel the same way. Well, for those of you who feel like I do about bread -- and come on, yelpers, I know you're out there -- you should know that Deniz has very yummy bread. When you order delivery, each dish gets its own appetizer plate-size round of golden crispy foccacia dusted with white and black sesame seeds. And it is so, so yummy. You'll never want pita again. I've never eaten at Deniz, but I order take out from there. Their salmon scallopini is great, so is the char grilled shrimp salad as well as the octopus salad. The hummus is also fantastically creamy and delicious. The zucchini pancakes, lightened with mint, are also tremendous. I highly recommend it. But leave room for bread. read more

A lot of these reviews are kind of unfair, because you guys simply are not ordering the right dishes. Seriously. The place is called "Deniz" and has a fish as its logo for a REASON. That reason is, GET THE DAMN BRANZINI. It is probably the best bit of whole fish goodness you'll find in the area. And I'm serious about my fish. Give me a whole one, and 20 minutes later it's ready for display at the Museum of Natural History. Also, as an appetizer, get the Shepherd Salad. It's a very simple Mediterranean salad that they do perfectly, with mint, parsley, feta and SUMAC! Yay! I'm not really a tomato person but really, these guys must get theirs shipped from some holy tomato oasis. They are PERFECT. No, their lamb gyro is NOT spectacular. But their kebabs are. And the marinated steak is to die for. All in all a very good place. The service is very nice and attentive. And they love my mama! A+!! Yes, I agree they can be a little on the pricey side. Which is why I only make stops there while riding on the parental gravy train. read more

Came here for a rush meal. Its 5pm and I haven't eaten since my morning oats at 7.30am. So yes I am seriously hungry and on a food hunt. I had some vague memory of eating at Deniz some years ago [before becoming a Yelpper] so I thought I would go for it. Service was immediate, quick no messing about. I ordered a Gyro plate which came in 5 minutes so maybe the chicken was already cut or they have some magic slicer that whips up food in record time. In any event the chicken was good, the salad great and the bread ok. No complaints [I didnt bother with the rice] Tasty fast and unceremonious. OK I am going to start taking food photos for this Yelp thing from now. Deniz is ok food. Not brilliant ambiance, actually its quite dull though I had a window view onto Fulton so I could watch at my leisure the cops pick on a skate border and cyclist for who know what. Pathetic these people are truly sad. Three stars because 4 seems too much but I would eat here again if I was around and hungry. I wouldn't wake up and say, hmm I think I'll go to Deniz today..... read more

Stopped by after Barclays - cute corner restaurant - EXCELLENT service. Lamb kebabs were good - not amazing, rice was good and side salad was really yummy. Turkish bread was fresh and we love fresh bread, We didn't like their tzisiki sauce at all - might be the worst I ever had but our meal was still good, I would go back - but would order differently. I would get chicken and definitely some dipping salads . read more

So by now I think I've established a pretty good hold on Turkish/Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant interior looked like a large modern diner, and was sparsely populated. There was an elaborate cocktail menu - Red Flag The lentil soup was watery and the ambitious and delicate attempt of adding tomato sauce made it taste like tomato soup with milly grains. It wasn't rich, it was watery. It looked like baby vomit - Yellow Card The Sigara Boregi, phyllo filled with spinach and feta cheese, was not fresh. They looked like slim eggrolls and the phyllo was old - Red Card The falafel were just okay - deep fried, symmetrically arranged around some hummus. Pregnant pause. After we were done, the waiter came by, and kind of accosted us with this round platter of individually saran-wrapped Turkish desserts. Why is saran-wrapping things a theme here? While the waiters were somewhat attentive, we waited and waited for them to come back to pick up the check so we could pay. I went up, and they said they'd come over and take care of it soon - Blue card. read more

One word: AMAZING If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I work close to Deniz and I go here consistently for lunch. They have a very reasonably priced lunch menu that allows you to have an entree and an appetizer. I love their tabuli and their shish kabob and their adana kabob. Actually, I love everything. I've gone here a million times and they have ALWAYS been great. Consistently fresh, clean, and delicious. While the food is definitely the star, the staff is what really makes this place somewhere I constantly want to go back to. They are the nicest and friendliest people. They are very attentive, they provide great food recommendations, they always bring everything out in a timely manner. I absolutely love this place. If you're looking for a great lunch spot, I recommend this place. If you're looking to take someone on a date, I recommend this place. If you're looking to have some amazing Turkish food, then I DEFINITELY recommend this place. read more

I asked if they wanted to see my vaccination card, they said it was no longer required. When I got home and checked. False. Perhaps an honest mistake but the upshot is - they're not checking, so you may be seated next to unvaccinated people read more

Started with delicious yogurt-topped zucchini pancakes and average ricotta/spinach eggrolls. The bread they brought to accompany appetizers & meal was a superb sesame foccacia. We ended up going through 3 baskets of bread during the meal, and even still I was craving more! My lamb sautee was phenomenal! It's served in a bowl as a mushroom-based stew with onions, red bell peppers, and more shrooms to top of the hearty sauce. Very good, will be returning for sure. read more

I come here often for after work drinks/lunch and I absolutely love them. The bartender, Maya, NEVER disappoints and the wait staff are always friendly and helpful. Would 10/10 recommend. read more

So good I cleaned my plate. I ordered the Kofta Kebab with Tabuleh and it was cooked perfectly. The Tabuleh was nice and cool; perfect for a summer day outside. Lunch menu definitely worth it at $13.50 for good amount of really tasty food. Server was attentive and quick. read more

It's really hard finding a place to get a late lunch/early dinner around here on a Saturday, with someone who's on a no gluten, no corn, dairy, soy diet. The places on Fulton were packed, with lines, the "gluten-free pizza" place didn't sound right. I was a little skeptical about Deniz, there were only a few diners there. Overall I think the food did the job and they didn't rush us out, we got to relax and recoup after the flea. I had the chicken adana kebab which was flavorful, with bits of red pepper mixed in. It came with a rice pilaf (tasty and fluffy- now I'm wondering if it IS out of a box, like other reviewers mentioned- we like it because it's the taste that we're all expecting rice pilaf's supposed to be). The dish came with a large mixed greens salad, I enjoyed the interesting flecked purple spice it was tossed with. Our waiter told us it was sumac. Friend got the chicken piccatta (is this turkish? no), she said it was good but "light." She'll be hungry again in a few hours. The chicken breast came with a white sauce on top (menu said a white wine sauce?), a large portion of steamed fresh broccoli & carrots, and a large piped line of mashed potatoes (boxed?). I def feel this dish is there for the older crowds or people who are skeptical of ethnic food. The "hamburger" on the menu. Friend said her lemondrop was Strong! And my little Minute Maid can of lemonade was refreshing, but too bad they don't have fresh lemonade or maybe sour cherry if possible? Our waiter was nice and clearly new, a lot of the staff seems to be young and new. The 2 owners? youngish guys in white t-shirts and jeans, that look like they can beat you up, were hovering around. Am glad that they seem very involved, restocking wines, but feel bad for the seemingly unexperienced staff. The view is geat, at a great corner in the neighborhood and the restaurant is really open and relaxed, with outdoor. I just wished that they did "Turkish " all the way. read more

I *love* this restaurant. I've been here 3 times! The fresh baked bread is delicious, especially with hummus. I love the lamb kabab. It comes with rice and salad. The service is great! It's not far from BAM and Atlantic Mall. Can't wait to go back next week. read more

This place is amazing!! I was born in Bulgaria, and the eggplant salad is EXACTLY like my grandmother and my mom make at home. Just roasted eggplant with some garlic and red pepper, not too much vinegar like a lot of other places. I have a very sensitive stomach and I get heartburn or stomach pains from eating at restaurants where the food is too processed or greasy, but I have NEVER had a problem here (granted I order pretty conservatively getting a chicken kebab, a soup or another appetizer). But everything I've had has tasted great and showed my stomach nothing but love. read more

Not sure what the negative reviews are about here... I went here with the hubby for lunch. We ordered from the lunch special menu- I started with this tasty eggplant salad (I heart eggplant). Snacking on that with some bread and a nice crisp white wine... I knew this would be a good meal from the start. Hubby got the the lamb shish, me the chicken shish. Both were yummy! My chicken juicy and perfectly grilled... but the surprise was the lamb. I don't usually like lamb, but this was really tasty! I finished with some baklava and Turkish tea... HMMMM baklava was excellent! At that point I was reminded of our trip to Istanbul... And the waiters were just as friendly. All around excellent meal and relaxing lunch. I would go back. read more

Order from here all the time. The kebabs is always perfect and tender. The baba ganoush is fantastic with their huge pillows of pillowy bread. The salad and rice pilaf are top quality. And tiramisu is out of this world good. read more

Customer service is the best! I lived in Turkey for a year (proof by my Turkey badge) and this place was as close to authentic I found in the USA. Granted, I am coming from San Francisco to Brooklyn, but the food reminded me of my second home, Turkey. The wait staff is from Turkey and all over central Asia and they were as friendly and helpful as they come! I highly highly recommend this place, plus, compared to SF, the drinks are super reasonable! $10 dollars each! Whoo-hooo!!! Anyway, you must come and eat here! This was a great end to my first night in NYC, and since we are moving to Brooklyn, this will become my new fav place. P.S- if you have a dog, they have outdoor seating. Super-nice for you and fido! read more