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Divan Turkish Cuisine

4.7 (79 reviews)
ModerateTurkish, Desserts, Bars
Open • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Lamb shish
Amber C.

Recently tried Divan and what a great little place! We love Armenian food and can't find much on the east. Mainly looking for lamb shish and this place ticked some boxes. We walked in and they were very accommodating- allowing us to dine without a reservation. We had a tasty Turkish beer and houlumni cheese wrapped in grape leaves and a large dinner of lamb kabobs. We all chose the lamb kabob with pilaf and salad. Everything was cooked great with that grilled char we always crave. The meat was a little salty but cooked perfectly and I prefer vegetables like grilled onion peppers and tomatoes to a salad --lots of menu items to choose from. Make a reservation as this is a busy little place. Beer and wine only. Lots of parking. What a gem go here!

12/25 beef kabob
Georgia B.

This review is based on a recent weekday dinner. This was my first visit to Divan. +. The ambiance is family owned cozy resto in Gulf Gate. Their small DR felt a bit crowded with many tables. We were seated quickly without a reservation. ++. Food is Turkish and differed slightly to other Middle Eastern foods I've had. We started with baba ghanoush and softest pita ever. For mains, we had a Donar, kale salad and beef kabob. Their oils, seasoning and food combinations were slightly different than other Middle Eastern foods I've had. Even compared to several Turkish restos I've been to, Divan's food tended to be more oily (not in a bad way). Everything was tasty and tender and I found their Orzo rice (orzo and rice) addictive. +. Pricing is average. +. Service was friendly and prompt. Our waitress though, did have some language barriers and couldn't explain the menu very well. Also, she could have checked in more often as we had long waits for beverage refills. +. Parking is shared with other merchants and street. Overall, Divan is a great addition to Sarasota ethnic food scene. MY RATINGS - - - Inhumane - - Disgusted - Don't bother = Missed the Mark + Good ++ Better +++ EDIBLE...WHERE have you been all my LiFe!

Shepherd Salad
Art C.

We had a very nice experience at Divan's for dinner last night. For my meal I had their Shepherd Salad and a dish I had not had before, Manti. We began by splitting the salad, a mixture of chopped ingredients that was very fresh and flavorful with a simple dressing. No lettuce here, it is similar to a Greek salad but without the saltiness of feta or olives. Fresh and refreshing. Manti is tiny dumplings and in this instance, stuffed with a small amount of ground beef. So many tiny dumplings, all uniformly made, each containing a small ball of meat. There was a red sauce and some yogurt on top. To me the pasta stood out while the meat was there in the background, much of the flavor coming from the sauce and particularly the yogurt mixture. It was a fun dish to eat, getting all those dumplings. Service was excellent and the pace of the meal fairly quick. It's a smallish place with about a dozen tables. They have been open for over 3 years and fairly busy last night, all signs of a good place.

Lamb
Shah H.

An awsome hidden gem. Loved the food. The service was great also. If you want some great Turkish/Mediterranean food, this is the place.

Andre M.

First let me say we didn't actually go to the Turkish restaurant we went to the Turkish bakery across the street young lady in there was very very nice definitely took her care of us and was knowledgeable on the food we got kind of a cheesy filo bread pie and a pistachio parfait I guess you could call it. I have only had Turkish food once before but it was dinner and it was delicious I'm going to have to delve in that and start cooking Turkish food myself and has a little bit of seeing in there but more of a get yourself something and walk and eat. So the filo cheese pie I guess it was okay thought it was going to be more flavorful but again I'm sure it's cuz it's different and other countries and here we use a lot of salt sugar and everything is bad for you the pistachio parfait was not too sweet again I am not a big sweet person but I thought that was delicious and perfect so we will go back and try some other things that we saw be adventurous get out there you deserve it treat yourself

Octopus
Theresa A.

WOW! Everything was fantastic! First time here and sat at the bar with a friend. Place was busy and would recommend a reservation unless you want to take a chance. They also do takeout. Service was great and they are always moving around tending to everyone as quick as they can. The flavor, freshness, selection and presentation of the food was spectacular! You can tell that they really love what they do and have very high standards. We talked to a few other people at the bar and we enjoyed hearing about their experience at Divan. Great hearing the food is very consistent and that people go back for more again and again! I am looking forward to eventually trying everything on the menu over time!

Menu (as of July, 2024)
Shelley P.

We arrived early, around 5:30 and were seated quickly. The lovely young lady was working the dining area alone but was able to manage the 4-5 tables of guests. We ordered the Vegetarian Manti, Doner, and Turkish Shepherd's Salad. It was delivered quick and all amazing. Everything was fresh, hot, and flavorful. For dessert we sampled both the regular and chocolate baklava. We'd never had Manti or chocolate baklava before. We actually preferred the chocolate! We look forward to to another visit soon.

Iskender
Sam H.

It was delicious. We started with the hummus and it was smooth and luscious. Aggressive with olive oil on top and the warm pita to eat the hummus was a winner for the boss and me. She had the beef kabob with rice and salad. Cooked as she ordered, rare, it was tender and flavorful. I had the Iskender and it was also delicious. The doner was flavorful and the yogurt on top was tart and made the meal perfect for me. Service was excellent and the decor was a great Turkish vibe.

Lemon potato

DIVAN TURKISH CUISINE - 4 stars - no fryer and rice pudding We came here after Christmas for dinner and were promptly seated. The environment was nice and well decorated. We wanted to start with some appetizers, but the waitress said their fryer was broken. As a result, we could not order falafel, fries, or calamari, which was disappointing. We started with zaatar hummus and spicy ezme, which were both served with complimentary bread. They were delicious with good portions, and the bread was warm. The ezme was not spicy, and flavorful. We also got the Anatolian salad, which was also delicious. We ended up asking for more bread, which took a while to come. Otherwise, the appetizers were great. For entrees, we got Iskender, Doner, the Adana kebab, Manti (regular) and the Branzino filet. All of the entres were large and tasty, however, the doner came out lukewarm, almost cold. The iskender and Adana were well seasoned and tender. The filet was flavorful, delicate, and not fishy. The best dish, however, was the manti. The tomato sauce that the manti was cooked in was amazing, the season yogurt was great, and the dumplings themselves were cooked perfectly. We also got the potatoes to share, which were so good. For drinks, we got the ayran, which was phenomenal. It was the perfect consistency and saltiness. We also got tea, which was good. We wanted to order rice pudding, but they were out of it too, so the waitress gave us complimentary baklava. I'd give this four stars due to the fryer not working, the cold doner entree, the slower service, and the absence of rice pudding.

Chicken Kabob served over Peta bread with a small salad and Tzatziki sauce.  Delicious!
Hmingi B.

A dear friend sent us there a couple of months ago. My husband and I keep returning to this place because the food is delicious. Together, we have had several different dishes, each of them so very delicious. I don't have all the pictures of the food we have eaten there. The service is also good. The ambiance is good as well. I am giving it a 4-star review, although I want to give it five stars. The reason is they are not willing to swap out side dishes even when I explain my health restrictions and offer to pay more money for the kind of vegetables I can eat. Every request made to change the side dish was " NO." I wish they were more accommodating of side dish swap.

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excellent delicious very nice people. I have taken friends upon friends here and i recommend it to everyone.

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Beautiful decor, Friendly staff and most of all delicious,tasty food. Have been there twice and will definitely return.

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Never disappoints. Such good food. Decent service. Love the kebabs , babaganoush , baklava etc. Turkish wine decent as well

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There's a lot of love in every bite here. Friendly service, beautiful, clean dining area, and amazing food.

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