Stopped by this Turkish café to study and sip some tea, and it was such a nice surprise…read more My tea came with lemon, honey and fresh mint on the side, so I could make it just how I like it. So delicious. The place is bigger than it looks. There's indoor seating plus a big outdoor deck split into three sections. Two of them have projectors, which look perfect for a movie or music video night. They also offer hookah and stay open until 2 a.m., so I'll definitely be back for a late night hookah session. Our waitress was really sweet and made the visit even better. Great spot to study, chill or hang out with friends. Can't wait to come back!

Turkish Cafe & Lounge offers an exceptional culinary and cultural experience. A true escape from…read morethe doldrums of suburban life, with a modern American resonance of ancient Ottoman cosmopolitanism. The nightly performances are as rich and varied as the menu itself, spanning cold and warm mezzes, comforting soups, refreshing salads, filling pides, savory kebabs, and sweet kunefe. Some nights feature mesmerizing belly dancers, while others bring Brazilian Carnaval energy to the dance floor. Other evenings showcase talented singers and instrumental performers. This is not just dinner -- it's a multi-hour vacation. If you're looking for a quick bite, this is probably not the place for you. But if you have the time and are seeking a great meal paired with marvelous diversions, Turkish Cafe and Lounge offers a delightful escape from the ordinary. The weekend brunch is extraordinary as well.

We dropped by this hole in the wall Turkish Restaurant. We were greeted by the owner, Ray. The…read morerestaurant was very casual. There was a $12.99 lunch buffet. We decided to add an additional $3 for the fresh made kebab. Everything tasted delicious. Ray was prompt with his service but there were only a few customers here after a recent ice storm. The fresh food was tasty. The buffet allowed you to sample different items. I would return again if I was in the area.

One of our favorite spots to grab a bite with friends after church on Sunday. It'd been a while…read moresince we went back but we stopped by a few weeks ago and Ray, the owner, greeted us like old friends. There's a new price model now where the kebabs are an extra $3 on top of the buffet in case people just want to get food through the buffet line without the made to order kebabs, but I'd never skip the juiciest white meat chicken in the game :) The chicken kebab remains the best I've ever had and the buffet selection is small but mighty. Our most recent trip the complementary iced tea tasted a bit funky but the kofta meatballs were tender and juicy and the spicy rice packed a punch. Always love the complementary pita bread as well.

A very unassuming place, I've passed by a lot of times but never ventured in. But we went for…read moreMother's Day and there were no regrets! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the baba ghanoush! Service definitely felt like a mom and pop shop very relaxed and pleasant.

Legit Turkish restaurant in North Dallas. They are one of our favorites and they have all the…read moreclassics. The kebabs are all good, especially the Adana which is moist and loaded with flavor. We got the chicken claypot stew list time and it was really good. It's like a potato stew in a claypot with pastry wrapped around so it's crispy. Highly recommend it. The best part is dessert. The pistachio baklava is the best we've had in DFW. It's very light, airy, and has the best texture without being overly sweet or using too much syrup. The kunefe is also really good and is very crispy and pairs well with the syrup and cheese. Highly recommend!

Great food! Friendly staff! I especially enjoyed the mixed grill and the "puffy" bread!read more

Walked into an almost empty bistro and grill but greeted by a friendly guy. It was cool because my…read morehusband and I could talk and hear each other.We ordered a garlic shrimp appetizer and chicken shish and chicken adana kebabs that came with rice and veggies. I would return for the hot and ready pita bread and the garlic shrimp alone .

Great service. Greeted and seated right away. Was offered a…read moretaste / sample of wine before we ordered a bottle. Had the lavash and Haydari to start. Delicious! Ate it all! The chicken with the eggplant pure was amazing. Very rich and well seasoned. The whole fish was amazing... Great experience.

A wonderful, elegant-yet-cozy Turkish restaurant within Legacy North with attentive service, decent…read moreportions, and delicious food. We arrived as a party of five on a medium-busy Sunday evening. The tables were a reasonable distance apart, and the noise level was also fair. The food was delicious. Having not experienced authentic Turkish food before, the mention of authenticity made my group eager to give Cafe Istanbul a try. Ordering was painless and easy. There are entrees for individual meals and easy options for groups to share family-style, which we opted for. We ordered an appetizer platter with beef meatball, baba ganoush, hummus, and phyllo borek (ground beef with spices and onions inside a deep-fried phyllo wrapper). It was a bit odd that there were different amounts of each (2 meatball, 4 phyllo borek, and dollops of baba ganoush and hummus were only enough to get a small taste each) but it was balanced out by the portion size of the entree. For the entree, we opted for the mixed grill plate to share. It had chicken shish kebab, lamb kebab, adana kebab (ground lamb, pepper, and spices), grilled chicken wings, and chicken beyti (ground chicken and spices, grilled). This was served with rice and red cabbage on the side. Individually, each amount seemed small, but given that this plate was meant for two, we were still pleasantly full after polishing this off. Everything was well seasoned. The meat was juicy and perfectly cooked. I'd especially recommend the chicken beyti. The here service was swift and outstanding. We were quickly offered menus, waters, and utensils. Our waters were refilled quickly, and the kitchen took our request to plate the lamb separately in stride. The moment after my fork fell to the ground, a member of their serving staff swooped to fetch it (it was behind my chair) while another brought me a new one. It was a very well-rehearsed dance. Worth mentioning is also the fact that there were two separate groups dining that evening (a large family, and a group of friends) to celebrate a birthday. This is a restaurant worthy of birthday celebrations :) Overall, the portions are decent and filling, the food is delicious, and the service is exceptional. Consider visiting this restaurant next time you're in the area; you'll be glad that you did!

This Turkish restaurant is definitely the real deal: -…read moreDelicious gourmet food with a variety of options - Gracious service - Both modern and authentic native dining environments (both upscale) - Friendly proprietor & staff - Excellent value - CLEAN restrooms, too! I will go back to The Flying Carpet as often as I can. THANK YOU!

I'm a huge fan of Turkish and Greek Cuisine, and this little gem popped out at me on my visit to…read moreCostco! I noticed on the menu that they had Feta Cigars! We ordered 2 sets of them, hummus and Gyros to split between my husband, my daughter and myself. They were so good! I'd love to find them with honey as I did overseas, but these were the next best thing! The gyro meat was delicious and it came with rice that was perfectly flavored. My only oops was that they don't serve any wine, so next time, I'll come packing! Service was great, I'm pretty sure that the chef/owner did it all. It's a cute little space, definitely give this little place a try!

Incredible experience - the quality of the food was otherworldly and perfected down to every nick…read moreand cranny my family will be coming here again this is our new Mediterranean spot

Atmosphere: Came on a whim on a Saturday night. This place was packed. Although we arrived before…read morethe rush, they had a lot of tables reserved and still the restaurant was full. Fortunately, they had some space on the patio. It was a hot night however they had couple fans to blow away some heat. Food: Started with a salad which was fresh, flavorful and with large chunks of beets, watermelon, and feta cheese. Great appetizer. My wife and I wanted to try a couple of items to share for the main entree, I had branzino. The whole fish, filleted, and grilled. The flavor was rich, without being overly salty nor too oily. The sides 1. Grilled Branzino - Served with quinoa arugula salad 2. Ali Nazik- Chargrilled lamb shish over smoked eggplant puree served with bean salad on the side Both were fantastic. The lamb was cooked just right and turned out moist and tender. The eggplant puree was a great texture; neither too smooth to lose its integrity nor too chunky. The staff was attentive and helpful. Verdict: 9/10: Would definitely go back but with a reservation or in a mindset to sit in the heat on the patio. Also, the deboning process for the fish could've used a little more care, but that didn't take away from the flavor.

I went with my family to celebrate some birthdays, and had such a great first experience! They were…read moreextremely slow, and I have no idea why! We ordered the mozzarella sticks and falafel as appetizers, and they brought us shakshuka on the house. I ordered chicken beyti as my entree and it was delicious. Great food and great vibes. Will definitely be coming back!

Beware that they automatically add an 18% gratuity to your bill no matter the size of your party…read moreand do not tell you nor do they disclose it on their menu. The service wasn't worth 18% tip and I usually tip well. However, I didn't realize they had this automatic tip and ended up tipping on the total amount as well. So, the server ended up getting almost 50% tip! There were 2 in our party. Service was almost non-existent. The servers will walk past your empty water glass on the table and do nothing. You have to flag them down and ask for more water every single time. The cauliflower appetizer was dry. Not much flavor either. We ordered the lamb skewers medium rare. They came out well done. When we ordered, we asked for a substitution due to a food allergy and were told no. I won't be back and I will not recommend this place!

Looking for something new to try in north Dallas we stumbled upon Platia Greek Kouzina in Frisco…read morejust across for the Stonebriar mall. Given it was 12:30pm we were happy to see this place was quite full but still had a table for the 2 of us inside. There is a terrace which might be an option for our next visit. Yea you read that right, we will definitely be back. For lunch we ordered the octopus appetizer which was nice a tender, perfectly grilled and simply served with the most perfect vinaigrette. Nothing more than a little squeeze of lemon over it and you could have brought me a dozen more. But we had to save room for our mains. I chose the gyros salad and my wife the baked haddock with Greek potatoes and string beans. Both dishes were perfect. Not too fancy and just what the doctor ordered. Overheard several tables around us that they were repeat customers so we must have stumbled on to something good. So if you are thinking Greek, check this place out. You won't be disappointed

We enjoyed Platia tonight! I haven't had much Greek food, so it was a fun experience trying…read moresomething different. I ordered the Pastitsio with potatoes and gigantes. The main dish just wasn't my favorite, but it wasn't because it wasn't well made, it was more of a texture preference for me. The potatoes were a little overcooked for my liking, although a friend at our table said his were great. I did, however, love the gigantes! Our table also shared the Trio of Dips (tirokafteri, hummus, and skordalia), the moussaka, the Brazilian steak, and the Aegean stuffed pepper. The tirokafteri and hummus were both delicious. The skordalia wasn't for me, but that's simply because it's essentially a chilled potato dip, not a reflection of the restaurant. The Brazilian steak was fantastic, great flavor and cooked perfectly. The stuffed pepper and moussaka also got a thumbs-up from our group. I believe our server's name was Uli, and he was good. He took the time to explain several dishes. Greek food probably isn't at the top of my personal favorites list, but this one was ok.

THE BEST PLACE I HAVE EVER BEEN, the servers is wonderful and polite. Easy menu with images,…read morewonderful atmosphere. Food is delicious too. Thank you guys for the best experience. Would love to go there again

We were in Dallas for a couple of months and this was the very first place my husband and I tried…read moreon our first night in Texas. It was a Tuesday night, yet the restaurant was completely packed all the way through closing at 11 pm. We instantly knew that we picked the right place if it was this busy on a random weekday. Everything we ordered was incredible. The entire menu is halal. The beef kebab was tender and full of flavor, the chicken kebab was perfectly cooked, and the steak was just as good. But the real standout for us was the baklava. It's made in-house and served fresh and warm with ice cream, and honestly, I still crave it to this day. We ended up coming back several times during our two-month stay in Texas, and every visit was just as good as the first. I can't wait to try this again the next time I'm in Dallas!