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    Turkish Flame Mediterranean Restaurant

    4.8 (102 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Pizza bread
    Jean O.

    Drove along Gulf Boulevard, looking for a place to eat on a Friday evening and ended up at this place. We went in based on yelp reviews so thank you my fellow yelpers for your recommendations Walked in the restaurant and found this cute Little Place with decent amount of seating. But it was nice outside, so we decided to dine in alfresco. We started off with a baba ghanoush and their pizza bread is to die for. You must try their pizza bread!! I had the falafel salad, and my husband had the lamb Adana. Both were delicious. Service was so quick that we got our food in no time. We had no room for dessert so we'll have to come back and try their desserts next time! I highly recommend this place, great service and food was delicious!

    Lamb kabob
    Bridget H.

    What a fantastic experience! I had expert guidance when I had questions about the menu and about which wine to order with my dinner. I was super happy with both of the choices. Food came out quickly and even though they had a large party I did not feel neglected at all! I ordered the lamb kebab and have enough leftovers tomorrow! So glad I tried this place out

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    shari c.

    Cozy Turkish restaurant with authentic food. For appetizers we had falafel & grape leaves the grape leaves were better the falafel was good but not flavorful. The main course was great: we ordered a lamb dish backed in a clay pot! Yummy nice presentation.! The lamb kebab was delicious and we finished with pistachio baklava Be sure to make a reservation because it's a small restaurant but a totally friendly atmosphere!

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    Brian M.

    Turkish Flame 5 Stars- This was a great find. Came to a wedding in Clearwater and I had a free day before flying back to New York. I usually trust the overall ratings on Yelp & Google and the reviews were spot on. We were greeted by Ece pronounced "AJ". She was amazing and I thought she was one of the owners. She was attentive, made great suggestions like our appetizer warm hummus. She took us through a dinner journey that made us want to try more dishes on the menu. Coincidentally, chef Bora hosted a Yelp Elite event recently and Ece told me all about it. She was very proud of the restaurant and we were treated to complimentary Turkish tea and Babaganusj. Portions are a good size, prices are fair, service was AMAZING, the restaurant is nicely decorated and has a beautiful copper ceiling, Turkish lamps and has a good number of tables indoor with a few tables outdoor. The restaurant is also very clean right down to the bathrooms. They also have about 5 parking spots available outside as parking seems to be a premium here. The menu is fairly extensive with appetizers, house specials, entrees, salads, sides, soups and desserts. They have both Turkish and American beverages. The chicken shish-kabob was very moist and tender. It was served in pita with rice and salad. For desert we had the Kunefe. Which was excellent. I highly recommend it. Coming from New York City, our Turkish restaurants set a high bar. Turkish Flame definitely delivered. I would highly recommend them and will be back the next time I'm in the Tampa/Clearwater area. I will go as far to say, they set a high standard for any restaurant in the area.

    Peter N.

    SOLID 5 STARS! The Feta Cheese Platter ($12.95) is worth a visit all by itself. The best Feta I've ever had, and I've tried domestic and imported sheep, goat, and cow feta. The table service is exceptional, and Chef Bora takes pride in all his creations.

    Oven baked hummus with sausage
    LaToya L.

    Turkish Flame is amazing! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by name and made to feel like I was royalty. Special thanks to Abdullah and the wonderful staff for treating me so well. I love the atmosphere of the indoor and outdoor seating areas. It's one block from the beach. I tried the baked hummus with sausage and the chef's special, and both were full of incredible flavor. The Turkish sparkling water and black tea were a perfect touch. I'll definitely be back for dinner soon!

    Baba ghanoush
    Belinda L.

    This is small restaurant in Indian Rocks beach that has both indoor and outdoor seating. They do have a small parking lot that accommodates roughly 5-6 vehicles. So if it's a busy day you may need to find public parking. I was fortunate enough to grab a spot in their lot right in front of the restaurant. The meatball platter was delicious! The meat and rice were cooked to perfection and packed with flavor, it was paired with a salad that had a light dressing but full of flavor. They also have a wide variety of wines. Service was fast and friendly. We never had to ask for a water refill they anticipated the needs of the table. We ended our meal with a Turkish coffee that was strong and delicious! Exactly what you want in a Turkish coffee. My friend got a tea and she said that was also delicious. Overall I highly recommend stopping into this small family owned business and showing support for business in the community.

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    Kaori T.

    Came here for the Kunefe but ate so much more. Their kabobs are delicious and seems like a popular place for their pots... admittedly not a fan of those pot pies , but mainly cause it was filled with green and red peppers. Not my thing but a thing for plenty. Great service, they have Turkish tea in the tulip glasses. But the star of the show was the Kunefe hands down so if you want a delightful dessert, this is the place for a unique tasting. Reasonably quiet, there's a nice bar top and a cute dining area.

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    Jasmine A.

    I spent the Saturday afternoon enjoying the Yelp Elite event at the lovely Turkish Flame! I tried the babaghanoush and lamb shish kebab. The meal reminded me of my time in Europe and I highly enjoyed the set up of the appetizers set up with a cold section and hot section. I wish I had room for the oven hot hummus but will be back to try. The staff were very accommodating and the atmosphere inside was lovely and quaint. Thank you for Chef Bora for the invite and will mostly come back to try other dishes on the menu.

    Gift from the Chef
    Jerr W.

    I visited this restaurant last night and the food was so amazing! I love trying new cuisine but what was even better than the food was the staff. Abdullah was GREAT. This is a very small restaurant with a few tables outside. The parking is also very limited. We asked about popular dishes and up going with all of the staff recommendations.

    Baba Ghanoush, and lentil soup
    Giuliano M.

    I had the pleasure of attending a Yelp Elite event at Turkish Flame in Indian Rocks and it was an absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. We tried the baba ghanoush, falafel salad, lentil soup, and chicken shish kebab and every single dish was bursting with authentic flavor and perfectly prepared. You can truly taste the freshness and care that goes into each plate. The atmosphere was warm and inviting thanks to the staff members. Chef Bora is not only an incredibly talented chef but also such a genuine and kind person who clearly loves what he does. In my opinion this is the best local restaurant around and a true hidden gem in Indian Rocks. I cannot wait to come back.

    Hummus
    Boa L.

    If you're heading to Indian Rock Beach, come hungry and ready for a treat. Every bite here is incredible, but the service? Absolutely top-notch

    House special shrimp
    Andy K.

    This place is a must try in my book. I was visiting from California and my family decided to stop by for the first time. I was blown away from the amount of selections they have. From various kebabs and delightful seafoods it's hard to decide. The staff absolutely amazing!!! Incredibly friendly attentive and extremely helpful when it came to making a selection but most of all surprised me for my own birthday. The food was incredible and filling, be sure to come hungry cause the starting bread alone will have you munching until the end. I recommend if you have enough people do the grilled house special. Worth every moment.

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    We popped in for lunch after waiting two weeks for renovations to be completed. What did we…read morediscover? A new and improved East Bistro with a new, enthusiastic and friendly owner and an excellent engaging chef. He is respecting the successful original and also adding some improvements! @Peter selected this place and we enjoyed it! Abdul, the new owner, introduced himself, gifted us free black tea with mints leaves, and encouraged us to sample various items such as homemade falafel and homemade lentil soup. I ordered the sampler platter called Trifecta and got the feta cheese on the side since I am currently dairy free. The presentation was excellent and I enjoyed everything served. The hummus was very nice and included a sprinkling of sumac as a garnish. The kabobs and rice were flavorful as well! The excellent falafel, which I asked about, turned out to be Abdul's grandmother's recipe from Jordan! Delicious! We met Z, the chef and were able to examine the huge gas powered oven for flat bread and more. Z's food was very nice, both tasty and beautiful. I also got a spiced/herbal flatbread to go for my wonderful wife. We will heat it up and try it tonight! . Life is good with an excellent meal, great service and a spotless and welcoming restaurant.

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