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Turkish Mediterranean Cuisine

4.7 (169 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper Dip) Delicious bread both complimentary
Mary L.

Food was excellent, the service was attentive and quick. I will return! Hidden gem Went for lunch and will return for dinner!

Soooooo delish!
Beth W.

Such a delicious and soul-filling experience at Turkish Mediterranean Cuisine in Largo, FL! We gathered for a fun culinary adventure with some amazing foodie friends, and this spot absolutely delivered. From the moment we dipped that fresh, fluffy house-baked bread into their stunning mezze platter, we knew we were in for something special. Highlights? Oh yes: * Saganaki -- flaming Greek cheese that stole the show (and got a few "Opa!" cheers). * Shrimp scampi -- bubbling hot in a clay dish, garlicky, herby, and addictively buttery. * Grilled octopus -- tender, charred just right, and plated like a work of art. * Lahmacun -- thin, crispy Turkish flatbread topped with seasoned meat and herbs, served with a bright, crunchy salad. * And that mezze platter... dreamy. Creamy baba ghanoush, refreshing cacık, spicy walnut dip, tabbouleh, and more. Everything was fresh, full of flavor, and meant to be shared. The atmosphere was casual, cozy and welcoming -- perfect for a group meal filled with laughs and connection. Big thanks to everyone who came out and shared their love and light. This one's definitely going on my foodie favorites list!

House Special Mixed Grill (5-6 People)
Rachael G.

Came for a birthday party with a large group and had so much fun! It's a stand alone restaurant and byob! They ordered a couple of the house mixed grills for everyone and omg it was sooo good! Great variety and spices in the meat, crusty bread and the rice was my favorite. Comes with an extremely spicy sauce as well as tzatziki. Everyone loved the roasted tomato dipping sauce for the bread and everything tasted very fresh. Highly recommend if you're looking for something local and unique.

Mandy K.

This restaurant is delicious! The menu is full of Turkish favorites, Mediterranean classics and even some Italian fare (which we did not sample). The bread and dipping sauce they bring to the table is next level. Homemade and fresh from the oven. Incredible! Be sure to order hummus to also enjoy with the bread. The chicken kebabs and the salmon special get rave reviews from me! The vibes are fairly low.. Pleasant. But low. This place is more about the food than the ambiance. Better than the reverse, right?

House special Mixed Grill
Nikki P.

Looking for something totally different for family dinner (son's B'day 01/05/26). There were 7 of us so decided on sharing our meal from appetizers to dessert. 1st off they started us off with this amazing bread ( naan?) and awesome dipping sauce, from there had a type of tortellini BUT was made from a phyllo type dough very light filled with a lamb mixture swimming in a feta / herb sauce again soo good. Along with that we shared a fried/ baked cheese dish again amazing. For our main course we had the House Special Mixed Grill, was fresh, tasty and plentiful. It consists of beef Shish, chicken shish, lamb plus another type of chicken bottom was rice . All of this was covered with a homemade light dough. Needless to say it was very impressive looking and delicious. They advertise BYOB ( which we did bring our wine) but now they do have a wine/ bee4 license. The staff was exceptional, service spot on. Oh and the price is right ($$$) very reasonable. It is locally owned and operated ... a BIG PLUS for me. Kudos to the chef, staff and local owners. Keep up the good job/ vibes..

Brittany S.

Updating my review. Went back as we had such a great time last time and was again for there with a large party. We requested the side room and for whatever excuse we were not given it. They gave us a long table against the wall. To me this was crazy as of course our table was going to be loud as it was a birthday party and Father's Day. The server came over and told us about noise complaints from other tables which could have been handled if they put us in the side room like before. Crazy! Food is still delicious and will be back... just with a smaller table size. That or take it to go!

Outside
Dan D.

What a find! It's homey, it's busy and bustling, it's yummy and welcoming. My friends and I spent my last evening in Tampa dining in. Helped by a young and enthusiastic server, we sampled incredibly tender grilled octopus, shockingly moist falafel (it's usually so dry!), and sweet and crunchy baklava. My chicken adana was tasty (maybe a bit oily) and the moist rice pilaf a welcome counterpoint. It was really fun to be inside this crowded restaurant on a Saturday night. We saw a dish get lit on fire, we felt seen by the staff, and the authenticity of the spices and textures was all there.

Different dips
Jean O.

A bit skeptical on what to expect but so glad we went in and ordered!!! We were greeted right away. The place was welcoming and plenty of seating for bigger parties. Started with the cold appetizers which is a whole bunch of dips and spread you can out on your bread. Then we opted for the mixed grill which is lamb, beef and chicken kebabs. This whole meal is good for 5-6 people. This came with individual house salad. For dessert we shared a tiramisu. There were 5 of us in our party and we were all stuffed and going home with plenty of left overs. The food was delicious and a great experience. Highly recommend!!!

What a pleasant surprise! This cozy restaurant was clean, staff were welcoming, kind and hospitable. The food was absolutely delicious! The server brought us a crispy freshly baked bread and unique sun-dried tomatoes, herbs and olive oil dip. The home made bread was superb. I had the Chicken Guvech- it was full of flavor, juicy, and the chicken was seasoned to perfection! My husband had the grouper fish and chips with a generous piece of breaded fish that was crispy, flaky and light in flavor. The accompanying coleslaw was just perfect! My husband is very picky about coleslaw and he loved it! Gokhan was our server. He was phenomenal! Very kind, friendly, patient and accommodating. We found our "go-to" Mediterranean restaurant and will be definitely going back!

Lamb Adana Kebab (Traditional Turkish Kebab) worth the price of admission might get two next time!
Jon L.

Ok lots of positive reviews plus a reco from a server from another restaurant and I have to say the best lamb kabob I've had in my life! I think they call it Lamb Adana. We came during off hours so plenty of parking. Them menu is huge so tons of stuff to try. Turkish coffee was like an amazing expresso. Pretty basic comfortable setting and we also had the dips platter and rice pudding which were both amazing! Honestly don't think you can go wrong here almost all locals and BYOB!

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Ordered takeout on the way home and both the service and food was outstanding. When back in Florida again we'll absolutely be back!

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Very clean and stylish restaurant with delish food from the bread basket upon arrival to the Turkish tea after your meal. Highly recommend.

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Food was Great. Service was great. Jessica is the Best! First time having Tirkish food in Florida.

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Absolutely horrible service will never come back. Food finally arrived and it was not what I expected based on pictures I seen before hand

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Food was great! My wife and I enjoyed this place. Simple but good! Service was great as well.

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Amazing food, great service, fresh and tasty. The staff was extremely nice. So many amazing options.

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