Istanbul Grill

1st time at Istanbul Grill, and definitely, there will be more visits to come. The service is fast and efficient, from the time you get seated to taking your order, all the way to getting your bill. They keep touching base with you and let you know that your order is on the way. The food is superb 👌 and you can test the freshness in the salads and the vegetables. Meat is cooked to perfection, and the portions are enough to fill you up and leave some space for the Kunafa.

I had an incredible experience at Istanbul Grill. Our server, Selim, was extremely respectful and attentive. The food was fresh, savory, and served quickly. As someone from Turkey living in the U.S., I haven’t had food this good in a long time from a restaurant. The chef clearly puts real heart into every dish, and it shows. Everyone there takes pride in what they do. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal.

We had just landed and wanted something yummy but kinda fast. This was perfect. The restaurant was more than half full when we arrived, after the lunch rush. It’s smelled amazing. There’s just a few vegetarian dishes, but enough for a lunch. I loved the spinach pide, so much spinach. And the hummus, so good. Would eat here again.

A wonderful place! Clean and fresh. The staff is very polite and attentive. We ordered hummus and baba ghanoush as appetizers – I must say, this is the best hummus I’ve had in the U.S. My lamb Adana was amazing. My husband ordered the chicken – it was very juicy and flavorful! Highly recommend!

FOUR STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | SLOW-PACED & SAVORY 🇹🇷🔥 We stopped in for lunch at Istanbul Grill Turkish Restaurant and honestly—it was a great little gem tucked away in Orlando! 🧿✨ The food was solid, the portions were generous, and the atmosphere was low-key and relaxed. No rush, no pressure—just chill Mediterranean vibes. 😌 We kicked things off with some Falafel and dipping sauce 🧆🔥—crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful inside, and the sauce was creamy with a paprika-kissed swirl of olive oil. Little bites of golden goodness! Next up was the cold mezze sampler plate—a colorful spread of creamy hummus, smoky baba ghanoush, garlicky yogurt dip, herby tabbouleh, and a spicy tomato-based salad 🥗🍅🫒. Every section had its own flavor personality and paired perfectly with warm pita bread. A total Mediterranean flavor parade. 🎉🌿 For my main, I went with the chicken kabob plate 🍗🔥—and man, that protein was ON POINT. Juicy, grilled to perfection, seasoned beautifully, and served on a fluffy bed of rice with roasted veggies, purple cabbage, and a full pepper just waiting to add that kick. 💥💪 Definitely felt like I got a lot of bang for the buck. Now, I did think I was ordering a glass of iced tea 🧊🍵… but instead I was served a tiny, strong shot of hot Turkish tea. Not what I expected, but hey—when in Rome… or Istanbul 😅🇹🇷 The service was friendly, but this is not a “get in and out quick” kind of place. They definitely take their time—so if you’re in a hurry, this might not be your best bet. But if you’re in the mood to slow down and savor, this place hits the spot. 🕰️🍽️ Overall: ✔️ Food: Flavorful & authentic ✔️ Portions: Generous, especially the protein 💪 ✔️ Price: Great value 💰 ✔️ Atmosphere: Laid-back, no-rush ✔️ Minor hiccup: Tea mix-up & slow service 🫖 Would we come back? Yes! Just maybe after a nap and with more tea clarity. 😂☕️