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Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Tampa, Tampa, FL

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Tampa

4.7
4.7
35 Reviews
$31 to $50
Turkish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Turkish food you'll come to love is expertly handcrafted by our experienced chefs and their culinary teams. While many of our staff have Turkish backgrounds, it’s the quality and authenticity of our food that truly define us. At Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine, we prepare each dish daily using only fresh, never frozen, Halal meats. We use the freshest vegetables and the most authentic Mediterranean ingredients, many of which are imported directly from Turkey, in our dips, salads, and sides.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (813) 568-4650
  • Website
    http://www.bosphorousrestaurant.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    714 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
  • Area
    Tampa
  • Cross Street
    We are conveniently located at the intersection of Swann and Howard.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine in Tampa offers an "authentic and very tasty" dining experience with exceptional service and ambiance. Guests rave about the "fantastic" lamb dishes and generous portions. The remodeled space is "amazing," and the staff is attentive and knowledgeable. Despite some feedback on pricing, the overall experience is "terrific."

35 Reviews

  1. Reem

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mhamara jut precaution Food was amazing Staff very nice

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  2. Marlin

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service took long 40 min wait for food. The server was extremely great! It was Friday night. The food I had was very bland. I am a New Yorker and I have been to many restaurants. Needs more flavor for Turkish food. The manager extremely knowledgeable and courteous! ☺️ Overall it’s a nice ambiance! Happy 2025
    Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  3. Moni

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Umit, was top-notch. He spent time talking with us about the menu and making suggestions. The food is delicious and flavorful. The manager stopped by our table to review food allergy items (as I’m gluten free). I felt safe with their knowledge and prep. We will definitely return.
    Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded 4 days ago
    This is what we like to hear! Thank you very much for writing us such a positive review. Come back and see us again soon!

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  4. Monica

    VIP

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has been one of the best restaurants I’ve been to here in Tampa. I’m also a very picky eater and everything from the appetizers to the entrée and dessert were phenomenal. The drinks were spectacular. My husband and I found a new favorite restaurant in the bay area.
    Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us, we hope you had a memorable time! We look forward to welcoming you back.

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  5. Darrell

    VIP

    Tampa

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    After three visits to Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine on Howard, we have decided not to return. We loved Bosphorous in Orlando several years ago and we missed the Turkish restaurant in Ybor that closed even longer ago. Bosphorous does several things right, but ultimately the food has little taste and is too small in quantity. From 5 to 7 is happy hour and drinks are half price. On Sunday, they offer the regular menu and the lunch menu. Items on the lunch menu are cheaper because the quantity is cut in half. We learned that Bosphorous has been purchased from the original owners in Orlando and is in the midst of rapid expansion. This expansion has seemed to push ‘lightening up’ the tastes to appeal to more people. We enjoyed the lavas bread with babaganoush. The white bean salad and zucchini patties were too bland. The mains seem terribly overpriced except for the whole grilled sea bass. The amount of meat on a doner kebab order or as part of the mixed grill for two was ridiculously small. The rice pilaf overflows on every plate and is tasty.
    Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback.

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  6. Sylvia

    VIP

    Tampa

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This could be a very good restaurant… but the portions were not generous, for example veggies that we ordered extra for their combination appetizer came with 3 tomatoes slices and 4 slices of pepper … and the bread was burnt . We were 5 women so we ordered a variety of foods and shared. Great potential but just off .
    Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback!

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  7. Robert

    VIP

    Tampa

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A new experience and it was great. We will return.
    Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded on 16 December 2024
    Thanks for the wonderful 5-star review! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Come back and see us soon!

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  8. Jakob

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was great. The two of us split a cold appetizer, some bread, the turkish pizza, and an entree and could barely walk out of the place. Our server Umit had great recommendations.
    Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded on 11 December 2024
    Thank you so much for your support and compliments! We hope you had a wonderful experience with us.

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  9. Mike

    VIP

    Tampa

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food! Excellent service! Highly recommend!
    Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded on 9 December 2024
    Thank you for your review! Your feedback is appreciated. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us!

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  10. Rosenda

    VIP

    New York City

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have to many of the Bosphorus restaurants and looked forward to the one in SOHO. It did not disappoint. Service was excellent and the food was excellent!
    Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded on 9 December 2024
    Wow! It sounds like you had a wonderful experience. Thanks for sharing with us. We hope to serve you again soon!

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FAQs

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Tampa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 568-4650.

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Tampa is rated 4.7 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Tampa

714 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are conveniently located at the intersection of Swann and Howard.
  • Area
    Tampa
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access
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