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Bosforo, San Diego, CA

Bosforo

4.7 (58)
$31 to $50
Turkish
3201 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Bosforo is a chef-driven Turkish - Mediterranean restaurant by Chef Seckin Sage Anlasbay, located in the heart of San Diego’s Adams Avenue, Normal Heights.
Inspired by the lively meyhane-style restaurants of Istanbul and the coastal flavors of the Mediterranean, Bosforo brings bold meze, fire-grilled kebabs, and wood-fired Italian-style pizza to the table. Signature dishes include our handcrafted Adana kebab, lahmacun, seasonal meze plates, and lamp chop.
The space is warm, modern, and communal — with an open kitchen, open pizza bar and a full bar serving rakı-forward signature cocktails. Guests can enjoy late-night DJ sets, acoustic performances, weekend brunch featuring Turkish breakfast feasts.
Veteran-co-owned and proudly rooted in San Diego, Bosforo delivers Mediterranean hospitality with California soul.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean, Pizza Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Seckin Sage Anlasbay
  • Neighborhood
    Normal Heights
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 58 people are saying

Bosforo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bosforo is a delightful addition to San Diego's dining scene, offering "authentic Turkish food" in a "chic tasteful environment." Patrons rave about the "delicious" dishes including the Bosforo kebap and lahmacun. The "lively and fun" atmosphere, friendly service, and "incredible meze selection" make it a must-visit.
58 Reviews
  1. Sanem

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time as Bosphoro. The food was amazing. Lahmacun was spot on. Cocktails were balanced and delicious. The atmosphere was fun but not too loud. We will be back.

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  2. Marc VIP

    San Diego54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Our table had ample space for all the yummy food we ordered! And our server was fantastic. She had knowledge of everything we wanted and even offered some tips! Can’t wait to come back and try some new and exciting Turkish dishes!!!

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  3. Ediz VIP

    San Diego55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly enjoyed Boaforo. A lot of natural, authentic flavors. We started w appetizers - antep ezme, humus, bosforo humus (highly recommended) and lahmacun.. all made perfectly. Then we added karni yarik.. main course included bosforo kebab and fish (branzino) - meat flavor was excellent. Finished w kadaif.. Great setup for all occasions.. brand new . Service friendly and accompdating.. we did not have to rush. Had a great dinner! Will be back!.

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  4. Nick VIP

    San Diego41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The chairs for the high tables were comfortable, the ambience was very nice, bright, clean appearing, though even at 5:30 with the restaurant not full the music and conversation levels were very high. The service was excellent and very fast. . The food came out almost instantaneously and was delicious, similar to Greek cuisine but still clearly its own. We’ll be back to try some different dishes and their pizza.

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  5. Edward VIP

    San Diego21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great new spot with delicious food! Will definietly be back

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  6. Mila

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    WE MET THE CHEF IT WAS LIKE A CELEBRITY! The food was amazing and the ambiance was 10/10

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  7. Kimberly

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and cocktails were great! Service was great as well. Great for a date night or family meal

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  8. Craig

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, well-prepared, fresh food at a good price. A very friendly neighborhood restaurant. All our meals were excellent, and the desserts too.

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  9. DAVID VIP

    San Diego42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service,value, and ambiance. I am looking forward to returning soon.

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  10. Serahsch

    San Diego25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love it. The lahmacun on point! Finally some authentic turkish food in San Diego in a nice restaurant atmosphere that doesnt feel dated. Will def come back!

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FAQs

Bosforo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 634-9646.

Bosforo is rated 4.7 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
Google Map for Bosforo

3201 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Normal Heights
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean, Pizza Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Seckin Sage Anlasbay
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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