Istanbul Bay Premium

Istanbul Bay Premium reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Felice

   New York City16 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We are frequent visitors and the food is very good as is the service.But last night we sat under a speaker that played an annoying happy birthday song, and it played 5 or 6 times during our dinner. We had to pause our conversations to let the song play out and we feel our experience would have been 5 stars without it. It would be good to have the restaurant reconsider this or eliminate it altogether.
   

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   Monika

   New York City20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always food and service was excellent. Always a great experience
   

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   Janet VIP

   New Jersey117 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall very positive experience. Service was great and food was very good. Our waiter accomodated special requests (no green pepper) which shows the food wasn't prepared in advance (I ordered shrimp kabobs and my friend a lamb stew). They did not rush us at all. We went at a quiet time, however the restaurant is large and can be noisy when busy. Entree value is good, appetizers run on the high side.
   

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   Joanne

   San Francisco17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This was the second time I ate at this BYOB. Food and service is great. Large portions on everything including salad. Enjoyed my meal. Alittle noisy on a Saturday night but you can still have a conversation. Will go again. The menu has everything including calamari and Tiramisu
   

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   Vera VIP

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always, great experience! Service, food, ambience are all outstanding!
   

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   Lee

   New York City25 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I have dined here since they have opened, probably 20 times. I have always been pleased with their food and service. Their portions are generous and well prepared, and nicely presented. The service is well paced and the servers are willing and able to answer questions about the cuisine. The only problem is can be a bit loud at times. Always busy, with people celebrating and enjouing their food. I will surely return there many more timesL
   

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   Arlene VIP

   New Jersey25 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food is excellent, as was the service. The chicken sauté and shish kabob was delicious
   

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   Tracy VIP

   New York City37 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The wait staff was so nice & explained everything I asked. Food was amazing. Will definitely go back.
   

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   Melodye VIP

   New York City15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The waiter was great. We ordered our appetizer first and then waited to order the main dishes. Food came very quickly , maybe a little too quick. Food was hot and good. Everyone enjoyed their meals.
   

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    Jessica

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Delicious food! Everything came out great, I am definitely coming back soon!
    

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