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Cafe Turko, Seattle, WA

Cafe Turko

4.4
4.4
52 Reviews
$30 and under
Turkish
Once you visit CAFE TURKO, step through the door, you will as if be transported to the Markets of Istanbul with its amazing mosaic lamp lighting , wall decor, textiles and atmosphere. You will not only enjoy an authentic great dining experience ( from homemade flat breads, stuffed breads, kebabs, and rich vegan and gluten free mezzes to desserts and pastries Turkish coffee and tea ) ,

CAFE TURKO will also introduce you CHEF SUREYYA 's famous ALI NAZIK dish made out of grilled eggplant, grilled chicken or lamb and Turkish wedding rice with dill , turmeric and carrots . It is the address for a total unique experience...

We offer 100 % Halal meat, halal products

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 10:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 284-9954
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sureyya Gokeri
  • Neighborhood
    Fremont
  • Cross street
    Fremont Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Free buliding parking after 5:00 pm
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, Takeout

What 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

52 Reviews
  1. FernandaS

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Bad experience as they would not honor our reservation made via Open Table. Wont be coming back.

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  2. KemiN

    Seattle

    92 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the colorful décor and menu selection, just arriving in time ahead of a fairly busy Tuesday lunch crowd. We had a read a review from 2013 recommending the Turkish lentil soup. It was indeed tasty and warming for a cold winter day. The pita pocket durum sandwiches are filling with well-seasoned Doner Kebab meat. The eggplant moussaka durum was lighter but filled with a variety of vegetables.

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  3. Gabriel

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Host had no knowledge of our reservation and said they don't even get emails from OpenTable anymore. My guess is they changed their address and never updated their profile. Once seated, it took a good 15 minutes before anybody even came by to check on us. Service slightly improved once someone decided to take our table but still checked in infrequently. It was busy but they seemed to have plenty of staff to handle it. Food was good though.

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  4. Bethany

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Turko is so delicious and reasonably priced with a fun atmosphere.

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  5. EmilyG

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My boyfriend and I made a reservation for Friday night. When we arrived the hostess couldn't find our reservation and, even after I showed it to her on my phone, told us that we would have to wait behind five other couples. She was also rude, telling us that we should have made our reservation earlier so that it would have been easier for her to find. I've been here before and enjoyed the food so was disappointed by this experience. We left and went to a different restaurant.

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  6. Kberg12

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The new location has nice lights & decorations but is noisy. Wait staff nice but took long time for orders to be taken- seemed overwhelmed . Food was good.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great food at very reasonable prices. Can’t say enough great things about this place. And, they provide Turkish cooking classes!!

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  8. MorGoodFood

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food! Service was a little slow but totally within reason given their popularity. We had reservations and called ahead because we ran late. They were very accommodating and easy to work with.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and beautiful ambience. I will definitely be going back.

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  10. ericgabe

    Seattle

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing as always. The lamb is so good.

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  11. Verkyl

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our meals were good and the lamb was like a flaked roast that could use a little more flavor. We enjoyed the staff and location.

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  12. MoreTastyFood

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there for brunch and were very pleasantly surprised. There are lots of choices on the menu. We had lamb scramble and mother in law, both very delicious and plenty. The lemonade with sour cherry was really refreshing and tasty. Don't miss the desserts. Baklava was divine and so is Bird's Nest. Server was very friendly and efficient regardless how busy the place was - she provided just enough service at the right time.

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  13. LaurenM

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious! I enjoyed the blending of flavors and unique offerings! I will come back to try more offerings.

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  14. ericgabe

    Seattle

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love all the food!

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  15. ericgabe

    Seattle

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our 2nd time there. Everything was so delicious! Everything lamb is so good there.

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  16. GastroGnome

    Seattle

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Couldn't have been happier with the service, food quality/flavors/selection, and (in my meager opinion), authenticity of flavors and textures. I am going back next week!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the ambiance. Plenty of eclectic decor, always quiet and cozy when I come in. The food comes across as much more authentic than not (although I'm no expert). Vegetarian options very much hold their own (anything with eggplant in particular). In general, you tend to pay a little more for a little less.

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  18. TimothyD

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were very gelato have made reservations. The food accommodated various appetite and for restrictions. And, had all of us happy. Great celebration place.

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  19. FoodieReviewie

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2017

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Such a cute place, but the food was barely even decent. Waitress had an attitude which didn't help the experience. On the other hand, a replacement waiter was very attentive and apologetic. He, actually was the only great part of the experience. Really disappointed because it could be a very fun, hip place to eat otherwise.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food. Wonderful decorations. A taste of Turkey next to the Fremont Troll!

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  21. RobKillian

    Seattle

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This gem in the heart of a Seattle should not be missed. If the food and menu seems overwhelming just ask your server to create a meal for you! Love the food here

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  22. Meredelulu

    Seattle

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Although there's construction happening around it right now (Nov 2016), the cafe was really crowded on a weekday afternoon. No surprise though since the service and food are both excellent. I had a delicious salad with squash, pomegranate seeds, etc. My friend had a chicken sandwich which she enjoyed. Great place.

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  23. Tone

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the new location, and it's patio. Great food and service.

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  24. DonnaA

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! The owner was super nice. My family is from Turkey so the dining experience brought back fond memories.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to the place for a late lunch. Good variety in the menu and quick service. Food was delicious. Worth the drive to get there

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  26. OlivierH

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant with a lot of character and fun decoration. The service was great, as well as the food - will definitely go back for dinner!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service is great, but be aware that they have no wine list (when my friend and I learned this, we went to a nearby shop to get a bottle of red wine). But not only do they not have wine, but they refused to provide glasses (when we asked) for our BYOB bottle because of the owner's religious scruples! So if you'd like wine with your dinner, it's best to choose another Turkish place.

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  28. AlocalReviewer

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenally tasty! Great for vegetarians too.

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  29. HungryGirl

    Seattle

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delish food and lively atmosphere. The revani is to die for! Sage tea...delicate and just right for a warm afternoon.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Mediterranean food in the Seattle Metro. Start with a Turkish tea and then make your way through the appetizers, entrees and deserts. Don't skip a dish or you will have remorse! The Pistachio Baclava is the creamiest Baclava I've ever tasted. Enjoy

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the third time we've been to the cafe. Love the food, and everyone we've ever dealt with has been great. One thing that especially appeals to me is that I need GF and it is wonderful to have such an extensive menu from which to choose. The only thing which was off that night, was the Turkish Coffee. It's been good all the rest of the time, and we are no strangers to it, but this time it was very chewy as if the grounds got poured with out enough liquid so they didn't settle out. Other than that we will be back...and bring friends.

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  32. JjjJ

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was friendly, personable and attentive. Our meal selections were all different yet fantastic. The lamb melted in your mouth and chicken was smoky. These dishes were exceptional, cauliflower and eggplant was tender and tasty, and the home made padit was amazing. We will be back again! Thanks

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  33. nabz

    Seattle

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere reminded me of my recent trip to Turkey. All the lamps hanging, plates against the wall and the Turkish tea!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Pides, i had the Karisik, or mixed, pide. Very great authentic taste. I'd recommend that on the dinner menu. Deserts looked very tempting, and i look forward to trying them. Also excited that they have a turkish breakfast menu and am excited to try the Menemen.

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  35. JordanH

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food Wait staff wasn't the most attentive

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  36. LindaS272

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Turkish food here is great and the best of its kind in our region!

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  37. mappa

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our visit to Café Turko was an enjoyable experience. Many of the flavors and foods were familiar, because of the many Mediterranean restaurants available to us here in the northwest, but there were so many interesting riffs on those familiar dishes. Who knew that you could make hummus out of beets, spinach or yams? They were tasty and beautifully presented. Fun descriptions of dishes with playful names, made the menu interesting to read. We will be happy to return to this popular spot (be sure to get reservations!) and it doesn't hurt that desserts are complimentary for birthdays!

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  38. Jamichl

    Seattle

    42 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2015

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It really can feel like you're in Istanbul here. Perhaps a little too authentically for a typical Seattle foodie. The place is a jumble of,coffee, spices, trinkets ... and food. It is very Grand Bazaar. Don't expect fancy. Don't expect alcohol (there is none). Do expect authentic, high quality Turkish dishes and very good service. You should get coffee.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday. When I made the reservation online, it asked if we had any food requests, so I asked if I could put in an order for a couple appetizers so they would be ready when we got there. If they couldn't accommodate that, it was totally understandable. But low and behold, a minute after we were seated our colorful appetizer was in front of us at our table. Our waitress was incredible and so attentive. I mentioned in our reservation notes that I was bringing my boyfriend here as a surprise and the waitress was so friendly to him and wished him a happy bday and everything. They also shut off the lights and did the whole surprise birthday dessert for him. It was so thoughtful--very funny as well--and we loved it. I can't forget the food. I got a lamb plate and my boyfriend got the sultan's plate. Both were delicious and presented beautifully. We also both had turkish coffee which is a small sized, espresso-like drink. I had never had it and really enjoyed it. We'll be back again. :)

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  40. SushiLove

    Seattle

    88 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Beef smelled like lamb. Maybe they were pan fried together? I don't like to eat lamb, so the smell was quite strong to me. Everything else was good.

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Cafe Turko does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Cafe Turko also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 284-9954.

Cafe Turko is rated 4.4 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

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Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

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Google Map for Cafe Turko

900 N. 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fremont Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Fremont
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 10:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Free buliding parking after 5:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sureyya Gokeri
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking, Takeout
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