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Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Tampa, Tampa, FL

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Tampa

4.5 (97)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
714 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Healthy
  • Great for outdoor dining
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Cross street
    We are conveniently located at the intersection of Swann and Howard.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 97 people are saying

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Tampa 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine in Tampa offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and atmosphere." The decor is "stunning" and service is "excellent," with standout staff like Maria and Umit. The "mixed appetizer plate" and "lamb shanks" are must-tries. Some find the flavors not as authentic, but overall, it's a "fantastic" spot for Turkish cuisine lovers.
97 Reviews
  1. Bruce VIP

    Tampa22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time here, and we will definitely be back. The ambiance was very comfortable and stylish, and the staff was warm and inviting. The owner was particularly attentive and spent a lot of time talking to us. We mentioned that the entrees arrived right after the appetizers, which didn't allow us enough time to savor the experience and enjoy our meal leisurely. She apologized for this, and we went on to enjoy the food. Next time, we will make sure to tell the server that we are not in a hurry. We want to have our wine, unwind, then enjoy the appetizer, and finally, the meal. It was a minor issue, and one we can easily navigate next time.

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  2. Ken

    Orlando3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was tasty and fresh, but wasn’t outstanding as would expect from advertising. Our waiter was very pleasant and helpful. The management was less friendly and weren’t hospitality orientated. It’s nice location and decor is ok. There are other smaller turkish places that have super tasty food, for overall value.
    Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us.

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  3. John

    Tampa2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place to grab a Turkish bite. Quality food and service.
    Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for the kind review! We're so happy you enjoyed your experience. We certainly can't wait to see you again soon!

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  4. Shaun

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our anniversary here and it was fantastic! We absolutely love the mixed appetizer plate as well as the kebab plate with various meats and veggies! The ambience was phenomenal with the entire place decorated with traditional Turkish tile and fixtures which was really fun! We absolutely loved our waitress Maria who took very good care of us. They also gave us a free dessert for our anniversary which was the chocolate mousse which was phenomenal!  I wish we lived here so we could come again! 
    Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your support and leaving us a 5 star review! We truly hope you had a wonderful experience, and we are excited for you to visit us again.

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  5. Pourav VIP

    Tampa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and great food as always. Our server was amazing.
    Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded on May 5, 2025
    Thank you so much for your support and compliments! We hope you had a wonderful experience with us.

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  6. Daniel

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All I can say as dinner here was an overall incredible experience.
    Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded on May 5, 2025
    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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  7. Heather

    New York City12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious! Lots of it. The mixed appetizer is a must. The plates aren't pretty but who cares!
    Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded on April 30, 2025
    Thank you so much for visiting us and leaving us a 5 star review! We truly appreciate your feedback.

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  8. Marcia VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met for a working lunch with colleagues. Relaxed and all sat outside enjoying the day and getting work done. Char was our server and was wonderful. Explained menu items and made great food suggestions. Thank you!
    Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded on April 23, 2025
    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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  9. Lily

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server and food. Loved the selection of dishes.
    Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded on April 21, 2025
    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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  10. Matt

    Tampa6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Repeat guest! Took the family to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Could not have been better!
    Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded on April 10, 2025
    Wonderful! Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your great experience with us. We look forward to seeing 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 4.5 stars by 97 OpenTable diners.

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

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714 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are conveniently located at the intersection of Swann and Howard.
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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