Turkuaz Restaurant

4.8

352 Reviews

$30 and under

Turkish

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

Turkuaz takes its name from the turquoise colored sea in Turkey and Mediterranean and brings both a culinary experience and an ethnic one to NYC. We started twenty years ago, in the Upper West Side and moved to Midtown West in 2019. Our food is healthy and flavorful, with a lot of Turkish and Eastern Mediterranean delicacies, our service is friendly and professional and our atmosphere is romantic and transporting. Our location is ideal for theater crowd and tourists. Whether you are on your own and are looking for a quick bite, or you want to spend time with your sweetheart or friends, you will have a great time at Turkuaz. If you are one of our previous patrons, please come and check us out at our new locations. If we have never met, try us out, we have been in this business long and strong and have built a good brand. Enjoy!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean, Halal
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 265-5500
Website
http://www.turkuazrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We have 20 years of experience in the corporate and residential catering business. The richness of the menu makes it available to create a colorful and delicious presentation. Chafing dishes and stereos, silverware and plates are also available to be ordered for finer catering orders.
Private party facilities
Our team is experienced and we have hosted many small and medium sized private parties. Our lower level can accommodate private events of up to 40 guests and the Cave Room downstairs can accommodate 14 guests. Ideal for business meetings, birthday parties, book club meetings.

Location
310 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Cross street
53rd Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues
Parking details
None
Entertainment
We have live oud and guitar music on Mondays between 6-8pm.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 352 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Turkuaz Restaurant offers a delightful Anatolian dining experience with "absolutely delicious" and "well-seasoned" dishes, making it a "perfect address" for Turkish cuisine enthusiasts. The ambiance is inviting, and the service is "always great." While cocktails may not impress, the menu, especially the lamb and appetizers, consistently delights.

352 Reviews

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Priscilla
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and amazing service. Cannot wait to go back
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Dave
VIP
Philadelphia
87 reviews
5.0
87 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Authentic Turkish cuisine! Service was outstanding and our meals were amazing. One of the best Turkish restaurants we have ever visited. I wish I lived in NYC so I could come back again and again. It was that good! This will be on the list every time we visit NYC!
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Lisa
Calgary
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect location in relation to the theatres yet seems not right in the thick of it. Food came quickly, everything delicious though the falafels are a tad small. Would absolutely come here again.
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Armen
VIP
New York City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautifully decorated space with ambient lighting. A comfortable quiet oasis in the midst of the chaotic atmosphere of the Theater district. Helpful and attentive waitstaff. Quick service though the restaurant was not busy when we ate. Nicely present plates. I had the hunkar begendi. The meat was tender. The eggplant puree could have been a little more smoky but otherwise delicious. My partner had the stuffed cabbage and enjoyed it. The latter was a nice proportion. The dessert of kunefe was very good. I have eaten there three times and not been disappointed.
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Kelly
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some new dishes. The appetizers can fill you up and make you smile. And the desserts, especially the Baklava and the Kunefe, are to die for!
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Marty
Portland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, helpful and kind staff. A great place for a special meal with authentic dishes
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Daniel
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is great….service is excellent. Found this place a couple of years ago and never disappoints
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Christina
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing ambience! Very tasty food! Absolutely great atmosphere and food!
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Larry
VIP
Philadelphia
257 reviews
5.0
257 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very popular and quaint restaurant. Very relaxing and nicely decorated atmosphere. The food and service are outstanding. It's definitely a nice little secret neighborhood gem.
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Judy
VIP
New York City
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was very friendly and attentive. We were there pre - show and were able to leave with plenty of time for our performance. Appetizer spreads were good. Fish was somewhat dry.
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FAQs

Turkuaz Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Turkuaz Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 265-5500.

Turkuaz Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 352 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

310 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

Cross street
53rd Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean, Halal
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
We have live oud and guitar music on Mondays between 6-8pm.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.turkuazrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(212) 265-5500
Catering
We have 20 years of experience in the corporate and residential catering business. The richness of the menu makes it available to create a colorful and delicious presentation. Chafing dishes and stereos, silverware and plates are also available to be ordered for finer catering orders.
Private party facilities
Our team is experienced and we have hosted many small and medium sized private parties. Our lower level can accommodate private events of up to 40 guests and the Cave Room downstairs can accommodate 14 guests. Ideal for business meetings, birthday parties, book club meetings.

Turkuaz Restaurant

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What 352 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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