Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Tampa

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   Anthony VIP

   San Francisco6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Service was great, food and quality of the ingredients fall short however. Even though they claim to be a Turkish restaurant, it’s more of a Turkish / Mediterranean fusion, don’t go here thinking you’ll get authentic Turkish food.
   

   Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded 1 day ago

   We appreciate you taking the time to write this review. It’s customer feedback like yours that help us grow.
   

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   John VIP

   Tampa28 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Very good authentic Turkish food , enjoyed the food and some good cocktails . Well priced and large portions ( order carefully ) , we shared ‘2 people mixed grill’ between four of us . We have eaten Turkish food in New York and this was comparable to the experience we had in New York . Will go back again to enjoy the great food
   

   Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded 4 days ago

   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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   craigb

   Tampa5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

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

   Was a little taken back when upon check in we were told there would be a 20+ minute wait for an inside table when that's what I reserved. Ended up being only a few minutes though. The food was delicious! Definitely returning.
   

   Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded on March 3, 2025

   Thank you for your review! Your feedback is appreciated. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us!
   

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   Max

   Tampa6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

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

   Delicious food , attention to detail and great service. Once our server found out that we cannot eat spicy foods and foods with pepper he arranged right away fir the manager to come and talk to us. He was very understanding and accommodating. After living in the Tampa Bay Area for over 30 years and dining in several restaurants I never had such a great experience.
   

   Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded on March 3, 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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   Katherine

   Tampa10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

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

   The staff is amazing, the food and drinks are excellent as well. Staff is very attentive but almost a little too much. As much as I can appreciate the attentiveness, it would have been nice not to have been interrupted so many times. We also go a nice table next to the open windows but they were closed to to another table across being cold which was a little disappointing as we were enjoying the open breeze as were others - they shouldhave moved the other table. We also ordered mix platter for two and only received one tiny sauce which it should have at least had two and we were charged extra for the second which was a little annoying. This hence is for the four stars and not 5. Overall I would still recommend this place!
   

   Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded on March 3, 2025

   Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
   

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   James VIP

   Tampa38 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 26, 2025

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

   Wow 🤩, what a nice surprise. Right on S Howard and it took us this long to discover it. Our server Ceylan was from Turkey and helped us through the authentic menu with a beautiful smile. Brandon the manager explained the buildout of his restaurant which resulted in great atmosphere with an authentic Turkish feel. The food was phenomenal. We’ll be back for sure; but don’t miss this one.
   

   Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded on February 28, 2025

   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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   RC VIP

   Tampa17 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

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

   We have dined at the Orlando location 10+ times and loved it. However, they need to do some work to make the Tampa experience a good one. The server seemed to be new, when we asked if the meze platter was vegetarian, she needed the mgr to come over to answer. Service in general was very slow. Entrees were dropped off but an empty soup bowl was left on the table rather than cleared. We asked for the check and it was another 10 minutes to get it. The meze platter was quite good. My spouse had lamb, which he was convinced was cow, and had no seasoning in it. The decor is nice, especially the colorful light fixtures. The place is a little bright it would have more atmosphere with dimmer lighting for evening.
   

   Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded on February 24, 2025

   Thank you for reaching out to us. This is not up to the level of service that we aim for. We appreciate your feedback.
   

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   Simone VIP

   Tampa11 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

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

   Appetizers were very good. My fish came out with some burns. My friend's chicken also got some burns that we had to cut off. The restaurant is beautiful, but some plates can have some improvement. Desserts are a decepcion. Most baklavas that look frozen ones that were warmed to serve.
   

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   Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded on February 24, 2025

   Thank you for reaching out to us. We appreciate your feedback and want you to know that we are listening, and your comments have been noted.
   

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   Greg

   Orlando18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 19, 2025

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

   Enjoyed lunch on the outdoor patio. Food was full of flavor. Great service. Nice addition to SoHo.
   

   Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded on February 21, 2025

   Thanks for the wonderful 5-star review! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Come back and see us soon!
   

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    JILL

    Seattle10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

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

    Food was great. Our waiter so nice. We had the taste all the things appetizer and the meal for two. It took forever between appetizer and main course. It was ridiculous.
    

    Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - TampaResponded on February 18, 2025

    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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