This is our go to for Mediterranean food in south tampa. We probably go once a month. The staff is always so pleasant and they treat us like family. The mixed grille is absolutely delicious and we love the hot hummus with the freshly baked lavash. That ambiance here is cozy and intimate if they are busy it can be loud. read more

This place consistently delivers. The make it or break it is your sever because the food is delicious every single time. I typically will do chicken adana because i just love how tender and flavorful everything is. Im not even a fan of hummus but i eat it when i come here. Ive had better baklava but this is a good contender. The place is small and effective. I have been here several times and every single time is different but ive got to say the service totally varies by server. I don't think that's necessarily bad there are just some individuals that you will have to remind multiple times. I was a server so I probably have more empathy. That is the only thing that is not consistent the food is absolutely fresh and delicious every single time!! read more

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On top of the amazing service, and great vibe, the food is absolutely next level! Some of the best hummus I've ever had. The lamb was fantastic. The lamb chops are amazing and the chicken has such an amazing flavor. Everything here was just phenomenal! read more

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Went for lunch had the Bayshore Mix Grilled Kebab and the oven baked hummus with pepperoni. I so had a Turkish beer Effes. The food was good but a little pricey. I was expecting a Turkish tea after lunch but they charge you for the tea. Turkish restaurants usually give you Turkish tea. read more

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This place is a hidden gem. Everything is made fresh and very delicious! The baked hummus and lavash is a MUST!

I think I'm obsessed with this place! I tried it once and can't stop going back. These are probably the best lamb chops I've ever had. Everyone should experience this little hidden gem. It's quaint and feels super authentic. Everyone is always super nice. I love the way they're able to explain the menu as well to those unfamiliar with Mediterranean cuisine. 10/10. No notes! read more

Bayshore Mediterranean Grill - Lamb Chops (Pirzola), Calamari - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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In Tampa for a week and we came back here THREE times! I like to try new places every meal on short trips but this place was too good not to come back! Our waitress was Sila who was incredible! She helped us pick out meals and drinks and made great conversation! Our last day we spoke to the owner (to comment how great Sila was) and he was very friendly and appreciative. I liked everything I had but the Lamb Adana was my favorite entree. Will be coming back here when I visit Tampa next! read more

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My family and I absolutely had a Devine experience here. My father has lived in Turkey before, I have never been. But he told me after our fabulous meal that this place serves the best and most authentically inspired Mediterranean cuisine. We had an absolute ball, drinking tea, eating appetizers, shazaming the music, and enjoying the sports on the tvs. It was too windy to eat outside but the warmness from the staff and the love that showed through those dishes more than made up for our missing of the outside dining scenery. Gorgeous restaurant, gorgeous staff, gorgeous food & menu. I cannot wait to see this place win awards for its cuisine in the future. It is that good! Mashallah read more

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Chicken shisha kabob sandwich was so good! Grape leaves too! The staff was friendly and I highly recommend

Dined here yesterday with some of my closest friends. The staff were sweet and cordial. Our server Rania was amazing and helped us with our orders. For apps: we opted for baked hummus which accompanies lavash bread. Dynamite combo! For entree, we all shared the Chef's mixed platter. Huge array of their finest kabobs and grilled meats with a generous portion of rice pilaf and grilled veggies. We left stuffed and had more than enough to have as leftovers. Great place to checkout! read more

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Always enjoy the food here. Consistently well seasoned. We love the grilled, smoky flavors of the meat dishes. Service is excellent. Our server, Safak, was friendly, attentive, and informative! Safak taught us about how Turkish coffee is used for fortune telling:) Parking was a little tight but food is certainly worth that slight inconvenience. read more

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From the food to the service, our whole experience here was fantastic! Everything we had was fresh and delicious. The oven baked hummus and lavash bread are a must, and the chicken and lamb were so juicy and flavorful. The staff were kind and very helpful. Highly recommend! read more

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I've been here 5+ times in the last two months while visiting. Consistently is on point here both food and service. whether it's lunch or dinner. Absolutely love the food, the lavash bread/hummus and doner are my favorite choices. It's been clean every time we have visited. read more

Smoky, tender, perfectly cooked Chicken Shish Kebab that comes with a small side salad. Delicious Chicken Vegetable Soup. Great cold hummus (they have a cooked option as well). Keep in mind this was a UberEats experience, so I can imagine it will be even better when we try in person! read more

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Amazing service and exceptionally friendly staff, this place is always packed for a reason. We had a group of 7 and the waitress made sure to give us individual attention. We ordered the oven baked hummus and lavash bread, and it was a uniquely delish dish. It was warm and flavorful with a nice twist to classic hummus. As a group we also ordered the chef's special which had something for everyone. The meat is extremely tender and the the rice is well seasoned. The lavash bread its cooked in is very crispy. It's also served with a side salad and tzatiki. By the end of the meal we were all stuffed with a ton of leftovers. Overall this place gives a very family oriented vibe which is seen in the food that feels like a twist on classic Mediterranean comfort food and the extremely friendly staff. read more

Bayshore Mediterranean Grill is a PHENOMENAL. My favorite Mediterranean spot in town no question. The service is always fantastic - the staff remember me and my friends everytime we return, we come here often since one of my friends only eats halal meat. All the dishes I've tried are exceptional. read more

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Bayshore Mediterranean Grill is a take out family favorite around here and we have yet to dine in so this review is only for my several take out experiences. Ordering online or over the phone is very easy and our order has always been correct. My absolute favorite entree is the Chicken Kofte, but we have nearly tried most of the menu by now. The sides that come with the entrees complement them so well. I love coming here to switch it up every now and then plus the food is always so fresh. One of these days I will come and dine in because the inside/patio dining set up looks so lovely especially in the evening! read more

Bayshore Mediterranean Grill - Chicken Shish Kebab (to go) - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Best Mediterranean food in Tampa! We traveled to Greece and thought the gyros were better here.

This restaurant has great vegetarian options, one person in our group requested vegetarian restaurant, and we found this location on Yelp. We ordered the lamb dish and other appetizers. The share amount the group. We ate outdoors and enjoyed the great weather. I recommend the spot, the food was delicious. I hope to come back & visit Tampa. read more

Bayshore Mediterranean Grill - Already ate sooo gooddd - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I've been going to Bayshore grill for almost 10 years now and have always left a 5 star. But 2 days ago i met the "owner/manager" at a cigar lounge and i raved at how it's so great. How i go to this place over bosphorous and that i'll be there this weekend again. But after my last interaction with the owner/manager in the restaurant, i will never be coming back. We reserved a table for 7:45. We called at 7:40 and said "hey it's raining, we'll wait in the car until a table is open for us that's not in the rain." and they confirmed it. We see a table cleared and not in the rain...so we go inside. We waited in the car for 20min to give them time to clear a table for us. And they tell us that we cannot sit there and it's reserved for another group. Mind you. Our reservation is for 7:45pm and we're there exactly at that time. That that should be OUR table. Instead, the guy tells me to sit in the small tables that are in the RAIN. Even the larger tables to the left are being wet. Or i can sit in the waiting area table next to the bathroom and soda machine. Furthermore, i asked him to kindly just look at the table we want outside that's open and see how the other ones are so wet. He rolls his eyes and goes back to his computer. He could've said sorry we'll have another table outside ready in 30-40min. He could've at least looked at the table we wanted. Or he could've also just gave me the table i asked for or didn't have his staff tell me misleading information. Instead...he decided to be rude. Frankly shocked at this level of terrible service. Especially after i told him in person how we've been going there for almost a decade and how i tell everyone it's great. No longer will I be doing either. I don't know if he owns the business or his parents does, but I would be ashamed if my kid or employee treated any loyal decade long customer like that. Regards, Mas Hossain, MD read more

We have always had amazing lunches and dinners at Bayshore Mediterranean Grill. Yesterday they did an amazing job for us, with a birthday lunch for 20. They did not miss a beat. The service and food were excellent as always!! Thanks!! read more

Bayshore Mediterranean Grill - Lunch for 20!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The service was outstanding! May be the best Mediterranean food we have eaten! We ordered the mixed kabobs and everything was so delicious! We also ordered the cacik and they brought out puff bread with it that was warm and delicious. Highly recommend this place! We took some baklava to go and look forward to trying it!! read more

Bayshore Mediterranean Grill - Bayshore Mix Grill Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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To Whom It May Concern, This food is unbelievably amazing. I do not know what witch craft you use to make these delicious dishes but I will join this cult. We ordered the dips and salads, the lamb, and a cheese dessert. I will be coming in to dine. I respectfully request to meet the maker of recipes. I worship you. read more

Bayshore Mediterranean is easily the best mediterranean restaurant in Tampa. It is hidden away and South Tampa and such a gem. Every food item we have gotten has been nothing short of amazing. We especially love their babaganush and and oven baked hummus. The oven baked hummus is amazing- warm, cheesy and served with lavash bread which is fresh and unreal! We have tried a little bit of everything with the chef's special meat wise and you cannot go wrong- perfectly spiced, cooked, and tender. Special shoutout to their ground meat pie and moussaka which are also great. Ambiance is very casual and low-key and service is wonderful. They always give good and honest recommendations! read more

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Bayshore Mediterranean Grill is a great spot for some good Mediterranean/Turkish cuisine. We visited on a busy Saturday night. You should definitely make a reservation if you're planning prime dinner hours. We had to wait a good 30 minutes or so. For food we got the chicken Shish platter, $20 which comes with a small salad rice and grains. We also got the Muhammara dip for $9. The portion on this was a little small and it was more of a chunky consistency, I prefer the creamer kind. And of course you HAVE to get lavish bread, $5. I'm all about the bread! Service was fast, and we sat outside on a cool night. Just know you might have to wait a little if you come during the rush, otherwise we enjoyed it. read more

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Meh. Three of us stopped in for a bit of lunch. The place is comfy casual, and we sat in a booth. Service was pretty good. We were seated quickly and looked after well. We wanted to order different sandwiches and wraps from the menu but were informed they didn't do sandwiches or wraps on weekends. WTH?!?! So, forced into the much higher priced platters, we ordered up. The food itself was good, not necessarily great. I'll pass on this place next time. read more

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This family run local restaurant excels at Mediterranean food. The lamb chops are high quality meat cooked perfectly each time. The grilled sea bass is really fresh and delicious. The lentil soup is rich and tasty. All of the food is great here and the servers are attentive and courteous. read more

"Clean restaurant, very delicious authentic Turkish food excellent customer service and staff. I highly recommend this restaurant" read more

Bayshore Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Wonderful service and great tasting food. We had the mixed grill and added grilled veggies. Great experience with the Turkish Lavas 'balloon' bread!! The hummus with the added sausage was a fun experience. read more

Love this place. Staff is amazing and get the hot hummus. Owner is very kind as well. I will recommend this place to everyone.

We're regulars here. Come about once monthly for the past 7 years. We love the consistency of their amazing quality and flavors. We have our favorites and come just for that. My wife comes for and loves the liver cubes. Weird, I know. I go back for the Iskander. And we always take home their awesome baklava. The place is always busy with customers like us, like minded people who know great food. The servers are attentive and work hard. WE SIMPLY LOVE TO COME HERE. I can count with one hand places in the Tampa Bay Area where we come again and again. This is in our top 3. read more

Excellent food & service. The chicken and lamb kebabs are delicious. The oven baked hummus (if you enjoy cheese) is also to die for. Don't miss this hole in a wall Mediterranean joint!!! Omer was excellent! read more

Pull up a chair folks this is gonna be a long review. If I could only eat one place in Tampa for the rest of my life it would be here. I have been here over a dozen times. I have tried various things on the menu and it is hands-down, my favorite Mediterranean food probably ever. It is my first experience with Turkish specific dining. I'm gonna try and go over all the menu items I've had They have the best baba ganoush I've ever had and my family is Middle Eastern. Hummus is delicious, I was skeptical about the baked hummus but it's actually incredible. GET THE LAVASH BREAD. No matter what. Their bulgur is amazing. I've had every salad they're all incredible. If it's your first time there, I recommend getting their mix grill platter because you can try all the different meats. Personally the chicken shish and kofte are my favorites but the Adana and everything is good, I've never had anything I don't like there. The Turkish coffee is actually authentic. All of their dips are magical. I haven't tried any of their different style dinners because I love their grilled meat so much but I will definitely try it eventually. All of the food is always fresh. read more

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Great service at this unsuspecting gem south of gandy in South Tampa. The food was delicious, the waiters and staff were friendly and able to provide recommendations to try new dishes we haven't tried before. The portions were large so also reasonably priced. Would recommend for anyone looking for new go-to spot in South Tampa. read more

Bayshore Mediterranean Grill - Bayshore Mix Grill Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I drove 35 minutes to get to this restaurant and it was phenomenal! The restaurant was easy to find and had plenty of parking. The service was fantastic! Our server was so sweet, personable and attentive. Her name was Rania. We ordered the sauced eggplant with hot oven fresh lavash bread. It was to die for. The eggplant was perfectly soft and the bread was delicious. I got the kofta (Turkish meatball) and my mom ordered the salmon. The proteins were cooked perfectly and very tender. We finished it off with burnt milk pudding for dessert. Highly recommended! read more

Bayshore Mediterranean Grill - Kofta and salmon - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Ate dinner here with a friend. We were seated quickly. Staff is polite and friendly. Appetizer and main course both came out in a timely manner. Food was spot on and tasted great. read more

Bayshore Mediterranean Grill - Doner Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I really wanted to like this place, I love Turkish food so much. But I didn't love it, sadly. First off, it was dirty. Like sticky floor, don't use the bathroom, don't touch the table tops dirty. Less than stellar cleanliness isn't unheard of in Turkish spots but this was worst than most. The calamari was frozen then fried and you could taste it and the sauce clearly came from a can, actually all the sauces clearly came from cans. The falafel was also obviously not made in house, which was a disappointment to say the least. Turkish food is amazing when it's fresh, made with love and an understanding of culture. I think they ordered anything from Sysco that was Turkish related and just plated it up. Sadly. Service was ok, not terrible but considering the lack of cleanness they would have to be so far over the top to make up for the lackluster facility and food. read more

Everything was top notch: the restaurant ambiance, the service, the food. The absolute best lamb bobs and the pairing with the wine was absolutely perfect. If we lived here we'd visit every week! read more

What a delicious and authentic Turkish meal we had at Bayshore Mediterranean Grill in Tampa! Here's what we ordered: ~oven-baked hummus- hummus with mozzarella cheese, butter, and baked, served with lavash bread (which reminded us of a balloon!) The bread was so fresh and piping hot when it came out. Dipping that in the sizzling, cheesy hummus was a perfect bite. ~Mixed cold small-combination of hummus, babaganush, haydari, and soslu patlican (eggplant). This was a MUST ORDER. Every spread was incredible, but the babanush and soslu patlican were my faves!! ~Arnavut Cigeri (liver cubes)-tender beef liver cubes floured then fried and pan served with herbs. A classic Turkish dish ~Sausage and cheese pie- kind of like a Turkish pizza, but better! homemade crispy crust topped with Turkish sausage and mozzarella. The cheese pull was excellent and I really enjoyed the flavor of the Turkish sausage. L ~Bayshore mix grill-chicken shish, lamb shish, lamb and chicken kofte, lamb Adana, and doner with salad and rice. This platter was a meat lover's dream! The meat was so flavorful! ~Iskender-one of my fave Turkish dishes! layers of Doner served over crispy pita bread topped with chefs special tomato sauce and yogurt. All of the ingredients work so well together ~Kunefe-this is my fave dessert and they didn't disappoint! shredded filo dough stuffed with cheese, soaked in sugar baked syrup and served hot. I'm obsessed with cheese and it even works in dessert-form! ~Baklava- an obvious classic. Theirs is so crispy and rich! You need to check Bayshore Mediterranean Grill out if you're looking for some of the best Mediterranean food we've had! read more

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This has become a staple for both my wife and I. We have been here almost a dozen times and have never left unsatisfied with the food or service. Everything on the menu is delicious that we always get the combo platters so that we can try multiple varieties of their entrées. The hummus is a perfect appetizer, but that is just one among many options that they offer. The Turkish coffee is strong and will leave a lasting impression on those who enjoy trying coffees from around the world. It seems to be a family run business and while the vibe inside is casual, the food certainly is refined. Please definitely check this out. If you live in the Tampa Bay area as you will not be let down by the quality of the food and your overall experience will certainly be wonderful. I will say that you will need a reservation, especially on the weekends as this place is typically packed. read more