FIRST: if you check in, you receive a coupon for free hummus This is one of the best mediterranean restaurants I've visited in the area, the prices are relatively friendly, and the portions were great. I got the 3 cold mezes. These with the bread were amazing. The hummus here was so much better than any other place or store bought, it was creamy and just so delicious. I ordered the falafel sandwich and the sauces it came with were so yummy. I would definitely recommend this The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is because the service was a bit slow. Often our waters remained empty while we could see about 5 of the servers chatting in the back of the restaurant. I would definitely come back, but hopefully next time the service will be better. read more

Cazbar - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

First, the food here is 4-5 stars. I have only glowing things to say about the deliciousness of the food here. I also enjoyed the decor and the service. Until after dinner... There were four of us and we settled the bill by splitting it. For some really weird reason, Cazbar adds 15% to your check and they don't tell you about it. I have never experienced this before. When we paid, we lingered for another 10 minutes. At that point, someone came out to say that they had forgotten to add 15% to the other party's bill and they presented them with a new charge that was not approved. It was really weird and unpleasant to be charged an automatic gratuity for a party of four with no upfront communication about that. Then, it was offensive to have another 15% charged to someone else's card without having them sign for it. It felt very uncomfortable and made me not want to come here again. If you charge an automatic gratuity this should be in large print all over your menu. The server should tell you about it again. If they forget to add a charge to your bill after you sign for it, the restaurant should have to absorb that cost. Sorry, due to shady practices I will not return. read more

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!! Date night was a winner tonight!!! My wife and I enjoyed the food, environment, excellent service and some incredible belly dancing! They have an incredible menu! This was our first time so we had the Cazbar Sultans Platter - First Course: Mixed Meze Plate Second Course: Lamb, Beef, Chicken, Kofte, Chicken adana, Salmon, & Shrimp served with rice & salad Third Course: Baklava read more

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We really had a great experience at Cazbar. The food is very authentic. The atmosphere is funky and well designed. The prices are reasonable for what you get. They even had belly dancing towards the end of our meal. I ordered "Lamb, 3 Ways" upon recommendation of the waiter. It came with a small side salad, with a good dressing, a very good scoop of interesting rice. The lamb was served on a skewer, in a Turkish patty, and lamb chops on the bone. Each one had a different marinade and was totally delicious. It's fun to eat out in the Mt. Vernon neighborhood, too, because it's the more funky part of town, within walking distance of many other bars and also the Inner Harbor. read more

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This place is so good! We ordered the lahmacun, trio of mezes (hummus, baba ghanoush, cacik), and the adana shish kebab. Everything was incredibly flavorful, but the bold flavors integrated very well for a comprehensive, explosive eating experience. I don't think there's a lot I need to say -- you need to try this place! read more

Cazbar - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Went here for dinner. The service was good. We ordered some rolls which had cheese and I really enjoyed those. I got the lamb and chicken kebabs with rice. The lamb was really good but the chicken was just okay. I've had very good Mediterranean food at other places so wasn't as happy with the food here. I also got a free order of humus through Yelp - just check in and use offer! read more

Perfect setting for a date night! This place hits all the marks - it's classy, delicious, and on the affordable side. I came in with my boyfriend and we were fortunate to be seated immediately after coming in. I was impressed by the simple elegance of the decor and the iPad menus they handed out; it's the first time I've been handed a menu on an iPad and not on paper! We ordered the mixed grill, grilled veggies, and red lentil soup. Check in on Yelp and you get a free bread/hummus sampler too! *Would highly recommend the sampler, not only is the hummus amazing, but the bread is just as if not equally as delicious. I appreciated the variety of food options - this place has some great vegetarian options for anyone who doesn't eat meat or wishes to reduce their meat consumption. LOVED the mixed grill! The grilled veggies and soup were quite tasty as well - but I felt like the mixed grill was the standout. The meat is very juicy and the unique combination of spices made this dish a true highlight. There's also a good ratio between meat to salad/vegetables that balances out the palate. Both of us left feeling quite full, and I would love to come again when I'm in the area. read more

The best lamb I've ever had! It was a perfect blend of sweet and savory with a good amount vegetables sautéed with the meat. It was so tender and flavorful, I'm definitely recommending this restaurant. Dishes I had with my cousin: Coban Kavurma Adana iskender read more

Cazbar - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Amazing food and service. If you looking for unique place to go for dinner try to place out. read more

Cazbar is a quaint and inviting place located in the Mount Vernon area of Baltimore. There is a pretty good sized menu with a lot of good options. The food is tasty and well portioned and not overly expensive. The restaurant isn't particularly spacious in the main area, so I'd recommend a reservation, especially if you want to catch the belly dancing shows on the weekends. Otherwise, it's a good choice for quality Turkish fare and the staff is attentive. I tend to order the lamb dishes, but everything I've tried has been a good choice. read more

The one thing on the menu you can never go wrong with is the iskendar kebab. Combined with an amazing yogurt sauce, the meat is nice and tender and works well with the bread underneath as well as the rice and fried onions that come with it. Yes it is a bit pricey for dinner ($22) but it's consistently good food. Service is also on par as our waitress was attentive and we didn't have to wait long to receive our food. read more

Cazbar - Iskendar kebab - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I'm all in. Here in Baltimore on business and staying near the convention center in. This place delivered right to my hotel. Prices super reasonable, and the food is phenomenal. If you don't try that pumpkin soup, you're missing out on a highlight in your life. :-) I also tried the chicken kabob, and the falafel. Superb. I've struggled to find a good place to eat while I have been here, but that search is over. I'm legitimately sad I didn't discover this place a couple days ago! read more

Cazbar - Yum yum yum. Chicken kabob and falafel. Great choices! - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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tl;dr: cute Turkish place in downtown Baltimore with delicious food and exceptional service! Definitely worth checking out. The long version: Came here on a whim on a Saturday night and had a great time! Almost all of the tables were taken, but we were lucky and managed to get seated since there were only two of us. Would definitely recommend making a reservation for larger parties. SERVICE: The customer service here was the best that I've experienced in a long time. The waiters were super welcoming and friendly, and checked up on us to make sure everything was going well. Food came out quickly, which was great. SALMON KEBAP: This salmon was absolutely amazing. Super tender and the perfect flavor. The side salad and the rice were also delicious. Simply typing about this and remembering how good it was is making me hungry, hahaha. I would 100% come back again! Would recommend this to a friend. read more

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! There is not one negative thing that comes to mind with my experience here. The decor is quaint but festive. The atmosphere is intimate and fun. The server was so helpful and even double checked on questions he wasn't sure about! The food was delicious. I came with a group and we ordered about 5 entrees and 3 apps, and everything tasted amazing! Whether you live here or are just visiting, you have to stop here and check it out. The price is worth the amount of food you get in one platter. I wasn't able to finish my food but had no regrets because it gave me a chance to relive the taste later the next day! read more

Soooo just know you can't use the Groupon for lunch specials . The lentil soup was great I was worried because it had mint listed as an ingredient but it was still amazing and wasn't minty like I expected. The portions were good. The Turkish sangria was tasty. read more

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Was looking for a place to have lunch when I saw a fellow yelper reviewed this place. I orderd the Cucumber Classic cocktail and the lamb 3 ways. It comes with Lamb chops, lamb kebob and Adana Kebob which is ground lamb. The dish is served with a salad and a side of rice. Lamb is my favorite dish and this did not disappoint. The lamb was so tender and tasty. Excellently seasoned and not too spicy. I'll definitely return again. read more

Cazbar - Lam 3 ways !!! Delicious - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I totally love this restaurant. Fresh hummus for an appetizer was great. The authentic food was tasty. The sangria was delicious. There was an entertaining dancer that had crowd participation. The staff was awesome! read more

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Looking for a local place to experience Turkey without purchasing a flight and heading out there? Cazbar is the place! My boyfriend and I came here for date night. After stepping into the place, I was immediately filled with nostalgia for my short week trip to Turkey 5 years ago. The ambiance and decor is great! The place was filled with authentic Turkish decorations: the evil eye pendant when you enter the establishment, the Turkey lanterns, the Turkish ceramic plates with tulip patterning. It really took me back to the days when we were wandering the streets of Turkey, exploring mosques by day, and eating all night long. Turkish food is some of my favorite--the multiple courses, starting off with a plethora of meze plates, followed by a variety of delicious meats! So naturally, we had to get the Sultan's platter. There was no way I wasn't trying as many of the meze's as possible. Our first course was a variety of cold meze's. My favorites were the hummus, baba ghanoush (eggplant puree), saksuka (slow-cooked eggplant, zuccini and squash), and haydari (AMAZING dill and garlic yogurt dip). I ended up gorging myself on all the dips. We definitely had to ask for a second basket of bread. By the time we got to our second course, THE MEATS!, I was already fairly full. The salmon and the shrimp were VERY GOOD. The lamb was also amazing. I didn't get a chance to try everything else as I was already very stuffed, so we got the rest to go. The baklava was good, not the best I've ever had, but still very good. We also ordered two drinks, the peared champagne and the Turkish coffeetini. The peared champagne was like pear heaven, even the maraschino tasted like pear. Very delicious! The Turkish coffeetini was also amazing--especially for those who love espresso and Bailey's. Mmmmmmm. Overall, a great experience! Definitely a place to check out to get the full Mediterranean experience. If you aren't as hungry, be ware that the Sultan's platter is a TON OF FOOD, but oh so delicious! read more

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Cazbar is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in Baltimore. The decor is exceptionally beautiful, the service is incredible. I've had the server Chris twice now and he is the best in the business. He is so attentive, warm, and provides great recommendations for sometimes unfamiliar Turkish cuisine. I also like the belly dancing show they have on Friday and Saturday nights. The dancer is very talented and really kind as well. The food. Every single thing I've ever ordered here, I've loved with the one exception of the raki drink. It was way too strong for me and not for my liking, just not suited for my tastes. Otherwise my favorite dish is the lamb moussaka. Tonight though I ordered the lamb Adana kebap sandwich, which came with a side of salad and fries. The bread was so flavorful and the tzatziki sauce and spicier sauce were the perfect complements for my sandwich and fries. For dessert, the table shared the baklava and kunefe. The baklava was yummy but the kunefe was my favorite. So sweet and the stringy texture made it so fun to eat! Lastly, my friend ordered a semisweet Turkish coffee and it looked gorgeous. Cazbar is fabulous and I will always be a loyal customer. read more

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Outstanding service and food. Don't let the empty restaurant fool you. They're open late and it was nice to see single men and women enjoy food sitting at the bar going about their business. One lady was reading a book while enjoying her dinner. Ordered the Turkish pizza, lahmacun, it was spicy and very delicious. For entrée, we had to get the Adana Iskender and the Adana Shish Kebap. Omg, the garlic yogurt and the tomato sauce on the iskender was phenomenal. Wish I can eat this every night. We left feeling satisfied, full, and very happy. I recommend this place to anybody who loves Turkish food or want to try it for the first time! Their order and pick up service was great too, the waiter that assisted me was very professional and courteous. read more

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What a pleasant surprise! We ordered the "sultan's platter" for two, which included several very tasty cold mezzes with bread, an enormous platter of grilled meats and rice, and baklava all for $60. We added a bottle of fantastic Turkish wine and Turkish coffee, both of which were great. All in all, a wonderful meal. To add, the service was pleasant and well paced and the decor was very romantic. On top of all that, a belly dancer came out near the end, which was a blast. read more

It was late, we were cold (January 2020), and hungry after getting off the plane from LA. We were staying at the Embassy Suites and yelped to find something good, close, and open. We came to Cazbar and it didn't disappoint. We got there around 9:30 PM, and even though they were closing in 30 minutes, we didn't feel unwelcome at all. Maybe call us old fashioned, but the iPad-like menus were a bit off putting to my partner (I was OK with it, but I thought it took away from the experience a bit). It did, however, help with navigating around the menu. We started with the 3 cold mezze's of hummus, baba ghanoush and the tomato/eggplant thing. Note: they come with bread and not pita (I think we would have preferred pita, and assumed that bread was more Turkish so went with it). The tomato/eggplant dip was EXCELLENT. The baba ghanoush and hummus were both very good. Just what we needed to take the bite of of our hunger and hangry nature. For the main course, I had the shrimp, feta, tomato appetizer and it was EXCELLENT. The shrimp flavor was amazing and the vegetables it was paired with/on/over were also quite tasty. My partner believes he ordered wrong -- Coban Kaverma -- a lamb sauté. The lamb just didn't seem to have the depth of flavor he was expecting. It was good, but he is blaming himself. Even though it was now past 10 PM, and the staff turned the lights up/bright to signal closing time, they were gracious and recommended the baklava cheesecake. OMG was it yummy. We actually only finished half of it and took the rest with us (to eat the next day -- it was better the first time, so if you order it, eat it all up). We would go back again for sure!! Great find. 4.5 stars if we could give them. read more

I had a really great lunch experience here! Went to lunch with some girls and the atmosphere was way nicer than we expected. Service was great and so was the food. I had a delicious falafel sandwich from their lunch menu! The fries were super crisp with light seasoning and not to oily. The salad was nice and refreshing and the sauces were AMAZING! Like really. Couldn't stop dipping my sandwich and fries in it. My big got the roasted veggie sandwich which I'm usually skeptical about because sometimes roasted veggies can be bland at some restaurant but not here!! It was grilled with herbs and just the right flavors and seasonings I really enjoyed it. I actually wished I had ordered the grilled veggie one but the falafel was still good. I'm not from the area but I would definitely recommend this place to others in Baltimore! Not sure what dinner is like but I have high expectations! read more

Cazbar - Falafel sandwich for lunch! - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Not a review of food, but of service: I recently tried to order take out from a local Baltimore restaurant late at night. After two hours of waiting, the food did not arrive - it turns out that they simply lost the order and lied about it. By that point, it was nearly 10 pm, we were starving, and I found Cazbar. Within 30 minutes, even on short notice and at the dead of night, delicious food was at our door. That is AWESOME service and very welcome in an area where delivery typically sucks. Consider me impressed! read more

I ordered the iskender kebab for takeout and it was incredible! It was pretty pricey but well worth it - I highly recommend it!! I can't wait to try the rest of the items on the menu read more

Went with a big party ... 27 people. Great food. We got the Sultan's platter and mixed grill. Got to try a variety of grilled meats. Everything was good. The bread and dips were amazing. Friendly staff. Good ambience. Also got to enjoy belly dancing! read more

Such a nice place beautiful restaurant Friday and Saturday nights they have belly dancer she is a great dancer. On Friday Night I was at Cazbar just because I wanted to have Lahmajoon. As usual it was delicious. The best place to have Lahmajoon is Cazbar. I even forgot to take the picture at the begging Hasan was the name of the gentleman who took our orders he was very helpful and answered all the question read more

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Can i give this place a six, seriously can i ?? Wow, i am still speechless at the meal or should i say the feast i had here. Quick, let me collect my thoughts and here goes. So my friend ordered a mystery dinner for two (groupon-fantastic deal by the way get it if you see it) and it happened to be Cazbar. Prior to that i had never been though i have seen it many a time. So on this abominable cold day we decided to venture into the heart of Mt Vernon. Lord, we started off with the mezes as part of the Sultan Platter, warm warm delicious pita bread the best bread i have had hands down in any restaurant, it went well with the five different mezes. Now, that in on itself is a meal, but also the main show was about to unveil itself, a platter fit for a king. Lamb, meatballs, salmon, rice, kebabs, different types of turkish goodness ohh wee. We couldnt finish this, and there is baklava for dessert, this place just skyrocketed to the best meal i have ever had in baltimore no joke at all, and i have been around. Will be sure to go again and again, i heard they have belly dancers Fri and Sat nights and they do delivery. Win and win. read more

Ordered the lamb, super good! Merve was amazing!! Super attentive to me and she was actually the one that recommended to eat the lamb! Will be coming back read more

Cazbar - Lamb 3 Ways - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Right now they have a groupon deal which is a great deal for the quality of food at cazbar. The ambiance is very authentic and is a great place for a date. We had an excellent server who was courteous and let us enjoy our late lunch into almost dinner conversation. Did not feel rushed and we were both able to enjoy our Turkish wine, food and coffee. The servings were generous which would be great for a large group dinner. I'm definitely going back. I especially enjoyed the presentation of their Turkish coffee. read more

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Gotta gotta gotta go here for AUTHENTIC Turkish cuisine! A little steep, but totally worth it!! read more

Cazbar - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

If you stay at Home2 Suites by Hilton, you can brave sub-zero wind chill temperatures for the 0.06 mile walk to Cazbar... and it is well worth it! I discovered this place by accident last year, and picked my hotel this time based on remembering the area I was staying in, but not the restaurant name! I can't properly pronounce anything, and I have no pictures to post because I ate my dip trio as fast as I could shovel it in my mouth! But the roasted eggplant dip is AMAZING! And the shrimp I just ordered (shut up, I'm hungry) smells amazing! read more

Cazbar - Shrimp with tomatoes and feta - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great unique food and open late with delivery. I've had this place bother delivery and sit down. The delivery time thy give you is spot on. Make sure you give about 45min time before you plan to eat. It seems long but worth it. Especially when it will deliver late! I ordered here and it made my day. Compared to all the pizza you can get this place is so good! I came here again tonight and the Mati is amazing. Beef dumplings with yogurt sauce and butter. Trust me it's super good. Don't forget to try a cocktail. They have some unique choices that are delicious. read more

Cazbar - Neat wine bottles on the wall. - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Got to give credit upfront for amazing decor. They have very cool decorative lights hanging in various colors. We kept joking about stealing one. Dim blue and pink lighting under the bar as well. Real cool atmosphere. On a weekend afternoon in downtown, it was pretty empty, which we couldn't understand because it was so freaking delicious. We came for lunch and wanted lunch fare, so we split one salmon club and one falafel sandwich. Both were tasty, but the falafel was the consensus fave. The patties tasted very fresh and full of flavor. Not overly crunchy either. Good stuff. They serve the sandwiches with fries and a little salad, too, so it'll fill you up. Good deal. For dessert, we decided to go with a cocktail, and we shared a Turkish coffeetini. Oh baby. So freaking good. Coffee mixed with espresso vodka, frangelico, and baileys served in a martini glass. It's like drinking coffee ice cream. Creamy, rich, decadent, everything you could want in a dessert drink. We loved our time here and highly recommend it to anyone downtown. read more

Delicious food, eclectic ambiance, and friendly service. What more can you ask for? This was definitely one of my favorite lunch stops in the area. Cazbar has a small and intimate setting, with very fun and eclectic decor. Our waitress was extremely attentive and helpful at explaining the menu items for us. We ended up doing the three-course lunch special for $14/person, which I would definitely recommend for anyone to try. You get to start with a soup-- pumpkin or lentil. They were both delicious! The pumpkin had a tiny hint of sweetness to it which I enjoyed. The lentil soup was extremely tasty too though, so you can't go wrong with either. For the second course we ordered the baba ganoush and the saksuka. They are both made with eggplant, but the saksuka has more of a tomato-like taste to it. I wish we could've ordered more than just two though, because everything sounded great. For entrees we ordered the stuffed eggplant and the chicken Adana. Each came with a salad and rice. The eggplant was very tender and topped with cheese. The chicken, however was too dry. It was made with ground chicken breast and is very lean, which is probably why it came out too dry. They do serve it with a dill-yogurt sauce which helps, but I'd order something else next time. A good alternative might be the chicken pirzola, which has more tender chicken cuts used. If you're around N Charles St for the lunch hour, definitely stop in Cazbar for a quick, delicious, and decently priced meal. read more

Cazbar - Pumpkin soup and baba ganoush - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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YES! Really not sure how there could by *any* debate on this one...a lovely Turkish restaurant with excellent dishes and filled with lamps for ambiance. Your Guide to a Cazbar experience: 1: it's pronounced "Jazz-bar" 2: GET THE MEZZE PLATE -- incredible homemade selection of hummus, roast beets, roast eggplant, a version of tzaziki (sorry, the Turkish names escape me!) -- the small version is HUGE for two people (we always take half home) and served with tons of fresh fluffy warm bread. 3: My fave of the meats is the Adana -- salty, savory, a different flavor that you normally otherwise get in a kabob. 4: "Go To" dish -- the Lamb and Okra! OOOOH - mildly spicy, but mostly I just love a place that uses fresh baby okra in a dish. YES. read more

Had a great time as Cazbar last night! The Maître D' seemed really overwhelmed by the amount of people that arrived but handle the rush in a very professional manner and was able to get everyone seated in a timely manner. She did an awesome job. Our waiter was great. The food was awesome and despite how crowded it was, we didn't wait long after ordering. read more

Cazbar - Lamb and Salmon Kebab - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Cool vibe. Great lamb. Great Baklava. You can't go wrong. Worth the 4 block walk. Staff is great. totally recommend read more

Cazbar - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We arrived around 11:15 am. We were the only customers until noon. Our food took 30 mins. My guest loved the lunch special (chicken, pumpkin soup, hummus and Turkish tea with a tiny pastry). I ordered panko crusted shrimp and veggie dumplings totaling $29. I enjoyed the meal. A little expensive but it's downtown. The rice was amazing enough to come back for alone. Street parking is a hassle so prepare to pay if you're not in the area for work or school. I will return! read more

Great turkish / Mediterranean food Awesome menu food was flavorful Staff was helpful and not too intrusive Recommend this place read more

Cazbar - Bar available - Turkish Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland