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    Deniz

    3.9 (369 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Adana Kebab with rice and salad
    Jahnavi U.

    I stopped by this place recently for dinner. I ordered an entree for takeout. I love Mediterranean and Turkish food. I ordered the Chicken Adana kebab with rice and salad. They let me wait inside the restaurant while my order was made. The staff were friendly and helpful. The good was delicious. It was a little pricey but still good. I wouldn't mind dining here next time to try other dishes. The ambiance is cozy and nice.

    Espresso
    Agta B.

    We had a truly fantastic dinner at Deniz. It was quite empty when we got there but by the time we left, it was super busy. The food was amazing. The lamb in many different iterations was mouth watering. The dips and sauces were delicious. The wine was a good choice. We hung out for a long time but we did not feel rushed. It was a lovely evening and we will return again.

    Turkish wine and hummus appetizer
    Chris D.

    Popped in for a quick snack and glass of wine. Hummus was great! Staff were on top of things and very kindly charged my dying phone. The wine wasn't the best, but it was $12 a glass so not too much damage done. Would go back and try some more dishes for sure.

    Deniz Burger
    Kyle W.

    Before attending a concert at the Barclays Center, I stopped in ____ randomly. It was such a great find and the food was so tasty and flavorful. We ordered the burger and chick shish as our entrees and neither disappointed. I was a little worried about portion, but they were pretty good sized. Our server was also very attentive and kept the cocktails flowing! The inside has a very cute decor style, while they also have a heated patio outside presumably for busier days. Highly recommend if you're in Brooklyn and/or going to an event down that way.

    Kazandibi
    Lindsey O.

    Great spot and I'll definitely look forward to returning for dinner. I went for brunch and they have a great outdoor dining set up for those of us that are still nervous nellies about covid. It's heated and pretty sheltered from the elements but you can open the windows which is great given so many outdoor dining set ups aren't actually outdoor. For brunch, I ordered the Cilbir which is poached eggs in a garlicky yogurt sauce. I thought they were very tasty, and the bread they give you to dip into the eggs is fabulous. For dessert, I got the Kazandibi which was frankly the best part of the meal. It tasted like a very thick flan kind of. My friends said they liked it better than flan, which, to me as a Mexican, is sacrilege, but regardless, it was quite good. Service was friendly and prompt, and the decor inside is lovely.

    Lychee Martini

    For my first time here, it was a very nice, calm atmosphere. Sergen was my bartender, very very friendly. I had three Lychee Martinis; I loved the drinks! It's a very, very nice atmosphere! I highly recommend this place!

    Lamb chops
    Gerald L.

    Review based on the items ordered. Lentil soup was just the right consistency but lacked something in the flavor. Much better after salt and pepper. Fried tilapia was covered in mushroom sauce and was just ok. The fish was a little bland. The mashed potatoes were fantastic. The lamb chops were very, very good! Cooked to the temperature requested. Flavorful. The side rice was really great too. Couldn't figure out what they put in it, maybe coconut milk? But excellent. The side salad also fantastic. A little pricey but a great local place with good service.

    Salad
    Kathy X.

    My roommate always orders from this Mediterranean spot in downtown Brooklyn, so I had tried the chicken gyro, lavash bread, and baklava prior to getting a full meal from them. I found the chicken gyro to be tender, incredibly juicy and bursting with flavor. The bread was light, fluffy, and tasty. I enjoyed the baklava as well, which was delightfully sticky sweet with plenty of nuts. I decided on Mixed Grill so that I could sample a little of everything. The Mixed Grill came with lamb gyro, chicken shish kebab, beef and adana kebab, along with rice and mixed green salad. For dessert, I went for the Kunefe. Every single food item was absolutely delicious! The lamb gyro was wonderfully well seasoned with yummy spices. The chicken shish kebab was mouthwatering morsels. The beef and adana kebab were melt in your mouth succulent. All of the meat was perfectly cooked and quite flavorful. The rice was decent, and the green salad had a bit of crunchy onion and tomato in it. The vinaigrette the salad came with was pretty good. As for the dessert, I loved it even more than baklava and that's saying a lot! Kunefe consists of shredded filo pastry, soaked in sugar-based syrup, layered with cheese, with walnuts on top. The Kunefe had a satisfying amount of pull, and the cheese paired so well with the shredded filo, which had a nice crispiness to it. There was a slight savory taste, but overall, the dessert was delicately sweet. Next time, I would love to try the Salmon Scallopini, then the Lamp Chops.

    I have been ordering from this place for years. The quality of the food is good. That was until I received a moldy orange juice that had expired two months ago. When I say moldy, I mean visibly moldy even before you open the bottle. When I called them to explain, I was told that it's not their fault because they order the juice from an outside vendor, and was "graciously" offered store credit for the $3.50 dollar orange juice. I am sorry to say that I will miss this place, but I would stay away from it due to health concerns.

    Babaghanoush appetizer with bread
    Akiko I.

    Great service, relaxing atmosphere, and solid, quality food. One star off for not having compostable takeaway containers at that price point ($19 lunch special) & charging a percentage for credit card use, no matter what amount.

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    I've been going here for a few years now , great food , good people! Always making great drinks ! A nice place to eat and grab a drink !

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    The place has a great atmosphere and excellent location. The food is delicious and the service is outstanding. I was glad I visited it.

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    Ask the Community - Deniz

    Do you have wheelchair accessible bathrooms?

    Yes we do! Our restaurant offers a wheelchair-accessible restroom for the convenience of our guests. If you have any additional accessibility questions before your visit, please don't hesitate to contact us - we're happy to assist.

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    Interior just past the bar
    Interior just past the bar
    Homemade Merguez Sausage Couscous
    Homemade Merguez Sausage Couscous
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    Outdoor set up
    Outdoor set up
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    Whipped Ricotta and Babaghanoush
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    It's been a long time since I wanted to try this place and because reservations are so hard to get,…read moremy husband and I ended up trying the walk in strategy. We had dinner late, but it worked and we didn't mind the wait going around the neighborhood and having a few drinks. Let's get to the important stuff. We got several small dishes to try more variety. The crudo blue fin tuna was very fresh and flavorful, the sourdough ricotta is a must, so soft (both the ricotta and the bread) and so delicious, the seared scallop expensive for one scallop but wow, one of the best scallops I've ever tried, and the octopus, perfectly charred but a smaller portion that I thought. We sat at the bar, the place is gorgeous and the service was great.

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    Inside (bar)
    Inside (bar)
    Whipped Ricotta Sourdough (~$17)
    Whipped Ricotta Sourdough (~$17)
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    Went to Sawa for dinner with a group of six on a Friday night, and it was a great dinner. When you…read morewalk in, you are immediately greeted by a giant oven baking fresh pita as well as an open kitchen. There is also an outdoor dining area, as well as a mid-sized dining room and we were seated near the window. Sawa serves Lebanese cuisine with some more modern dishes. Additionally, they have a mostly Lebanese wine list, which gave us an opportunity to try some new wines. We ordered both a red and a white for the table, and I was especially drawn to the red, as the red was served chilled, light-bodied, and very enjoyable. Nearly all of the reds and whites on the menu are from Lebanon, with just one red from Morocco, plus a couple sparkling options from Lebanon as well. We started with several dips for the table: hummus, baba ghannouj, and muhammara. The hummus was incredibly smooth, and the muhammara was especially flavorful with large pieces of walnut throughout. Everyone at the table receives fresh pita, and we ended up ordering a few more to share. We also shared the Brussels sprouts and the snap peas. The Brussels sprouts were rich and flavorful, but the snap peas really stood out. They were unlike anything I have tasted before, intensely mint, served with garlic mint labneh, and very delicious. For mains, we focused on lamb: two orders of the lamb ribs, two orders of the kafta, and two orders of the sfeeha. We probably over-ordered by about one entrée, but otherwise it was the right amount of food for six people. The lamb ribs were phenomenal, fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with flavor. The lamb pies were also very good and came with a delicious dipping sauce. The kafta was good, though not quite as memorable as the other lamb dishes, but still very satisfying. Service was attentive throughout the meal, and despite the number of dishes on the table, the staff handled everything smoothly. The table got a little crowded at times, but it was manageable. I would absolutely recommend Sawa, especially for anyone who enjoys trying something a little different. They do classic Lebanese dishes very well, while also offering some creative dishes that feel unique and memorable. I am already looking forward to going back.

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    Inside
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    Gem salad
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    View from the counter
    View from the counter
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    Platter with dips etc
    Window view

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    Window view

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