Even though we are local, this was our first visit to Istanbul Mediterranean Grill. Our server, Saim, was patient, and made some wonderful recommendations. Mrs M is not too afventurous when it comes to dining (which is why we haven't been here before) and was very happy with Saim's suggestions. I also got what he suggested (Sultan's Delight) instead of what I was originally going to get, and an very glad I did! Lastly, we were going to get baklava for desert, because, what else do you get at a place like this. Saim suggested Kunefe instead, and we are very glad we took his advice. Heaven!! We will definitely be back, and Saim earned himself a 50% tip. read more

Great food and service, very authentic, delicious flavors. Would highly recommend. Not necessarily a high end restaurant ambiance wise, but very comfortable and cute. We went for lunch and had told them it was our first time eating there. The owner gave us a complimentary dessert that was homemade and absolutely delicious. We will definitely return. read more

Omg!!! This place is one of favorites spot in Avon. Steak kabobs are outstanding. Perfectly grilled and amazing flavors. Make sure you order it medium rear otherwise it comes out well done! On Sunday's they have these meat pizzas that are highly recommended. Should be a daily item if you ask me! Service is always friendly. Knafa desert is amaaaaazing Take out works very well!! read more

So happy we found this gem in our travels from Vermont! The spicy red sauce with bread was amazing. Stuffed eggplant was light yet filling...friendly staff and patrons...a real treat! read more

Fantastic food! Dined in one Saturday evening, kabab was perfectly cooked and the baklava and Turkish coffee topped it all off. Great little spot for something different in Avon! Be salâmati! read more

So glad we have this place close by! The best kabobs EVER! Hummus and bread is very tasty. The food is always delicious, hot and served by friendly staff. read more

Great food great service. We had a birthday party here and it went smooth. Service was very fast. 5 stars!!!!

Love this place. Great appetizers and the Shepherds salad is out of this world. Although they do not have a liquor license you can bring a bottle to enjoy with your meal. read more

I've heard so much about this place so while I was visiting Ohio from California this place was one of my go to places I had to try. And boy was I pleased! Everything was yummy, fresh, the meats were juicy and the bread was hot and steamy. The appetizer plates were delicious, I personally didn't care for the grape leaves because they are oddly sweet like there was cinnamon in there. Being middle eastern myself, I've had plenty of middle eastern food and this place was great! Everything came in a timely manner and the restaurant was clean and a nice atmosphere while the staff was super friendly and inviting. The price is a bit high but you get what you pay for. Only regret I had, I wish I would have got to try the knaffa, a sweet dessert that's a middle eastern fav! Definitely will be visiting again, next time I'm in town. read more

Big area to eat, comfy boots, clean everywhere. I ordered chicken sish kebab, which served very fresh and neat. Try their chicken vegetable soup too. Dont forget to try turkish tea. Plus you can see one of the best pictures of Istanbul on the wall. read more

Very fresh and delicious! Can't wait to try the whole fish on my next visit. You get all this and great service as well read more

Ate here on a Thursday night. It was not very busy, and by the time we left, it was still half-full at best. As others have noted, it's a shame because this is a quality spot, and it does speak to the collective palette of the community. As a former east-sider, I have observed the lack of quality non-chain establishments in the Avon area. I suppose the silver lining is that I don't have to share the better spots with too many others...yet. As for this place, the food was good. My wife commented that it tasted like we were eating home-cooked food, which is a nice of a compliment you can pay to a restaurant. My one nitpick was that there is no pita-style bread for hummus and tabouleh, and the bread they serve, while tasty, doesn't exactly do the trick. On the other hand, the mixed grill I split with my daughter was fantastic. Lamb, chicken, gyro meat and steak - all were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The service was very attentive. Just in case it hasn't been noted, they don't serve beer/wine, but do allow you to BYOB, which I will keep in mind for next time. Quality spot...we'll be back. read more

I've eaten here with my family 3 times in the last few months. We used to travel to Dertroit for good authentic middle eastern food. I can happily say, we can save on the gas and stay local. Without exception, Istanbul has the best seasoned meats I've ever had. Whether you choose lamb, beef, or chicken, you will be satisfied. We usually get the mixed platter which has most of their meat options included and can be shared by two people. If you have room for dessert, order the k'nafa, you won't be disappointed! read more

Definitely try to stuffed cabbage, I am a Polish descent and we make ours a bit different, but this is delicious!!!

We had given this place a try maybe a year ago. We did not like it, but we decided to give it another try. Am I glad we did. Service was great and the food and menu were much improved. The menu is now leaning a little more to Lebanese which is our favorite. We all enjoyed our meals. read more

You can tell everything is fresh here. I tried the mixed appetizer and it had a good variety of dips that went well with their homemade bread. The mixed grill is great for two to share and you get to try a sampling of their kebabs. read more

Istanbul Grill - Turkish Near Me - Avon, Ohio

We come frequently. The shepherd's salad is fresh and the dressing is light refreshing. The chicken kebab and Adana kebab are always tasty. Kunafa and apple tea is just like what we had in Istanbul! Servers are attentive. Always a good meal here read more

Meddetrainian food should be fresh ,healthy and affordable. That's what we got there. The food was great. The place was filled with Turkish folks (good sign ).I was waiting to be treated like a stupid American, but the waiter and the owner gave us personalized attention. We felt welcomed and appreciated.we left the place full and happy.the next time I'm close by, I'll go back and try more off the menu. read more

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This is a fantastic restaurant in Avon. I've been going here with my girlfriend for years (including when it was known as Dervish) and it has always been one of our favorites. The staff is always very friendly and we've never had a bad meal. It is a tad pricey but the food is very high quality. read more

Everything on the menu is absolutely amazing, we ordered the medium appetizer platter, Shrimp Kebab, Chicken Shish Kebab, Doner Kebab, and white bean salad and had a full dinner and leftovers for at least 3 days after. Everything is cooked to perfection and service was amazing. Will definitely be reordering multiple times in the future. read more

Delicious food but a little pricy. All of the food we ordered was delicious. The hummus was great and we will definitely order from here again or stop in! read more

BEST food in Avon hands down. It's a taste of the middle east right here in the U.S. We would drive to Dearborn, Michigan when we would want to eat Mediterranean food but no need for that here!! Been eating here for almost 10 years. Highly recommend. You won't be disappointed.. awesome customer service and fantastic owners! read more

Fantastic Mediterranean food! Everything is frresh, flavorful, and authentic. The house-made bread is delicious and super addictive. We love to get the appetizer sampler and go to town on all the delicious dips and spreads, then to follow up with a kebab or two. FYI, they do not serve alcohol. read more

Wow. The flavored took me all the way back to Istanbul. And they had apple tea which was the perfect flavor. read more

Istanbul Grill - Sultana delight, lamb kefta with yogurt, ezme - Turkish Near Me - Avon, Ohio

The food is wonderful and the staff is friendly and prompt. I would highly recommend.

Do not miss this great Turkish restaurant. Great food, friendly and helpful staff. Red lentil soup fantastic. People are so nice and everything made from scratch. Will return for sure! Highly recommended. read more

Stopped in for lunch to go and it was amazing! So yummy. The baba was best I've had in a while. Definitely want to keep coming here when I'm in the area!! read more

The food is really good. I had okra. The dish is presented really well. I got bulghur on the side. The food is prepared to the taste of an average American customer. I would say that the dishes I have tasted were little bit different than the original Turkish cuisine. For example, in Turkish cuisine , peppers at okra dish are sauteed more ... Overall it was good. If you are going to try Turkish food for the first time, I think you will love it here. read more

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Istanbul is great! The food is beyond delicious and the staff is kind and helpful. They also allow you to bring in bottles of wine which is great. The Turkish coffee is so good and so is the platter with tabouli and baba ghanoush. I even went here after my wedding to have a tasty meal! read more

The food is so phenomenal. We came here after reading other Yelp reviews. We had the hummus w/ bread, calamari, and Mixed [insert name here can be shared]. I think I've found my regular place to eat out at. Also, the service was excellent. They were very helpful in recommending food options. read more

Istanbul Grill - This is the Mixed [forgot the name]. It includes Lamb, Filet, Chicken, and Gyro meat along with rice and garnish. - Turkish Near Me - Avon, Ohio

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Very good. Some of the best middle eastern food I've had. The knafa tbh is my favorite thing about this place, for it's not too sweet and heavy it's perfect. read more

This is the BEST Mediterranean restaurant Hands Down I LOVE THIS PLACE! Highest quality ingredients very nutritious and DELICIOUS!

Service is excellent. Food comes out fast and very delicious. The lamb is especially tender and yummy! Their beef is always very flavorful. Also a must to get dessert, no regrets. read more

Great Mediterranean food, let's say amazing food. Great atmosphere, Great staff. Definitely coming back next time I'm in town. read more

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I have been here four or five times now, and it's *always* amazing. Get the cold appetizer platter to try all of their delicious appetizers. As others have said, the red lentil soup is great. And you really can't go wrong with the doner meat, no matter how you get it. I'm so glad this place is here - it fulfills a need I didn't even realize I had! read more

The only place in Cleveland to get true authentic Turkish coffee. Coffee was amazing. Great Gyro platters and stuff cabbage platters, are unique to Turkish cuisine. Highly recommend, you won't be disappointed. They have Turkish beer and wine's too read more

If you love lamb, you MUST go to Istanbul. The lamb kabobs are one of top 5 things I have ever eaten. Incredible! If you don't love lamb they have many options you will enjoy. The Shepard Salad is prepared perfectly. This is a simple salad that must be prepared with great restraint so the dressing does not overwhelm the contents. They hit it right every time! Portions are large and the food quality is much better than you might expect from restaurant located in a strip mall. Atmosphere is nothing to write about but the staff is efficient, friendly and professional. They are happy to explain and recommend, they have never steered us wrong. The owner is on premises almost every time we have been there. read more

My fiancé and I were in Avon and were in the mood for trying a new place. The service was excellent! Our waiter took his time explaining different dishes and gave us great recommendations. To begin we both got Turkish tea, which I highly recommend. We ordered the mixed appetizer, it allowed us to try the majority of their appetizers. For our main course we ordered mixed grill. By ordering the mixed grill were again able to try the majorly of the meats that this restaurant has to offer. For dessert we got kadayif, it was delicious and a perfect way to end our meal. All of the ingredients were fresh and we had impeccable service. I enjoyed sampling all of the dishes and will be coming back! Keep up the great work! read more

The best Turkish cuisine around Avon, OH. They cook the food made to order so nothing is frozen. Everything is really fresh and tasty. The best thing is to try if you are new at the place is the mixed grill. It is served with four different types of meat on the plate with rice on the bottom and vegetables on the side. As a dessert, try their Kunefe. It's a shredded wheat dessert with unsalted cheese in the middle and served with sweet syrup. read more

The red snapper was incredible, and the calamari was cooked to crunchy perfection:) and it only took 30 minutes for it all to be ready!! I cannot wait to come back again!!! read more