Everything is always great! The ambiance inside is very relaxing and outside it is situated on the river which makes it very calming. The food is always fresh and delicious. My favorites are the falafel platter and the babaganoush appetizer. The service is attentive. Overall no complaints and highly recommend to anyone in the area! Walking distance to the Long Island Aquarium which is a plus. read more

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Lovely waterfront place in the hamptons, very authentic Turkish food. I visited with my sister, who says it's one of her favorite places in the area - now I know why. The chicken and lamb were both stellar. read more

Turkuaz Grill - Turkish Near Me - Riverhead, New York

This little Turkish restaurant was packed at 5:30 on a Saturday. The staff were pleasant. We shared the cold meze to start. It was excellent. I had a combination platter that was really good. Friends who had been here before said that the food was better than they remembered. Prices were moderate. A better than expected Turkish meal in eastern Long Island. One of the best restaurants in the area. read more

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Very welcoming restaurant with a sweet family running it. The place is cute inside and really charming for outdoor dinners. Food was great! Portions were good and price as well. I'd definitely come back, no wonder it was packed. read more

Turkuaz Grill - Turkish Near Me - Riverhead, New York

The gyro was scrumptious. Service was friendly. Ambiance was pleasant. A nice stop for an outside lunch.

7/19/25 Turkuaz Grill is always fantastic, the people food and service. It is not fancy by any means, but it will satisfy you in many ways! read more

Turkuaz Grill - Chicken Kebab and Kofte Kebab Combination - Turkish Near Me - Riverhead, New York

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The Turkish food here is fabulous! And perfect outdoor patio ambiance. The restaurant is inside a house. You get a nice relaxing view of the Peconic River. Points of interest: the Long Island Aquarium is within walking distance. Highly recommend coming here when the weather is warmer, so you can sit outside, on the many picnic tables and enjoy the view, atmosphere and of course, the delicious food! Tried different dishes across the menu and everything was delicious. If this place was closer to me, I'd come here often. I was with a large party so we got to try many different dishes on the menu. I must say that everything was delicious! The only con was that there was a bee going after my friend's soda and she freaked out. Such is nature. Eating outdoors. Service was super friendly and efficient. When the weather gets warmer, looking forward to going back. Oh, they do has plenty of indoor seating if you prefer. It's pretty cozy inside. read more

My parents and I have been coming to Turkuaz Grill for several years now. I've had quite a lot of Turkish food, and let me tell you - Turkuaz Grill is the absolute gold standard! The platters are just remarkable. Every item on the plate is just so wonderfully seasoned. Cutting a piece of meat and forking it together with the bulgar, rice, salad, and beet salad makes for a truly heavenly bite. The restaurant itself is small, but so welcoming. The owners are lovely! read more

Turkuaz Grill - Turkish Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Came back last night and had a nice dinner on the river. Ordered the baba ganush, hummus and fried liver apps, and had the kids cheeseburger for dinner. Light work, but super tasty! read more

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What a quaint and lovely place...right by the riverwalk. The service was stellar along with recommended beer and wine. We hope to be able to find that Turkish beer somewhere!! We enjoyed the spinach pie as an appetizer. No additional seasoning was needed for anything! I had the chicken kebab which came with the beet salad that I wanted to have earlier but was happy to find out it was part of my dish! It also was served with another side salad, and rice. My partner had the Donner wrap. He said it was exceptional! The meat was so tender and tasty. We really enjoyed our dinner and time there. read more

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perfect food with lovely surroundings and very friendly staff. We go there and it is great every time

Mid spot, Mediterranean salad was a 3/10 top being generous. Staff was ok nice I guess but wasn't attentive , I was dying of dehydration and never got water refill. Tables were also sticky inside read more

Turkuaz Grill - Turkish Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Delicious turkish appetizers Nice wine list, I enjoyed a lovely glass of pinot grigio Turkish wine for 10dollars!!! Entrees very large and delicious. Terrific seafood. Very good service. Parking a little dicey due to construction in the area. We will be back read more

First time to try this place , beautiful restaurant nice decor and they have outside seating area right with water view .the staff very friendly and the food was very good . Very tasty and my chicken was so tender just delicious ...! read more

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Went here for my son's birthday. Wonderful service from Mustafa Can and Sudenaz. Friendly and so attentive. Enjoyed the whole experience. Will keep coming back. read more

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The ambiance, right on the river was beautiful. While it is more of a fast food Turkish restaurant, the meat is delicious and seasoned perfectly. I would have loved a pickled veggie for more depth of flavor, instead of everything being raw. Also when I asked for Turkish hot sauce... guess what I got. Seriously guys, check the pic. We tried a delicious bottle of Turkish wine and ended with Turkish coffee and birdnest. I can see why this restaurant has a good following. read more

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WORST service I have literally EVER experienced from a restaurant staff - coming from someone who lives in New York City. My table and I were literally yelled at... after spending $200+, towards the end of our meal, we noticed that there was a powdery substance in our glass of water that had a peculiar taste to it. We noticed the taste and color of the water almost immediately - I literally spat it out not knowing what I just put into my body. I was so freaked out that we mentioned it to the woman who brought over out check - she literally tried gaslighting me into thinking there was nothing there and that it was "probably backwash." She ended up yelling at our table that she would "never want a customer like us" because of us bringing this to her attention. All I wanted was her to acknowledge that there was in fact something weird in our cup and show any amount of understanding from what seemed to be a manager. The whole vibe of the restaurant even matched hers. I would NEVER recommend this restaurant. read more

Today was our first time at Tukuaz Grill. I was here many years ago but after seeing it on News 12 East End, that sparked my interest. We ordered the humus and the babaganoush appetizers. I have no pictures but I will say we devoured them quickly! They were both tasty and excellent. We just needed to ask for more pita. For lunch we had the lamb kebab, Doner platter and the Falafel. Here's my take on the food. The portions are all very nice and came out hot. My wife enjoyed her Falafel and m my daughter in law enjoyed her Doner platter. My Kebab was 8 pieces of lamb but I thought that the seasoning was kind of bland. I was expecting that string lamb flavor like when you are biting into a nice Lamb Gyro at the diner! Again, it wasn't bad, I just didn't get that "wow" of flavor that I was expecting from the Lamb. I think the meat was missing a little char to it as well. I also tasted the meat from the Doner platter and felt the same about the seasoning. My daughter in law said it was delicious so maybe it's just me..... who knows, Covid again? I hood not LOL! I will go back but then I will go for the Lamb Gyro. read more

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The food here is always amazing! Never fails! The service was excellent! Very sweet people super attentive making sure all good! Ambience is amazing super cute cozy! The lamb chops's are a must along with the Turkish tea! 1000000% recommend! read more

Turkuaz Grill - Turkish Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Fantastic little restaurant that is tucked away on the waterfront. Our waiter, Nika, was on top of everything. He made suggestions spicy beyti and Turkish Cigars both were fantastic , well prepared came out fast. Not fast paced, but I wasn't left wondering where my food was either. It's a tiny restaurant, very tight they have out door eating, so I imagine it's really popular in the spring and early summer months. The meal came out to $25 per person. So reasonable price,considering they are located on the waterfront. I highly recommend them, and definitely would go again! read more

This is our second time coming here and I already look forward to going back. The amazing waterfront view and beautiful patio decor makes this such a wonderful place to grab lunch or dinner! We've only sat outside so I can't speak for the inside. Would love for a little ambiance music to play but overall the breeze and view takes the show. Fresh quality food and decent size portions that we split the combination and the gyro. There are so many good items it's hard to choose from! Service was good and very friendly. Overall great experience read more

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The food was delicious. We were looking for a place to eat after we hit a winery in Montauk. It''s a small cute place with seating inside and outside. We sat inside because it all the seats were taken up outside. It was a perfect night. It was a chilly night so inside wasn't bad at all. The decor was cute. The staff was friendly. We had a great time. read more

I live in Florida but make it a point to come here every time I'm in town. I've been a few times and it is always consistently delicious. Our favorite menu items are the calamari and the chicken kebab. The soup was very good too and is served with pita. It's a small place but we're always seated right away and there is outdoor seating as well. The spinach pie was not very good so we did have to send that back, but this is the first time we've ever ordered something that we didn't love. Definitely recommend this place, the portion sizes are a great value for the price. read more

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Thoroughly impressed from start to finish. That was one of the best meals I've had in a long time (not just best Mediterranean or Turkish...but best overall). The two gentlemen who assisted me were wonderful and accommodating, the vibe inside was cozy (a solid reprieve from the chilly weather that has extended into April). Music was fantastic! Two of us shared the mixed cold appetizers and a falafel wrap w tahini. Perfect portions. Takeout isnt often known for its visual appeal but the appetizer platter was beautifully arranged and each item was better than the next. I am also very picky about falafel balls...this is how it should be done everywhere. Frickin delicious. Glad to have wandered in here, grateful to the restaurant team for such great food and vibes, and looking forward to coming back again ASAP. read more

Went to the Riverhead Tanger Outlets and stopped in here after for a great meal. The turkish cigars were standard as was the tea. The portions for mains were large. I though the doner platter had a good variety of sides (white rice, bulgar, salad, beets) and generous amounts of doner. I do think the doner was a bit oily and heavy for my liking and could have been seasoned better, but this was definitely a good find in the area, and I would return if I were in Riverhead again! read more

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We picked this place because it was pet friendly. The real surprise was the great food. My wife had the swordfish on pita was delish and I had the gyro on pita and it was yummyy. read more

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I have been here many times and the food is always delicious! Friendly service and you are never rushed! I love the large outdoor space and the view along the river. read more

great food and service. Turkish fare. we been here several times and will repeat. by a river front. inexpensive. read more

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Definitely recommend this restaurant The food was delicious the whole staff was gracious our waitress was very personable and accommodating. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Turkuaz Grill - Turkish Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Hidden Gem in Riverhead. They serve up fresh and delicious food. In the summer the outdoor tables are a lovely place to meet for lunch or dinner and enjoy the food and the friendly service. read more

Chose the worst weather to locate and visit Turkuaz after dropping off friends at a wedding venue. However it was the best decision we made. Greeted warmly when stepping into the restaurant we were promptly seated and given time to review the menu ( unlike some restaurants that tend to rush you for your order. The spicy spinach soup was fantastic. Ordered the doner and vegetable and lamb shush kebab and doner and both servings were plentiful. Meats were well seasoned and cooked to perfection. First time trying Turkish beer and was not disappointed. If you're a beer drinker I'd definitely recommend the Efes pilsener. Although the dining area is small but cozy ( approximately 10-12 tables) there is outside dining available weather permitting. The restaurant did a great take out business while we were there just another testament to the delicious food this establishment has to offer. Although we live in Nassau we will definitely be making t trip back. read more

We recently moved from Florida and now live right next door to this restaurant. The food is absolutely amazing -- the best in the area! The menu is small, but every dish is super delicious. We eat here every week and always enjoy it. Highly recommended! Thank you so much, and wishing your business continued prosperity! read more

Turkuaz Grill 40 McDermott Ave Riverhead, NY 11901 Want to try authentic Turkish cuisine ? This place is a must try! They have indoor and outdoor seating and an awesome ambiance. The family-run restaurant offers up authentic Turkish dishes in a casual setting on the waterfront in Riverhead. Turkish Cigar Mixed Cold Appetizers Lamb chops Mediterranean Salad Chicken Shish Kebab Review: (5 out of 5 Stars) For appetizer we tried Turkish cigars and their mixed cold appetizers which was served with a side of bread. For the main meal we had a variety of meats, including lamb chops, marinated chicken, and beef cubes, served with Turkish rice and salad. The staff are super friendly. Definitely check out this place and don't forget to say Bismillah and Alhamdulilah for everything read more

Cute Mediterranean restaurant by the river. Service is friendly and respectful. The ambience is cute and quaint. The food was better than expected considering not a lot of middle eastern food options in the area. The turkish cigars were cheesy and yummy, the spinach pie was tasty, we got the cold mezze plate (portions were small), the chicken adaana and beyti were flavorful. The lamb gyro lacked flavor and seasoning. We had cookies and cream truffle and kunafeh for dessert. The truffle was yummy, and kunafeh was buttery but could have been a bit more cheesier. All in all a good experience for a group of 7! read more

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I punched in "ethnic eats" in my trusty Yelp search bar while having a relaxing weekend in the Hamptons and Turkuaz was the first up on the list. Being a lover of Turkish cuisine, we set out for a great meal and we were definitely not disappointed too. Started with their cold appetizer sampler: a medley of all of their dips plus a lentils and a bulgar salad, deliciously prepared and spiced more for the American palette but still delicious. Had a combo platter of lamb kebab and lamb chops: both were simply seasoned and grilled to tender perfection. The spicy beyti kebab had a nice spicy kick to it and was really juicy and flavorful. Of course had to end the night with their insanely delicious house made baklava and Turkish coffee. They've been here since 2010 and doesn't look like they will closing any time soon. We will definitely back again. read more

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Such a cute restaurant with a great waterfront view. They have adorable picnic tables outside that would be perfect for a warm day. We stopped by after a day of shopping at Tanger and loved everything about this restaurant! The food was excellent! Everything tasted so fresh. Our calamari was crispy! The chicken kebab was perfectly seasoned. My mom loved her grilled veggie wrap. Parking can be tricky! The lot seems to always be full! read more

Turkuaz Grill - Grilled veggie wrap - Turkish Near Me - Riverhead, New York

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We used to be regulars when we had membership to the aquarium. It's been 10 years since our last visit. The food is still great. There are more tables now, but still cozy. This is place I started to eat kebabs again. The meats were tender and flavorful. My favorite is the babaganouch. The eggplant is really there and chunky. It was definitely made in house. So good I had to bring an extra order home. The older staff are still the same. They know their stuff, customers and food! Would be our regular haunt if we lived closer! read more

Been going for quite a while now and the food is always so great! The owners are very kind and it's a very cozy family owned feel!

We were looking for something different for lunch and came upon Turkuaz grill. The staff is super attentive and very sweet!! It's such a cute little restaurant! We ordered the Turkish Cigars.... Feta cheese wrapped in thin phyllo dough and fried. Addicting!!!! Crunchy, salt, satisfying!!! I had the lamb shish on a pita. The lamb was deliciously seasoned and very tender!! The pita was soft and warm.... I wanted to eat the whole pillowy soft deliciousness!!! I was full after eating the lamb! My GF ordered the chicken shish in a wrap. Tender and tasty chunks of chicken!! The tzatziki sauce was delicious as well! Such a cute place right on the river in riverhead!!! If you're in the area shopping at Tanger.... Take a break and get some Mediterranean fare!! read more

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Enjoyed all of the food. Recommend! The tabouli was excellent. The swordfish/lamb dish was gobbled up. The hit was the doner platter.