Istanbul Bay – Middle Eastern
Istanbul Bay transports diners to the sun-drenched shores of the Bosphorus, where the comforting steam of traditional lentil and kelle paça soups fills the air with a sense of rustic warmth. Vibrant shepherd’s salads and velvety hummus celebrate the bright, clean flavors of the Mediterranean, complemented by hand-rolled stuffed grape leaves and smoky eggplant that offer a rich tapestry of authentic Turkish textures. This welcoming sanctuary invites guests to linger over fresh, colorful plates in a space that hums with the spirit of genuine hospitality.
2202, 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11214 https://istanbulbay.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Istanbul Bay
Dairy-Free at Istanbul Bay
Istanbul Bay in Brooklyn has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Order of Rice, Spicy Ezme and Hummus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Istanbul Bay
Istanbul Bay in Brooklyn has 9 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Ezme, Fried Calf’s Liver Cubes and Shepherd's Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Istanbul Bay
Istanbul Bay in Brooklyn has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Haydari, Cheese Roll (5 pcs) and Side Order of Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Istanbul Bay
Istanbul Bay in Brooklyn has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Calf’s Liver Cubes, Lamb Chops and Eggplant Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Istanbul Bay
Istanbul Bay in Brooklyn has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Calf’s Liver Cubes and Chicken Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Istanbul Bay
Istanbul Bay in Brooklyn has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Calf’s Liver Cubes and Chicken Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Istanbul Bay
Istanbul Bay in Brooklyn has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Calf’s Liver Cubes, French Fries and Chicken Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Istanbul Bay
Istanbul Bay in Brooklyn has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Order of Rice, Hummus and Falafel with Hummus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Istanbul Bay
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed Grill | 65 g | 75.7 g |
| Babaghonush | 0 g | 33.3 g |
| Adana Kebab | 63.5 g | 29.9 g |
| Lentil Soup | 53.8 g | 29.1 g |
| Eggplant Salad | 7.7 g | 26.5 g |
| Falafel with Hummus | 49 g | 26.3 g |
| Mediterranean Salad | 75.1 g | 23.8 g |
| Cheese Roll (5 pcs) | 13.6 g | 23.8 g |
| Baklava with Ice Cream | 115.2 g | 20.9 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
| Chicken Gyro | 46.8 g | 19.3 g |
| Fried Calamari | 6 g | 15.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Soups
- Lentil Soup - $8.95: Pureed red lentils Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Soup - $8.95: With vegetables Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kelle Paca - $8: Traditional Turkish delicacy made from slow-cooked lamb or cow's head and trotters Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Shepherd's Salad - $11.5: Chunks of tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, onions, parsley, olive oil, red vinegar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Salad - $12.99: Fresh Romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage, tomatoes, cucumber, topped with feta cheese, grape leaves, olive oil and lemon juice dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Salad - $13.99: Mix Greens, onions, tomatoes, fresh avocado, red cabbage, carrot, olive oil & lemon juice dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12.99: Romaine lettuce and croutons dressed with parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Cold Appetizers
- Stuffed Grape Leaves - $8.99: Grape leaves stuffed with rice, lemon and mint flavor Dietary tags: Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Salad - $9.5: Charcoal grilled eggplant, tomatoes, green bell peppers, red bell peppers flavored with garlic, herbs and parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $9.5: Chickpeas mashed into a paste with lemon juice and flavored with tahini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Babaghonush - $9.5: Grilled eggplant mixed with tahini, mayo, and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Haydari - $9.5: Creamy yogurt with garlic, dill and walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Ezme - $9.5: A mixture of minced tomatoes, hot spices, garlic, onions, olive oil and lemon juice Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix Appetizers - $26.95: Mixture of some cold appetizers Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Appetizers
- Cheese Roll (5 pcs) - $11.5: Delicate filo dough wrapped with feta cheese and parsley, deep fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calf’s Liver Cubes - $16.75: Served with onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel with Hummus - $11.5: Chickpeas mashed with onions, parsley and garlic, deep fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $16.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Gyro - $22.75: Layers of marinated chicken thighs grilled on vertical split. Served with rice and onion-parsley salad Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shish Kebab - $23.95: Tender chunks of chicken marinated with chef's own blend of herbs & spices. Served with rice and onion-parsley salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Shish Kebab - $24.95: Special marinated cubes of baby lamb grilled on skewers. Served with rice and onion-parsley salad Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adana Kebab - $23.5: Ground lamb flavored with red bell peppers slightly seasoned with paprika. Served with rice and green salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops - $33.5: Baby lamb chops grilled to order. Served with rice and green salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Grill - $34.95: Assortment of shish, adana, gyro, and lamb chops. Served with rice and green salad Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzini - $29.99: Exotic flaky, white sweet meat. Ordered as a whole. Served with house salad Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Turkish Oven
- Lahmacun - Meat Pie (3 Pieces) - $20.95: Turkish meat pie with ground lamb, parsley, tomatoes, red peppers and onions on thin dough Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kusbasili Pide - $22.95: Special pide topped with chopped filet mignon, green peppers, red peppers, tomatoes & onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kasarli Pide - $14.5: Crispy crust of dough topped with mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Side Order of Rice - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Kunefe - $13.99: Shredded kadayif noodles and non-salted cheese soaked in sweet syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Baklava with Ice Cream - $11.99: Sweet pastry made of thin sheets of filo dough layered with chopped nuts and honey syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC
- Kazandibi (Brown Top Pudding) - $8.95: Whole milk, corn starch, sugar, vanilla extract Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- Turkish Coffee - $3.95
- Turkish Tea - $2.5
- Ayran - $3.5: Yogurt drink
- Soda Can - $2.5
Frequently Asked Questions about Istanbul Bay
- Is Istanbul Bay dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Istanbul Bay has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Order of Rice, Spicy Ezme and Hummus.
- What can I eat at Istanbul Bay on a dairy-free diet?
- Side Order of Rice, Spicy Ezme and Hummus carry the dairy-free tag, out of 13 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Istanbul Bay have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Side Order of Rice and Hummus.
- Is Istanbul Bay gluten-free?
- 9 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Istanbul Bay?
- Mixed Grill, at roughly 75.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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