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, 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Soups
- Lentil Soup - $8.95: Pureed red lentils Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, 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: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kelle Paca - $8: Traditional Turkish delicacy made from slow-cooked lamb or cow's head and trotters Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-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, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb 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, Juice-Cleanse 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, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12.99: Romaine lettuce and croutons dressed with parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Cold Appetizers
- Stuffed Grape Leaves - $8.99: Grape leaves stuffed with rice, lemon and mint flavor 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $9.5: Chickpeas mashed into a paste with lemon juice and flavored with tahini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Babaghonush - $9.5: Grilled eggplant mixed with tahini, mayo, and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Haydari - $9.5: Creamy yogurt with garlic, dill and walnuts Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Ezme - $9.5: A mixture of minced tomatoes, hot spices, garlic, onions, olive oil and lemon juice Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix Appetizers - $26.95: Mixture of some cold appetizers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-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: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calf’s Liver Cubes - $16.75: Served with onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel with Hummus - $11.5: Chickpeas mashed with onions, parsley and garlic, deep fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $16.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced 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, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics 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 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: Halal, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics 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 Dietary tags: Halal 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzini - $29.99: Exotic flaky, white sweet meat. Ordered as a whole. Served with house salad Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kasarli Pide - $14.5: Crispy crust of dough topped with mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Side Order of Rice - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Kunefe - $13.99: Shredded kadayif noodles and non-salted cheese soaked in sweet syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 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, 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
Restaurants near Istanbul Bay
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- Blaze Halal Grill — Middle Eastern
- KHORASAN KABAB & GYRO — Middle Eastern
- Toshkent Restaurant — Middle Eastern
- Skyway Restaurant and Kebab House — Middle Eastern
- Uzbekistan Halal Meat & Tandoori — Middle Eastern
- Living Room Cafe Modern Halal Cuisine — Middle Eastern
- Belka Deli — Middle Eastern
- Aksaray — Middle Eastern
- Baku Bakery — Middle Eastern
- Registan Restaurant — Middle Eastern
- Le Sajj — Middle Eastern
