Istanbul Bay – Middle Eastern
The air at Istanbul Bay is thick with the irresistible scent of charred lamb and pillowy flatbread pulled steaming from the oven, inviting guests into a space alive with authentic Middle Eastern hospitality. Vibrant plates of zesty shepherd’s salad and golden falafel set the stage for a feast of succulent shish kebabs and tender lamb chops, where every bite captures the rich, spice-kissed essence of traditional Turkish soul food.
8002 5th Avenue, NY 11209 +1-929-292-2353 https://istanbulbay.comRating: 4.3/5 (1191 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, 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, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Cold Appetizers
- Hummus: Chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic
- Grape Leaves: Stuffed grape leaves
- Pita Bread with Spreads: Fresh pita bread served with multiple spreads Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Hot Appetizers
- Falafel: Crispy fried chickpea patties Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Fried Liver Cubes: Liver cubes fried to perfection
Salads
- Shepherd's Salad: Fresh chopped vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Meat Entrees
- Lamb Chops: Grilled lamb chops Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Shish Kebabs: Skewered grilled meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
Seafood
- Salmon Kebab: Grilled salmon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
Turkish Oven
- Freshly Baked Flat Bread: Traditional Turkish bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Desserts
- Rice Pudding: Traditional oven-baked rice pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Baklava: Sweet pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Tea: Traditional Turkish tea
Restaurants near Istanbul Bay
- Le Sajj — Middle Eastern
- Laila — Middle Eastern
- Ubani — Middle Eastern
- First Oasis Restaurant — Middle Eastern
- Istanbul Bay — Middle Eastern
- Ruzana — Middle Eastern
- Yenmenat — Middle Eastern
- UBANI- Bay Ridge — Middle Eastern
- Ayat — Middle Eastern
- Asal Yemen — Middle Eastern
- Ayat Takeout — Middle Eastern
- Yemen Café & Restaurant — Middle Eastern
