Istanbul Bay Authentic Mediterranean Restaurant

Staten Island, NY · Turkish restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Staten Island
#89
of 1238 restaurants
City Percentile
86%
rating percentile
Address
Istanbul Bay Authentic Mediterranean Restaurant, 500-502 Bay St, Staten Island, NY 10304
Phone
(347) 466-4373
Website
istanbulbaysi.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Istanbul Bay Authentic Mediterranean Restaurant is a restaurant located in Staten Island, NY. It is one of 1,238 restaurants listed in Staten Island. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Staten Island city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Istanbul Bay Authentic Mediterranean Restaurant

Istanbul Bay is an authentic Mediterranean and Turkish restaurant located in Staten Island, NY. We offer a wide variety of handcrafted dishes including grilled kebabs, fresh seafood, vegetarian options, and traditional desserts like baklava and rice... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Sara · Feb 2026

I came here for iftar with my friend and I enjoyed my experience soo much. The food was great, I ordered the Lahmajun and Doner platter. Both dishes were delicious and for dessert we can this creamy custard with cinnamon on top. Would definitely come here again with family. The service was amazing too constantly checking if we needed anything. And ofc don’t forget to end off your meal with some turkish tea ☕️

★★★★★ 5.0 Carolina Uribe · Feb 2026

The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish felt authentic and made with high-quality ingredients. You can truly taste the richness of Mediterranean cuisine in every bite. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a perfect balance between cozy and vibrant. The staff was attentive, kind, and made us feel genuinely welcomed from the moment we walked in. I will absolutely be coming back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Graham A · Sep 2025

Amazing authentic food, great service and nice and tidy environment. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area. Love that we can see the oven and back! Ended up going here because every other restaurant we tried to go to was closed on Labor Day. Lucky us. The food was fabulous and quick - I’ve only been to Istanbul once but it was as good as I remembered. All the staff were very friendly and answered our questions. Portions were large. After paid, they gave us some desserts for free. So nice! Decent bathrooms.

★★★★★ 5.0 Samet Isufi · Jan 2026

We went here with my wife and had a great experience. The food was really good and felt truly authentic Turkish. The service was excellent—the waiter took great care of us and made us feel very welcome. We’ll definitely be coming back with the rest of the family.

★★★★★ 5.0 Daniel Swagcliffe · Nov 2025

The server took great care of the whole party, made great suggestions for the table, and very accommodating. Food was some of the most delicious Turkish food I’ve had with great portions! A tiny bit pricey but worth every single penny for a really great dining experience.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Turkish restaurantFamily restaurantHalal restaurantHookah barMediterranean restaurantVegetarian restaurant

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