BOSPHOROUS TURKISH CUSINE
Does BOSPHOROUS TURKISH CUSINE keep a clean kitchen? Not quite — only a C, 71/100, the last time the state checked (March 31, 2026). That visit logged 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 4 basic violations.
Inspectors cited 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 4 basic violations. That puts it safer than 9% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.6 from 2,937 reviews. Menus here flag vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary options.
C · 71/100 · safer than 9% of Orange County restaurants we grade
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Restaurant details
- Health grade
- C (71/100)
- Violations
- 9 total — 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic
- Address
- 6900 TAVISTOCK LAKES BLVD STE 100, Orlando, FL
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
- Categories
- Turkish restaurant, Mediterranean restaurant, Restaurant
- Price
- $20–40
- Rating
- 4.6 stars (2937 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Lake Nona South
- Seats
- 198
- Phone
- (407) 313-2506
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
How guests are treated dominates the conversation here — it comes up in 71% of the 21 reviews. How guests are treated tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.9 stars.
Conspicuously absent: price, which no reviewer brings up. The split is 20 positive to 1 negative across 21 rated reviews. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 17 of the 21 reviewers who rated.
The kitchen graded a C (71/100) on 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 4 basic violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. That inspection was on March 31, 2026. Ranked against Orange County, it is safer than 9% of the restaurants we score. Among the items recorded were cross-contamination.
This is a listing where the two measures each tell half the story. Everything above is computed from the 21 reviews reproduced below.
Our own analysis of 21 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Is amazing you have to tried it. I recommend it 100%. Have been sice they open. Never ever been disappointed
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Kate was our host and she did a fantastic job while we were at the restaurant Kudos to her and her team
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Excelente gastronomía turca y ambiente familiar, con un detalle importante sobre las mascotasCalificación: 4/5Celebramos el Día del Padre en familia en este restaurante y pasamos una velada sumamente agradable. La experiencia culinaria fue excepcional; la comida turca destaca por su autenticidad, frescura y gran sabor. Asimismo, la atención por parte del personal fue impecable, mostrándose profesionales y atentos en todo momento, lo que complementa a la perfección el ambiente cálido y acogedor del lugar.Un punto logístico muy a favor es su ubicación estratégica dentro de la plaza turística. El restaurante se encuentra a muy pocos pasos del excelente estacionamiento gratuito disponible para los visitantes, lo cual facilita enormemente el acceso en una zona que alberga múltiples opciones gastronómicas.Como observación importante para otros usuarios, el establecimiento permite asistir con mascotas, pero únicamente en la terraza exterior, incluso si se trata de perros pequeños que permanezcan dentro de su cochecito; el acceso al interior del local está estrictamente restringido para ellos. Por esta normativa, aunque la experiencia general fue muy positiva, es un lugar al que lamentablemente no podremos volver durante la temporada de verano debido a las altas temperaturas en el exterior.A pesar de esta limitación estacional, es una opción totalmente recomendada por su alta calidad gastronómica y excelente servicio.
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We were there last night with family and we all got food poisoning. Old products in use.
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Kaitlyn was an amazing waiter. Honestly, I breath of fresh air, super positive very outgoing and was present with us the whole time you can tell that she was passionate about her work. would highly recommend you go here. The food was also amazing. They had this bread, I forgot the name, but it’s literally the best type of bread I’ve ever tried get it with the hummus and the red sauce. Super delicious.
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Youness is the best!!! Food and service was perfect!!! Great portions and delicious meals!
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We celebrated father's day. It was our second visit and the food is absolutely delicious, the place looks magnificent and our server Youness was the best! Super attentive, great recommendations on food, wines and amazing sense of humor. Will be definitely coming back with the kids.
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Wonderful food, service and ambiance! Celebrated Father’s Day with my family and our server Youness made it even better with his excellent service. Thank you!
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I loved Youness our waiter, he serves our family every time we go and makes for such a fun and excellent experience. We love the family size dishes for all of us to share, the mix grill for 2 is a great sampler to try everything. Been coming here for years and will keep coming back!
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Found my favorite restaurant in Lake Nona. The Turkish coffee is phenomenal as well as the food! Amazing
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Absolutely wonderful food from the appetizer to the dessert!! Our server, Joey, was the best!! Very outgoing, most gracious, and very helpful in describing the entrees. If you go, ask for Joey!!
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Beautiful and delicious restaurant!
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Great lunch deals. Great service. Quiet place to go do some remote work with wifi. I really enjoyed the Baklava. The chicken adana was super tender and seasoned well. I added hot sauce to just take it over the top.
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Great food and service. We had the CHICKEN SAUTÉ and ATLANTIC SALMON
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I would say this was the best kanafeh I have ever had. I also ordered the chicken kebab, baba ganoush, balloon bread, and a blueberry cocktail. The kanafeh was truly excellent — rich, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The baba ganoush and balloon bread were also very good, and the blueberry drink was really enjoyable as well. The only item I personally did not enjoy as much was the chicken kebab. I usually prefer my meat to be cooked a little more well done, so that may have been something I should have mentioned while ordering. At other Turkish restaurants, I am usually comfortable with how the chicken is cooked, but here the texture and taste of the chicken kebab just were not quite for me. One thing I noticed when I first walked in was that the restaurant had a slightly strong food/meat smell. It was not terrible or unbearable, but it was not the most pleasant first impression either. Other than that, everything else was excellent. The kanafeh, baba ganoush, balloon bread, and drink were all great, and the waitress was very helpful, friendly, and welcoming. Overall, it was a good experience, and I would definitely come back for the kanafeh.
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Amazing experience joined by deliciously made dishes makes this a five star rating over and over again. We do eat here about once every month or two and the food is always so tasty. This time our experience started as we were pleasantly greeted and seated by Adriana. Our server, DiLara, greeted us with a “welcome” and a smile. She was polite and professional. She took our order and helped us choose our meals with recommendations. The lamb shank and Turkish pizza hit the spot. Both meals presented well and the Chef deserves a kudos for the best lamb shanks that are full of flavor and taste. DiLara continued to check on us to ensure we had everything we needed; always with a smile and not interruptive. The bartender is sharp and when we’ve had him serve us in the past; he also does a good job. My husband and I like great service and great servers. We visit this particular location when we come down from the Daytona area for our VA appointments. You’ll enjoy the atmosphere and the people at this location. If you haven’t tried Bosphorous before, you are missing out.
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Everything was Exceptional! First time at Bosphorous and the food was Phenomenal and our server Felix was very attentive, friendly and made geat recommendations. Couldn't be happier with our experience here.
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Love this place - one of my favorite places to eat in thw Orlando area! The food is consistently good - I highly recommend the chicken sauté. Our server this evening was Felix and he was AMAZING. Cannot say enough good things about him, AND it was his first night serving. He knew the menu, and was very personable and easy to talk to. Definitely recommend Bosphorus... ask for Felix as your server!
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Felix was an incredible server. On his first day it he waited on our party of 6 and we were very impressed.
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Felix is amazing! The best server we’ve had at Bosphorus. We had family in from out of town and he made the experience so enjoyable. We will be back for more Chicken Sauté! Thanks again.
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Felix was a great server, natural and personable.
Overall Score
62 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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March 31, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 4 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×3)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
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October 21, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
3 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 3 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to BOSPHOROUS TURKISH CUSINE, by Florida DBPR grade:
- COURTYARD & RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT ORLANDO LAKE NONA
- P.F. CHANG'S TO GO
- CHEF'S PLACE
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: March 31, 2026