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71 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 71 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(42)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(55)
- fit for foodies(28)
- good for groups(17)
- special occasion(15)
- great for lunch(12)
- great for outdoor dining(12)
Turquoise Reviews List
Review 1 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Authentic Delicious Turkish Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We discovered Turkish cuisine on a recent vacation in Turkey, and have had difficulty finding delicious Turkish food in the U.S. Turquoise does a wonderful job of capturing the complex, savory flavors we were missing."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and reasonable prices
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My girlfriend and I sat at the bar for dinner on Saturday. The restaurant was packed and lovely with a great atmosphere. We had friendly combination of waiters that have recommendations on food. The meal was great and came at a reasonable price."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The sea bass is outstanding. The Turquoise feta salad was prepared and served just like in Turkey. Great wine selection. Service is friendly and attentive."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 4 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
So so
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"When this place gets too busy the service goes down the tubes."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 5 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Moms basement
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
"My only problem with this place is that we were sat in a basement the resembled your moms basement. service was lacking due to the full house upstairs and the kitchen is also upstairs. We could barley get water let alone wine. We weren't pleased. If you make a reservation make sure you are seated upstairs where the real restaurant is located otherwise you may as well skip it."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 6 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was fabulous and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was fabulous and service excellent. We have nothing but good things to say about Turquoise!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went at 6:45 on a Saturday.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went at 6:45 on a Saturday. There were a lot of small children there, but it was early. If you were to dine later, I doubt that would be an issue."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Turqoise is a popular family
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Turqoise is a popular family run business that has some unique Mediterranean dishes. There is a lot of pride and great flavor in everything I have had there. One of my favorite spots.
They get even busier in summer when they have limited outdoor seating."
They get even busier in summer when they have limited outdoor seating."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very friendly and accommodating
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very friendly and accommodating staff. Excellent warm bread to start with interesting radish spread. Specials of bottled wines unfortunately limited as they had run out of most, but the merlot was very good. We had steak and grouper as entrees--excellent. Will be back!"
Dined on 04/22/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Skip Turquoise
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Sells wine only by the bottle - and it is not even a good or wide selection. If you enjoy wine with your meals, this isn't the place. We were warned that the service isn't good. The place was less than 1/2 full and the service was dreadfully slow."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2006
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Review 11 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Going to go back sometime soon
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Nice wine, nice dining room, great food. Service was slow, but our server was nice enough. Highly recommend the mixed grill entree. Would definitely return."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love Turquoise! It is our
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love Turquoise! It is our "go to" place, on our own or with another couple. I particularly appreciate the attentive and friendly service. Great for vegetarians! Very interesting food selection!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Turkish Delight dish (medley
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Turkish Delight dish (medley of delicious veggies on top of a huge hummus plate with dried apricots) was a real winner. Lamb kebobs were also excellent."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food here was very good,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food here was very good, all of the meats were cooked perfectly and the lunch prices were very reasonable. I would recommend this as a great food value!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great First Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had an early dinner on Easter Sunday, so the restaurant was not too crowded. Grilled calamari, zucchini pancakes, and caprese were wonderful appetizers and were ample to share between a group of five. Ordered three different lamb dishes (begendi, and yogurt and onion kebabs), steak, and grouper. Everyone thought their dish was the best! Again, portion size was ample and three of us had leftovers to take home. Split several desserts - the baklava was especially good, not too sweet as sometimes happens. Service was informative and attentive, but not overbearing. Wine was reasonable. Would definitely return and recommend!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was great service was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great service was bad, I think they forgot to put in our order, we actually had to ask someone to help the table next to us. The server acted like he didn't want to be there. The bartender was very nice."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, good service,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, good service, reasonable prices. Highly recommend it :)"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I hope they figure it out...
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've dined at Turqouise several times over the last few years. Based on my first few experiences, I would have rated Turqouise excellent in every way. However, on my most recent trip it got away from them... They did not have Mussels OR their posted Wine special available. Their signature dipping sauce was way off from normal excellence. Our entrees arrived nearly an hour after we ordered them... my Grouper was deep fried (though it said nothing about being fried on the menu) and after the three bites all which had bones in them, I couldn't take it anymore. I informed the server of my displeasure to which he responded "It's fish, it has bones". We left. I hope they figure it out... or that I just caught them on a REALLY bad night!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 19 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Turquoise is a wonderful dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Turquoise is a wonderful dining spot and we love visiting here. The food is wonderful and the service is great."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Traditional Turkish food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Some of the best Turkish food I've hand besides homemade. This review is coming from a Turk"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It seem sthat the food is
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It seem sthat the food is not as good as it used to be. Bummer ..."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We booked our reservation
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We booked our reservation for our anniversary. We were accomodated but also rushed a bit. I do love the place for the location and the quality of the food. We will be back but would appreciate a less hurried experience. Thank you."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 23 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
As always--excellent service,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As always--excellent service, delicious food. The tender grilled calamari is served with cubes of roasted potatoes, hearts of palm, and an assortment of lettuces. The zucchini pancakes with a yogurt sauce are outstanding. Lamb Begendi (succulent cubes of lamb shoulder, tomato, peppers) is served on a bed of eggplant puree mixed with melting mozzarella. Oh, and the bread that starts the meal resembles an airy focaccia studded with sesame seeds. It is addictive. A terrific restaurant with a price point as appealing as the cuisine."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food and Nice Party Room
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a large group of people with several kids and were able to book the party room downstairs. It was a perfect setup, especially with the kids. Because there were so many of us, the server suggested going with a fixed price menu, which turned out to be pretty expensive. But the food was excellent and everyone was stuffed silly by the end of the meal. Also our server was very accommodating and attentive."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 25 for Turquoise
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food great; tables tight
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a great place. Food is always good and the servers are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. But they have crowded in so many tables that it is almost difficult to move and to sit down. This is largely from the back to the front of the restaurant. Also the noise level was really high and hard to talk to people at our table. Otherwise we really enjoy this place!"
Dined on 01/12/2013
2003
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Turquoise
Based on the average of (46) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
