Turkuaz Grill

What a wonderful experience! We decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather, and had dinner outside, the music was great and made the environment very relaxing! The people were really kind and welcoming. The food was incredibly delicious! I can’t wait to go back!

Came here on a Friday night. The restaurant was busy but we were able to get seating and the service was attentive. We ordered the Turkish cigars to start, it came with 4 and they were excellent. I’d come back for these alone. I got the Adana special, and my fiancé got the Donner kebab. Both were very very good. The beet salad it came with was delicious. We both ended up ordering dessert, the baklava and the birds nest. The birds nest was very dry and neither of us liked it. It felt not sweet enough to us. I’d come back in the summertime when they have outdoor seating.

I had a great experience here & our waiter was very friendly, attentive accommodating. It is a nice place, reasonably priced and authentic, Turkish cuisine.
🦋The food was prepared fresh & warm.
There's vegan &/ or vegetarian options.
They will accommodate you if you need meat free options.
🦋I loved the spinach pie & the cigars. My favorite
🦋the falafel platter was a great big portion, it was good & very filling.
🦋inside & outside dining available. The outdoor patio is nice & right by the river.
🦋we got lucky with parking (after 5pm free parking) and there was an available spot right next to restaurant (3hr spot)
But parking can get a bit difficult if it's a busy time.
🦋Nice spacious & clean restroom available.

We have been to the Turkuaz Grill many times and just had lunch today. It's well worth the hour drive.
The cold appetizer platter is a must, together with an order of Babaganoush.
I also ordered shrimp shish kabob as an entree.
It's a small cozy restaurant that overlooks the Peconic River & the atmosphere is very calming. It's my go to place anytime of the year.

What a little treasure in Riverhead! Delicious food in a comfortable atmosphere right on the Peconic River. The Chicken Adana was beautifully presented. I also had a small Chicken Lemon soup, which was flavorful and filled with chicken. I highly recommend! Very nice family who run the eatery too !!!

What a great experience and awesome atmosphere especially the hospitality. The hole staff was amazing. The food speaks for itself. Mustafa was our waiter and his attitude was very welcoming. The area is filled with happiness. The location is by the water. It's in the cut but a very spacious place. I loved everything about it and will definitely be returning. Thank you all for the amazing attention. Our family enjoyed every little bit of our time there. See you soon. This is a diamond in the rough spot.

This little spot near the water is so cute and wonderful! The outdoor seating and view are beautiful.

The food was equally as beautiful! The meat was so juicy and delicious. I wish I had taken a picture of my plate. It was wiped clean!

The food was prepared fresh and not overcooked. The waitress was very friendly and accommodating. The choices are not bad for vegan or vegetarian. They will accommodate you if you need meat free options. The coffee was fabulous and so was the dessert. Great place to go for lunch, dinner or date night. They have an outdoor patio which quaint and cozy. It has a nice view of the water, too. The parking is not easy because of nearby attractions but is worth the walk if you can not find a spot nearby. The restrooms were also very clean. Overall, it is a nice place, reasonably priced and authentic, Turkish cuisine. I will be back again! Great little place to eat, especially if you are heading to the wineries or are on your way back. It is also not far from Tanger outlets.

Amazing Authentic Mediterranean Food! This is a place we choose when we want to have something “healthy”. The plates have the intention and flavor it deserves. I’ve had Chicken & Lamb Adana, Red Lentil Soup, and more. Highly Recommend 👍🏼

Wonderful service, funny & accommodating staff, delicious food. Especially loved the falafel and amaretto ice cream truffle. The Turkish coffee was delicious and beautifully presented - perfect end to the night. Thanks for having us!

This place is amazing, small spot by the water with a very nice atmosphere, great ambiance music and next level food. Everything was spot on! If you get to sit outside is the perfect place for a date.

Was staying at the Hyatt round the corner, found this place down by the river.
They have a decent sized outdoor area and were in masks etc for Covid.
Honestly we had a great meal, lovely Mediterranean food, couple of glasses of wine, and super nice staff.
Would absolutely recommend it to anyone who likes that kind of food.
We had hummus, salad and "cigar" apps, then mixed grill and kids portions of the chicken and lamb kebabs with rice and fries. Finished with rice pudding for dessert. All very tasty and well cooked. Had a view of the water and some cute outdoor tables and lights.
Absolutely worth a visit.

Turkuaz was such a delight on a cold fall night. First of all, the restaurant is near the water so there’s that. When you walk in, you’re greeted by this friendly lady. She seated us. I had the doner kebab and it was so good. It was tender and the salad it came was was super delicious and refreshing. I’m not big on beets but their side beet salad was good too. I ordered fries which were seasoned to perfection. The Baba Ganoush was excellent and the pita was fresh when it came out first thing. For dessert we had the custard and knafeh which were also yummy. Service was excellent and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. Thank you for an amazing experience :)

I came here for dinner after a day at Splish Splash. The restaurant is just adorable: it seems like it's family-run and there's a great view of the lake. You might need to use bug spray if you're dining outside. However, the food is fantastic! We tried the chicken soup, lamp chops and doner, along with the knafeh for dessert. Everything was delicious. A must visit if you're in the area.

This place was super cute and had a great atmosphere being by the river with the outdoor seating and lights. And on top of that the food was Amazing. The combo gyro and chicken plate was delicious and I didn't have any to take home, and the portions were huge too. 10/10, we definitely want to come back and would recommend

A nice outdoor dining experience with ample space between each table that can easily seat 6 people comfortably while dining inside is a bit more cozy. We were able to immediately order drinks and appetizers while the entrees were served within an acceptable timeframe. The pita and hummus is highly suggested for a tasty appetizer for 1-2 people. My only complaint is that the mixed grill combo platter (my all-time favorite dish) was taken off the menu :-( . However, having gone to this restaurant a number of times we have never had a bad experience and would recommend it to anyone with a taste for Mediterranean dishes.

Really good Turkish food. Started off with the tea which was great and of course the lentil soup which was really good too. Highly recommend asking for lemon to squeeze in the soup - it takes it to the next level! We shared the spinach pie which was very tasty and then my husband got the chicken shish kabob plate and I got the iskender with doner. Husband loved his chicken and I really enjoyed the iskender. It was one of my favorite dishes when I lived in Turkey so I was glad to get to have it again. I do wish the pita was more toasted so it didn’t get so soggy, but it was still great. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice, service was friendly, and the prices were reasonable. Highly recommend this place!

Turkuaz Grill restaurant is a nice little place. The service people are very good and professional. The resturant appearance may look like a fisherman's club but it is a very cute place. And even if the resturant is not very big inside, it is not bad. It is not an expensive place in terms of price.

Very nice staff. Very simple menu, has seafood and the normal meats. Fair pricing.

You can eat outside which has a beautiful view. It's right next to the aquarium too.

This place also serves lots of middle eastern desserts like baklava.

Delicious food and friendly staff. Bulgar was the best. We loved it so much that we took a side of it for the road. We also had the lentil soup and falafel platter. A+. Kids friendly.