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Istanbul Grill in Houston is a four star Turkish restaurant. This is a great place. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Rice Village neighborhood. The menu is embrace by both adventurous diners. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This place features delivery and lunch.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Big ups to my man Ahmad for taking me to this bastion Turkish culinary delights. Can't imagine how many times I've stumbled by this place over the years in pursuit of a buzz or a pretty little...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think Turkish food just isn't my thing. Came here on a date, sat outside, but the seat wasn't stable. It's a patio wire seat.As for the actual food, it was very very meat heavy and I believe quite...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was tasty. I'd go back for it. But the service was slow. And the flooring/walls/ceiling make for an acoustically unfit atmosphere for carrying on conversation.
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good lord how can bread be so good. I keep thinking about it and it makes my mouth water. I love all the kebabs. I would suggest the Istanbul Grill (mixed grill) so you can try a variety. Have a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Istanbul Grill is easily one of the best places to eat in Houston. The kitchen is centered around the brick oven and the grill. The oven is used to turn out a steady supply of fresh, pillowy, chewy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here only once. Didnt quite like their vegetarian stuff. Ok taste.my friends loved their meat stuff...so it is probably a great place for the meatatarians.
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Got the appetizer sampler (vegetarian) as the entree.The only thing is I wish there were more hot items on the sampler plate (it was mostly a bunch of cold appetizers). Other than that it was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good stuff and not too expensive.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I wanted to try something new, so I used Yelp and saw that Istanbul came highly rated. We tried it and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. It's a cosy place with good food and decent...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to grab a meal in the Village. We grab takeout there all the time. I love the hummus and grape leaves with the fresh baked bread. The grilled kebabs are great and well spiced which is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This little eatery in Houston's trendiest neighbourhood (I am not a native so please excuse me should I be wrong but from what I've seen of Houston so far,I love the area within the Rice Village most)...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place isn't a bad place to eat in the trendy Rice Village area. The Iskander Kebab is pretty tasty and the doner kebab is pretty good. However, the parking sucks, and if you really like Turkish...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I arrived with my wonderful wife to this highly yelped establishment & found a no frills place w/ a small open dinning room w/ limited decor, bright lighting & a sort of intimate customer base that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried something new today, la la la la la laaaaaaaah!Yes, oh yes, today i ventured into new food territory and ate like the Turks and dammit, it was awesome. I have a fear of many Greek, Turkish,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Rice Village has two or three places to eat (ha!), and the Istanbul Grill ranks as one of the most-distinctive. I've eaten there for probably seven years, and almost always, I've had their Meze...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They make a really good Turkish pizza with mint, cilantro, tomatoes, a hummus-like spread... I've been back a couple times. It's very light, and vegetarian friendly. But they make a lamb version...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place on a weekend trip to Houston and it was pretty good. We had the lamb chops (special), the Turkish Pizza, and beef lamb kabob combo. The lamb chops were the best.. outstanding. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like whole Village area. I like their patio, full of plants and blocked the street view. Feel more romantic.I like any lamb dishes they made, lamb chops especial $17, lamb sis kebab with yogurt $10....
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The great thing about living in a huge city is the availability of authentic international foods. Istanbul doesn't disappoint. It's tucked away in a tiny shopping center in Rice Village (next door to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love hole-in-the-wall places. It makes me feel like I have some sort of foodie super sense that I can go somewhere that not everybody knows about and enjoy a meal. This is one of those places. It...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We keep going back to Istanbul for the fresh, healthy food options (as well as the not so healthy ones). Love the outdoor seating and the location in Rice Village. The service could be better, at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Turkish fast food. Quick service and convenient location at the Village.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the money this place can't be beat. It is nestled in the Rice Village area and serves excellent Mediterranean cuisine. The staff even speak Turkish which is cool because I'm practicing my Turkish....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really great food. Not so great for kids, unless they understand ethnic foods. Kabobs and the like, pretty reliable.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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as houston's only turkish restaurant, this charming rice village eatery enjoys a great deal of popularity with lovers of turkish spices and flavors. elaborate wall mosaics and gleaming copper pots add warmth...
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istanbul grill has been in houston for several years and is growing nicely. good variety of food, good service, and moderate prices...
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a rare turkish restaurant...
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a small cozy place next to the potentially loud senor rita's (only when it gets after 10 pm)...
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this simple little establishment in the village is the only turkish restaurant in town. its flavorful menu is embrace by both adventurous diners and a grateful turkish community. the handsome brick oven turns...
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