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Istanbul Bay Premium, Englishtown, NJ

Istanbul Bay Premium

4.8
4.8
327 Reviews
$30 and under
Turkish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
New Jersey welcome Istanbul to the state! We are proud to serve our Turkish Mediterranean cuisine right in your area! First class kitchen staff with over 20 years of experience, Servers with over 15 years of experience, ambience to small or large occasions right in the heart of Marlboro.
Fireplace, private room, open kitchen, bar, party room all fully decorated with Turkish art.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 538-9988
  • Website
    http://www.istanbulbaypremium.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    We offer catering for over 10ppl. Please call in and request to speak with the manager.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your events for up to 100 guests in our private party room!

Menu

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What 327 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Istanbul Bay Premium offers "excellent food and service" with a diverse menu featuring delicious Middle Eastern flavors. Guests rave about the generous portions and friendly, attentive staff. Though the ambiance can be lively and noisy, the "wonderful dining experience" and BYOB policy make it a favorite for many.

327 Reviews

  1. Rosalind

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second visit to Istanbul Bay and as with the previous time, the food was delicious, the service was top notch and the ambiance was wonderful

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  2. Krisna

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. This is our 2nd visit .

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  3. Meredith

    VIP

    New York City

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friday night so of course the restaurant was packed. Even with the restaurant being busy our server was very attentive; food came out quickly. Beautifully decorated and very clean! Yummy!

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  4. Barbara

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food was exceptional The noise level was high

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  5. Lizbeth f

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mert and staff did an amazing job serving our party . Food came out hot and tasty . They accommodated my specific dietary restrictions ! We frequent here often and highly recommend . We missed Val but all was great

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  6. Glenn

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was delicious. Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly. The service was friendly, helpful, and attentive.

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  7. Judy

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were excellent! Really an enjoyable experience. Can't wait to go again.

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  8. Kathy

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Portions were big, service was excellent! And not expensive, everything was perfect! This was our second time and we’ll be going again!

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  9. mary

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful experience as usual ! The staff is always so pleasant and accommodating.

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  10. Sandra

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place … food is always on point and the service is outstanding

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FAQs

Istanbul Bay Premium is rated 4.8 stars by 327 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Istanbul Bay Premium

190 US-9, Englishtown, NJ 07726-8232

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Marlboro
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.istanbulbaypremium.com/
  • Phone number
    (732) 538-9988
  • Catering
    We offer catering for over 10ppl. Please call in and request to speak with the manager.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your events for up to 100 guests in our private party room!
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