Cazbar

Came for a timeleft dinner. Calamari was tasty and perfectly fried. The Doner pide was *chef's kiss*; not too bready with a good amount of meat. We finished the meal with their baklava (10/10). I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

5/5 for ambiance and food. We went on a Friday night at around 7pm and there was no crowd. It eventually filled up around 8pm. I was told there are belly dancers on Friday nights but we didn't see any. It's possible we left before it started (we left around 8:30-8:45pm).I'm a vegetarian and they have plenty of options for people like me. Their menu is very truthful about having limited vegan options (butter in rice). I ordered the baked okra and it came with rice (and bread if you request it). It was so flavorful and delicious! My husband ordered the tavuk sauté and it was literally the same as the baked okra but with chicken. He enjoyed his meal as well. The yelp check in offer included a small plate of hummus with bread. Theire hummus is to die for! It's so smooth and there must be more tahini in there because this type of hummus is not sold in stores. There are a few other vegetarian dishes I'd like to try so I will be going back! Also their bread is tooooo soft and warm!

A great Turkish spot in Mt. Vernon, so delicious! I love the vibe and the upstairs room (we made a reservation for 27 people), has really pretty lamps everywhere. Was good for a big party. My family and I got the Sultan platter, a mixed grill, and lamb adana kabob for 8 people and everything was amazing. All the kabobs and grilled meats were juicy, super flavorful, and perfectly grilled. The grilled pepper and pearl onion on the kabobs were a nice addition.There was a belly dancer at the end, it was a fun surprise, everyone had a great time. 10/10 would recommend.

What a find!We were looking for something unique to try before a show at the Hippodrome and this fit the bill. We made online reservations which was great because it got full quick. We were greeted by our wonderful server who was from Turkey and she was so helpful with the menu and enthusiastic about many of the menu items. The menus were on tablets which was different and kind of fun! We started with the hummus sampler that we received for checking in on Yelp. It came with warm bread that they quickly refilled when we ran out. The hummus was DELISH! It was smooth and flavorful and just perfect! We each got a glass of wine to drink and that was lovely and we also tried the "Turkish" milk "shot" and kind of sipped it before dinner. It tasted just like a good and plenty and it was nice and cold. I enjoyed it. For dinner I had this beef wrap that was spicy and sooo flavorful. It was like a turkish meatball of sorts and it was just so well done. The rice and yogurt sauce it was served with really completed the dish. Wow. My husband had this lamb stew that was out of this world. It reminded me of a peruvian dish I love - lomo saltado. It had that spice with onions and tomatoes and it was warm and comforting. Excellent. For dessert we had turkish coffee which was like an espresso and we shared the two desserts they recommended. The flan was perfect and light and the other one (kind of like a baklava but not lol) was super sweet so they complimented each other along with the coffee. We left so satisfied and happy with our choice and were so happy to find this gem during our evening in Baltimore!

Wow, we really loved Cazbar. Cazbar is a quaint and inviting restaurant located in the Mount Vernon area of Baltimore and an easy walk from the Hotel Indigo where we were staying. We were there on Friday night and we did not have a reservation. We were seated right away but they were doing a brisk business.We started with the trio of Mezes which was a choice of three mezes from their Mixed Meze Plate. We chose Hummus, Baba Ghanoush and Yogurtlu Patlican. The hummus was excellent but the Yogurtlu Patlican was outstanding. I don't know what was in it besides yogurt, but it was really good. So good we needed more of Cazbar's delicious home made bread to finish it off. My wife and I shared the Lamb three Ways consisting of lamb chops, lamb Kebap & Adana Kebap Lamb Pirzol. Again an excellent dish. All of the lamb was cooked perfectly and was well seasoned and not dry.We had a great meal at Cazbar, it was one of the better or best Turkish places we have been too. Prices were reasonable and service was excellent. They have belly dancing too on some evenings. Highly recommended.

I stumbled upon Cazbar by accident and it turned out to be a pretty good Turkish restaurant.Lahmacun ($9) - Turkish Pizza with Spicy Ground beef, Tomatoes, Onions & Lemon. I did enjoy this quite a bit, it has a lot of different flavors going on at once.Adana Shish Kebap ($20) - Ground Lamb mixed with imported Turkish Spices & Parsley. Adana's typically minced meat (lamb), dried red and green hot pepper, garlic and fresh red pepper are kneaded, coated on the skewers and grilled. It has a rather strong flavor (in a good way), more than your typical kabob. The meat's on point - very juicy, good grilling technique. I would definitely get this again. ** Overall - 3 1/2 stars. Solid food, reasonable portion sizes, good atmosphere & ambiance (lounge area on top floor) - good dating spot **

Varying comments about this place but had enough stars next to it that thought we would give it a try.The place is small, however it does have a quaintness to it.Our waiter was efficient but not the friendliest. He gave us ample time to order but made no menu suggestions. We decided on the lamb pirzola and Coban Salatasi. Since we were splitting both plates, the assumption was the Coban (salad) would come out first... wrong. They both came out together... 10 minutes after ordering!?The Coban was good, tasty. The lamb was well done. We were not given the option of how we wanted it prepared. For lamb to come out that well done in 10 minutes leads one to believe that it was reheated and then put on our plate. It tasted reheated. Over all, not disappointed but not overwhelmed.

Wow wow wow! Went for dinner tonight. We ordered spinach artichoke dip which was delicious! I had a free coupon from Yelp for hummus. This had to be the best hummus I have ever had. Outstanding! The kabop appetizer was half price tonight. The beef was so tender and delicious. I ordered the Manti - beef dumplings with yogurt sauce. So yummy!!! I couldn't eat it all and brought half of it home. We all shared baklava which was so good. My husband got lamb kabops which he loved and ate every bite. Loved this place and would definitely go back. I'd recommend getting a variety of dishes and share to try all the yummy dishes. Friendly staff. Parking is on the street so circle the block.

Cazbar is the gold standard for Turkish fare. We got the assorted dip platter with Turkish bread. I loved my Adana Iskender- the lamb is tender, flavorful, and goes amazingly well with the rice. We also got a free hummus with check-in. And the manti. The friggin manti- whether vegan or the original beef is THE WAY TO GO! Next time, I'll get a bathtub full of manti to go. Falafels weren't the best, wait... are there falafels in turkey? You're better off with Amsterdam falafel and you'll be comparing every other falafel to it going forward. Did I just say "going forward?" Oh God. Moving on, the dessert platter was an assortment of baklava, milk pudding, rice pudding, and kadayif. The baklava was mushy and not so flavorful (go to the Turkish grocery stores for the best baklava), the milk pudding was a little meh, and the rice pudding could have used a little less cinnamon. So why 5 stars? I love the ambiance of this restaurant and it's perfect for a family. The desserts are not the greatest but their food is top notch.

Delicious Turkish/Mediterranean food. Spelled Cazbar, but the Turkish C is actually a "J-" sound. Hence, the J hidden in the C of their logo.Start off with the Turkish pizza and falafel. 5/5 for both of them. The turkish pizza is a flatbread that has perfectly seasoned meat. Falafel is a different shape than your traditional, but the finger like form is more conducive to dipping in their smooth hummus. The right blend of crunch to soft insides.Lamb Doner 5/5 - meat was absolutely delicious. So tender and flavor packed with Mediterranean spices.Salmon sandwich 5/5 - a good lunch choice. Not too heavy, made with their fresh baked bread