{"id":178279,"date":"2026-03-04T20:54:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/178279\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T20:54:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:54:43","slug":"bosphorous-turkish-restaurant-opens-in-st-pete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/178279\/","title":{"rendered":"Bosphorous Turkish restaurant opens in St. Pete"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In Istanbul, whether you\u2019re at a fancy rooftop restaurant or a food stall under a bridge, the best dining overlooks the Bosphorus. Now, Tampa Bay is getting a taste.<\/p>\n

Bosphorous, a Florida chain known for its Mediterranean cuisine and elaborate, old-world decor, has arrived in downtown St. Petersburg. The restaurant, first opened by a Turkish couple in Orlando in 2004, expanded to Tampa last year with a location on South Howard Ave<\/a>. A Wesley Chapel location is also in the works.<\/p>\n

The new location on the first floor of EDGE Collective at 1246 Central Avenue soft-opened on Feb. 20.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At Bosphorous, Turkish art and culture are just as important as the food. Guests dine in what owners describe as \u201cpolished casual<\/a>\u201d style, with imported glassware and dishes, surrounded by colorful ebru artwork, silk carpets, and imitation pillars.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Prices for entrees like meat kebaps and patties cost around $23-$35, with specialties like mixed grilled kebaps for two going for $54. Classic Turkish appetizers, soups, salads, and Turkish pastries are also available.<\/p>\n

For more information and updates, go to bosphorousturkishrestaurant.com<\/a> and follow\u00a0 @bosphorous_turkish_cuisine<\/a> on Instagram and Facebook<\/a>. Bosphorous St. Pete is open Sunday-Thursday 4 p.m.-9 p.m. and nd Friday-Saturday 4 p.m.-10 p.m.<\/p>\n

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This article appears in Feb. 26 \u2013 Mar. 04, 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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