# Istanbul Bay > Small space with outdoor seating offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that feels like being in Turkey. The vibe is family-oriented and quiet, inviting relaxed meals and conversation. Guests often enjoy freshly baked bread and tea with dessert. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/IstanbulBay1 - Address: 8002 5th Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States - Hours: Monday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM - Phone: +19292922353 - Website: https://istanbulbay.com/ - Google rating: 4.3 (1205 reviews) ## What it is good for - Lentil Soup — 10/10 - Lunch Spot — 10/10 - Authentic — 10/10 - Soup — 10/10 - Bread — 9.8/10 - Dinner Spots — 9.4/10 - Food — 8.7/10 - Date Spots — 7.9/10 - Gyro — 7.5/10 - Mediterranean Food — 7/10 - Tea — 6.9/10 - Hummus — 6.7/10 - Kebab — 6.6/10 - Outdoor Space — 6/10 - Outdoor Seating — 6/10 ## What people say - "The food here is amazing, especially the Turkish dishes." - "The Mediterranean food here is authentic and packed with rich flavors." - "The bread here is served piping hot and fresh from the oven." ## Good to know - Reservations are required during Ramadan for dining. - The restaurant charges a 20% gratuity for parties of 4 or more. - Expect a wait time of 30 to 40 minutes during peak hours. - The restaurant does not allow taking pictures of the food. - They do not offer soda refills with meals. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.