Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieCasual, Turkish eatery serving kebabs and other familiar fare alongside coffee and wine.
What to order: Grilled Octopus · Lahmacun (2 pcs) · Mix Grill (for 1)From Google Maps reviews.
Accidentally found this Turkish restaurant while walking around Long Island City and wow! We were lucky enough to be welcomed by the owner himself super warm, positive, and genuinely passionate about the place and the menu. The entire staff was amazing, and the food absolutely delivered. Huge portions, incredible meat, one of the best Turkish meals we’ve had in NYC! They recommended their signature dish and were so glad we listened. Also loved that they offered us a sample of their signature dr
This was my first time eating Turkish food and it did not disappoint. We started with the octopus which was heavenly. It was extremely soft and flavorful (forgot to take a photo). It is served in a skillet and the marinade is great for dipping bread into after. The rest of the food was also incredible with fresh herbs on every dish. I will definitely be back with a bigger group of people to try more! Service was great and they were very attentive. They didn’t rush us out when we finished the mea
Safir is such a great addition to LIC. The space is modern, stylish, and really inviting without trying too hard. The food felt fresh and well-balanced — flavorful Mediterranean dishes, generous portions, and everything came out beautifully presented. The service was warm and attentive, and the overall atmosphere made it easy to stay longer than planned. Perfect spot for dinner with friends or a relaxed date night. Definitely one of the better restaurants in the area right now.
From the Nov 21, 2024 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Clean utensils were stored where they could get dirty again.