Order the best Turkish near Port Richey, FL

Best Turkish restaurants nearby in Port Richey

WRAPS AND KABOBS

WRAPS AND KABOBS

4.5
(1k+)
• Mediterranean • Halal
$0 delivery fee • 10.0 mi • 53 min
Farther away
"The pita bread is good although kind of small for the portion they cut and provide for the larger meals however it is amazing with the mixed shawarma platter and most importantly with the touma sauce! the meat is delicious and the combo works perfectly together with salad."
"We ordered the CHICKEN PHILLY HOAGIE, the GYRO WRAP & theMIX SHAWARMA FRIES & every single item was 🔥🔥🔥! Everything was fresh, the portions were incredible, & the food was made to perfection! We've ordered & picked up from here lots of times, so we knew our food wold be great so ordering again would be great! The CHICKEN PHILLY HOAGIE was soo delicious & the GYRO WRAP was great! We ordered the mix MIX SHAWARMA FRIES with extra whitesauce & it did not disappoint! Chef's kiss to the cooks & the restaurant for making sure our food was amazing & delivered with freshness & timely. We will be ordering again!!"
GYRO WRAP
Gyro Meat sliced off the spit with lettuce , onion, tomato and tzatziki
$15.61
MIXED SHAWARMA PLATTER
Platter of both Beef Shawarma and Chicken Shawarma sliced off the spit, grilled with onions, tomatoes and pickles. Served with basmati rice, lettuce mix, pico de gallo, cucumbers, kalamata olives, feta crumbles, pita bread & sauce choice
$20.96
CHICKEN SHAWARMA WRAP
Hand-Battered Tempura Chicken Tenders , with lettuce , tomato , sweet chili musterd Sauce and white sauce
$18.36
TEMPURA CHICKEN WRAP (SPICY)
Grilled seasoned chopped chicken tenderloin, romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing & parmesan cheese
$14.14
Wraps & Kabobs

Wraps & Kabobs

4.6
(100+)
• Mediterranean • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 8.2 mi • 41 min
"This place is a real GEM! The food is ALWAYS hot and delicious 🤤. The TEMPURA CHICKEN WRAP (SPICY) and the CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP WRAP are to die for! Such a great deal for REAL food like it was made from home. Always a go to for my family."
"The other wraps and kabobs on palm harbor that also is on the app, same franchise even, is delicious. This one though. The SPANAKOPITA WITH TZATZIKI was undercooked and bland. The GYRO PITA was mediocre. They may be much closer to me but never again. The other branch should teach them how to cook an amazing spinach pie. Didn't refund because nothing was rotten but I am disappointed."
CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP
Grilled seasoned chopped chicken tenderloin, romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing & parmesan cheese
$15.32
CHICKEN SHAWARMA WRAP
Grilled Beef & Lamb Gyro Meat sliced off the spit. Wrapped in pita bread with onion, tomato, and tzatziki
$17.54
GYRO PITA
Seasoned shaved beef grilled with peppers, onions, mushrooms and white American cheese
$14.52
BEEF SHAWARMA WRAP
Grilled Beef & Lamb Gyro Meat, sliced off the spit. Served with basmati rice, lettuce mix, pico de gallo, kalamata olives, feta crumbles, pita bread, and tzatziki
$18.82
Madeline’s Shawarma

Madeline’s Shawarma

4.3
(80+)
• Mediterranean • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 9.8 mi • 50 min
Farther away
$5 off on $35+
"Awesome food and the owner was amazing! Highly recommend!! I can't believe o haven't stopped in here sooner. I had the felafel wrap (something I live) and it was seriously the best I e ever had! The toppings made it special. She makes her own pickles. Yum! And as if the food wasn't enough, they have Hookah!!! So much fun. Definitely going back!"
"Very good everything!! Very good chicken!! Smoky, succulent, not greasy at all and same for the flavorful falafel!! Absolutely delicious spicy potatoes!!"
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
Nut Free. Dairy Free. Slowly-roasted beef with tomato, pickle, lettuce, pickled turnip, beans, and tahini sauce.
$20.62
Beef Shawarma Platter
Gluten-free. Nut free. Dairy Free. Slowly-roasted beef, served with tahini sauce and a choice of fries or rice.
$29.38
Tabbouleh Salad
Vegan. Nut free. Dairy Free. Parsley salad with bulgur, onion, tomato, mint, olive oil, and lemon juice.
$15.92
Combo Platter
One shish tawook skewer and one kafta skewer, served with tahini sauce and garlic sauce, and a choice of fries or rice.
$33.45
Greek City Cafe

Greek City Cafe

4.8
(4k+)
• Mediterranean • Greek
$0 delivery fee • 16.2 mi • 46 min
Farther away
"Just moved to the area and I am so glad this place is nearby!! Everything arrived hot and packaged perfectly. The chicken pita and cheesecake were spectacular. The pita is soft and sauces are all so flavorful. My child loved the cheeseburger as well! Overall huge portions at a great value!!"
"the avgolemono soup is a perfect cure for an upset stomach. I was feeling sick all day and had this soup and it immediately made me feel better. the food here is always top notch,delicious, and great portions for the price."
GYRO PITA
Gyro meat topped with feta, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, tzatziki. Served with homemade chips or make it a platter to upgrade your side and get a drink.
$15.01
CHICKEN PITA
Grilled chicken topped with feta, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, tzatziki. Served with homemade chips or make it a platter to upgrade your side and get a drink.
$14.91
GREEK SALAD
(Our legendary) Mixed greens, feta, tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, beets, chickpeas, pepperoncinis, onions, olives, potato salad, famous Greek dressing [GF]. Make it a platter and get your choice of side and a drink!
$17.28
CALIFORNIA CHICKEN BOWL
[GF] Grilled chicken, avocado, tomatoes, green peppers, chickpeas, feta, balsamic glaze. Served over brown rice. Make it a platter and get your choice of side and a drink!
$17.07
CAVA

CAVA

4.6
(1k+)
• Healthy • Bowls
$0 delivery fee • 7.7 mi • 47 min
"U H M A Z I N G ! I ate all of mine before I thought of writing a review but WOWZA this place is great. The salad was worth the money with the amount of steak you get. And the kids meal was spot on too! Def recommend "
"I ordered a dozen of these chicken + rice bowls Tuesday and all of the guys enjoyed them so much they requested them again 3 days later. The food is fresh and flavorful. Ample serving size for laborers a yet light enough to finish the work day strong. Highly recommend the chips to go with your bowl."
Greens + Grains Bowl
Mix and match your favorite greens and grains to build a bowl just the way you like it.
$17
Grains Bowl
Choose your grain bowl base: saffron basmati rice, brown basmati rice, or black lentils.
$17.44
Chicken + Rice
Grilled chicken, hummus, tzatziki, pickled onions, tomato + onion, cucumber, feta, arugula, brown rice, Greek vinaigrette
$15.51
Steak + Harissa
Grilled steak, Crazy Feta®, red pepper hummus, tomato + onion, cucumber, feta, sumac cabbage slaw, brown rice, Super Greens, harissa vinaigrette
$19.64
Mama's Greek Cuisine

Mama's Greek Cuisine

4.6
(20+)
• Greek • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 9.6 mi • 47 min
Gyro (pronounced Yeero)
Strips of lamb and beef topped with tomato, onions and tzatziki sauce wrapped in a pita
$17.03
Souvlaki - Chicken or Pork
Marinated chicken or pork topped with tomato, onion and tzatziki sauce wrapped in a pita
$17.2
Avgolemono "Egg Lemon" Soup
Fresh lettuce, tomato, cucumber, pepperoncini, onions, olives, beets, Feta cheese and our homemade potato salad
$8.59
Baklava
Greek style spaghetti and in a rich meat sauce.All above pasta dishes are served with soup or salad.
$8.5
Katerina’s Greek Grill

Katerina’s Greek Grill

4.3
(70+)
• Greek • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 9.4 mi • 56 min
"We love the moussaka and oven potatoes. The avgolomeno soup is also delicious. "
"I ordered Mousaka, and soup with a side of Greek potatoes. Please do not make the same mistake. The food was old and barely edible. I was so excited to have a Greek restaurant on DoorDash but folks, dash elsewhere. They are super expensive and super awful. "
Traditional Homemade Gyro (Pork)
Warm pita with fries, tzatziki, tomatoes, and onions
$16.98
Traditional Homemade Gyro (Chicken)
Warm pita with fries, tzatziki, tomatoes, and onions
$16.98
Elliniki Salata (Greek salad)
lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, pepperoncini, olives & feta cheese
$17.98
Gyro Meat with Tzatziki
Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, dill, onions, olives & feta cheese
$11.99
Mamma Mia Pizzeria

Mamma Mia Pizzeria

4.7
(1k+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 39 min
"I discovered this place a couple weeks ago and their food is amazing! The portions of the pasta dinner are huge. Could feed probably three people. The pizza is really good also! The employees are so nice and friendly. This is my new Italian spot."
"Above all, the antipasto salad was amazing. It may be listed as small, but no it wasn't perfectly fresh and full of ingredients and flavor. The Big Italian Pizza had tons of toppings that tasted so good. It was a little bit overcooked on the bottom but still was good, and it was HUGE. The Garlic Knots w Sauce weren't really knots, but they were cooked perfectly with lots of garlic butter on them. Nice and pillowy. Will definitely order again!"
Cheese Pizza
A classic pizza topped with melted cheese and tomato sauce. Available by the slice or in 14", 16", 18" sizes, with a DIY option.
$17.2
Garlic Knots w Sauce
Soft, doughy garlic knots topped with a sprinkle of parmesan and a side of marinara sauce.
$6.05
10 Wings
Ten wings with options of Franks Hot Sauce, Garlic Parmesan, Honey BBQ, Hot, Medium, Mild, or Plain.
$16.75
Big Italian Pizza
Generous toppings of pepperoni, sausage, ham, and ground beef with melted cheese on a classic pizza crust. Available as a slice or in 14", 16", 18" sizes, or DIY.
$21.93
Sioux City Steakhouse

Sioux City Steakhouse

4.2
(2k+)
• Steakhouses • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 29 min
"the food was out of this world . I also want to thank the hostess that answer my phone call and gave me suggestion about the baked sweet potato and let me say it tastes like sweet potato pie that cinnamon butter really put the prime rib to a whole new level thank you . will most definitely order there again or stop by eat in"
"All pink and very fleshy and stringy for a Laredo Ribeye. Seasoning was great, but cook definitely was not a medium rare. I've had good here before, but this was not it. Broccoli huge chunks and barely blanched to top it off. Maybe they undercooked it just because it was delivery. Wife's Cowboy Cut Sirloin 8oz was larger than normal, which was good, but still overcooked for her medium."
Fall-Off-the-Bone Ribs
Perhaps the finest on the planet. You decide.
$22.17
Prime Rib
Our prime rib has a deep brown crust crackling with seasoning and fat. Carved open to reveal a juicy pink center that extends from edge to edge. Delicious slow roasted prime rib warm au jus and served with creamy horseradish sauce.
$29.65
Cowboy Cut Sirloin 8oz
U.SD.A. Choice aged sirloin, oak grilled to your liking and topped with crispy fried onions.
$20.07
Laredo Ribeye
12 oz. Ribeye is our most flavorful steak on the menu for the true beef lover. Because of the excellent marbling in the meat, it is loaded with flavor.
$29.32
Green Market Cafe

Green Market Cafe

4.8
(100+)
• Sandwiches • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 10.0 mi • 43 min
"The Asian Bowl (T) is my favorite dinner. There's just enough spice and the cucumber helps cool things off. It definitely fills you up."
"This was our second time trying this restaurant and it was disappointing. They shred the chicken up into tiny little dog food sized pieces and hide the small amount (even when you pay for extra protien) under a massive amount of Parmesan shavings that just becomes so gross after a couple bites. Their salad dressing is nice though and the butternut squash soup is delicious. "
Avocado Ranch Wrap (T)
Your choice of protein, baked diced bacon, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, avocado and ranch dressing.
$21.82
Greek Bowl (T)
Greek yogurt tzatziki, diced tomatoes, kalamata olives, bell peppers and feta cheese cooked with our house dressing.
$21.08
Buffalo Chicken Wrap (T)
Your choice of protein, tomatoes, red onions, cheddar cheese, gorgonzola cheese, buffalo sauce and ranch dressing.
$21.02
Super Green Smoothie
Cucumber, Spinach, Pineapple, Banana & Celery. Choose 1 base
$8.17
yefsi

yefsi

Greek • Italian
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
Spanakopita
Spinach and feta wrapped in a warm flaky phyllo.
$13.5
Avgolemono Soup (Bowl)
Traditional Greek egg lemon soup with chicken and orzo pasta.
$11
Subway

Subway

4.6
(600+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 8.7 mi • 41 min
25% off on $25+
"Delivery was excellent!! Contents was extremely poor. #15 #15 Titan Turkeyy had very little Turkey on it. Less than the regular Turkey sub. #16 All-Pro Sweet Onion Teriyaki had very little Teriyaki chicken on it. Very displeased with subways special "subway series" sandwiches. Rip off!!"
"The Veggie Delite® was good, I ordered it with everything, a little lite on the additional toppings, would have enjoyed more vinegar and oil."
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$11.89
Tuna
100% wild caught Tuna salad, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$11.76
6 Pack Cookie Box
Our 6 Pack Cookie Box is the most delicious out-of-the-box thinking. Pick your favorite flavor and enjoy a half-dozen of fresh-baked cookies. One for you, one for him, one for her and even more to keep sharing…or not! Get the New 6 Pack Cookie Box today and get that sweet treat you’re craving.
$5.48
Spicy Italian
Spicy Pepperoni, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan bread.
$13.72
Dino's subs 3

Dino's subs 3

4.2
(50+)
• Salads • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 6.1 mi • 48 min
"Really really good everytime and huge!"
"This is my calzone, it took forever even though the dasher was very communicative and pleasant. The store just dumped it in the box and hid it under a pile of fries. I removed the fries to find a botched calzone that I asked for up charge modifications! I am not the person who ripped the calzone apart! It came like that! I really like Dino's but this is not right"
Traditional Gyro with fries
Seasoned gyro meat on pita topped with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes and onions.
$14.37
Steak & Cheese with fries
With grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo.
$14.55
10 Buffalo Style Chicken Wings
Served mild, medium, hot, honey BBQ, Jamaican jerk and garlic butter with blue cheese and celery.
$14.67
Cheeseburger & Fries
With lettuce, tomatoes, onions, mayo, and pickles.
$12.45
The skinny bean cafe

The skinny bean cafe

5.0
(70+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 2.3 mi • 29 min
"I ordered the The OG Sandwich and it was great! Large portion and the best part was that it was fresh. The lotus drinks and their coffee is amazing. Will order again!"
"Absolutely delicious!! The bacon egg & cheese croissant was perfect.. this is one of my new fave breakfast spots. The pumpkin latte was also great! Highly recommend!!"
The OG Sandwich
Sausage Or Bacon, Egg, Cheese, on a pressed croissant
$11.88
Bananas Foster
Caramel and banana infused latte, topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce.
$8.94
Pumpkin Latte
Pumpkin syrup & sauce, your choice of milk, pumpkin cold foam, topped with cinnamon & all spice powder.
$11.07
Not So Skinny pressed buritto
Chorizo sausage, Pork breakfast sausage, bacon, Eggs, Chedder Cheese, house made Potatoes, Drizzled with our house made Signature Sauce, and house made Chipotle Sauce in a wrap
$12.37
Izo's

Izo's

4.7
(100+)
• Latin American • American
$0 delivery fee • 19.4 mi • 61 min
Farther away
"Both the Açaí and make your own bowl are the best in town and the price is unbeatable. You will obsesss over this place! If I could order daily I would!! The freshness, taste, and portion size are all 5 star."
"This place so good!!! I order the Izo's Bowl with the Pabellon Empanada let me tell you hands down delicious! 10/10!"
Make Your Own Açaí Bowl
6 Fried mozzarella cheese sticks wrapped in a thin, semi-sweet dough.
$10.9
Make Your Own Bowl
White rice, Romaine, Tomato, Cucumber, Black beans, Avocado, Plantain chips, Izo's Green Sauce, Pulled beef.
$13.62
Izo's Bowl
Customize your salad with various greens like Romaine or Arugula, choose from diverse toppings including Avocado, Black Beans, and Feta Cheese; pair with dressings like Honey Mustard or Ginger Sesame.
$14.32
Smoothies
Arepa with shredded chicken & avocado salad.
$5.73
Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse

4.4
(4k+)
• Steak • American
$0 delivery fee • 10.0 mi • 51 min
"Perfect choice for a celebration! The Rockhampton Ribeye* 13oz was cooked to perfection! Added the grilled shrimp and garlic butter toppings! Delightful! You can't beat the Bloomin' Onion®! The Triple-Layer Carrot Cake** was absolutely delicious. Wishing we could have eaten there in person, but it was a real treat to have dinner from Outback Steakhouse. ENJOY!"
"An outstanding meal. The Alice Springs Chicken® was still juicy and delicious and well Smothered with cheese, bacon and mushrooms. The baked potato and sweet potato were cooked well and came with plenty of condiments."
Outback Center-Cut Sirloin*
Center-cut for tenderness. Lean, hearty and full of flavor. Seasoned and seared. Served with two freshly made sides.
$23.29
Victoria's Filet® Mignon*
The most tender and juicy thick cut seasoned and seared. Served with two freshly made sides.
$35.11
Bloomin' Onion®
An Outback Original! Our special onion is hand-carved, cooked until golden and ready to dip into our spicy signature bloom sauce.
$11.8
Joey Sirloin* (5 oz)
Extra marbled for maximum tenderness. Served with two freshly made sides.
$12.58
Dinos Subs

Dinos Subs

4.0
(1k+)
• Calzones • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 6.1 mi • 48 min
"Super flavorful! A big portion of food for the price, came very hot and fresh I will 100% be ordering again! :)"
"No meat on half the sandwiches. Paid $15 per sandwich for halves basicly. Not cool at all."
Traditional Gyro with fries
Seasoned gyro meat on pita topped with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes and onions.
$13.22
Steak & Cheese with fries
With grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo.
$12.77
10 Buffalo Style Chicken Wings
Served mild, medium, hot, honey BBQ, Jamaican jerk and garlic butter with blue cheese and celery.
$13.51
Steak & Cheese All theWay.&fries
Cheese, mushroom, peppers, grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo.
$12.8
Arby's

Arby's

4.6
(300+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 10.0 mi • 52 min
Farther away
"There is absolutely no care paid to the quality of their sandwiches, they just stick a bunch of roast beef in the middle instead of evenly spreading the meat to make the sandwich more edible. The 'Cup of Chedder' that they charge $1.91 for comes maybe ¼ full. The attached picture shows exactly what quality you'll get here."
"Delivered flat as a pancake. Clearly flattened intentionally. Tenders are tiny and were $10 for 5. Yikes"
Soft Drinks
If you weren’t already craving an ice cold, refreshing beverage…you are now.
$4.09
Classic Beef 'n Cheddar.
Thinly sliced roast beef with warm cheddar sauce and zesty red ranch sauce on a toasted onion roll. Visit arbys.com for nutritional and allergen information.
$7.28
Double Roast Beef
Two times the amount of signature roast beef than the Classic Roast Beef on a toasted sesame seed bun. Visit arbys.com for nutritional and allergen information.
$8.94
Classic Roast Beef
Thinly sliced roast beef on a toasted sesame seed bun. Served with Arby's or Horsey sauce. Visit arbys.com for nutritional and allergen information.
$6.44
Oasis II

Oasis II

4.4
(100+)
• Puerto Rican • American
$0 delivery fee • 1.1 mi • 23 min
"simpre jugosas y ricaEmpanada Chicken always fresh great portion and juicy 🙏 Definitely ordering again everything else has been extremely like eating grandma's cooking🙏💯🙏"
"small portions. paid 40 bucks for a quarter chicken not half. pork was only a scoop. macaroni salad taste sour"
1/2 Chicken with 2 Sides
Crispy pork served with choice of cassava, tostones, French fries, macaroni salad, marinated green bananas, sweet potatoes,
$14.93
Roast Pork with 2 Sides
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$15.76
Rice of the Day, 16 oz
1 medium rice and 2 medium sides.
$7.42
White Rice, 16 oz
The bold, refreshing, robust cola
$6.91
Off the Skewer

Off the Skewer

4.1
(100+)
• Kabobs • Grill
$0 delivery fee • 3.5 mi • 27 min
$6 off on $35+
"This was our first time ordering from here, didn't know it existed and we are HOOKED! The Steak Ramen Noodle Bowl was absolutely amazing!! The Stuffed Steak & Mushroom Potato - Small was just as amazing!! Highly recommend giving them a try!!"
"I spent 12.00 on an overbaked tiny Baked Potato with only a small container of sour cream. This is a place that def. overcharges and takes advantage of customer who order through Doordash. Didn't even have a fork, napkin, or butter. Def. will not order from here again. Shame on you guys!"
Steak Ramen Noodle Bowl
Grilled beef with onions, bell peppers, carrots, edamame, and broccoli. Served over ramen noodles in our Hawaiian glaze.
$23.19
Kabobs & Rice - Steak
Cajun seasoned steak, grilled and topped with parmesan cream, with zucchini, bell peppers, and onions served over rice pilaf.
$17.87
New Orleans Cajun Kabobs - Steak
A freshly baked chocolate chip cookie served warm in a skillet with vanilla bean ice cream and drizzled with caramel and chocolate sauces.
$17.88
Cookie Sundae
Seasoned steak, grilled and glazed with Hickory Bourbon sauce, with zucchini, bell peppers, onions served over rice pilaf.
$10.44

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