Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Fort Greene
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Deniz Turkish Mediterranean Cuisine
Classic Turkish mixed grills and kebabs in a large, flexible dining room near Barclays and BAM.
Notable Picks
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Birthday & Celebration Central
Deniz is a full-service Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant on Fulton Street, used as an all-purpose option for mixed grills, meze, and big platters before or after Barclays and BAM events. The menu leans classic—shish kebabs, yogurtlu kebabs, and branzino—served in a roomy dining room that can handle everything from casual dates to family dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mixed Grill (gyro, shish, and Adana kebabs), Lamb Shish Kebab, Yogurtlu Lamb Adana
What makes it special: Classic Turkish mixed grills and kebabs in a large, flexible dining room near Barclays and BAM.
Worthy Picks
#2
Black Iris
7.9
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
A halal Middle Eastern counter-style spot that’s strongest in the gyro-and-platters lane with quick, reliable execution. Treat it like a neighborhood utility player: one platter, one dip, and you’re covered for a full meal that travels well.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gyro platter, Chicken shawarma platter, Baba ghanoush with pita
What makes it special: Fast, halal platters that stay dependable for repeat orders.