A hot new Turkish restaurant is opening soon in St. Pete: Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine at 1236 Central Avenue. PTM Partners, a leading real estate investment management and development firm with award-winning projects across Florida and DC Metro, and DoveHill Capital Management, a Fort Lauderdale-based, vertically integrated hospitality investment organization, announced the execution of a lease with the modern Turkish restaurant on the ground floor of The EDGE Collective. The restaurant also has plans to open in Wesley Chapel.

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine’s space will span more than 5,000 square feet on the ground floor of the building facing Central Avenue, along with outdoor dining within the hotel’s garden between the Moxy by Marriott Hotel and the 1246 Central Avenue building.  

The hottest new restaurant in town with 5-star Turkish fare

1246 Central Avenue is an adaptive reuse development of a historic structure adjacent to the soon-to-be completed 163-key Moxy by Marriott Hotel. The building is being entirely renovated to include modern infrastructure and technology, more light and air via increased glass and window installations, and optimized spaces across all three levels, according to a press release. The ground floor where Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine will be located will include increased visibility and access into the space from all frontages for a more inviting restaurant, notes the design team.

“Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine is a seasoned, well-established operator in Florida that aligns well with our food and beverage tenant strategy,” said Shari Neissani, Vice President of Development, PTM Partners. “This new St. Petersburg flagship location will not only be a great addition to the restaurant group’s portfolio, but also an amazing addition to the EDGE Collective mixed-use development in downtown St. Petersburg.”   

A growing Central Florida food hub

Established in Central Florida in 2004, Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine offers top-notch dining experiences within an inviting, authentic ambiance. Step inside and immerse yourself in warm color tones complemented by unique Turkish paintings and handmade glassware. Be greeted by fragrant aromas, fresh ingredients, and genuine Turkish hospitality at every turn.

At Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine, every dish is meticulously prepared by skilled chefs, with many hailing from Turkish backgrounds, alongside dedicated culinary teams. Indulge in a diverse menu showcasing fresh salads, hand-carved Halal meats, made-to-order breads, and delectable pides. With additional locations in Winter Park, Lake Nona, and Orlando, the culinary delights of Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine are within easy reach.

“We are excited to bring our signature Turkish cuisine to the St. Pete dining scene,” says Doved Sexter, of Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine. “The EDGE District’s vibrancy and sense of community is the perfect place to welcome our second Gulf Coast location.”