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Best Turkish Restaurants in California

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Honouring the top spots in California.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in California, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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81.8
#1

Santa Ana California

DönerG Turkish & Mediterranean Grill | Santa Ana

For a relaxed meal, DönerG Turkish & Mediterranean Grill | Santa Ana is a casual choice.

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80.2
#2

Fountain Valley California

Istanbul Grill

For your next night out, Istanbul Grill is one table worth exploring.

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79.3
#3

San Francisco California

Lokma

For dinner with friends, Lokma is a local option.

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Cities in California
Los Angeles13,332San Diego4,856San Francisco3,878San Jose2,787Fresno1,683Sacramento1,634Oakland1,457Long Beach1,371Bakersfield1,213Anaheim1,016Santa Ana908Riverside864Stockton863Irvine746Modesto657Chula Vista615San Bernardino607Glendale599Fremont598Huntington Beach596Santa Clarita577Pasadena572Garden Grove569Santa Clara516

Top Places in California

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#1

DönerG Turkish & Mediterranean Grill | Santa Ana

Santa Ana, California

2
81.8
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#2

Istanbul Grill

Fountain Valley, California

4
80.2
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#3

Lokma

San Francisco, California

2
79.3
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#4

Sultana Mediterranean

Menlo Park, California

2
79.2
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#5

Kitchen Istanbul

San Francisco, California

1
79.1
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#6

Nuka Cafe

Los Angeles, California

1
78.8
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#7

ZaZa Grill

Pacifica, California

5
78.3
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#8

Euphoria Lounge

San Diego, California

1
77.1
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#9

DönerG Turkish & Mediterranean Grill - Crossroad

Irvine, California

1
77.1
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#10

Zevi Cafe & Bistro

San Francisco, California

0
76.9
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#11

PiddeG - Modern Turkish Cuisine

Walnut Creek, California

5
76.9
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#12

Istanbul Doner Kebab

San Diego, California

1
76.8
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#13

Esnaf

San Carlos, California

3
76.6
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#14

Tabac Plus

San Diego, California

1
76.6
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#15

DönerG Turkish & Mediterranean Grill - Long Beach

Long Beach, California

1
76.4
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#16

Real Döner | Turkish Food

Petaluma, California

1
76.3
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#17

Turquaz SF

San Francisco, California

1
76.1
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#18

Anatolia Mediterranean Grill & Breakfast

Huntington Beach, California

3
75.8
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#19

DönerG Turkish & Mediterranean Grill - Anaheim

Anaheim, California

1
75.6
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#20

Ikram Grill

Fountain Valley, California

1
75.2
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#21

Bosforo

San Diego, California

1
75.1
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#22

Simurgh Bakery & Cafe

Emeryville, California

2
75.0
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#23

Meyhouse & Meyhouse Jazz Club

Palo Alto, California

1
74.5
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#24

Cafe Baklava

Mountain View, California

1
74.2
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#25

Divan

Berkeley, California

6
74.0
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#1

DönerG Turkish & Mediterranean Grill - Crossroad

Irvine, California

77.1
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#2

DönerG Turkish & Mediterranean Grill - Anaheim

Anaheim, California

75.6
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#3

Nomadic Kitchen

Redwood City, California

71.1
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