Istanbul Grill

Cafe & Bakery

A culinary adventure in the middle of Iowa — authentic, Halal Turkish cooking from acclaimed Turkish chefs.

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Come for the taste,
stay for the experience.

A delightful dining experience where fresh, high‑quality ingredients meet the mastery of our highly acclaimed Turkish chefs.

Our menu blends traditional and modern Turkish dishes, carefully crafted to bring the rich flavors of Türkiye straight to your table. Whether you’re a seasoned lover of Turkish cuisine or trying it for the first time, every plate promises a flavor journey that will leave you craving more.

We can’t wait to share our love of food with you. Teşekkür ederiz!

حلال

100% Halal KitchenEvery item we serve is prepared Halal.

Istanbul Grill Cafe & Bakery storefront in Urbandale, Iowa

Established inUrbandale, IA

11AM–10PMOpen Daily

HalalCertified Kitchen

TürkiyeAuthentic Recipes

Cafe & BakeryFresh Each Day

From the Grill & Beyond

Signature Plates

A taste of what our chefs are known for — all available on the menu today.

Mixed grill platter with lamb chops, adana, chicken shish and rice

For 2 · $65

Best for Sharing

Mixed Grill

Adana kebab, chicken shish, lamb shish, sliced lamb doner & a lamb chop with rice and salad.
For 1 · $35 / For 2 · $65 / For 4 · $125.

Incik — slow-baked lamb shank on mashed potato

$28

Turkish Classic · GF

Incik · Lamb Shank

Marinated, baked lamb shank that melts in your mouth, drizzled with demi‑glace. Served with rice & salad.

Lahmacun — Turkish flatbread with seasoned ground lamb

from $8

Stone‑Baked

Lahmacun

Thin flatbread baked with seasoned ground lamb, served with onions, tomato & lemon.

Adana kebab with rice, grilled tomato and onion salad

$19

Charcoal Grilled

Adana Kebab (Lamb)

Two skewers of seasoned ground chicken or lamb, served with rice & salad.

Mixed appetizer plate with falafel, stuffed grape leaves, cigar rolls and hummus

$28

To Begin

Mixed Appetizer

Hummus, falafel, stuffed grape leaves, cigar feta rolls & more to share.

Eat & Drink

The Menu

Appetizers

Stuffed Grape Leaves GFVEGV$7

Cigar Feta Rolls VEG$9

Feta & parsley wrapped in phyllo, served with garlic yogurt dip.

Falafel Platter (4 pc) VEGV$12

Served on a bed of hummus.

Zucchini Pancakes V$12

With homemade tomato sauce & garlic yogurt.

Albanian Liver & Onion$15

Served with lettuce, tomato & lemon.

Crispy Calamari$18

With Istanbul sauce.

Mangal Chicken Wings (10 pc)$18

Grilled, served with fries. Dipping sauce: buffalo, ranch or BBQ.

Wraps & More

Doner Sandwich$15

Sliced lamb doner, lettuce, tomato, onion & Istanbul sauce. Served with fries.

Chicken Shish Wrap$15

One skewer chicken shish, lettuce, onion, tomato & Istanbul sauce in flatbread. With fries.

Falafel Wrap VEGV$15

Crispy falafel & hummus in flatbread with lettuce, tomato, cucumber & tahini. With fries.

Adana Kebab Wrap$16

One skewer adana kebab, lettuce, onion, tomato & Istanbul sauce in flatbread. With fries.

From the Grill

Chicken Shish Kebab Plate$19

Two skewers of marinated chicken breast, demi‑glace. With curry penne pasta & salad.

Lamb Shish Kebab Plate$25

Two skewers of marinated premium‑cut lamb. With curry penne pasta & salad.

Chicken Adana Kebab$19

Two skewers of seasoned ground chicken. With rice & salad.

Lamb Adana Kebab$24

Two skewers of seasoned ground lamb. With rice & salad.

Kebab Trio$27

One skewer each: chicken shish, chicken adana, lamb adana. With rice & salad.

Grilled Salmon$25

Grilled lemon, topped with capers. With curry penne pasta & salad.

New York Strip*$26

Roasted potato & salad with homemade creamy steak dipping sauce.

Lamb Chops$33

Four pieces, roasted potatoes & salad. Medium or well done.

Comfort Plates

Chicken Sauté$18

Bite‑size seasoned chicken sautéed with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms & peppers in tomato sauce. With curry penne & salad.

Lamb Sauté$22

Bite‑size seasoned lamb sautéed with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms & peppers in tomato sauce. With curry penne & salad.

Chicken Tenders (5 pc)$18

Served with fries & Istanbul dipping sauce.

Truffle Fettuccine Alfredo VEG$18

Fettuccine & mushrooms in homemade cream sauce, topped with parmesan.

Food allergy notice: if you have a food allergy or special dietary requirement, please inform your server. *Consumer advisory: consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Cafe, Grill & Bakery

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Charcoal‑grilled kebabs, house‑made mezze, Iskender and lamb classics — plus baklava, Turkish pastries and house‑made desserts.

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Loved by Locals

What Guests Say

5.0 ★★★★★ Rated on Google

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Location

3281 100th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322

Hours

Monday – Sunday · 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

Reservations & Orders

(515) 207‑1292

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Good to Know

Frequently Asked

Is the food at Istanbul Grill halal?

Yes. Every item at Istanbul Grill Cafe & Bakery is 100% halal.

Where is Istanbul Grill located?

Istanbul Grill Cafe & Bakery is at 3281 100th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322, in the Des Moines metro area.

What are your hours?

We're open daily, Monday through Sunday, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Do you offer delivery and take reservations?

Yes. You can order pickup & delivery online and reserve a table through our online booking.

What kind of food do you serve?

Authentic Turkish cuisine — kebabs, lamb shank (incik), lahmacun, mezze and grills — plus a full bakery with baklava, Turkish pastries and house-made desserts.

Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?

Yes. Many dishes are vegetarian or vegan and are marked GF (gluten-free), VEG (vegetarian) and V (vegan) on the menu.

Istanbul Grill

Come for the taste,
stay for the experience.