Yelken Restaurant

4.9 ( 577 reviews )
£20–30
109 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TH, United Kingdom
+44 1273 101703

Yelken Restaurant, located in the vibrant Kemptown area of Brighton, is a delightful Mediterranean gem that has captured the hearts and palates of many. Diners rave about the freshness and flavor of the food, with standout dishes including the falafel salad and char-grilled chicken, which boasts a juicy interior and aromatic seasoning. Reviewers such as Tom highlight the restaurant’s remarkable baklava, calling it the best in Brighton, while others sing praises for the meze sharing platters and butterfly shrimp.

The atmosphere at Yelken is equally welcoming, with a cozy ambiance complemented by relaxing music and friendly staff who are knowledgeable about the menu. Many patrons noted the attentive service, making dining here a pleasurable experience. While some suggested ordering additional starters for a group setting, the consensus remains: Yelken delivers great value in both its food and service.

With rave reviews affirming its status as a must-visit, Yelken Restaurant is perfect for family meals, intimate gatherings, or simply enjoying a delightful night out in Brighton.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Paid street parking
    • Difficult to find a space

Reviews For Yelken Restaurant

Yang Yun
Jun 8,2025
Met my friend who was visiting the UK from China. Another friend who lives in the location area recommended this restaurant. The starter was on the small side for 4 adults. I think we should have ordered two. The chicken I had for the main course was really tasty. It had that char gilled taste, at the same time the juice of the meat was locked in. The steak my friend ordered was good too. The staff was friendly and recommended some alcohol drinks which we've never had before. He was knowledgeable about the cuisine and drinks. The dessert we had was too sweet for me.
nat bat
Jun 6,2025
cute little restaurant not to busy perfect for a family meal, the staff are perfectly understanding and friendly! the food is seasoned amazingly and i recommend the steak 100%!!
Deborah needham
Jun 4,2025
7 of us had lunch here today, 17.5.25. The food was fresh and tasty. Service was friendly and helpful. Great value. All of our plates were empty, with compliments for the falafel salad and Kofte salad. My plate was Imam Bayildi, which was flavourful. We will definitely return and recommend.
Stelo Dhima
May 29,2025
Exceptional! Food was tasty and fresh . Fast service and welcoming staff will definitely come back.
Tom Brooks
May 14,2025
If you like baklava, we have a tip for you! Yelken Restaurant in Brighton has the BEST baklava ever! Not to mention delicious falafel plate, meze sharing platters, and butterfly shrimp. Don’t forget the Turkish coffee. The atmosphere is fantastic with nice seating and relaxing music playing. Outstanding service too! Go see Kamil and everyone at Yelken and you will be very glad that you did!
Joy N. Ismail
Apr 15,2025
Delicious, authentic, and cozy. The menu has so many options. The starters and fresh bread were excellent (would recommend the yogurt and walnut dip and feta pastry). The sizzling prawn dish was so flavorful and portion was generous. The rice was delicious too. Everything is made to order, the chef/owners were lovely.
Nathan Darcy
Apr 11,2025
We came here during summer and I completely forgot to review until now! Literally everything we had was absolutely incredible. The filo cheese starter rolls, god I could eat 100 of them. The chicken main was delicious. I'm so excited for the next time we visit Brighton so we can come back here. Everything seriously was perfect and I can be difficult to please. Our server was also so lovely and chatty, welcoming and a delight. Unfortunately it's been long enough that I don't remember his name!
India Neville
Apr 7,2025
This is definitely the sort of small business that you (& your taste buds) should consider supporting. I only wish that I had the room to try even more dishes! I stopped in after a rainy, windy beach walk and received a warm welcome to this cozy spot (despite looking like a drowned rat ). I had the lamb kofte and found it flavourful and delicious. The server, his husband, and the chef were easy to talk to & take pride in their work.

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