Must-see restaurants in Bodrum Town

  • Iki Sandal

    Bodrum Town

    One of the most creative restaurants in town, this place occupies a lovely old stone house and has a front terrace with harbour views. A lot of care has…

  • Otantik Ocakbaşı

    Bodrum Town

    Terrific ocakbaşı (grill house), famed for its traditional kebabs (try an İskender or köfte), with reasonable rates and huge portions. Staff are super…

  • Orfoz

    Bodrum Town

    Often cited as one of Turkey's best fish restaurants, this gem has views over Bodrum's eastern shore from its front terrace. Serves delectable seafood…

  • La Pasión

    Bodrum Town

    With a lovely courtyard setting, this refined Spanish restaurant down a cobbled side street is perfect for tapas, excellent paella (₺120 to ₺180 for two)…

  • Nazik Ana

    Bodrum Town

    This simple, back-alley place has a no-nonsense, rustic feel with bench seating and stone walls. Offers hot and cold prepared dishes, viewable lokanta…

  • Le Man Kültür

    Bodrum Town

    Decorated with comic-book and street art, this cool Turkish chain – originally a refuge for artists and writers in İstanbul – is popular with students for…

  • Bodrum Denizciler Derneğı

    Bodrum Town

    This mariners' club cafe attracts locals from çay-drinking sea dogs to young landlubbers nursing bottles of Efes Malt. Burgers, sausage and chips, tost …

  • Kalamare

    Bodrum Town

    Though a bit cramped and inland, this distressed-looking place, with whitewashed tables and pastel-coloured walls, is certainly worth investigating …

  • Avlu

    Bodrum Town

    The 'Courtyard' is a bistro in an old stone house on a cobbled lane that offers outdoor dining, opt for the intimate dining rooms spread over two minute…

  • Ox

    Bodrum Town

    An upmarket and highly fashionable meat feast of a place with street-side tables and a fine menu that majors in gourmet burgers (in 120g or 180g portions)…

  • Musto

    Bodrum Town

    This bar-restaurant serves fine food in arty surrounds, with its packed harbourfront tables creating a busy bistro atmosphere. Dishes include good salads,…

  • Tepecik Döner

    Bodrum Town

    Across from the eponymous mosque, this favourite hole-in-the-wall does tasty kebaps on homemade bread, including the İskender (döner lamb on a bed of pide…

  • Gemibaşı

    Bodrum Town

    Located opposite the marina, this trad meyhane (tavern) serves fresh mezes and fish to a rakı-raddled clientele. It's renowned for its seafood. Book ahead…

  • Gayıkcı

    Bodrum Town

    This inexpensive open-fronted kebapçı (kebap shop) near the entrance to the fish market serves meat feasts, including tasty İskender and fiery Adana…

  • Cremeria Milano Bodrum

    Bodrum Town

    Offers the best ice cream in town, with authentic flavours including walnut and coconut. Also serves good espresso coffee.

  • Fish Market

    Bodrum Town

    Bodrum's fish market (sometimes called manavlar for the fruit stands at the entrance to this small network of back alleys) offers a direct dining…

  • Sünger Pizza

    Bodrum Town

    Bustling pizzeria with a great streetside terrace opposite the marina. It's particularly popular with families and with groups of young people, who enjoy…

  • Red Dragon

    Bodrum Town

    Don't expect to be bowled over by the authenticity of the Chinese dishes here but if you're desperate for a fix of rice and/or noodles, Red Dragon can…

  • Meyhane Deniz Feneri

    Bodrum Town

    Inspect the day's catch at 'The 'Lighthouse' seafood restaurant, which usually includes sea bass, sea bream, octopus and more (it also serves mezes)…

  • Berk Balık

    Bodrum Town

    In a good area for waterfront seafood restaurants, this calm spot has outside seating at white tables with blue wooden chairs. Appreciative locals dig…