Turkish restaurants in Aegean Coast
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1-A Grand Restaurant
Set in a square just off Bar St, this lovely place is a whole world away from it. Tables are set in a garden-courtyard under old fig and orange trees and the place is so mellow and laid-back that even the dogs are asleep, curled up on the benches. There's a daily happy hour from 22:00 to 23:00. The food (both European and Turkish) has a good reputation and it claims to do the best steaks in town. There's also free internet access to customers.
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Yağhane
Housed in an old olive mill built in 1894, this is an attractive and atmospheric place, with the walls hung with the works of local artists. The menu, which specialises in old Ottoman and Mediterranean dishes, is select and imaginative. Try the delicious regional speciality et çökertme - sliced beef with garlic yogurt, grated potatoes and butter. The wine list is also impressive.
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Tranca
Jutting out into the bay, the family-run Tranca probably boasts about the best views of anywhere. Its specialities are tuzda balik (fish baked in salt) and testi kebabı (casserole served in a clay pot that's broken at your table), both cost around €25 to around €30 with a minimum of two people. Reserve a seafront table if you can.
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Avşar Büfe
Famous throughout Turkey is Ayvalık tost (Ayvalık 'toast') and this is the place to get it. Traditionally they're filled with sucuk (Turkish sausage), cheese, tomato, ketchup and mayonaise, but you can opt just for one or two ingredients if you prefer! Though not exactly haute cuisine, they're delicious if you're hungry enough.
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Liman Köftecisi
Famous nationally, the trendy Liman has a lovely position on the seafront, yet serves delicious food at very decent prices. Köfte (grilled meatballs) are the speciality. Of the six types, try the Liman köfte - served with yoghurt, tomato sauce and butter. The service is also exemplary.
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Dört Mevsim Et Lokantası
Famous as far afield as Ankara and İstanbul, this award-winning lokanta serves excellent food at reasonable prices. From the open ocakbaşı (grill), try the delicious chargrilled-melted cheese, stuffed aubergine kebab or köfte with chilli (the house specialities).
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Old House Restaurant & Bar
With tables set in little courtyard amid grapefruit and pomegranate trees, and decorated with lanterns, bird cages and wicker chairs, this is a pretty, cool and intimate place that does tasty Turkish dishes. Try the appetising speciality 'Old House Kebap' served sizzling on a platter
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Köfte Neşe
At the other end of the bazaar, this place claims İzmir's 'best-köfte-in-town' crown. Try also the piyas (white beans and onion in olive oil and lemon juice) - an Aegean speciality. Later, have a coffee at one of the pretty cafés nearby.
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Papalina Restaurant
For a table on the seafront without paying a premium, head for the cheerful and popular Papalina on Alibey Island, with its chequered tablecloths and lovely position right next to the fishing boats. Try the papalina balik, a fish speciality of Ayvalık.
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Paşalı Restaurant
Tucked down side streets, but with a devoted following among those in the know, the new Paşslı does great Turkish home cooking at unbeatable prices. Dishes (including good veggie options) change every day and there's a useful pick-and-point counter.
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Hünnaphan
Set in an old purple house away from the waterfront, this charming restaurant has a beautiful patio garden and two semiprivate balconies where diners can enjoy park views. Turkish and Western dishes are on offer and there's an extensive wine list.
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Meydan Restaurant
One of Bergama's oldest restaurants and a local institution, this simple but sparkling place serves good, regional food at fair prices. It also has tables outside. Try the Bergama speciality, lahmaçun (wheat cakes with minced meat).
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Güney Doğ
Away from the hustle and bustle of the train station on a pretty street under a leafy wall, the charming, elderly owner serves delicious köfte and meat and veggie kebaps at heart-breakingly modest prices.
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Seçkin Ciğercı
Small and simple, but with a good reputation for food, is Seçkin Ciğercı. Going since 1956 and run by four generations of the same family from the cosiest kitchen you've ever seen, it's a great place.
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Paksoy
This popular place has some tables outside. Pides are made in front of you, freshly to order. Try the speciality kıymalı yumurtalı pide (pide with meat and egg).
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Ünal Restaurant
By the main square, this smartish licensed restaurant has all the usual standards such as şiş kebap and grills, as well as daily specials.
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Pala Kebap Salonu
Though small and simple, this place is terrifically popular in Bergama and the food's delicious. Try the spicy Bergama köfte.
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Gül Kebap
For a fuel stop in the bazaar, head for this perennially popular place, feeding the good people of İzmir since 1949.
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Martı Restaurant
A smart new place with an excellent reputation, it specialises in Ayvalık and regional specialities as well as fish.
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Okumuşlar Pide Salonu
Next door to the bus station (and one of several branches), it does fabulous pides (including veggie ones).
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Villa Yacht
Villa Yacht is a good, new place if you fancy trying a nargileh.
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Selanik Lokantasi
Another local favourite is Selanik, which serves hearty, homemade fare.
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Öğretmenin Yeri
Offering enticing home cooking at pleasing prices, the Yeri competes with the Assos next door.
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Assos Restaurant
Widely recommended and much-loved, the diminutive but endearing Assos provides excellent home cooking at pleasing prices. It offers no less than 25 dishes including veggie options. Take a table on the tiny terrace overlooking the main square.
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Assos Kale Restaurant
Centrally located in Behramkale and with a pleasant shaded terrace, the Kale is a great place for a quick eat, offering good home cooking at unbeatable prices. Try the delicious mantı (Turkish ravioli) or homemade creamy ayran (yoghurt).
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