Fethiye
A few small boats moored off Uğur Mumcu Parkı offer balık ekmek (fish sandwiches) and fish and chips (₺15), with seating on their bobbing decks. They…
Must-see restaurants in Turquoise Coast
Kalkan
With its pink theme and wood burner, this casually elegant uphill from the harbour eatery offers good service and dishes including house special moussaka,…
Side
Raising the stakes in Side, this modish, high-end newcomer has a superb ocean-facing terrace and a nice contemporary vibe. Best for Western food,…
Antalya
Expect to find the garden at this restaurant and şarap odası (wine room) chock-a-block on the nights when traditional Turkish musicians and folk dancers…
Turquoise Coast
On the road down to Olympos from the highway, recline on rustic Nazar's wooden platforms in traditional Turkish style, enjoying gözleme (stuffed…
Ölüdeniz
Facing the big blue, this is one of Ölüdeniz's choicest spots for a meal, with stylish seating and efficient staff. Serves fine pasta like tagliatelle…
Dalyan
The town's most appealing restaurant, serving great Turkish and British breakfasts, snacks like smoked salmon club sandwich (₺30), and mains including…
Kalkan
Very classy restaurant with a stunning terrace and wonderful old-school dining room (which almost has a colonial vibe thanks to its antiques and polished…
Fethiye
Opposite the marina, this little slice of foodie paradise has some of the best cakes (from ₺12) and pastries in town. It also has superb coffee and juices…
Ölüdeniz
One of Ölüdeniz' more authentic eateries, 'Pearl' Restaurant serves Turkish classics, ev yemekleri (home cooking), international dishes and daily specials…
Fethiye
Meğri Restaurant (not to be confused with nearby Meğri Lokantasi) offers a more varied menu than many competitors, including plenty for veggies. Try the…
Antalya
On a hot summer night, streetside tables at this (mainly) seafood restaurant on the main drag are the perfect location for a memorable meal with marine…
Kaş
Cheap and cheerful seafood place renowned for balık ekmek (₺60), the simple fish sandwich that is a staple in coastal Turkey. There are also hearty bowls…
Turquoise Coast
On the main drag, 200m inland from the beach, 'Oleander' serves international dishes, seafood and Turkish classics from meze to şiş kebaps (roast skewered…
Side
Ocakbaşı overlooks a spotlit 2nd-century Roman bath so it's wildly popular for a meal. The tour group babble can get a bit too much in high season; try…
Kalkan
This authentic ocakbaşı (grill house) serves all the traditional kebap favourites and has a large terrace to enjoy them on. It also does pide as well as…
Antalya
Modern British-owned restaurant that boasts an eclectic, global menu featuring starters such as dynamite prawns (₺42) and classic mains like rib-eye steak…
Turquoise Coast
The village's original restaurant is perennially popular for its decent kebap and seafood mains, as well as köfte (meatballs), güveç (stew) and a great…
Kaş
Overlooking the main square, Kaş' most popular Italian pumps out fine pizza, a wide array of pasta dishes (such as vegetable ravioli; ₺32) and a few…
Antalya
Terrific Turkish food, including many beautifully presented lamb dishes from the Anatolian city of Konya. There's an air-con interior and also outdoor…
Dalyan
There's perhaps a bit too much going on here menu-wise, with myriad, over-complicated sauce options for your barbecued chicken, fish or steak. But…
Antalya
Tried-and-true Turkish favourites are served up by the team behind Sabah Pansiyon (and named after their Yemen-born grandfather) with tables spilling out…
Turquoise Coast
On the main road in Faralya, 'Rose' Pension serves gözleme (stuffed flatbread), çorba (soup), köfte (meatballs), seafood and chicken dishes on a shaded…
Ölüdeniz
One of the few eateries open all year, Kumsal is pide heaven but also offers pizza, seafood, kebaps, steaks and chicken dishes, with seating next to a…
Turquoise Coast
The best of the village restaurants, this simple-looking place run by Ibrahim offers hearty dishes like stuffed peppers, courgette fritters and a famous…
Fethiye
Looking for us at lunchtime in Fethiye? We're usually here. Head inside and mix and match a plate (large mixed plate ₺22) from the glass counter display…
Antalya
A traditional establishment restaurant favoured by the city's professional classes. Boasts courtyard seating and a large dining room, where charcoal…
Turquoise Coast
This waterside pension cafe has been making its own peach, banana and hazelnut ice cream for 25 years. Sea bass and calamari are also on the menu and the…
Dalyan
This cheap and cheerful pide (Turkish-style pizza) place is often packed with happy local customers. There are also kebaps and lokanta (ready-made) dishes…
Turquoise Coast
Hassan Deniz is much favoured by yachties and their crews for its fresh fish and great mezes. Its long pier has a single table for scenic dining on calm…
Turquoise Coast
On the far west side of the harbour, this large waterside restaurant has ample seating, moderate prices (a köfte is ₺35) and service is quite snappy.
Antalya
This gorgeous garden cafe south of Hadrian's Gate is rammed all summer long with Antalya's bright young things. Great for coffee, snacks and flirting.
Turquoise Coast
On pedestrianised Müze Caddesi, 'Silk' Restaurant is great for a quick lunch of pide, lahmacun (Arabic-style pizza), kebap or grill.
Turquoise Coast
Everywhere sells ice cream in Kaleköy, but locals swear this is the best. There's a lovely terrace to enjoy it on, with bay views.
Fethiye
Buying fresh fish (per kg ₺18 to ₺55) from the market and taking it to one of the restaurants opposite to have them cook it is one of Fethiye's most…
Turquoise Coast
This waterfront hangout has a dozen mezes in the fridge, overlooked by Janis Joplin and the rock icons on its awnings. The exotically translated menu…
Kabak
Mamma dishes up simple, hearty food, including gözleme (stuffed flatbread; ₺7) and her own homemade ayran (yoghurt drink; ₺3) from her front patio near…
Kaş
In a lovely little square off a cobbled street just up from the water, Köşk occupies a rustic, 150-year-old house with two terraces and seating in the…
Kaş
The menu here concentrates on no-nonsense Turkish dishes of kebaps, grills, soups and salads. Head out back to eat in the pretty courtyard, which has open…
Antalya
True to its namesake (the Greek-influenced Aegean island off Ayvalık), the first thing you see in the Castle Boutique Hotel's courtyard is a fridge loaded…
