Dalyan
Attached to a honey shop, 'Friends' Cafe has a rustic feel with its chequered tablecloths. It does börek (filled pastry) and all-day kahvaltı (Turkish…
Must-see restaurants in Turquoise Coast
Antalya
On the Dönerciler Çarşısı, aka 'Şemsiye Sokak' (Umbrella St) restaurant strip, Anis' efficient waiters serve tasty pide (Turkish-style pizza), lahmacun …
Ölüdeniz
This popular promenade hang-out has a menu that meanders through pizza, pide, steaks, seafood, burgers, omelettes and salads. Service can get stretched in…
Dalyan
A local fave for a sugar hit, Demet offers baklava, eclairs, gateaus, pastries and recommended chocolate desserts. It also produces fast food such as…
Side
Offers solid Turkish cooking, an extensive local wine list and professional yet unstuffy service. Seafood is the mainstay of the menu and is superfresh…
Fethiye
Reis Balık is one of the best fish restaurants in the fish market. Charge around ₺8 for meze and ₺8 to ₺10 per head to cook a fish, with an olive oil and…
Side
A thrifty haven for travellers watching their lira, this converted fishing boat serves up good-value fish and köfte (meatball) sandwiches. Meze platters…
Turquoise Coast
Tlos has a large covered terrace and inexpensive menu that takes in salads, guveç (casserole), pancakes (₺10 to ₺15) and a few Western dishes like chicken…
Kalkan
Just below the landmark Pirat Hotel, this dependable waterside grill restaurant has a good menu of Turkish and international dishes, including kebaps,…
Göcek
Mosaic specialises in steaks, with a choice of rich sauces featuring lashings of cream and brandy. The garlic sauce is recommended if you're not on a date…
Dalyan
This relaxed restaurant, with a nifty blue-and-white decoration theme, whips up a decent steak (most are around ₺85), some Mediterranean flavours and a…
Turquoise Coast
At this friendly lokanta (eatery serving ready-made food), join the locals for lunch and point at the dishes including köfte (meatballs), chicken and bean…
Kalkan
Always-buzzing Merkez makes superb pastries and cakes, including a gorgeous chocolate baklava and coconut-and-almond macaroons. More substantial fare…
Side
The Emir almost leans on the ruins of the Roman baths where Cleopatra is said to have dallied. The open kitchen produces a large menu of mezes, grills,…
Kaş
Family-run restaurant with well-priced pide, pizza, beer and pop music, 'Plane Trees' has a pleasant courtyard garden tucked away off the street. Try a…
Göcek
With a lovely shady terrace and beachside seating, this local favourite serves a great selection of meze with some unusual options, including delicious…
Side
With a beachfront terrace perfect for a tranquil meal, head here for Turkish meat classics and regular seafood specials. Kick off with a few mezes and a…
Dalyan
A garden restaurant popular locally for its pizza and pide (Turkish-style pizza), with all the classic toppings on offer. Oher dishes are not as good.
Kalkan
A good spot for a Turkish or Western breakfast, this charming little cafe/patisserie also dishes up sweet and savoury delectables, including baklava.
Fethiye
Fethiye's enormous market takes place on Tuesday along the canal between Atatürk Caddesi and Pürşabey Caddesi, next to the stadium.
Gaziantep Ulaşlıoğlu Baklavaları
Fethiye
Fethiye's best baklava can be accompanied by a tub of dondurma (ice cream), although, sadly, you must seek çay elsewhere.
Fethiye
This snack bar–style eatery on a quiet lane serves pide with all the classic toppings and lahmacun (Arabic-style pizza).
Turquoise Coast
Above the market, Kordon has an attractive, breezy terrace overlooking the harbour, and fresh fish – try the grilled sea bass.
Ölüdeniz
Partly housed in a wooden cabin, the restaurant of the Oba has a reputation for home-style food at palatable prices. The menu offers everything from…
Turquoise Coast
Much loved by locals, this simple place off the main square dishes up tasty Turkish favourites with plenty of smiles. The outdoor tables on a little…
Turquoise Coast
This whitewashed and wooden lakeside restaurant serves mixed meze platters,alabalık(trout) and grills. The shaded terrace has lovely views of the lake.
Turquoise Coast
About 100m south of the Church of St Nicholas, this simple but spotless place with outside seating is a local favourite for pide and grilled meats.
Turquoise Coast
This welcoming restaurant on the main square has a large array of tasty pre-cooked dishes, as well as pide and köfte (meatballs).
Antalya
Grab a köfte ekmek (meatball sandwich; ₺13 with chips) at this snack bar, and add your own tomato, onion, pickle and garnish.
