Kuşadası
The enormous 'Palace' in the Kaleiçi serves mixed international fare – from Chinese to Mexican – and decent Turkish grub as well as a few vegetarian…
Must-see restaurants in South Aegean
South Aegean
This casual family-run eatery does international dishes like fish and chips but mamma's specials are the best options, including Ottoman steak – rolled…
Marmaris
As close as you'll get to the marina without falling in. Pineapple is a somewhat pricey two-storey restaurant with an enormous upstairs balcony and…
Selçuk
Touristy Tat's food won't set the world on fire – although the güveç (stew) and other fiercely sizzling dishes could start a blaze. But it is a pleasant…
Selçuk
Both sightseers and self-caterers will enjoy this lively weekend market east of the bus station. Like the smaller Wednesday market to the northeast, it…
Marmaris
At lunchtime, local suits queue for this long-established köfte chain's salad bar (₺9), not to mention the succulent köfte, kebaps and other grills. Meal…
Bodrum Peninsula
Popular beachside restaurant with international menu that takes in so-so burgers and curries. Stick to Turkish food like testi kebapı, a delicious dish of…
South Aegean
This ramshackle terrace restaurant serves simple dishes including great gözleme (stuffed flatbreads) made by village ladies, with choices changing…
Bodrum Peninsula
In new premises 300m inland from the shore, but run by the same family from Gaziantep, Özmasa specialises in Anatolian dishes such as halep işi kebap …
Bodrum Peninsula
On a roadside terrace in the village, this unassuming place does excellent versions of Turkey's extended carbohydrates family, from mantı (Turkish ravioli…
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…
Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas
This family-run eatery in the village just up from the marina does home-cooked lokanta-style Turkish dishes, and of course very decent döner kebaps. The…
Bodrum Peninsula
A seafront fish restaurant like so many others in Gümüşlük, but Leleg stands out in particular for the quality of its mezes and the friendliness of the…
Kuşadası
The glass-fronted 'Courtyard' is a decent place to sample traditional Turkish dishes on display in its open kitchen. Choose a kebap from the menu or point…
Selçuk
By the fish market, this local favourite serves excellent köfte, cooked to perfection and accompanied by salad, rice and fried onions. The good selection…
Ephesus
This conveniently located cafe-restaurant on the footpath to Mary's House serves soups, salads and burgers (₺8 to ₺13), as well as more substantial mains…
Selçuk
This dependable, inexpensive place offers meze platters (₺10 to ₺20), köfte, and kebaps including dürüm options (grilled meat wrapped in flatbread), as…
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…
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)…
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…
Bodrum Peninsula
Right along the beach, cheek by jowl with restaurants serving more complex meals, Mandarina is good for a light breakfast of poğaça (savoury bun) or the…
Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas
Locals pile into this friendly little lokanta (eatery serving ready-made food) next to the mosque for çorba (soup), kebaps and unfussy, well-prepared…
Bodrum Peninsula
This ocakbaşı (grill house) overlooks the central roundabout. It serves a mix of international and Turkish dishes, including dürüm kebaps, pide and…
Bodrum Peninsula
Elegant marina restaurant that draws a metropolitan Turkish and yachtie crowd for its mezes and seafood. However load your wallet accordingly for the…
Bodrum Peninsula
On the main beachfront boardwalk near Yalı Camii, Gebora is a straightforward old standby for fresh fish, a selection of more than 20 mezes and home-grown…
Selçuk
Long-running family-run eatery on Selçuk's 'restaurant row' serving good grills and seafood dishes on a street terrace. There are excellent mezes too.
Bodrum Peninsula
Commanding pride of place at the start of the restaurant parade along Gümüşlük Yalısı, Siesta serves fish and meat dishes in ample portions.
Kuşadası
Close to the balık halı (fish market); they'll cook the fish of your choice well here. Also offers good chicken kebabs and salads.
Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas
Datça's oldest and most reliable seafood joint on the marina, Emek serves good grilled catches and köfte with views of Symi.
Selçuk
Like the larger Saturday version, this market offer fruits, veg and cheeses from village farms in the surrounding area.
