BODRUM EATING
Turkish cuisine is considered to be one of the world’s finest, on
a par with French or Chinese. Turks eat a lot of meat, but not pork, and
many restaurants don’t serve
alcohol. In Bodrum you’ll find exclusive
restaurants side by side with small, simple cafés.
Picante
A neon cactus on the roof shows the way to this excellent Tex-Mex restaurant
in the inner courtyard of an old house. Here you can enjoy a Frozen Margarita
while you wait for your tacos.
Address: Külcü Sok. 8
Phone: +90 (0)252 316 0270
Küba
Extravagant and very expensive. Those
wishing to rub shoulders with Bodrum’s
high society will need to dress up and book
a table. A cheaper alternative is to sit in
the bar with a drink and enjoy the
spectacle.
Underground: Neysen Tevfik Cad. 62
Phone: +90 (0)252 313 4450
Secret Garden - It has a ultimate romantic atmosphere and is located up
the small street opposite the Marina. Expect to find Modern Mediterannean
style dishes, both beautiful and colourful and which is often very original
and always delicious. The menu features treats such as frogs legs in garlic
sauce, hot tomato tarts, rabbit in cream, sea bass in vanilla butter and
chicken liver and brandy pate.
Denizhan - Situated on the outskirts of the town. Upon entering you will
be greeted with a Lavash ( Turkish balloon bread ), delicious starters
and the best grilled meat. Remember to leave some space for their unique
and well known Kunefe, a sweet with cheese.
King Fisher & Baja
The restaurant is on the first floor and,
besides fish & chips, there are several fish
and shellfish dishes on the menu. The
trendy Bar Baja is below in the open
courtyard in front of a beautiful house.
Underground: Neysen Tevfik Cad.
Phone: +90 (0)252 316 1495
Meyhanler Sok
Exciting restaurant street in the bazaar
where there are several small watering
holes and eating houses.
Sakalli Köftesi
Simple eating house on the square, much frequented by local businessmen during
lunchtime.
Visitors can simply walk in and take their choice among the day’s many
homely
Turkish classics.
Address: Çarsi 2
Han
A converted seraglio with live music and a
traditional menu. If you haven’t booked
you could face a long wait in the bar.
Address: Kale Cad. 23
Phone: +90 (0)252 316 7951
Goldenplate - by Nicki from United Kingdom - 2005-10-07
A very good restaurant with an extensive variety of food. Caters for all tastes.
Great atmosphere, helpful and entertaining staff and a brilliant view across
the bay.
Kocadon
In this old house on the harbour’s edge
you can either sit indoors or in the
pleasant garden with its old well and giant pots. It’s peaceful under the
banana tree.
Address: Neysen Tevfik Cad. 160
Phone: +90 (0)252 316 3705
Emin Fish
One of the older restaurants in the town,
specializes in fish and is much appreciated
by the local population. A pleasant
situation with boats bobbing at the
quayside.
Address: Karantina Cad. 31
Phone: +90 (0)252 316 5430
Mavsolos
Another fish restaurant by the harbour
with lots of fresh snacks and guaranteed
fresh fish in the aquarium.
Address: Neysen Tevfik Cad. 10
Phone: +90 (0)252 316 4176
Gümuslük
Immediately to the left of the harbour is
this restaurant with the same name as the village. The fish are guaranteed fresh.
Lots of sailors frequent the village and there are a number of fish taverns to
choose from.
Address: Gümuslük
Epsilon - A restaurant owned by a Dutch lady, serving
the most delicious lamb dishes. It is a quiet, civilized place that serves traditional
Aegean
cuisine, with beautiful art exhibitions that add to the enjoyable atmosphere.