Bodrum is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Turkey. Apart from the beautiful sites, there are also many delicious foods and restaurants in Bodrum to explore. Its cuisine is mainly influenced by Ottoman and Aegean cultures.
In addition to a wide variety of recipes made from herbs coming from the mountains, sea dishes are the crown jewel of Bodrum gastronomy.
We think the restaurants below will allow you to taste real Bodrum and Turkish dishes.
Note: Please confirm the days and hours restaurants are open before visiting, considering the hours vary in different seasons.
Here is an overview:
- Top Restaurants in Bodrum
- Gemibaşı – Fish Restaurant
- Havandan – Modern Eatinghouse
- İki Sandal – Traditional Aegean Meyhane
- Kısmet – Local Eating House
- Kurul Bitez – Turkish Kebab Restaurant
- Memedof Restaurant – Fish Restaurant
- Nazik Ana Restaurant – Casual Local Eating House
- Trafo Bodrum – Aegean Cuisine
- Bodrum Street Food Worth Trying
Top Restaurants in Bodrum
Bodrum comes alive during the Summer months, offering a lively offering of restaurants along the beachfront for visitors to enjoy. If you’re looking for something delicious to eat in Bodrum, these restaurants will be sure to satisfy you.
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Gemibaşı – Fish Restaurant
Gemibaşı Restaurant, a classic of Bodrum, is a popular place for locals and visitors. It always manages to please its customers with its great location at the marina, delicious fish and other seafood alternatives, and hot and cold appetizers.
Havandan – Modern Eatinghouse
Havandan is characterized by its modern interpretation of various traditional Turkish and Aegean flavors. They use various spices, dried fruits and nuts in their dishes.
After their success in Istanbul, they have also become very popular with their restaurants in Bodrum. The service is friendly, and the atmosphere is quiet and elegant.
İki Sandal – Traditional Aegean Meyhane
If you want to experience a real tavern, we recommend İki Sandal, with its historical building and a wide variety of delicious appetizers. The place, which means two boats, is impressive because of its historical buildings and beautiful views. With its friendly staff and warm ambiance, you will feel comfortable and not want the night to end.
The restaurant, whose menu consists of historical Sephardic, Armenian, Circassian and Aegean recipes, impresses especially with its starters.
Kısmet – Local Eating House
Kısmet is a family business where you can taste traditional local delicacies. If you want to taste the traditional and local dishes of Bodrum, we recommend you stop by Kısmet for lunch, which is mostly open during the day.
Don’t forget to try their traditional desserts at the end of your meal.
Kurul Bitez – Turkish Kebab Restaurant
Kurul Bitez is a very tasty kebab restaurant. Since one of its partners is a famous Turkish artist, you can see artistic influences and design elements in its decoration. In addition to the stylish interior atmosphere, it also has a cute and comfortable garden. The fact that you can listen to Turkish music is also a plus.
In addition to its hot and cold appetizers, it also impresses with the taste and homelike presentation of its kebabs.
Memedof Restaurant – Fish Restaurant
Memedof is a classic fish restaurant on the beach of Milta Marina. It is one of the best fish restaurants in Bodrum.
Among the wide variety of appetizers, Şevket-i Bostan, which comes from the Aegean Mountains, is our favorite. If you want to eat good fish, we recommend you make a reservation as they are very busy during the season.
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Nazik Ana Restaurant – Casual Local Eating House
If you’re looking for a casual alternative and want to experience Turkish and Aegean home cooking, Nazik Ana is an economical option.
This restaurant is a savior for us (Local Story Bodrum) and local vendors with its affordable, healthy and delicious meals. Vegetarian options available.
Trafo Bodrum – Aegean Cuisine
If you want to try Bodrum Çökertme Kebab, which has a registered geographical indication for Bodrum, you can try Trafo, which Bodrum Municipality operates. It also impresses with its view and stylish atmosphere by the sea.
Trafo, which is more economical than other restaurants but has good quality service, offers many alternatives with meat, vegetables and seafood.
Bodrum Street Food Worth Trying
Between sit-down meals, Bodrum’s street food is the quickest way to eat the way locals do. These are the ones to look for.
Midye dolma are mussels stuffed with spiced rice. Street vendors sell them by the piece, and you squeeze lemon over each one before eating it.
Kokoreç is lamb intestine wrapped around offal, grilled on a horizontal spit, then chopped with spices and served in bread. Give it one try, even if the description makes you hesitate.
Döner and köfte (grilled meatballs) are the everyday choices, usually wrapped in bread or flatbread.
Wash it down with ayran, the salty yogurt drink locals reach for all summer, and finish with baklava and a Turkish coffee or a glass of tea.
