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Bodrum Restaurant Guide

Discover the best places to eat in Bodrum. From fresh seafood to traditional Turkish cuisine and international favorites.

💰 Price Guide (per person)

< €15
Budget
€€
€15-30
Mid-range
€€€
€30-50
Upscale
€€€€
€50+
Luxury

Fine Dining & Seafood

Mimoza

Gümüşlük
4.8
€€€€
Seafood

Highlights:

  • Sunset views
  • Fresh fish daily
  • Romantic setting
  • Reservation essential
Best for: Special occasions, romantic dinners

Memedof

Bodrum Marina
4.6
€€€
Seafood & Turkish

Highlights:

  • Marina views
  • Extensive wine list
  • Live music
  • Elegant atmosphere
Best for: Business dinners, celebrations

Orfoz

Bodrum Center
4.7
€€€€
Mediterranean Seafood

Highlights:

  • Chef's tasting menu
  • Innovative dishes
  • Sea views
  • Award-winning
Best for: Foodies, special occasions

Sait

Bodrum Marina
4.5
€€€
Fish & Meze

Highlights:

  • Traditional meyhane
  • Live Turkish music
  • Extensive meze selection
  • Local favorite
Best for: Groups, authentic experience

Traditional Turkish

Süngerbaba

Old Town
4.7
€€
Turkish Home Cooking

Highlights:

  • Family recipes
  • Cozy atmosphere
  • Vegetarian options
  • Hidden gem
Best for: Authentic local food, couples

Nazik Ana

Gümbet
4.4
Traditional Turkish

Highlights:

  • Home-style cooking
  • Generous portions
  • Budget-friendly
  • No-frills authentic
Best for: Budget travelers, families

Kocadon

Bodrum Center
4.6
€€€
Ottoman & Turkish

Highlights:

  • Historic setting
  • Ottoman recipes
  • Garden seating
  • Romantic ambiance
Best for: Date nights, Turkish cuisine lovers

Musto Bistro

Bodrum Center
4.5
€€
Modern Turkish

Highlights:

  • Contemporary twist
  • Local ingredients
  • Cozy interior
  • Great breakfast
Best for: Brunch, casual dining

International Cuisine

Tranca

Yalıkavak Marina
4.5
€€€
Italian

Highlights:

  • Authentic Italian
  • Wood-fired pizza
  • Marina views
  • Extensive wine list
Best for: Italian food lovers, families

Sakura

Bodrum Center
4.4
€€€
Japanese & Sushi

Highlights:

  • Fresh sushi
  • Japanese chef
  • Sake selection
  • Modern ambiance
Best for: Sushi lovers, date nights

La Pasion

Türkbükü
4.3
€€
Mexican

Highlights:

  • Authentic tacos
  • Margaritas
  • Beach location
  • Casual vibe
Best for: Casual dining, groups

Sunger Pizza

Bodrum Center
4.2
Pizza & Pasta

Highlights:

  • Late-night option
  • Quick service
  • Good value
  • Local favorite
Best for: Late-night food, budget dining

Beach Clubs & Casual

Nikki Beach

Torba
4.3
€€€€
International & Sushi

Highlights:

  • Beach club atmosphere
  • DJ sets
  • Luxury setting
  • VIP service
Best for: Beach parties, luxury experience

Xuma Beach

Yalıkavak
4.4
€€€
Mediterranean

Highlights:

  • Beach dining
  • Sunset views
  • Cocktails
  • Trendy crowd
Best for: Beach days, sunset dinners

Bağarası

Gümüşlük
4.5
€€
Seafood & Turkish

Highlights:

  • Feet in water dining
  • Simple fresh fish
  • Unique experience
  • BYOB option
Best for: Unique dining, groups

Bitez Beach Restaurant

Bitez
4.2
€€
Turkish & International

Highlights:

  • Family-friendly
  • Beach location
  • Water sports
  • All-day dining
Best for: Families, beach days

Budget & Street Food

Çınaraltı

Bodrum Center
4.3
Turkish Fast Food

Highlights:

  • Local institution
  • Döner & köfte
  • Quick service
  • Open late
Best for: Quick meals, late-night food

Bodrum Mantı Evi

Bodrum Center
4.4
Turkish Dumplings

Highlights:

  • Homemade mantı
  • Various fillings
  • Cozy spot
  • Vegetarian options
Best for: Comfort food, budget dining

Fish & Bread Boats

Marina
4.2
Street Food

Highlights:

  • Fresh grilled fish
  • In bread sandwich
  • Harbor views
  • Quick & cheap
Best for: Quick lunch, authentic experience

Pideci

Various locations
4.1
Turkish Pizza

Highlights:

  • Turkish pide
  • Many varieties
  • Wood oven
  • Fast service
Best for: Quick meals, families

Best Areas for Dining

Bodrum Marina

Upscale dining, sea views, nightlife

Old Town

Authentic restaurants, historic atmosphere

Gümüşlük

Sunset dining, seafood, bohemian vibe

Yalıkavak Marina

Luxury dining, international cuisine

Türkbükü

Trendy restaurants, celebrity spotting

Bitez

Family-friendly, beachside casual dining

Dining Tips & Etiquette

🍴Reservations essential for popular restaurants in summer
🍴Fish restaurants display fresh catch - prices by weight (per kg)
🍴Service charge (10%) often included, small tip appreciated
🍴Many restaurants offer complimentary starters and desserts
🍴Rakı (anise spirit) is traditional with seafood
🍴Lunch 12:00-15:00, Dinner 19:00-23:00 typical
🍴Beach clubs require minimum spending for prime spots
🍴Try local specialties: octopus salad, stuffed zucchini flowers
🍴Vegetarian/vegan options increasingly available
🍴Credit cards accepted at most restaurants, cash preferred at local spots