The best restaurants in Bodrum for any occasion
Ah, Bodrum — the king of Turkish summers and a treasure trove of stylish restaurants! We've gathered the top spots where you can enjoy a traditional Turkish breakfast or Michelin-level cuisine, sip rakı, nibble on meze, have lunch in a garden, dance the night away in a meyhane, or dress up for a glamorous dinner. As they say, hoş geldiniz and afiyet olsun!
P.S. We recommend packing a pair of shorts one size up for your trip (though no worries — all that delicious food is quickly burned off after a night of dancing at one of the legendary beach clubs. It works, trust us!).
P.S. We recommend packing a pair of shorts one size up for your trip (though no worries — all that delicious food is quickly burned off after a night of dancing at one of the legendary beach clubs. It works, trust us!).
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A proper breakfast
Location: Türkbükü
*open seasonally only
*Note: many restaurants in Bodrum operate only during the summer season (typically May through October).
More than a restaurant, this is a true “breakfast store,” sprawling across nearly 6 hectares of olive, lemon, and orange groves! Come here for a countryside aesthetic and a traditional Turkish breakfast made from organic ingredients. The star of the show — menemen made from farm-fresh eggs and cooked over a wood fire for that perfect smoky flavor.
*open seasonally only
*Note: many restaurants in Bodrum operate only during the summer season (typically May through October).
More than a restaurant, this is a true “breakfast store,” sprawling across nearly 6 hectares of olive, lemon, and orange groves! Come here for a countryside aesthetic and a traditional Turkish breakfast made from organic ingredients. The star of the show — menemen made from farm-fresh eggs and cooked over a wood fire for that perfect smoky flavor.
🍳 Kuytu Bahçe Bodrum
Location: Bitez
*open year-round
A genuine Turkish breakfast in all its abundance, without the frills. Cozy atmosphere, no bohemian statues or art, just mandarin trees and simple tablecloths. Instead of haute cuisine, you’ll get beloved classics: plates of cheese, olives, fresh veggies, cured meats, homemade jams, and baked goods.
*open year-round
A genuine Turkish breakfast in all its abundance, without the frills. Cozy atmosphere, no bohemian statues or art, just mandarin trees and simple tablecloths. Instead of haute cuisine, you’ll get beloved classics: plates of cheese, olives, fresh veggies, cured meats, homemade jams, and baked goods.
🍳 Vamos Bodrum
Location: Bitez
*open year-round
Here, you can sip on a great cup of coffee and enjoy an English breakfast, menemen, or avocado toast with poached eggs. There’s an outdoor terrace shaded by orange trees and a cozy stone hall with a fireplace. Beyond delicious breakfasts, Vamos also serves delightful cocktails — you’re welcome.
*open year-round
Here, you can sip on a great cup of coffee and enjoy an English breakfast, menemen, or avocado toast with poached eggs. There’s an outdoor terrace shaded by orange trees and a cozy stone hall with a fireplace. Beyond delicious breakfasts, Vamos also serves delightful cocktails — you’re welcome.
Aesthetic coffee & dessert breaks
Location: Central Bodrum
*open year-round
Gibi is a haven for lovers of Instagram-worthy spots and specialty coffee. The menu includes golden and pumpkin lattes, detox teas, green smoothies, lemonades, and dreamy croissants. There’s also a charming boutique selling designer goods, where you can pick up ceramics, jewelry, or a new hat.
*open year-round
Gibi is a haven for lovers of Instagram-worthy spots and specialty coffee. The menu includes golden and pumpkin lattes, detox teas, green smoothies, lemonades, and dreamy croissants. There’s also a charming boutique selling designer goods, where you can pick up ceramics, jewelry, or a new hat.
☕️ Zai Kütüphane Cafe
Location: Bitez
*open year-round
Have a coffee in a lush designer garden, surrounded by art sculptures and vibrant bookshelves — this is Zai Kütüphane Cafe. Peace and quiet, creative drinks, and visual delight. Grab a book from the shelf, think of a question, open to a random page — the answer will find you. (The author swears by this method!)
*open year-round
Have a coffee in a lush designer garden, surrounded by art sculptures and vibrant bookshelves — this is Zai Kütüphane Cafe. Peace and quiet, creative drinks, and visual delight. Grab a book from the shelf, think of a question, open to a random page — the answer will find you. (The author swears by this method!)
☕️ Rino’s Garden
Location: Dereköy
*open seasonally only
Trust us: the espresso with tiramisu at this Italian eatery is unforgettable! A paradise tucked within a designer garden of cypress, olive trees, roses, and fountains. Add a natural birdsong soundtrack, Italian vibes, and a glass of prosecco under the open sky, and you've got yourself the full Dolce Vita.
*open seasonally only
Trust us: the espresso with tiramisu at this Italian eatery is unforgettable! A paradise tucked within a designer garden of cypress, olive trees, roses, and fountains. Add a natural birdsong soundtrack, Italian vibes, and a glass of prosecco under the open sky, and you've got yourself the full Dolce Vita.
Dining with a sunset view
Location: Gümüşlük
*open seasonally only
Limon is a true Bodrum staple — your trip simply doesn’t count without a visit here! This charming restaurant weaves vintage decor, blooming flowers, paintings, and bold art pieces into a lush green garden. Simple, but full of soul. Add a glass of wine, a lovely lemon dessert, stuffed zucchini blossoms, and a dazzling panoramic sunset — and you've got one of those evenings you’ll want to remember forever. We recommend booking in advance.
*open seasonally only
Limon is a true Bodrum staple — your trip simply doesn’t count without a visit here! This charming restaurant weaves vintage decor, blooming flowers, paintings, and bold art pieces into a lush green garden. Simple, but full of soul. Add a glass of wine, a lovely lemon dessert, stuffed zucchini blossoms, and a dazzling panoramic sunset — and you've got one of those evenings you’ll want to remember forever. We recommend booking in advance.
🍝 Eskiyer Balik Restorant
Location: Geriş
*open seasonally only
If you’re craving authentic Turkish cuisine, fresh fish, and the most mouthwatering shrimp in garlic butter — all paired with rakı and a front-row sunset view — this is your spot. Unpretentious and heartfelt, this place wins hearts with its relaxed vibe and delicious meze.
*open seasonally only
If you’re craving authentic Turkish cuisine, fresh fish, and the most mouthwatering shrimp in garlic butter — all paired with rakı and a front-row sunset view — this is your spot. Unpretentious and heartfelt, this place wins hearts with its relaxed vibe and delicious meze.
🍝 Zuma Bodrum
Location: Yalıkavak
*open seasonally only
A socialite’s vacation wouldn’t be complete without a night at Zuma. This upscale Japanese restaurant — featured in the MICHELIN Guide — also serves premium ribs, steaks, and sea bass. Located right in the heart of the Marina, Zuma offers some of the best sea and sunset views in town. And since it doubles as a legendary party spot, don’t be surprised if dinner turns into dancing — their DJs don’t mess around.
*open seasonally only
A socialite’s vacation wouldn’t be complete without a night at Zuma. This upscale Japanese restaurant — featured in the MICHELIN Guide — also serves premium ribs, steaks, and sea bass. Located right in the heart of the Marina, Zuma offers some of the best sea and sunset views in town. And since it doubles as a legendary party spot, don’t be surprised if dinner turns into dancing — their DJs don’t mess around.
🍝 Sakhalin Bodrum
Location: Yalıkavak
*open seasonally only
Zuma’s neighbor and a favorite among Russian-speaking foodies, Sakhalin offers Mediterranean-Asian seafood delights in a sleek setting with a hypnotizing sunset-sea combo. The heart of the space is the Raw Bar with a live seafood aquarium where guests can pick their perfect catch.
*open seasonally only
Zuma’s neighbor and a favorite among Russian-speaking foodies, Sakhalin offers Mediterranean-Asian seafood delights in a sleek setting with a hypnotizing sunset-sea combo. The heart of the space is the Raw Bar with a live seafood aquarium where guests can pick their perfect catch.
🍝 Mimoza Gümüşlük Restaurant
Location: Gümüşlük
*open seasonally only
Another spot lighting up Instagram reels — and for good reason. The owners have created a romantic seaside village vibe with Pinterest-worthy decor. As you dine by the sea under glowing Turkish lamps, surrounded by flowers and a sunset sky that seems almost unreal, it’s hard not to fall in love with the moment. If it’s fully booked, head next door to Melengeç Balık Restaurant — it shares the same magical feel.
*open seasonally only
Another spot lighting up Instagram reels — and for good reason. The owners have created a romantic seaside village vibe with Pinterest-worthy decor. As you dine by the sea under glowing Turkish lamps, surrounded by flowers and a sunset sky that seems almost unreal, it’s hard not to fall in love with the moment. If it’s fully booked, head next door to Melengeç Balık Restaurant — it shares the same magical feel.
🍝 Göçtü Restaurant Yalıkavak/BODRUM
Location: Geriş
*open year-round
Another no-frills sunset-view gem by the water, known among locals as one of the best spots for kebabs, grilled meats, and classic Turkish dishes. Bonus: prices here are a pleasant surprise compared to trendier places nearby.
*open year-round
Another no-frills sunset-view gem by the water, known among locals as one of the best spots for kebabs, grilled meats, and classic Turkish dishes. Bonus: prices here are a pleasant surprise compared to trendier places nearby.
🍝 Sait Restaurant
Location: Marina, Yalıkavak
*open seasonally only
Another Marina superstar from the MICHELIN Guide, famous for its refined meze and seafood. Choose whatever catches your eye — it’ll be cooked to perfection. The setting is elegant yet tasteful, with just the right touch of glam and a stunning sunset view to complete the picture.
*open seasonally only
Another Marina superstar from the MICHELIN Guide, famous for its refined meze and seafood. Choose whatever catches your eye — it’ll be cooked to perfection. The setting is elegant yet tasteful, with just the right touch of glam and a stunning sunset view to complete the picture.
Elegant dinners
location: Gölköy
*open seasonally only
A global heavyweight and MICHELIN-starred stunner, Hakkasan sits pretty in one of Bodrum’s most beautiful bays, right inside the Mandarin Oriental. Expect mind-blowing views of the Aegean, modern Cantonese cuisine, and next-level cocktails mixed by true pros. Chic interiors, a luxurious vibe, and flawless service make it a must for anyone craving a night out with serious style.
*open seasonally only
A global heavyweight and MICHELIN-starred stunner, Hakkasan sits pretty in one of Bodrum’s most beautiful bays, right inside the Mandarin Oriental. Expect mind-blowing views of the Aegean, modern Cantonese cuisine, and next-level cocktails mixed by true pros. Chic interiors, a luxurious vibe, and flawless service make it a must for anyone craving a night out with serious style.
🍸 Maçakızı
location: Türkbükü
*open seasonally only
A Bodrum legend — and not just for the food. This MICHELIN-listed restaurant is also famous for its sky-high prices, so brace your wallet. In return, you’ll get top-tier Aegean fine dining with a modern twist, dreamy sea views, and a wine list worth writing home about. High-end, high-drama, and totally worth the splurge.
*open seasonally only
A Bodrum legend — and not just for the food. This MICHELIN-listed restaurant is also famous for its sky-high prices, so brace your wallet. In return, you’ll get top-tier Aegean fine dining with a modern twist, dreamy sea views, and a wine list worth writing home about. High-end, high-drama, and totally worth the splurge.
🍸 Loft Elia Restaurant
location: Gölköy
*open seasonally only
Where elegance meets untouched nature. Loft Elia, another MICHELIN Guide favorite, is tucked among olive and pine trees with a breathtaking view of the Aegean. The vibe is low-key luxe — private, peaceful, and impossibly pretty. The menu? Modern cuisine with a local twist and standout signature cocktails. Pure magic.
*open seasonally only
Where elegance meets untouched nature. Loft Elia, another MICHELIN Guide favorite, is tucked among olive and pine trees with a breathtaking view of the Aegean. The vibe is low-key luxe — private, peaceful, and impossibly pretty. The menu? Modern cuisine with a local twist and standout signature cocktails. Pure magic.
🍸 Karnas Vineyards
Location: Çömlekçi
*open year-round
It’s MICHELIN-approved, yes — but this one’s more vineyard fairytale than classic restaurant. Set on 20 dreamy hectares of olive, pomegranate, mulberry trees, and grapevines, this family-owned boutique winery is a true escape. Come for the scenic drive, stay for the award-winning wines (think Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Vermentino) and local delicacies made from regional organic produce.
*open year-round
It’s MICHELIN-approved, yes — but this one’s more vineyard fairytale than classic restaurant. Set on 20 dreamy hectares of olive, pomegranate, mulberry trees, and grapevines, this family-owned boutique winery is a true escape. Come for the scenic drive, stay for the award-winning wines (think Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Vermentino) and local delicacies made from regional organic produce.
Kebabs, rakı, and Turkish vibes
Location: Çarşı
*open year-round
Where to get the best kebabs in town? Right here. This MICHELIN-listed spot keeps it real — with a focus on bold flavors and traditional techniques. Whether it’s from the wood-fired oven or the grill, everything hits the mark. It’s hearty, it’s smoky, it’s Turkish BBQ at its finest. Don’t skip the mixed grill and a glass of ayran (or rakı, if you're in the mood).
*open year-round
Where to get the best kebabs in town? Right here. This MICHELIN-listed spot keeps it real — with a focus on bold flavors and traditional techniques. Whether it’s from the wood-fired oven or the grill, everything hits the mark. It’s hearty, it’s smoky, it’s Turkish BBQ at its finest. Don’t skip the mixed grill and a glass of ayran (or rakı, if you're in the mood).
🌯 KITCHEN by Osman Sezener
location: Dirmil
*open seasonally only
A fresh spin on Turkish cuisine from a MICHELIN-starred chef. Osman Sezener brings the best of the region’s produce — herbs, greens, veggies, seafood, meats — from his own gardens and trusted local farms straight to your plate. Set in a sleek space with a wow-worthy view, it’s all about flavor, craft, and unforgettable food moments.
*open seasonally only
A fresh spin on Turkish cuisine from a MICHELIN-starred chef. Osman Sezener brings the best of the region’s produce — herbs, greens, veggies, seafood, meats — from his own gardens and trusted local farms straight to your plate. Set in a sleek space with a wow-worthy view, it’s all about flavor, craft, and unforgettable food moments.
🌯 5Masa Meyhane
Location: Yalıkavak
*open seasonally only
A cult favorite not just in Bodrum but in Istanbul and Alaçatı too. What’s the secret? Passion, soul — and singing waiters. Yes, the team doubles as the entertainment, serving up meze with music and megawatt smiles. Throw in some rakı and old-school recipes, and you've got yourself a fiery Turkish night to remember.
*open seasonally only
A cult favorite not just in Bodrum but in Istanbul and Alaçatı too. What’s the secret? Passion, soul — and singing waiters. Yes, the team doubles as the entertainment, serving up meze with music and megawatt smiles. Throw in some rakı and old-school recipes, and you've got yourself a fiery Turkish night to remember.
Of course, this isn’t the full list — more spots are opening this season, and we’ll be keeping tabs. Until then, may your dinners be delicious, the vibes unforgettable, and your hangovers nonexistent. Afiyet olsun!
