10 Great Restaurants in Antalya

7 Mehmet is somewhat of a local legend of a dining spot in Antalya. It serves a wide variety of home-style Turkish and Mediterranean food, including delicious grilled meats, seafood and meze bites. On top of its food, the restaurant attracts visitors with its hilltop location that offers sweeping views of Antalya and Konyaalti Beach.

This restaurant gets busy almost every night. If you want a table on the terrace overlooking the ocean, we highly recommend booking a dinner slot in advance. You can beat the crowds by heading to 7 Mehmet for a late lunch, though you will miss out on those stunning sunset views.

At Vahap Usta Et Restaurant, you’ll find all sorts of traditional Turkish fare on the menu, with succulent meat dishes as the main draw. While the cuisine is of the highest quality, the atmosphere is relaxed with a lowkey ambience. You can choose to dine indoors or on the shaded leafy terrace.

If you want to have dinner at Vahap Usta Et Restaurant without a reservation, expect to wait up to 15 minutes to be seated. Monday tends to be the restaurant's quietest day. You can get here from Antalya’s city centre by taking the VS18 bus to the Atatürk Blv-26 bus stop.

Lara Balık is among Antalya’s top seafood restaurants, where you can enjoy the catch of the day by the shore, with ocean views from the breezy terrace. Menu favourites include grilled seabass, calamari and shrimps. We also recommend the artichoke and avocado starter.

Thanks to Lara Balık’s success over the past decade, the restaurant now operates 2 locations, both of which offer fantastic ocean views. If you want to see where it all started, we recommend heading to the branch at Tevfik Işık Cd.

Günaydın Kebap & Kasap Steakhouse Antalya is one of Antalya’s top restaurants for high-quality steaks, barbecued delights, and doner kebabs. It specialises in Turkish and Mediterranean recipes, but you’ll also see the likes of Argentinian steaks and vegetarian meze options on the menu.

Günaydın Kebap & Kasap Steakhouse Antalya opens daily from noon to midnight, and there’s usually no wait for a table. Visit on a Monday or Tuesday to avoid the crowds, and don’t forget to check out the restaurant’s extensive wine list.

Arma Restaurant is an upscale Turkish seafood joint in Antalya. The restaurant occupies a building with a colourful history – it was once a factory, flour mill and storage unit, all of which are reflected in its interior decor. You can enjoy well-plated dishes on its open-air terrace, which offers excellent views of Antalya’s Old Town, the marina, and the Bey Dağları mountain range.

Thanks to its superb location and unbeatable views, Arma Restaurant is an excellent place to dine and enjoy the sunset. Note that reservations are required at this restaurant. The quietest days tend to be Thursdays and Sundays.

Yemenli Meyhanesi is a meyhane (a traditional Turkish restaurant) that occupies a historic stone building in Antalya’s Old Town. The fun part is that it has dining tables spilling out onto the street. You can listen to live music while digging into tasty local fare.

Yemenli Meyhanesi boasts an extensive menu that includes seafood delicacies from the Black Sea, such as bluefish and calamari. If you want to taste a variety of Turkish and Mediterranean delights, we recommend ordering from the meze menu.

Mermeli Restaurant is a great place to enjoy Turkish cuisine with sprawling views of Antalya Old Town, the marina, and the ocean. Kebabs, steaks and mixed grills are must-tries, though locals often head here to dig into the catch of the day, which can include seabass, calamari and shrimp.

The beach is easily accessible from Mermeli Restaurant, making it a popular spot for lunch before or after a relaxing day in the sun. Even during sunset, you shouldn’t struggle to get a table, though you might want to reserve a terrace table in advance.

Seraser Fine Dining Restaurant is one of the most revered restaurants in Antalya’s fine-dining scene. It occupies a 300-year-old house in the Old Town. You can either dine in a recreated Mediterranean garden or in an ornate dining room, complete with velvet chairs and statues. On its menu, you’ll see international favourites with an Ottoman touch, plus plenty of fine wines.

While tables at Seraser Fine Dining Restaurant are always in high demand, there’s usually very little waiting time thanks to the staff’s impressive ability to entertain up to 140 covers. While you’re in the area, we recommend checking out Antalya Saat Kulesi, a Byzantine-era stone clocktower.

Balikci Meyhanesi Kaleici occupies a stone-walled townhouse in the heart of Antalya Old Town, with fish meze as its main draw. Dining on a marine-blue table on the street makes for a memorable evening in Antalya, especially when you can wash your food down with a glass of local wine.

Balikci Meyhanesi Kaleici can get busy over the weekend, as live music on Fridays and Saturdays adds to the restaurant’s authentically local and relaxing atmosphere. Nearby landmarks include the 2nd-century Hidirlik Tower and the Old City Marina.

Asmani Restaurant is perched on a hill overlooking the marina and Antalya’s Old Town. It’s an excellent place to enjoy the sunset with a bottle of fine wine. The menu consists of both international and Turkish favourites. We recommend trying the fresh grilled seabass or mushroom ravioli.

While you won’t usually struggle to get a table at Asmani Restaurant, you might want to book in advance to dine on the rooftop, where tables are limited. The restaurant opens at 5 pm and is usually busiest between 7 and 9 pm.