Denizhan Restaurant
The name of Denizhan has grown over the last ten years, since it opened on a barren stretch of road between Konacik and Ortakent. There were no other places in this vicinity ten years ago, now of course it is surrounded by the trappings of modern Bodrum, but the welcome and quality of food has remained unchallenged over the years.
This year there is a new terrace area at the back of the restaurant allowing more space. Whether you are dining for a business deal or a romantic meal for two, Denizhan will excel and rise to the challenge, leaving you to enjoy the food and the company.
Denizhan's food can be defined as Turkish Cuisine Fusion in popular terms. Predominately a kitchen influenced by the east of Turkey , but the breeze of both the Aegean and the Mediterranean can be tasted in the mezes. Indeed, look out of the window and survey the organic vegetable patch. Tel: 0 252 - 363 76 74 www.denizhan.com

Kismet Restaurant
For tasting the unique local Aegean cuisine, we would recommend “Kismet” restaurant near to the town centre.Open only for lunch, Kismet looks like a typical local workers' café . But some local specialities set this establishment apart from its rivals. Fresh-picked greens with exotic names like kenker, silcan and sirken get variously stuffed, boiled or roasted to produce the best of traditional Turkish cooking, then there's lokum pilav (a popular rice dish), leeks with chickpeas, chicken manti (rolled up filo pastry, simmered then served with yogurt), and kalburabasti, (a dessert made with walnuts), just to mention a few. The wood oven at the back of the premises, and a pile of kneaded dough on the marble worktop are always at the ready for any orders for freshly-made ‘ pide' (Turkish pizza), also made with the local greens, herbs or other tasty ingredients.

Although this is not a restaurant for ambiance, it is the best place where you can taste the original and delicious dishes of Bodrum made from wild herbs and fresh local ingredients. The restaurant is very popular among the residents of Bodrum for lunch. Therefore, the best time to visit is just before lunch time when you can see all the dishes that are prepared daily before they are finished. The restaurant is open only during daytime and is closed on Sundays. The prices are reasonable.

Kismet is run by Orhan Dumanli, a Bitez village local and a real expert when it comes to restaurants, having previously been part-owner of ‘Katre' on Bitez beach (sadly, now closed). Orhan brings together local Bodrum women as his ‘tasters' to maintain the quality and consistency of his food and personally selects the best olive oil and the freshest herbs and vegetables from the markets around.

With its traditional values and unrivalled selection of real Mediterranean cooking, Kismet attracts customers from all over the place, and from every walk of life, creating outstanding flavours difficult to recreate at home - so don't miss it…!

Kismet Restaurant
Atatürk Bulvari No:16 Konacik Bodrum
Tel: 0 252 319 1823
Tel: 0 252 - 319 18 23

Arsipel Fish Restaurant
Hearing the word 'arsipel' one remembers just one thing, Arsipel Fish Restaurant. It meant in antiquity 'old sea, the sea of islands', and was the name given to the Aegean then, as well as being the title of a book by the Fisherman of Halicarnassus. Thus it has several outstanding interpretations.
Arsipel is located in Aktur, close to Bitez which is one of the most popular places again this year. We recommend smoked, marinated and raw fish plates. Smoked bonito, salmon, marinated sword fish, raw fish of the season, octopus and shrimps are all served with virgin olive oil. Other Arsipel specialities are pan fried stuffed calamari, grilled octopus tentacles, fish cakes (kofte) and sea food pastries (borek).
If you can get there early, go and enjoy swimming in the turquoise water - early because otherwise the area is crowded with regular guests and there will be no place for you!

Arsipel Fish Restaurant
Aktur Sitesi A Mahallesi
Bitez Yalisi, Bodrum
Tel: 0 252 343 1116 - 343 1016

Marina Yacht Club
The Marina Yacht Club has three different restaurants providing tastes from around the world. The CLUB RESTAURANT has always been very popular all day long serving excellent Turkish and International dishes at very reasonable prices.
For fine dining try the ROOF MARINE RESTAURANT. One of the new additions to the complex, this restaurant specialises in Turkish "meze"s and International food. Steamed Fish in a Jar and Swordfish on Vine leaves are two of our guests' favourite dishes.
CAFE LA VELA serves an eclectic selection of interesting food, from sandwiches to Baked Sea Bass Fillet but concentrating mainly on Italian dishes. The pizzas, which are baked in a wood-fired oven, and the Cannelloni alone should not be missed.
The menus and kitchens for all three of the Marina Yacht Club restaurants are under the personal supervision of Hasan Hüseyin Erdem who is a member of the Turkish National Cooks Team.

La Jolla
La Jolla’s blend of Mediterranean cuisine and Californian fusion is the theme for mouthwatering tapas and main dishes. House specialities include Ice Cold Sangria and Frozen Margaritas.The bistro has also a large selection of wine of coffees.
Opening hours: 10:30 am.-12:00 pm.
Address: Neyzen Tevfik cad. N:174 (across from Bodrum Marina)
tel:+90 252 3137660 website: www.lajollabodrum.com e-mail: info@lajollabodrum.com

Memedof Fish Restaurant
One of the best fish restaurants in Bodrum. The restaurant is open all throughout the year. With its wooden chairs and tables, this is a typical Bodrum fish restaurants. All kinds of mezes ( Turkish appetizers), salads and fish kinds can be on the menu. The owners are a lovely couple, Memedof and his wife Tülin.
Bodrum ve Türkbükü Tel. 252 - 313 42 50
Address: Neyzen Tevfik cad. ( Across Bodrum Marina)