One thing every visitor to Kalkan agrees on, is that the gastronomic experience is wonderful!

Wonderful dining experience at The Ivy

Fabulous views from The Ivy

Whether you choose to dine out or prepare a meal in our well-equipped kitchen, you will find a variety of fresh produce, meat, fish and spices.

We recommend the butchers opposite the taxi rank. Try their marinaded lamb chops for the BBQ! Just down the steps by the taxi rank, there are fishmongers and fruit & veg stalls. The supermarkets are in the centre of town.

A typical dish is their version of pancakes, which are made from paper-thin circles of dough. The skill the women possess, to produce the perfectly symmetrical dough circles is astounding. They come with savoury or sweet fillings. Washed down with strong Turkish tea, they make a great breakfast.

Apart from charming eateries, Kalkan has a great selection of cafes and bars, including Yali, Moonlight and Yachtpoint.

When it comes to eating out, you are totally spoilt for choice. There are still many establishments we've yet to try but some of our favourites are below:

The Ivy - new & fresh; offer a selection of Ottoman and world cuisine; delicious meals, terrific service, lovely ambiance; Do try it!
Sofra - terrific views over the bay; fabulous lamb on the bone & real Turkish bread
Ibo - great views and superbly cooked food; try the Islamlar chicken; they offer complimentary starters, fruit & liquer
Aubergine - near the harbour, upmarket restaurant with great service and lovely food.
Coast - modern & chic, with an international menu & great views
Belgin Kitchen - ottoman style seating & traditional, live music downstairs
Caya - super steaks & fish cakes, plus the owner Kaddir performs close magic at your table!
Olive Garden - Excellent menu; we love the home-made olive bread & tasty selection of dips
Lime Tree - my favourite pizzas and fabulous pasta dishes; terrific view of the harbour
Marina - great for lunch or dinner, right next to the harbour; own bread oven; salads & pasta served in crispy pastry shell
Isos - set in an ancient building, with tons of atmosphere; very reasonable food, beautifully prepared.
Ali Babas - terrific value and full of Turkish diners
Zeki's - very popular
Alternatif - Mustafa will give you a warm welcome; super food!
Old Trading House - extensive menu and a free bottle of red wine to take home!
Ciflik Trout farm restaurant in the hills above Kalkan - basic surroundings yet beautifully cooked food
Merkez Cafe - great pizzas and salads, plus terrific coffee.