Our guests who charter yachts in Turkey and choose to sail around Bodrum Peninsula often ask for the recommendations - which restaurants to visit for an onshore dining experience. I and my colleagues at Contact Yachts are happy to share the following list of places worth mentioning.
All photos in this article are taken by me during my visits to these beautiful spots.
Not only that we share the names, we also help to book those restaurants for you. So if that's exactly what you're searching for, please let me know at kateryna@contactyachts.com or +905382069517 (WhatsApp, Telegram).
In Yalikavak:
World-famous steakhouse Nurs-Et
Fancy Zuma with Japanese cuisines and stylish guests
Great seafood restaurant Sakhalin with amazing views opened in 2021
Novikov Helipad Lounge (party place)
Birds Sakhalin (party place)
Sait
Fenix
GQ Bar Bodrum (party place)
It is the fact that a culinary journey on a yacht is an amazing experience to enjoy. A private chef onboard cooks delicious five star meals three times per day just for you. But why not visiting world-famous restaurants in a yachting destination that you've chosen? It's part of a yachting vacation!
When I work with itineraries for a yacht charter in Turkey, I do my best creating a customized route with the personal preferences of each guest. I ask what they'd like and then book each chosen restaurant or a beach club. For example, if you plan to celebrate your birthday with live music and you’d like to wear something glamourous, you should know where exactly to go as only few restaurants can offer such experience around Bodrum Peninsula. Or if you wish to enjoy authentic meze experience, that needs also a good choice.
Around Peninsula:
Buddha Bar at Caresse Luxury hotel (party place)
Xuma Beach Club in Yalikavak (party place and beach club)
Kuum Beach (party place and beach club)
Frankie Beach Bodrum (party place and beach club)
The Bodrum edition beach club (party place and beach club)
Maçakızı (for lunch & party place)
Colonie Beach (party place and beach club)
Amanruya (could be for parties if they organize something)
Paper Moon Bodrum Loft
Restaurants Around Bodrum Peninsula:
Mimoza in Gümüşlük looks absolutely charming. You will have a very beautiful experience with the pretty decorations of the restaurant.
Lucca by the Sea - new place to enjoy
Nobu Bodrum - not a new name, but new to Bodrum's must visits
When in Bodrum, we recommend visiting:
a restaurant in Marina Yacht Club with live music
Müdavim in the heart of the old city - located in the house of Sadun Boro - Turkey’s first sailor who circumnavigated the globe
Komodor Meze Evi for Turkish traditional meze & raki drink
One important note - please, tell your broker to book a table in advance in the restaurant that you choose to visit, especially if your charter is happening in July or August. Some restaurants are heavily overbooked during high season months.
The Turkish coast turns isn't only an attractive authentic destination. It becomes more and more luxury with each year. Beautiful restaurants open in stunning locations with fantastic landscape views. You're here to enjoy the culture, traditions, nature, crystal clear sea, great and heart-warming service, and of course - food.
And here are some nice memories to share from a gulet ROS MARE overlooking Bodrum habor.
and LARA motor yacht overlooking Yalikavak.
