Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Other Local Resorts & Areas => Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum => Topic started by: lance on May 16, 2015, 15:49:57 PM
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Dear oh dear what has happened to this lovely venue all right i never rated the food it was average ,went there for lunch today ,ended up with lentil soup 9tl ok ,where shall i start food good menu way over priced beef chop i think a thick T.Bone 90tl other steaks 55tl sea bass 38tl mixed grill 85tl ? most starters 12/25tl
and wait for it trad fish and chips with home made tartare sauce 32.50 tl yes 32.50 tl they aveing a larf or wot .tuborg 12tl efes 10tl bott moet 600 tl bott angora white 55 tl dikman red house wine 45tl yuk .fresh orange juice 10tl.they have a nice seating area above the old restaurant no sun shades lots tables and chairs ,no bar or waiters up there ,looked like you had to come down order your drink and they bring it up to you .rest/bar downstairs bigger than it was before ,big glass doors ,and you wont believe this but no tables and chairs outside anymore 8 sunbeds shades with small table on it big enough for two cup and saucers .on the path from the steps they have 4 /5 wooden benches no cushions on them if you want to look at the view,yusef from mandalin now works there how long for i dont know ,another one off my list ,almost forgot still charging 5tl p.p for hot tub .
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What a disappointment! I was hoping for big things from the new owner- somewhere special to impress our visitors.
The new owners will have to get their act together otherwise it will be curtains for them if the above post is anything to go by.
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Sad to hear that.... loved that place as it was before :-( I get very disappointed and disillusioned with many of the changes and so called `improvements` over the years... slowly slowly there`s many of what I called the nice things about Olu Deniz, Hisaronu, Fethiye...Calis..... ( not just Restaurants ) are disappearing for ever :-(
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Sleuth I was just thinking that to myself the other day! Been going to the area since the 80's and absolutely loved it. But feel exactly the same as you now
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We were going to go there on Tuesday to celebrate our anniversary, won't be doing it now at those prices. I really don't mind paying a bit extra for great quality but some of those prices seem to be simply over the top. I've seen the view from the sundial a thousand times and to be honest, there are now so many great restaurants serving fantastic food at reasonable prices, we are spoilt for choice.
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Same here, I'll happily pay more for a great setting, good food or service - and I think like you I can take or leave - I am as happy in a higher end Mancero type establishment as I am in Frank Cannons. I get the impression they see the exchange rate and whack prices up to make more (in sterling). Strange how they don't reduce the lira prices on the menus when the pound is weak.
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Sleuth I was just thinking that to myself the other day! Been going to the area since the 80's and absolutely loved it. But feel exactly the same as you now
Must be something going around on here, as I feel the same and other long term Calis lovers I speak with are feeling the love start to wane. I feel a new topic coming on...
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had a superb ribeye steak at Mancero's last night, we were surprised to see the prices have not gone up from last year. (maybe waiting for new menu's to be printed)
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Very disappointing, but can anyone confirm whether they bring out tables in the evening so you don't need to sit in the covered area? Also had anyone eaten there in the evening and can comment on the quality of food?
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Very disappointing, but can anyone confirm whether they bring out tables in the evening so you don't need to sit in the covered area? Also had anyone eaten there in the evening and can comment on the quality of food?
You can sit on the new upstairs terrace look on there facebook page.
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There does seem to be a good few favorable posts on Facebook. Might be an idea to try and yourself and form your own opinions.
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Thanks, it actually looks nice up on the terrace on their Facebook photos.
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I love the sundial the improvements are second to none,okay its a bit pricey but you only get what you pay for the service and food was excellent and views to die for.Went up there the other evening starters main meal,deserts,all drinks including imported spirits for five people was one hundred and twenty six pounds not dear for five star food and service.Thats about twenty five pound ahead.
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Which works out at 100tl per head.
I don't suppose there were many locals there?
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Are all the Turkish people in Fethiye really poor then
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Friends on our complex have just returned from an evening there tonight
They all said they had a fabulous meal, agreed it was a bit more expensive than the norm but said the pick up and drop off service more than made up for it
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We returned from a two week break staying in our apartment in Karagozler...and we are lucky enough to have fabulous views over the harbour and Fethiye bay from our balcony so maybe we are a bit spoilt. We have been to Sundial a few times and had an ok time. Not amazing but not awful either.
On our last night this time we went to our favourite Iskele restaurant by the harbour and we had - balloon bread with Esme, Shepherd's cheese, and homemade garlic butter. Followed by grilled calamari. Then there eir fab chicken shish for me and Hubby had lamb shish and Adana kebab combo with bulgar wheat grilled pepper and tomato and salad. Then a complimentary fruit plate. Then amazing halva was offered which could not be refused. All was washed down with 2 gin and tonics to start then a bottle of Majestic red wine followed and finished off with a Cointreau and a brandy total cost for both of us £36! Bargain!!!
Sorry but I can't imagine us venturing up to Sundial for a 90 lira beef chop!
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Agree Jo b. We've never been that impressed with the Sundial either. We once had an apartment in Karagozler overlooking the bay too and for us anyway that view cannot be beaten by any other. We would watch the turtles rolling about in the bay most mornings and experiencied all types of weather over the water especially storms which were sometimes really scary but fascinating. We also loved to eat at Iskele restaurant. It's still as good today as ever, we were there last week with friends. Service is impeccable. We definitely prefer it any day to the Sundial. :D
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We also were not impressed with the Sundial. I think the members who enjoy it are the ones that go for the day to the pool and sunbath and have lunch there.
For us it was not what we expected, yes the views are lovely, but the eating and staying over experience was a great disappointment.
I would say that going over to the Ada on Sovalye Island would be the place we would choose for a special night out. Firstly the trip on the boat over, the very excellent food and wonderful services and the fabulous views made the Sundial very ordinary to us.... In fact, if choosing for a local restaurant, we would pick the Kings Garden, lovely views, great food, really nice staff and they will pick you up, no matter if you are just 2 people or 12. They offer the same great service. We were surprised that they picked us up for Sunday Lunch and took us back, great deal...