Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Calis Beach Forum => Calis Bar and Restaurant Questions and Discussions => Topic started by: Steve (redding43) on September 09, 2012, 16:53:26 PM
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Not exactly the right category for this but when in Turkey with friends we went to a few restaurants and at the end concluded our top 5 list.
This is not Calis specific but more the close(ish) surrounding area. Top 5 is a combination of price, service and of course the quality of food. Our favourites have completely changed since last year.
So...our list is......
1. Akkaya Garden Restaurant - Akkaya
Top due to the venue, truly amazing and the service was superb. The day we spent there in general was fantastic and the prices were better than many other places we have tried on the prom or in Fethiye.
2. Shaka - New promenade, Fethiye
We loved the venue and the ambiance. Food had a greater choic of more Western and American dishes which suited us fine and the desserts were the best we have found.
3. Shine - Hissy
The best Indian food we have had in a long time and the best ever in Turkey. A little more expensive than a normal meal but worth it.
4. Bella Mamas - Calis
Our number one place until recently. Not doing anything wrong as service as ever was great and so was the food. But the surroundings and overall quality compared to the above meant it is now a deserving 4th
5. Kebab restaurant/Cafe (Updated! Gunislik (Frank Cannons) - Calis
We can never remember the name for this one but it is on the main road (on right) as you head towards the prom in Calis (near the Irish bar?). I'm guessing it is the owners wife that sits in the little booth at the front cutting the meat from the spit. Anyway, a bargain chicken Donna in flat bread or pitta with salad for just a couple of Lira. Not exactly an evening meal but ideal as a snack and absolutely delicious.
So...that's mine....what's yours?
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5. Kebab restaurant/Cafe - Calis
We can never remember the name for this one but it is on the main road (on right) as you head towards the prom in Calis (near the Irish bar?).
(http://calisvilla.co.uk/fcannon.jpg)
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Gunisluk. Might not be exact spelling tho
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That was how I spelt it too - but it is Gunisik. Last time I was there it was quite late and a gobby person from our flight was there.
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Our 5 for 2012 (May) in no particular order:
1. Frank Cannon's (Gunisik) - fabulous chicken doner wraps and great set menus that can include an Efes. What's not to like. Great staff too.
2. Receps in the Fish Market. Never disappoints. Great atmosphere and experience, even after all these years :)
3. Mozaik Bahce: The mixed grill from heaven - all boxes ticked - staff, food, ambience. Apparently I can't book my usual table anymore though!
4. King's Garden: Loved the place, I am obsessed with the rock tombs which is a start - I'd love to work there just taking people up to them and boring the pants off them about the history - we love the views and Salih has become a good friend. Food not too bad either!
5. Sahil Lokantasi: You can't beat a traditional Turkish lokanta next to a dusty road at one of the busiest junctions in the whole town. This feels authentic to us and we've never had a bad meal. Top quality budget food.
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1 Akkaya Garden Restaurant - Akkaya agree with Steve a fantastic place
2 casa de mama excellent service never had a bad steak or any other meal
3 Gunislik (Frank Cannons) value for money
4 Bursa Iskender in Fethiye traditional Turkish food best Iskender kebap in the area.
5 Kasabba ex Harem excellent food and ambience
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Where is Bura Mark?
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Only been to Calis once but best restaurants were:
1. Mozaik Bahce in Fethiye , by far the best we ate in.
2. Nil Bar, good food and good characters.
3.Zayra, away from the main drag but great food and good value.
4.Merhaba
5.Gunsilik for overall value for money.
Could post the worst but o not wish to offend!
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Feel free to post the worst in your opinion, it's all useful...
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Thanks for correcting me Boss. Sorry to hear you had to endure a gob-sh4te in Gunisik, especially so late at night. It's enough to put you off your half bread and Efes!!!!!!
;) ;)
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Only bad meal we've had was in Ali's restaurant next to Onur Jewellers. Had to send it back and no better when it returned. Haven't been back to try again, in case we were just unfortunate.
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We didn't really go to any we did not like but if I had to mention one...
1. Saklikent Gorge
A snack whilst we relaxed on the loungers. Salad that was more onions than anything else, very greasy chips and omelettes
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Where is Bura Mark?
I think it may be Bursa Iskender.
Just along from Saray which is almost facing PTT in Fethiye.
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Cheers, I'll try it next time :)
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Sorry it, called Bursa as Amca says across from the PTT the Iskender is served then the sauce is served at the table , then the melted village butter is poured on superb
Mark
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Sorry it, called Bursa as Amca says across from the PTT the Iskender is served then the sauce is served at the table , then the melted village butter is poured on superb
Mark
Bursa is Turkish for cholesterol. FACT
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Definitely going then :D
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Sorry it, called Bursa as Amca says across from the PTT the Iskender is served then the sauce is served at the table , then the melted village butter is poured on superb
Mark
Bursa is Turkish for cholesterol. FACT
Cholesterol in Turkish is kolesterol FACT!!!!
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Doğan and I have been eating out at different places most Sundays this season and our favourites remain for the most part with a couple of new additions as follows and in no particular order.
Paşa Kebab
Ocakbaşı
Cem Can
Breakfast at Kargı
Breakfast at Jazibe
PS Keith a visit from you would surely be marked as a special occasion! Ironically your favourite table is numbered A1 ;)
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For us it has to be :
Sundial - the sheer quality is only enhanced by the great setting.
Oztoklu in the Fruit Market adjoining the fish market - just simple perfection really, also we are made to feel like part of the family but in a very genuine way ( if yo know what I mean?)
Mozaik Bache - consistently good authentic Eastern Turkish Food, great setting, its an Oasis in the middle of Fethiye, the owners aren't bad either!
Zayra - great value for money, top service, lovely food. I really hope the boys succeed in this venture, they deserve it.
Any of the Yacht hotels - not cheap but great for that special occasion.
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Sorry it, called Bursa as Amca says across from the PTT the Iskender is served then the sauce is served at the table , then the melted village butter is poured on superb
Mark
Bursa is Turkish for cholesterol. FACT
Cholesterol in Turkish is kolesterol FACT!!!!
şaka is Turkish for joke. FACT
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Agree with all of the suggestions I've eaten at - most - but must include Cin bal in Kayakoy - if we're going that far! GREAT lamb - served barbecued, or to barbecue yourselves, as meatballs or slow-cooked - all in a pretty garden, shaded by trees.
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- and want to add now, that we have had good food almost everywhere but was REALLY disappointed at Cafe So(u?)l this year - waited ages, and I mean ages for the whole 'experience' (more than 2 hours). This was just for 2 starters and 2 main courses and despite frequent enquiries. Food was very average and expensive, so won't be going back there! They weren't even busy!!
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1. Meeting Point
Food and service always excellent, however busy, which it always was this Summer.
2. Casa Di Mama
For the steak
3. Mangal
For a quick meal....chicken wraps, mmmmm.
4. Sundial
Although the view and atmosphere better than the food.
5. The Turkish place (sorry forget the name) on the dolphinless roundabout by traffic lights as you come away from the beach, by the pharmacy
Excellent pide and just very Turkish!! ;D
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I just love cin bal, what a beautiful restaurant :) but i will have to try some of these places when i am next there
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Meeting Point won Best restaurant...
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Too many great restraunts but here is my top 5!
1-Shaka (Fethiye)
2-Iskele (Fethiye)
3-La Casa De Mama (Calis)
4-Yacht Boutique (Fethiye)
5-Matisse (Fethiye)