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Calis Beach Forum => Calis Bar and Restaurant Questions and Discussions => Topic started by: grizabella on July 02, 2014, 14:23:08 PM

Title: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: grizabella on July 02, 2014, 14:23:08 PM
Spent the day yesterday at this idylic spot.Was picked up in the mini bus by Recep at 10.45.Had a Turkish breakfast which included everything and more you would ask for.Then settled on one of the numerous sunbeds for the rest of the day.There are also several köşks on the beach,all kitted out with cushions and the like where you can rest up etc.The sea was a bit choppy yesterday for swimming but that didnt deter me,needed to do something to work off that huge breakfast.You are definately back to nature here.There are chickens.....with pompoms on their heads and fluffy feet,ducks, two very friendly dogs that dont bother you at your table,lovely gardens and if you're lucky in the evening you may just catch a glimpse of a turtle.I did when I was there on a night last week.If you want to spend a quiet day in idylic surroundings with no blaring music or charges for sunbeds and brollies,wonderful food, a jovial host.....Recep......look no further than the Starfish.Buses run to Yaniklar and its just a 10 min walk along the beach to your right or if there are a few of you Recep will arrange to pick you up in the mini bus.
Was brought home at 6pm absolutely shattered.Had forgotten how tiring it was just lying on a beach!Will definately do this again soon.
Title: Re: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: cobbydalers on July 02, 2014, 15:26:54 PM
Sounds fantastic must try there soon ......very soon.  Is there a lunch snack menu. ?
Title: Re: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: karaokemark on July 02, 2014, 17:42:30 PM
We had lunch there last week meatball casserole was excellent, Carole enjoyed stuffed Aubergine great chill out place average food prices, well worth a visit.
Mark
Title: Re: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: tinkerman on July 03, 2014, 05:42:33 AM
Tony let us know when you are going down there and we'll tag along! 8)
Title: Re: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: snowtop on July 04, 2014, 08:04:03 AM
Went there last night and was surprised to see it was Recep from Bostons.  He said he has been open for 20days.
The meals, (chicken shish and chicken guveç)  were certainly value for money and very good sized portions.  His beer is 8tl, but you would expect that due to the location.
if you look on google earth, you will see a track that will take you direct to the Starfish.
Recep will supply transport for a 4 pers or more if you ring him on 05346622784.
There was only the wife and myself there, but at 9pm a Turkish family turned up for a meal, I think when word gets around, it could be a busy little place.
He has sunbeds, umbrellas and private Kösks for people eating and drinking there.

No I am not getting paid for this, I tell it as it is
Title: Re: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: daveG on July 09, 2014, 16:04:53 PM
Certainly sounds up our street!! but then you only have to mention stuffed aubergine to make my mouth water!!!
Title: Re: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: tinkerman on July 15, 2014, 06:10:16 AM
sadly Recep has now left this establishment after differences with the management :(
Title: Re: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: Scott and Lisa on July 15, 2014, 11:04:19 AM
is this place far from Olu Deniz? sounds really good
Title: Re: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: mercury on July 15, 2014, 11:49:01 AM
Yes it is Scott but Recep has gone.. Doubt very much if it is worth a visit now.
Title: Re: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: micky mouse on July 18, 2014, 12:49:03 PM
I have known this place for many years as my friend has a villa near by but earlier this year i was shown another little gem very near by,as you come up to yaniklar where you would turn left towards the tuna majestic hotel which runs along the river.Then turn right instead along a small dirt road heading inland along the river and you will come to a lovely small holding which serves as a resturant etc it looks likes a typical turkish home.Nine of us went there in april and the breakfast was fantastic,they will also do evening bbqs and provide transport for you if theres 4to6 people.The tables and chairs are in the cool water of the flowing river when its very hot so you are eating your food sitting in the river fantastic and very different.The family are lovely and very welcoming we also had a tour of there home and grounds which was vast.Im sorry but i do not know the name of this place but do try to check it out.
Title: Re: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: nichola on July 18, 2014, 14:03:59 PM
Is this the place with kösks as well as tables by the river with the house and large garden with fruit trees and more seating on the other side of the road?

It's called Çayboğazı and the family are lovely. We discovered it a couple of years ago and were somewhat mortified to suddenly see it popping up all over Facebook especially one picture I saw of Tinkerman with his finger in his ear while sitting on "my" köşk!

The real village breakfast is lovely, maybe not quite as extensive as Kargı, but plentiful and more of whatever you want all included in the price 15₺ pp.

They do other things as well and it's a beautiful place with a nice breeze to laze away some time.



Title: Re: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: kayakebab on July 18, 2014, 15:13:20 PM
Its gone up to 17.5 now Nichola but so worth it. My favourite place.
Title: Re: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: Lotty on July 18, 2014, 22:55:22 PM
Sounds heavenly . . .  :)
Title: Re: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: nichola on July 19, 2014, 00:43:24 AM
ooops he didn't say anything yesterday when I handed him 30TL for two breakfasts   8)
Title: Re: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: kayakebab on July 19, 2014, 06:31:57 AM
He didn't charge us new price immediately after the increase as John was in the water trying to fix the bridge with him!
All seem to be going up, we went to our other favourite, Toprakana in Ortaca yesterday, and it's gone from 15 to 18tl.
Title: Re: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: Scott and Lisa on July 19, 2014, 09:58:27 AM
This place sounds great, where is it?we are staying in olu deniz  is it possible to go from there?
Title: Re: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: micky mouse on July 19, 2014, 11:07:13 AM
Yes thats the place nichola spot on
Title: Re: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: Scunner on July 19, 2014, 11:13:34 AM
This place sounds great, where is it?we are staying in olu deniz  is it possible to go from there?

It's after Calis if you were returning to Dalaman - so the 'far' side if you were coming from Olu Deniz. You'd be looking at a dolmus to Fethiye and then another from there to Yaniklar. Quite expensive by taxi I would have thought.
Title: Re: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: nichola on July 19, 2014, 13:22:05 PM
Best way to get there is by car. Bit of a long haul by dolmuş from Ölüdeniz!
Title: Re: the Starfish Restaurant and Bar.......Yaniklar
Post by: Scott and Lisa on July 19, 2014, 16:43:01 PM
Thank you, we will have to wait till next year then  ;)