Oludeniz Restaurants and Dining

(Oludeniz, Mugla Province, Turkey)

Oludeniz is not a gourmet destination by any stretch, although there are fair options for dining out. The beach area has mostly snack bars and cafés, with just a few restaurants. You will find the best of the eateries in the Hisaronu area inland.

The food is pretty simple, catering mainly to the masses not looking for haute cuisine. Think standard seafood dining, favourite British fare, and the type of Turkish food that you'd find on the high street in most European cities. Tipping at Oludeniz restaurants is in the region of 10 to 15 percent.

What to Eat, and Where

Most of the eateries in Oludeniz cater to the British palate, with plenty of recognisable cuisine from the UK, along with the ubiquitous kebab joint. There are loads of beach bars with goodies like pizza and steak, as well as a handful of full-service restaurants with decent dining menus.

Popular restaurants down at the beach include the Secret Garden, near the main street, and the Beyaz Yunus up on the cliff. The latter is known as the White Dolphin and has the most sublime locale high over Belcekiz Beach. The combination of unbeatable setting and tasty seafood dining has brought the Beyaz Yunus much acclaim in the region.

Inland within the older part of Oludeniz at Hisaronu are more choices. There is a range of restaurants covering several nationalities here, including British and Turkish, and the food is cheaper than down at the beach.

On the drinking front, the best of it is in Hisaronu, where there are many almost raucous bars that offer a party atmosphere. There are also dining options at the beach, including the Help and Buzz Bar, with NJoy and Crusoes for dancing.