Can you imagine a vacation without any gourmet delight? No, most of us cannot think of visiting a place and not taste all the food it has to offer. Moreover, if you are in Marmaris in Turkey you cannot afford to do so. Marmaris is a place where foodies revel and your taste buds will never get a chance to complain. So, let’s see where and what you can eat in Marmaris.
Since you are in Turkey, it is better to be Turkish; I mean cuisine, of course. Local and authentic Turkish cuisine is what tourists consider must-have in Marmaris. Being near the coast, you will find fresh seafood and vegetable dishes here. The beach is the best place to hunt for local cuisine. The restaurants are affordable and offer a variety of local food from mussels with rice to octopus salad and stewed aborigine with basil. Grilled fish is another popular dish which you must taste.
If you want to enjoy a more private and romantic dining experience, head to the Marina. There are a few good restaurants here which offer excellent food and wine. Samdan Restaurant is known for its local cuisine and is very popular amongst the tourists. You will be delighted by its selection of desserts.
Ney Restaurant is another place you would love to visit. You will love the food along with the view.
If you love seafood, don’t miss the Liman Restaurant. Don’t go by the look, as it is inconspicuously located in the bazaar. You will get incredible fish dishes here. The mezes are to die for.
The roadside vendors in Marmaris offer kebabs, lokantas – a type of Turkish food and pide, better known to us as pizza.
If you love to try different cuisines, Marmaris would delight you. Indian curry and mughlai dishes have won over hearts of millions of people all over the world. You can sample traditional Indian food at the Taj Mahal Restaurant in Marmaris. With the royal ambience and warm service and finger-licking food, you don’t need anything more to make your vacation special.
Aquarium is a restaurant that stands apart in the crowd due to its ambience. Having your favorite dish sitting amidst scattered books and magazines can be a divine experience.
If you are a fan of Chinese food, you would love to visit Happy Brothers Chinese Restaurant.
Apart from the big eateries, there are small cafes and eating joints in Marmaris which can surprise you with their delicacies and ambience. There are bakeries in the supermarkets which draw huge crowds due to their tasty tidbits. The cafés offer local beer, Efes which is a must try. Ayran, a yogurt based drink is a Turkish specialty that most people like to have.
People, who love to have Scottish breakfast and that too at budget price, throng the Piccadilly Restaurant.
The food freak in you will have a ball in Marmaris. From roadside vendors to big restaurants, from Turkish cuisine to Indian delicacies, it becomes difficult to pick. As you roam around and shop around, keep on feeding your taste buds and make your Marmaris tour something to recall.
