Kalamare Restaurant
Classic Waterfront Intimate
Kalamare
Bodrum
$$$
A long-running fish house at the western Bodrum harbour, with a serious raki sofrası
Restaurant
Köşem Balık
The mother-and-son Aegean fish house that has held the Yahşi-Ortakent waterfront since the marina was built
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Hamide Karakaş runs the back kitchen and her son İsmail runs the floor, between them they keep the longest-standing serious balıkçı on the Ortakent-Yahşi sahil honest. The mezes are mother's-house style (midye dolma, deniz börülcesi, otlu peynir), the fish comes off the day's ice tezgâh, and the room sits a step from the Yahşi marina without leaning on the view. Regulars are mostly Ortakent locals and Bitez second-homers who skip the showier addresses.
Editor's Tip
Phone the day before, the back-row sea-edge tables go to regulars by name. Order what is on the ice that day; the midye dolma is the house meze.
At a Glance
- View
- Aegean Sea Partial, Bay View
- Sunset Rating
- 4/5
Views & Setting
View Type
Aegean Sea Partial, Bay View
View Quality
Good
Sunset
**** (4/5)
Indoor Terrace
Vibe
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Köşem Balık, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Köşem Balık?
Köşem Balık is located in Ortakent, Bodrum, Yahşi Mahallesi, Yalı Cd. No:2, Ortakent, Bodrum.
What are the opening hours of Köşem Balık?
Köşem Balık is open 12:00 - 24:00 (May - October).
What is Köşem Balık best for?
Köşem Balık is especially popular for Long Lunch, Summer Evening, Family.
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