Karafaki Erhan Usta Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Waterfront Classic Romantic
Karafaki Erhan Usta
Gümüşlük
$$$
Erhan Usta's fish house on the Gümüşlük iskele since 1983, still the chef's name on the door
Restaurant
Mehtap Balık
The Akyarlar harbour fish house run by the same family since 1986, with Kos a sunset away across the strait
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
İdris Bey buys the fish at the Akyarlar pier each morning; Gülcan Hanım runs the meze tezgâh out the back. Forty years of that quiet division have made Mehtap the unflashy reference point of the southern Bodrum coast, a low harbour-side room facing Kos, an honest ice display, mezes (taze barbunya, deniz börülcesi, ahtapot salatası) that arrive without flourish. Reserve in August; the regulars do.
Editor's Tip
Aim for a 19:30 table for the Kos sunset, then stay through dinner. The grilled ahtapot is the order; ask İdris Bey what came in that morning.
At a Glance
- View
- Aegean Sea Panoramic, Bay View
- Sunset Rating
- 5/5
Views & Setting
View Type
Aegean Sea Panoramic, Bay View
View Quality
Good
Sunset
***** (5/5)
Indoor Terrace
Vibe
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Mehtap Balık, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Mehtap Balık?
Mehtap Balık is located in Akyarlar, Bodrum, Yalı Cd. 6/A, Akyarlar Limanı, Akyarlar, Bodrum.
What are the opening hours of Mehtap Balık?
Mehtap Balık is open 12:00 - 24:00 (May - October).
What is Mehtap Balık best for?
Mehtap Balık is especially popular for Long Lunch, Summer Evening, Date Night.
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