Dalyan Restaurant Cevat'ın Yeri Restaurant
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Restaurant Waterfront Classic Harbour
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The 1975 Dalyan harbour fish house that defines what a Çeşme balık restoranı should taste like
Restaurant
Ferdi Baba Şifne
The original Şifne address of the Kabak fish dynasty, the quiet one, where the locals still go
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Of the four Ferdi Baba rooms, the Şifne house is the unhurried one. Set on a stone terrace in the small fishing-village neighbourhood north of Ilıca, it draws Çeşme summer-house residents who have eaten here for decades and want to be away from the marina noise. Same family, same fishermen, same depth of meze list, but a slower pace and a kinder bill. In off-peak weeks an early September dinner here is the cleanest expression of the Aegean fish-and-rakı table you will find on the peninsula.
Editor's Tip
Ask for a terrace table at the water, request the day's small-fish, barbun or melanur if they have come in, and let the maitre d' run the meze pacing. Cash and card both fine; reservations advisable in August only.
At a Glance
- View
- Aegean Sea Partial
- Sunset Rating
- 3/5
Views & Setting
View Type
Aegean Sea Partial
View Quality
Partial
Sunset
*** (3/5)
Indoor Terrace
Vibe
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Ferdi Baba Şifne, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Ferdi Baba Şifne?
Ferdi Baba Şifne is located in Şifne, Çeşme, Ardıç Mah., 5496 Sokak No:77/A, Şifne Mevkii, Çeşme, İzmir.
What are the opening hours of Ferdi Baba Şifne?
Ferdi Baba Şifne is open 12:00 - 24:00 (May - October).
What is Ferdi Baba Şifne best for?
Ferdi Baba Şifne is especially popular for Long Lunch, Summer Evening, Rakı Night.
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