Sakız Alsancak Restaurant
Waterfront Rakı Meze Rembetiko
Sakız Alsancak
Alsancak
$$$
Aegean-Cretan seafood meyhane on the Pasaport waterfront since 1989
İzmir
Best Waterfront Restaurants in İzmir
Dining by the water is one of İzmir's great pleasures. Our selection gathers the best waterfront tables for the view, the setting and the kitchen, from relaxed lunches to long evenings beside the water.
11
Curated venues
$ - $$$$
Price range
Foça (Eski Foça), Alsancak, Alsancak / Kordon
Top neighborhoods
Best Waterfront Restaurants in İzmir: The best options include Sakız Alsancak in Alsancak, Deniz Restaurant in Alsancak / Kordon, Akın'ın Yeri in Özbek (Urla). We've curated 11 venues across İzmir's top neighborhoods based on quality, atmosphere, and guest reviews.
At a glance
| Venue | Neighborhood | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sakız Alsancak | Alsancak | $$$ |
| Deniz Restaurant | Alsancak / Kordon | $$$$ |
| Akın'ın Yeri | Özbek (Urla) | $$$ |
| Fokai Balık Restaurant | Foça (Eski Foça) | $$$ |
| Celep Restaurant | Foça (Fevzipaşa) | $$$ |
| Hotel Karaçam | Foça (Eski Foça) | $$$ |
| Liman Restaurant | Sığacık (Seferihisar) | $$$ |
| Karaf Meyhane | Karşıyaka & Bostanlı | $$ |
| Arkas Sanat Urla | Urla | $ |
| Key Hotel | Alsancak / Konak (Kordon) | $$$$ |
Top 11 Picks
Deniz Restaurant Restaurant
Kordon seafront White Tablecloth Classic
Deniz Restaurant
Alsancak / Kordon
$$$$
Kordon fish institution beneath İzmir Palas since 1981
Akın'ın Yeri Restaurant
Waterfront Family Run Harbour
Akın'ın Yeri
Özbek (Urla)
$$$
Three generations of family balıkçı on the Özbek village harbour
Fokai Balık Restaurant Restaurant
Seafood Meyhane Harbour
Fokai Balık Restaurant
Foça (Eski Foça)
$$$
Eski Foça's harbourside fish house since 1984
Celep Restaurant Restaurant
Seafood Waterfront Meze
Celep Restaurant
Foça (Fevzipaşa)
$$$
Waterfront fresh-fish kitchen on the Foça promenade
Hotel Karaçam Hotel
Boutique Historic Harbour
Hotel Karaçam
Foça (Eski Foça)
$$$
An 1881 neoclassical merchant's house on Foça harbour
Liman Restaurant Restaurant
Harbour Since 1993 Fresh fish
Liman Restaurant
Sığacık (Seferihisar)
$$$
Sığacık harbour's oldest fish house, serving since 1993
Karaf Meyhane Restaurant
Meyhane Waterfront Raki Fish
Karaf Meyhane
Karşıyaka & Bostanlı
$$
The Bostanlı waterfront meyhane locals defend
Arkas Sanat Urla Gallery
Art Sea view Collection
Arkas Sanat Urla
Urla
$
Sea-view art house pairing European painting with Anatolian carpets
Key Hotel Hotel
Design Boutique Kordon
Key Hotel
Alsancak / Konak (Kordon)
$$$$
31-room design boutique on the Kordon, a converted bank building
Foça Marina Restaurant Restaurant
Seafood Harbour Sunset
Foça Marina Restaurant
Foça
$$$
Foça harbour fish house locals defend over the strip
By Neighborhood
2
Foça (Eski Foça)
1
Alsancak
1
Alsancak / Kordon
1
Özbek (Urla)
1
Foça (Fevzipaşa)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which venue is the top-rated pick?
Our top-rated choice is Sakız Alsancak in Alsancak. Aegean-Cretan seafood meyhane on the Pasaport waterfront since 1989
How many venues are on this list?
We've curated 11 venues across 5 İzmir neighborhoods, with the highest concentration in Foça (Eski Foça).
What is the average price range?
Prices range from $ - $$, where $ is budget-friendly and $$$$ is premium fine dining. Most venues on this list fall in the $$ range.
Which neighborhoods are best for this?
The top neighborhoods are Foça (Eski Foça) (2), Alsancak (1), Alsancak / Kordon (1), Özbek (Urla) (1), Foça (Fevzipaşa) (1). Each offers a distinct atmosphere and dining style.
Do I need reservations?
We recommend reservations for most venues on this list, especially on weekends. Popular spots like Sakız Alsancak can book up days in advance; for casual venues, weekday walk-ins are usually fine.