Kalamare Restaurant
A charming seafood gem in Bodrum, offering fresh, delicious dishes and a cozy, local atmosphere away from the crowds.
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Kalamare Restaurant
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A charming seafood gem in Bodrum, offering fresh, delicious dishes and a cozy, local atmosphere away from the crowds.
"A hidden gem offering delicious seafood and a relaxed, authentic Bodrum experience."
Reservations Recommended
Book ahead, especially during peak times, as the restaurant is popular with both locals and tourists.
Share the Flavor
Consider sharing plates as portions can be tapas-style, allowing you to sample a wider variety of dishes.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Seafood
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+90 252 316 70 76
Address
Çarşı, Sanat Okulu Cd. No:9, 48400 Bodrum/Muğla, Türkiye
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Exceptional Seafood & Meze
Savor expertly prepared calamari, grilled sea bass, and diverse octopus dishes, complemented by unique mezze.
Charming, Local Atmosphere
Dine in a cozy setting on a quiet street, away from the usual tourist crowds, with attentive and friendly service.
Authentic Local Wines & Raki
Enjoy a taste of local flavors with reasonably priced regional wines and traditional Turkish raki.
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Reservations Recommended
Book ahead, especially during peak times, as the restaurant is popular with both locals and tourists.
Share the Flavor
Consider sharing plates as portions can be tapas-style, allowing you to sample a wider variety of dishes.
Beat the Crowds
Visit on weekdays or during off-peak hours for a more relaxed and intimate dining experience.
Dive into Diverse Dishes
Explore beyond seafood, trying options like deep-fried cheese pastries and semolina pudding for dessert.
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Reservations Recommended
Book ahead, especially during peak times, as the restaurant is popular with both locals and tourists.
Share the Flavor
Consider sharing plates as portions can be tapas-style, allowing you to sample a wider variety of dishes.
Beat the Crowds
Visit on weekdays or during off-peak hours for a more relaxed and intimate dining experience.
Dive into Diverse Dishes
Explore beyond seafood, trying options like deep-fried cheese pastries and semolina pudding for dessert.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Kalamare Restaurant is celebrated for its delicious and fresh seafood, particularly the calamari and octopus, and its charming, intimate atmosphere off the main tourist path. While many praise the attentive service and reasonable prices, a few reviews mention small portions and occasional inconsistencies in service or food preparation.
"This place is a gem. Hidden along a side road leading to the main shopping road. The service is excellent the food delicious and the atmosphere just chilled with soft music in the background and the world passing by."
Majdi Saati
"I ordered wine, fried calamari, shrimp with puree, and grilled sea bass - all menus I had were great, the portions are small thou. Still highly recommended as the atmosphere by the street and food itself is really good."
Mari Cho
"We had a dinner at this restaurant and the service was great. The place itself is located in a cozy street, have lovely and cozy tables outside. As for food we ordered octopus, meat wraps and salad. Octopus was very oily and fatty but all the rest of the food was delicious. Bear in mind that portions are quite small and main dishes comes without side dishes."
Virginia B.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, reservations are highly recommended as the restaurant is popular and tends to fill up quickly, especially during peak hours and weekends.
The fried calamari, grilled octopus, and various meze dishes are frequently recommended by diners for their freshness and flavor.
Portions are often described as tapas-style, meaning they are smaller, making it ideal to order multiple dishes to share.
While located on a lively street, the restaurant itself offers a cozy and charming ambiance, especially if you visit during weekdays or off-peak hours.
Yes, they offer a selection of local wines and raki, which are noted to be reasonably priced.
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Down a quiet, pretty alley just a two-minute stroll from the waterfront, the white, candlelit tables at this seafood restaurant quickly fill with hungry locals. Accompany a heaping plate of fried local calamari (probably the most generous in town) with a tasting plate of up to four vegetable meze with toasted bread, and, if you're still hungry, order grilled fish and (more) rakı.
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