"First time in Turkey and we were asked to go to the restaurant by the “promoter”. I always hate when this happens as it always looks like they’re struggling for business meaning the place is probably terrible, but this time my thought was very wrong. We had already had tea so had two drinks. He brought over the menu for us to look at, the menu looked really good so we booked for four days later. We payed a €20 deposit and they even came and picked us up in a fancy mini bus at no extra charge. They booked us in for 6PM as they said this was the best time to see the sunset over the harbour. We had one 250g King Prawn which was €37.50 but totally worth it, plenty of meat and very tasty. We also had the châteaubriand, this was €80 between the two of us, but could easily have fed 3/4 people, the meat was cooked to perfection and the veg/sauce was really good. The photo does not do this justice. Before we booked the restaurant I read the reviews and felt nervous because people said that staff are rude and it was very expensive. People are totally wrong!!! When the bill came they hadn’t taken off the €20 deposit, but I was happy for them not to and said that can be the tip as the service was amazing! Overall it cost us €155 for two alcoholic drinks, one soft drink, three starters (including the king prawn) and the châteaubriand, as well as the pick up from our hotel. We are definitely going to return next time we come to Turkey"

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"Food was nice but the drinks were better. The atmosphere was perfect as the backdrop to the harbour and the music played outside all accounted for a very relaxing and refreshing experience by the sea. Food was a bit pricey compared to other local restaurants."

Chowdhury Rahman

"If you’re visiting Side Old Town, Aphrodite Restaurant is definitely worth a stop! The service was fast, friendly, and really made us feel welcome from the start.

It’s a little more on the expensive side, but you get great quality for what you pay. We had the steak and chicken—both were cooked perfectly and full of flavour! The mixed local starter was a real highlight—fresh, tasty, and beautifully presented. The pizza was okay, but we’d recommend going for the meat or fish dishes instead, as that’s where they really shine.

The live music added a lovely touch to the evening and suited the atmosphere of the old town perfectly. Overall, a great spot for a relaxed and slightly more special dinner. We’ll definitely be stopping by again!"

Mikkel Jensen (Overseas Manager at TUI)