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Restaurants in Balıkesir

Best Restaurants in Balıkesir 2026

How to eat well in Balıkesir at every budget, and the local dishes you shouldn't leave without trying.

By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

The short answer: start with Hüseyin Usta Köftecisi, Deniz Restaurant and Zeytinli Bahçe. This guide profiles 25+ restaurants and places to eat in Balıkesir, with prices, timing, and the practical notes that decide whether each one earns a place in your plan.

Balıkesir is a diverse northwestern Turkish province straddling the Marmara and Aegean regions, encompassing mythological Kaz Dağları (Mount Ida), olive-grove-lined coastal towns, thermal springs, and ferry connections to Istanbul. The province blends rural Anatolian culture with Aegean coastal charm.

Top restaurants

Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.

Turkish / Köfte

Hüseyin Usta Köftecisi

₺80–₺150 (~$2.50–$4.69)4.6/5

Popular Turkish / Köfte restaurant in Balıkesir.

Known for: The definitive Balıkesir köfte experience; meat sourced locally

Karaoğlan Mah. Kuvayı Milliye Cad. No:8, Balıkesir Merkez

Seafood / Aegean

Deniz Restaurant

₺250–₺500 (~$7.81–$15.63)4.7/5

Popular Seafood / Aegean restaurant in Balıkesir.

Known for: Fresh daily catch displayed at the entrance; superb Cunda Island marina views

Cunda Adası Marina, Alibey Adası, Ayvalık, Balıkesir

Aegean / Olive Oil

Zeytinli Bahçe

₺150–₺320 (~$4.69–$10.00)4.5/5

Popular Aegean / Olive Oil restaurant in Balıkesir.

Known for: All dishes cooked exclusively with Edremit Gulf extra-virgin olive oil

Cumhuriyet Mah. No:34, Edremit, Balıkesir

Turkish / Grill

Çınaraltı Restaurant

₺120–₺250 (~$3.75–$7.81)4.4/5

Popular Turkish / Grill restaurant in Balıkesir.

Known for: Old-fashioned Anatolian hospitality; sits under a 200-year-old plane tree

Çınaraltı Mah. No:12, Balıkesir Merkez

Fish / Marmara

Bandırma Balık Pişirme Yeri

₺150–₺300 (~$4.69–$9.38)4.3/5

Popular Fish / Marmara restaurant in Balıkesir.

Known for: Marmara Sea fish at waterfront prices; great before catching the Istanbul ferry

İskele Cad. No:5, Bandırma, Balıkesir

Turkish / Meat

Kaz Dağları Et Lokantası

₺100–₺220 (~$3.13–$6.88)4.3/5

Popular Turkish / Meat restaurant in Balıkesir.

Known for: Mountain lamb sourced from Kaz Dağları shepherds

Yeni Mah. Atatürk Cad. No:22, Edremit, Balıkesir

Street Food

Ayvalık Tost Evi

₺50–₺80 (~$1.56–$2.50)4.5/5

Popular Street Food restaurant in Balıkesir.

Known for: The original Ayvalık toast — a Turkish national breakfast staple that originated here

Gümrük Mah. No:3, Ayvalık, Balıkesir

Turkish / Regional

Gönen Sofrası

₺90–₺180 (~$2.81–$5.63)4.2/5

Popular Turkish / Regional restaurant in Balıkesir.

Known for: Comfort dishes popular with visitors arriving for the thermal baths

Cumhuriyet Mah. No:18, Gönen, Balıkesir

Restaurants by cuisine

Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.

Turkish

Hüseyin Usta Köftecisi

₺80–₺150 (~$2.50–$4.69)

Çınaraltı Restaurant

₺120–₺250 (~$3.75–$7.81)

Kaz Dağları Et Lokantası

₺100–₺220 (~$3.13–$6.88)

Gönen Sofrası

₺90–₺180 (~$2.81–$5.63)

Sarımsaklı Pide ve Lahmacun

₺60–₺120 (~$1.88–$3.75)

Altınoluk Dağ Evi

₺80–₺180 (~$2.50–$5.63)

Balıkesir Belediyesi Sosyal Tesis Lokantası

₺50–₺100 (~$1.56–$3.13)

Balıkpazarı Esnaf Lokantası

₺60–₺120 (~$1.88–$3.75)

Güre Kaplıca Restaurant

₺100–₺250 (~$3.13–$7.81)

Balıkesir Kebap Evi

₺100–₺200 (~$3.13–$6.25)

Burhaniye Pide Salonu

₺70–₺130 (~$2.19–$4.06)

Kaz Evi Butik Restoran

₺300–₺600 (~$9.38–$18.75)

Bandırma Börekçisi

₺30–₺70 (~$0.94–$2.19)

Seafood

Deniz Restaurant

₺250–₺500 (~$7.81–$15.63)

Limani Balıkçısı (Cunda Island)

₺200–₺450 (~$6.25–$14.06)

Erdek Balık Pazarı Lokantası

₺120–₺250 (~$3.75–$7.81)

Fish

Bandırma Balık Pişirme Yeri

₺150–₺300 (~$4.69–$9.38)

Ören Balık Evi

₺180–₺380 (~$5.63–$11.88)

Aegean

Zeytinli Bahçe

₺150–₺320 (~$4.69–$10.00)

Cafe

Akçay Nargile Cafe & Restaurant

₺60–₺150 (~$1.88–$4.69)

Meyhane

Özgür'ün Yeri

₺200–₺400 (~$6.25–$12.50)

Meze

Cunda Meze Bar

₺150–₺350 (~$4.69–$10.94)

Mixed Grill

Kapıdağ Et ve Balık

₺150–₺350 (~$4.69–$10.94)

Pastry

Yıldız Pastanesi

₺30–₺80 (~$0.94–$2.50)

Street Food

Ayvalık Tost Evi

₺50–₺80 (~$1.56–$2.50)

Dining etiquette & tips

Navigate the local food scene confidently.

Tip

Tipping practices vary — check local customs. Service charge is often included.

Tip

Restaurants may close between lunch and dinner. Plan meals around local dining hours.

Tip

Popular restaurants may not take reservations — arrive early or be prepared to wait.

Food budget guide

What to expect at different price points.

Level Price Description
Budget $5-15/meal Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants.
Mid-range $15-40/meal Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus.
Upscale $40+/meal Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences.

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