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Housed in a beautifully restored Levantine mansion, this is the city's premier venue for house and techno music.
Trendy, design-conscious crowd with a focus on electronic music.
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Deniz Restoran
This is the city's premier white-tablecloth seafood institution, serving impeccably fresh catch directly on the Kordon since 1981.
What to order: Salt-baked sea bass
Kordon Yengeç Restoran
Offers a highly refined selection of Aegean mezes and fresh seafood right on the waterfront with a slightly more relaxed atmosphere than Deniz.
What to order: Octopus carpaccio
Tavacı Recep Usta
Housed in a grand, historic stone building near the Kordon, serving legendary lamb dishes cooked in traditional copper pans.
What to order: Sac tava (diced lamb cooked on a thin iron skillet)
Balmumu Lokanta
Chef Ahmet Güzelyağdöken curates rare, traditional Aegean stews and slow-cooked meats that are hard to find in modern restaurants.
What to order: Lamb stew with artichokes