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Antalya, Alanya and the surrounding coast are at the heart of Türkiye's beach-holiday scene:
the sea, resorts, boat trips and markets, with restaurants and cafés forming a substantial part of the experience.
This guide covers:
What to eat in Antalya and Alanya.
Where to look for restaurants and cafés.
Understanding all-inclusive resort dining.
Seafront cafés and old-town settings.
Practical advice for families and visitors seeking a conservative setting.
what to eat in Antalya and Alanya
The area combines traditional Turkish cooking, international visitor menus and seafood.
Fish and seafood
Many restaurants around the waterfront and harbours offer:- Different grilled or fried fish.
- Calamari, prawns and hot or cold seafood starters.
Kebabs and grilled dishes
Kebab restaurants are widely available alongside the seafood options:- Adana and Urfa kebabs, yoghurt-based kebab dishes, chicken skewers and köfte.
Pide and lahmacun
Topped Turkish flatbread and thin flatbread with a minced-meat topping make filling, relatively quick lunches or lighter dinners.
International dishes — pizza, burgers, pasta and more
Many restaurants cater for international visitors:- Look for burgers, pizza, pasta, wings, steak and similar dishes.
Sweets
Baklava, künefe and Turkish ice cream, alongside cakes, cheesecake and other international desserts at modern cafés.
where to eat in Antalya 
1) Kaleiçi — the old town
- Narrow lanes, old Ottoman houses and restaurants and cafés with historic or romantic settings.
- Look for:
- Traditional Turkish restaurants.
- Seafood restaurants.
- Cafés and places for tea or coffee.
- A good area to consider for dinner or coffee after exploring the old town and harbour.
2) Konyaaltı
- A modern beachside area on Antalya's western side.
- Along its long seafront, look for:
- Seafood and grill restaurants.
- Cafés, small shops and a promenade.
- Consider dinner or coffee after swimming or a beachside walk.
3) Lara
- An extensive area associated with seaside hotels and resorts.
- Around the neighbourhood and main roads, options include:
- International restaurants.
- Cafés.
- Breakfast and snack venues.
- If staying at a Lara-area beach hotel, check its exact location: outside dining options and walking distances vary considerably between city hotels and more outlying resorts.
where to eat in Alanya 
1) The seafront, including Kleopatra Beach
- Beachside restaurants offer:
- Fish, kebabs, pizza, burgers, breakfast and coffee.
- Many have outdoor seating overlooking the beach; check the particular venue.
2) The centre and harbour
- Everyday Turkish restaurants alongside visitor-oriented dining venues.
- Tea and coffee spots with harbour or castle views.
- A useful area for a meal after exploring the castle or taking a sightseeing boat trip.
dining at all-inclusive resorts
Many Antalya and Alanya visitors stay at all-inclusive hotels,
where their package covers specified meals and drinks. This can make it tempting to spend the whole stay eating inside the resort; check the precise inclusions and service times.
- The main buffet
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are often served as large buffets with:- Salads, starters, Turkish dishes and straightforward international options.
À la carte hotel restaurants
Some resorts have one or more specialist restaurants, such as:- Seafood.
- Italian.
- Ottoman-style cooking.
Snacks
Smaller restaurants or poolside counters may offer:- Pizza, burgers, chips, ice cream and drinks, within their stated hours and package arrangements.
cafés and places to relax 
- Seafront cafés
Along Antalya's Konyaaltı and Lara waterfronts and in Alanya, look for:- Coffee, tea and sweets; some venues also offer shisha, so check the seating atmosphere if that matters to you.
Kaleiçi cafés
Choose between settings such as:- An old Ottoman house.
- A terrace overlooking the harbour and sea.
Sweet shops and ice-cream shops
Baklava, künefe, Turkish desserts and Turkish or other ice cream.
Modern cafés
Look near malls and newer neighbourhoods for:- Speciality coffee, lattes, cappuccinos and cake; check whether laptop use and working space suit the venue.
street food and quick options 
Meat or chicken döner in a sandwich or on a plate.- Quick pizza portions or pide.
Börek and bakery pastries with cheese, spinach or meat.
Grilled or boiled sweetcorn along the waterfront, where vendors are operating.
Turkish ice cream in visitor streets and along the promenade.
choosing a restaurant 
Look for:- A restaurant used by local diners and visitors; activity is one clue rather than a quality guarantee.
- A clear menu showing the price of each dish.
- Clean indoor and outdoor areas.
- Ask about:
- The fish price per kilogram before ordering, with the weight and expected total agreed.
- The price of any daily special missing from the menu.
- Take extra care with:
- Completely empty restaurants in otherwise crowded visitor areas; investigate rather than relying on this clue alone.
- Venues using persistent pressure at the door or exaggerated sales pitches.
families and visitors seeking a conservative setting
- Some neighbourhood family restaurants in side streets do not serve alcohol; verify at the venue rather than assuming from its location.
- Kebab and breakfast restaurants often welcome families, but facilities and atmosphere vary.
- Malls can provide varied food, toilets and organised indoor surroundings; check whether the particular mall has a prayer room if you need one.
- If alcohol or family seating matters to you, ask:
- “Alkollü mü?” — “Do you serve alcohol?”
- “Aile yeri var mı?” — “Is there a family seating area?”
Enjoying food beyond the resort:
Antalya and Alanya offer seafood restaurants, Turkish cooking,
attractive cafés and street-food stops alongside hotel buffets.
Balance meals between the resort, the city and the waterfront
to add variety to your beach holiday.
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