Simurg Temple
A cool café and live music venue set in an historic Ottoman building within the old town district of Kaleici. A great place for fresh seafood followed by quality blues and other contemporary live bands.

Address: 2 Hamam Sokak | Telephone: 0242 244 5105 |

Şişci Ramazan
Famous for its delicious shish-style kebab and Antalya piyaz (white-bean salad swimming in a tahini sauce), this is a must-do for those who want to sample authentic fare.

Address: 44F Kızıl Saray Mahallesi, Yener Ulusoy Bulvarı | Telephone: 0242 242 6637 |

Seraser Restaurant
Seraser features modern international dishes with added Turkish flavour, and has a fine wine list. Set in historic Kaleiçi, this venue comes highly recommended for a special evening.

Address: 18 Karanlik Sokak | Telephone: 0242 247 6015 |

Marina Restaurant
Gourmet dining in the Kaleiçi area, serving Turkish specialities. For those who want a break from local delicacies, there's also a large international menu, including caviar and champagne (for that special evening). Try the quail and follow with a beef fillet with morel mushrooms.

Address: 15 Mermerli Sokak | Telephone: 0242 247 5490 |