The 5 Best Restaurants in Kaş, From the Old Town to the Fish House

The best restaurants in Kaş sit in the lanes of Andifli, the central quarter of the town. In the evening, tables spill out under olive trees and between old stone houses, and the sea is never far away. Our five picks range from a seasonal tasting menu to a family fish house and a meyhane (a traditional tavern where meze and rakı are shared) with long rakı (an anise-flavored spirit, usually drunk with water and ice) tables. Cooking and setting were our two tests, and your evening in Kaş can go any of these ways.

How We Chose the Best Restaurants in Kaş

All five stand in the center of town, so you can walk from one to the next. We picked two small kitchens, a table with a view, a meyhane and a fish house, so each evening can feel different. For the town itself, start with our guide to Kaş.

The Best Restaurants in Kaş in the Old Town

1. Naturel, Uzun Çarşı

Naturel stands on Gürsoy Sokak in Uzun Çarşı (a market street or bazaar), the long market street at the heart of Kaş. Its tables sit in the open air, among old stone houses. The kitchen cooks Mediterranean and world dishes, from light lunches to dinner. For example, start with falafel or mücver, the Turkish zucchini fritters, then order handmade linguine or lamb ravioli. Lunch here runs slowly, in the heart of the old town.

2. Kaya Koruğu

Kaya Koruğu is a small restaurant in Andifli that serves a tasting menu. Because the menu follows the seasons, it changes often and is built around fresh ingredients. It opens in the afternoon, so it suits a long dinner when you want the kitchen to choose for you.

3. Nazende

Nazende stands on Süleyman Sandıkçı Sokak and cooks Mediterranean food. Its tables look out over Kaş, and it opens for both lunch and dinner. Come for the view, or for your first evening in town.

The Best Restaurants in Kaş for Fish and Rakı

4. Ehlikeyf Meyhane

Ehlikeyf is a meyhane on Hükümet Caddesi, with its tables under olive trees. A meyhane is a Turkish tavern where mezes and rakı fill long tables, often to old songs. Here, the menu brings fresh seafood and local mezes, as well as grills and stews, with rakı and wine. Bring friends and stay long into the evening. Before you go, read our guide to rakı and meze.

5. Etna Fish House

Etna Fish House is a family-run fish restaurant on Öztürk Sokak, next to the Upper House hotel. The day’s catch goes on the grill, and the meze (small dishes shared at the start of a meal) plates are made by hand. A salad bar comes with your main course, and tea and Turkish sweets follow the meal. Its tables stand out in the street, and there is balık ekmek, a grilled fish sandwich, for a quick bite. On a summer night, this means a simple fish dinner.

Eat at the Best Restaurants in Kaş With Us

Our Kaş and Kalkan tour and our Demre, Myra and Kekova tour fit well around these tables. For the night, read the best hotels in Fethiye and Kaş, and see Kaş or Kalkan to choose your base. Let us know your evenings in Kaş, and we will reserve the tables.