Ordered: Lahmacun (300₺)…read moreSarımsaklı İsotlu Lahmacun (310₺) Ayran Drink (100₺) Aya's take: Otantik Ocakbaşı is located near Bodrum Center so expect higher prices and especially for tourists. It has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand and we decided to stop by for a quick bite. The Lahmacun was made fresh and was light and aromatic. It could've used more meat for my liking, and I wish the toppings plate came with pickled cabbage or onions which is still traditional; I've never seen Lahmacun be eaten with lettuce so maybe that's the "tourist option". The Sarımsaklı İsotlu Lahmacun is basically the same thing with garlic & hot pepper if you're looking for more flavor. And of course, you can't eat with this without washing it down with a classic Ayran drink! I wish I tried their grilled meats but maybe next time!

Really good food and family oriented vibe. it is a bit pricey and touristy pricing for the area. i…read morehad a lot cheaper food with similiar quality the flavors were good i got mixed lamb and 2 sides mezze plates. it wasn't outstanding but it was good! the service were friendly and helpful they provided photos of the food from their phone to help us choose if yours in bodrum might as go here 7/10 B+

Ordered: Eski Koy Special Mixed Kebab (3000₺): served with 4…read morebeef skewers, lamb chops, 6 grilled meatballs, 1 portion of adana kebab, chicken skewers, chicken wings, mini lahmacun with minced meat, mini lahmacun with kaşar cheese, bulgur pilaf, roasted peppers, roasted tomatoes, onions with sumac, and lavash bread Kunefe w Cream (310₺) Bodrum Mandarin Soda (70₺) Turkish Tea (complimentary) Aya's take: Eski Köy had some of the best Turkish grilled meats we had while in Bodrum! The Eski Koy Special Mixed Kebab is well worth it for two people and takes the decision-making out of the ordering process since it has a good assortment of everything. All the meats were phenomenal! They were tender, juicy, buttery, well-seasoned, charred, smoky, and mouthwatering. The grilled chicken wings blew me away while the adana kebab literally melted in my mouth. The lamb chops were so succulent and the chicken & beef skewers were perfectly cooked. I preferred this meal with white rice as opposed to their bulgur pilaf. Their white rice is buttery, pillowy, and so fragrant. I like that this special came with 2 types of mini lahmacun which was a nice change in texture and also very tasty! We ended with their Kunefe w Cream which was made very well. Being Middle Eastern myself, I love Kunefe and this one was done right! It's sweet but not overly sweet, hot and crispy on the outside, creamy and gooey on the inside. It was complimented by the Turkish Tea which was fragrant and soothing. This meal hit the spot!

You can get good service and good food after midnight as it is the popular choice of drinkers after…read morea long night out. Other times order your food. They have delivery service. Go with the soups if you want fast service.

Try the pistachio lahmacun then go back for the regular ones. This is the best lahmacun in Bodrum,…read moreand the prices are fair.

We were ripped off as tourists. The prices on the menu are worn out. I ordered the lamb kebab and…read moremy husband ordered the beef/chicken doner plate. Those two dishes with a yogurt drink and a water came to 900£ ($37USD)! The lamb kebab came with two small skewers (fatty lamb) with fries loosely sprinkled on top. We didn't read the reviews before going. It was Saturday night and crowded with young locals so we figured it had to be reasonably priced and good. When it came time to pay they wouldn't accept our credit card and had us pay them in cash (another red flag) despite having a credit card machine. The person before us used their credit card. After receiving the bill, being stunned with the amount and having to pay in cash, we left feeling like we were ripped off. We have been traveling in Turkey for weeks and this was the only time we have been asked to pay cash and the only time we've paid this much money for the same food we've ordered from other places in Turkey. It wasn't a good feeling and the food wasn't worth what they charged us. There is no way the locals are paying these prices there. It doesn't make sense. ASK THE PRICES BEFORE ORDERING.

Depends on your luck! Some days the meat is tender and nice, so you really enjoy it, but other…read moretimes the meat is tough. Usually quite crowded! :/ Tables are too close to each other

Wandering around the Bodrum waterfront, we decided on Balkan Restaurant because of the nice view…read more(http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/balkan-restaurant-mu%C4%9Fla?select=btbMA9T-I7n53i0e3AZgdw#jjgqmLJpQprMI3rX-6E6tQ) First out was a basket of thick flatbread (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/balkan-restaurant-mu%C4%9Fla?select=btbMA9T-I7n53i0e3AZgdw#REZJulzPHMnWsBOz6wBaYA) Shrimp cocktail didn't offer much for the price with some small shrimp on a cup of iceberg lettuce with a bit of salad dressing (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/balkan-restaurant-mu%C4%9Fla?select=btbMA9T-I7n53i0e3AZgdw#CgfPSdSXjDB9O3-cGBxb_A) Mezze sampler plate was dominated by whole pepper (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/balkan-restaurant-mu%C4%9Fla?select=btbMA9T-I7n53i0e3AZgdw#VoEgHGnmYbcQB17y9XgSLg). The eggplant had a good smokey flavor. The cheese stuffed peppers which were medium spicy (green items in center of picture) were our favorite of the items. We ordered the Çökertme Kebab based on the waiter's recommendation that it was a regional specialty (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/balkan-restaurant-mu%C4%9Fla?select=btbMA9T-I7n53i0e3AZgdw#TvPdS1rIL7OqvSnHDrOo7A). The beef was cooked with a tomato sauce and there were French fries and tomato wedges on top along with matchstick potatoes and yogurt sauce underneath(http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/balkan-restaurant-mu%C4%9Fla?select=btbMA9T-I7n53i0e3AZgdw#AJJBH84jEcWqXZphONjatQ). Tasty yogurt. Mostly tender meat with a few tough pieces. Good flavor overall; I would order this again. Service was lacking with a long wait before they took our order and difficult times trying to get water refills and the check. 3.5 stars for the food. Rounding down for the service.

A terrible experience. The one good thing about this place is that it has a nice view. The…read moreservice was bad and they charged way too much for mediocre food. Its the equivalent of stealing. But worse because they prey on tourists who don't know Turkish food or culture so they leave with negative impressions that aren't true.

Had really great food here at Mösyö. We had grilled octopus and kebabs. The octopus was grilled to…read moreperfection and was prepared just the way we liked it. The owner of the restaurant is extremely friendly as well.

Located right by the water, this restaurant alongside with amazing food and amazing view, also had…read morea live DJ.. Staff were good.. Prices were reasonable considering the view. We were there during the winter season and there was a decent amount of people both locals and tourists..

Had lunch this past week at this restaurant...we were pleasantly surprised!…read more Ambiance is absolutely beautiful...we were right on the beach. Service is excellent and friendly, and they accommodated our weird requests. Food itself isn't remarkable but pretty good. Prices are very reasonable. We'd return if in the area again!

Local pot dishes in the middle of most touristic Bodrum Center. Nothing really so special about…read moretheir food. I gave 4 star for their admirable dedication to staying authentic in such a tourism hub. Both ambiance and dishes are just like you can find in any small Anatolian towns. Good alternative for those who tired of touristic restaurants.

It's supposedly local cuisine but really it's nothing special. Average food! Average service! Soup…read morewas cold. Servers were cold as well.

They specialize in Eastern Anatolian Cuisine. All dishes were delicious. If you live spicy food,…read moreyou'll especially enjoy this place. 'Bünyan Kebap' (tender meat steam cooked in a deep well) was our favorite. Service was excellent. The prices are manageable.