We tried this restaurant during a trip to Cunda Island knowing that it was ranked amongst the top 4…read moreseafood restaurants in all of Turkey (no small feat!). And while the food was indeed good, I was not nearly as impressed as I was with its next door neighbor, Cunda Sahil Restaurant. Firstly, Nihat is much pricier than any of the restaurants nearby. Secondly, the selection of foods (especially mezes) is not nearly that of other places. Normally, this wouldn't bother me as I prefer quality to quantity. However, the ones that Nihat had on tap weren't nearly as exciting or interesting or as tasty as others. We went for a late lunch/early dinner to avoid the rowdy dinner crowd, and we still had pretty lousy service (though not as bad as that of other reviewers). We ordered a variety of seafood and vegetable appetizers because summer is not really "fish season". The seafood mezes (especially what I believe were the squid eggs based in an olive oil/saffron broth) were the best of the bunch. I'm glad we went just so we could experience it. But, honestly, the experience once was enough.

Best octopus I have ever had. Different mezzes. Friendly staff. A little pricey. (I am Turkish) 4.5read more

Respectfully disagree with the previous review. I'd call this place an overpriced tourist trap. 1-…read moreThe bread basket they brought was a mix of stale bread; some slices were moldy already. 2- Octopus was rubbery. 3- Mezes are on the saltier end. 4- Fish (sea bream) was dry. I'm also not sure if it was fresh, given the bread fiasco. 5- they still charged the full bill with no meaningful apology/gesture. Yes, the staff is/seemed friendly but that doesn't make up for moldy bread. Verdict? Go to Greek islands for value for money seafood.

My visit to Sayfiye Restaurant along with my family went absolutely fantastic. This is the best…read moreplace to enjoy the beauty of Ayvalik - Cunda. You get to see stunning views while you are enjoying food and drinks. They serve wide variety of Mezes, we tried fried calamari, spiced butter sautéed shrimp, Branzino mustard spread, shepherds salad, stuffed mussels and steamed Branzino with herbs and vegetables as main course. It is a must try experience and you will get hooked to it. Menu is priced reasonably. Owners are always on site, very friendly and accommodating staff.

We came here for lunch and were taken great care of! We are obsessed with the papalina in Cunda. It…read morewas great here...you can tell they keep their frying oil fresh. The olives and olive oil in the dishes were fantastic - you can't find bad oil when you are so close to Ayvalik. Octopus salad and roasted eggplant salad was great. We tried a new meze...blanched and chilled greens which we dipped into the cold tomato sauce on the side. It was such a nice surprise. Loved it here!

Panoramic view of the olive fields facing sunset. I was rather disappointed that online they show a…read morephoto of an infinity pool but in person there is no pool. It seems they are used to Turkish visitors but not foreigners. If they want to cater to international guests then they should improve the translations on their menu maybe add pictures and find some English speakers. Their food was good. I enjoyed the olives, eggplant dip, pizza, lamb, tenderloin and lemon alfredo. I didn't care for the shrimp or carbonara. Everyone there was very kind. They had good WiFi for working remotely. Be aware that GPS won't take you all the way to the property but you will be able to follow the signs. You should bring some hiking shoes to explore the property. There is limited parking available. Note that they have construction going on right now.

We went there with a party of 8. Simple setting by the water. Recommend advance reservations if you…read morewant a table by the water. Walk ins may wait a while. Start with a selection of mezes, tapas like small plates, best enjoyed with a dose of raki. The menu is extensive. Avoid selecting from the menu. Go to the kitchen to view the mezes and chat with the chef to get his recommendations. Octopus salad, fried fresh calamari and turnip greens with garlic yoghurt are highly recommended. When going for fish, ask for fish that is line caught. Bream (çupra) and bronzini (levrek) are often farm raised. Taste is acceptable but nowhere close to line caught fresh counterparts. The chef at Yelken (who is also the owner) seems very honest. Our interest in line caught fish led to his recommendation for Sinarit, which was amazing grilled. They will also debone your fish if you choose to do so. For desert, make sure and try Aphrodisiac, a local dessert with ice cream, that is a true delight. Top it off with Turkish coffee. Don't forget the reservations. Many new customers were rolling in near midnight as we were leaving.

Cafe by the seawall,literally by the water I love this place…read moreso much,open air and smoking area is the whole cafe. Service is excellent most of the crew speaks a little english or they use their phone to translate,times like this worker and patrons really appreciates the importance of technology We had waffles,ice cream cofee and tea,we actually tried this mastic a coffee made out of a tree sap,bitter but good now i know why coffee in here serves with a bottle water, Noise level is worst,crowded,seagulls quacking by the sea and the otherside is the main street where non-stop buses comes along,but we enjoyed it not annoying at all. Theres tv and wifi is free washroom is clean and free of charge,mostly in Turkey they charge 1-2 lira to use the washroom. Accept cash and credit card I recommend this place ,worth to visit and please do try the coffee im talking about

Perfect ravioli and raw pie , also their pancake is hand made. And they make ayran with sheep yogurtread more

Certainly a five star location for lunch or dinner while your are at Ayvalik. You feel like you are…read moreover the see. Has a wonderful view. Food is very rich and delicious. Sea food or Aegean style cuisine. 1 year later... Revised!!! Very disappointed this time. Service and food were very bad. I had rated 5 star before but this time a real zero star place. Also very expensive, I paid over 200 TL for very simple things (no alcohol). More expensive than a very good Bosphorus fish restaurant. Keep out !