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Bars and Restaurants

Many people consider a healthy number of bars and restaurants as one of the basic requirements for a good holiday. If you agree with this theory you will be off to a good start because Marmaris certainly has plenty of both.

There are bound to be a restaurant or bar to suit your taste, appetite and mood. In addition to offering a full compliment of local Turkish dishes most restaurants will offer a healthy number of international dishes such as steaks, pastas, pizzas and salads. While it might be true that you will not find sausages and mushy peas, you are sure to find something to suit your taste. For more detail concerning Turkish cuisine follow this link

A number of years ago, most of the popular bars were located in two areas: Long Beach ('Uzunyali') and 'Bar Street'. However those days are long gone as most hotels and apartments will have a restaurant and bar some place on their premises. Of course, if you want to really go for a pub crawl, Bar Street is still the place as it offers a little bit of something for everyone until the early hours of the morning.

The hotel and apartment bars will usually slow down around mid-night in consideration for the guests in the surrounding area who might want to sleep. This is certainly not true about Bar Street as the thumping beat of the music can be heard for hundreds of metres around and several miles down the coast.

There is also the area below the castle and along the promenade which is sometimes jokingly referred as "Short Beach" because there is no longer a beach there. This is the area which includes the long promenade along the harbour running from the Ataturk Statue around the point below the castle and on to Netsel Marina. On the land side you will find original bars and restaurants where you can spend many hours over a good meal or drink watching the passing parade or simply looking at the beautiful yachts and gulets (wooden Turkish charter yachts) on the sea side.

There are a number of shops within Netsel Marina complex which might be described as "high end" but well worth a visit if only to see the interesting items on offer.

Below you will find details of a number of bars and restaurants which you might find interesting:
 

Anatolia bar
Anatolia is clean and neat small apartment/hotel. Next door is the well known Anatolia restaurant - bar. There are 14 one bedroom apartments each with a living room and kitchenette which has a refridgerator, cooker with two rings, kettle and coffee maker, shower, wc and balcony.
  Anfi Bar/Restaurant
The Anfı Restaurant and Bar is located opposite the Amphitheatre just a few minutes walk from the weekly outdoor market in central Marmaris
It is a family run restaurant and bar with the same staff ..........
Aquarium Cafe & Bar
The Aquarium Café & Bar is one of the oldest and best known bars in Marmaris having been in operation since 1979, well before Marmaris because such a well known touristic destination. It is also has one of the most popular ............
  Caria Restaurant
The history of Marmaris began when the Carians arrived in this area in 3400 BC. Carians are the ancestors of the people of Marmaris and also play a big part of their cultural  heritage. The Carians are very well known throughout history: just as the Caria Restaurant today. The Caria restaurant is a very well known and respected restaurant.
Deniz Cafe-Restaurant
Thumbnail of a photo showing customers enjoying a meal at the Deniz Cafe-Restaurant in Marmaris, Turkey Ismet Gökmen opened the Deniz Cafe way back in 1984 and today it is still in operation as a cafe - restaurant even through the surrounding harbour and town are much changed. In 2000 the premises were renovated and the restaurant was added. The business is still operated by the Gökmen family.
  Fellini Restaurant
The Fellini restaurant is located on the harbour front below the castle near the dolphin statue and can be reached by short walk through the bazaar to the sea front or by walking along the quay side to Fellini. Mr Nuri opened the Fellini Restaurant many years ago in 1990 and over the years has gained very good reputation.
Full Monty Restaurant
Welcome to the Full Monty restaurant, it´s the only Full Monty in Marmaris. For many previous visitor the Full Monty restaurant is a familiar place but by under it's former name of Gizem Restaurant.  Mr Zafer established his first restaurant in 1994 in almost the same place and has only moved once since that time.
  Golden River
Golden River is the only "proper" Chinese restaurant in Marmaris serving real Chinese food. The family came to Marmaris in 1995 and since have been serving proper Chinese food to their many customers who return year after year.  Golden River is open during the summer months from April to end of October.
  Hillside Bar/Restaurant
Tepe Mahallesi has been the address for this area for many years and literally means "hillside". The building now housing the Hillside Restaurant is one of the oldest buildings in Marmaris still in use. The Owner's Grandparents and ancestors have lived in this building for over 150 years and ...... 
  Mascot Restaurant
The Mascot Restaurant occupies the first floor of the My Way hotel and is well known locally for it's high standard of Turkish and international cuisine .......
Maxwell Bar/Restaurant
The Anatolia – Maxwell II is located in the same street as the original Anatolia. Anatolia – Maxwell II Apartment and Restaurant is located close to Thursday market place about 400 metres west on the main road from Tansas which is a well known local landmark....
Pupa Bar/Restaurant
The Pupa Bar/Restaurant is located on the water front almost equal distance between the Mermaid Statue and Netsel Marina. There is also an entrance from Bar Street which makes it easy if you decide to continue your party on Bar Street late at night
Three Palms Restaurant/Bar
The Three Palms bar & restaurant is the place to eat and drink - ideally situated in the bustling marina area of Marmaris, with a terrace enjoying spectacular views across the entire bay. Three Palms is owned by the Karabenli family who have had a business in the same place for many many years.

Taj Mahal Restaurant/Bar
The Taj Mahal Restaurants in Marmaris and in Içmeler have been serving their guests since 1997. During this period the Taj Mahal has became well known as the place for curry locally as they are the only authentic Indian restaurant in town. Once you enter the restaurant your journey of India starts. From the begining to the end all the food you have will have an authentic touch that you will fully appreciate
Yuksel Restaurant and Boat Tour
The Yüksel Restaurant is one of the oldest and most known restaurants in Marmaris having first opened their doors in 1983. Ali, Mustafa and rest
of the staff are very well known to the many people who have visited Marmaris over the years......