Balıkçı Meyhanesi Kaleiçi is a seafood restaurant on Hıdırlık Street in Antalya’s Old Town, with outdoor tables and a cozy dining room. Choose fish from the display to have it grilled, or share seafood meze and hot dishes such as garlic prawns. Grilled sea bass, grouper and mackerel meze are among the choices mentioned by diners. The setting suits a relaxed meal, and the staff can help explain portions and recommend a local wine or raki to go with your order.
Choosing fish and meze
A display of fish lets you see the available options before ordering. You can choose a fish to be grilled, and staff can explain the portion size to help you decide. Grilled sea bass and grouper are among the dishes diners mention, alongside mackerel meze, seafood soup, octopus and shrimp cooked with butter and garlic.
For a shared meal, combine meze or a salad with a fish dish. Shepherd’s salad and rocket salad have both featured in meals here. One diner found the shrimp overcooked, so if you are choosing between dishes, the grilled fish has more consistent praise in the available accounts. Ask about the size and price of each portion before ordering, particularly for octopus.
The setting in Kaleiçi
The restaurant is on Hıdırlık Street in Antalya’s Old Town. Its tables extend outdoors, while the interior is described as cozy. The atmosphere can be lively during the evening, when the surrounding streets are busy; diners have also been able to request a table farther from the street noise. The restaurant has been described as having a historic stone setting, though the dining experience centers on the food and the choice of fish.
Staff can suggest local wine or raki with the meal. Some diners have received fresh fruit at the end of dinner, and katmer is another dessert to ask about. Complimentary fruit is not something to count on as part of every order.
Planning your meal
Balıkçı Meyhanesi Kaleiçi serves lunch and dinner, and is listed as open late. Reservations are accepted, with dinner reservations recommended. That can be useful if you are planning to eat during a busy evening in the Old Town.
The restaurant is on Hıdırlık Street in the Kılınçarslan area of Muratpaşa. Check the displayed menu and ask staff to clarify portion sizes before ordering. This is a better fit if you want a sit-down seafood meal with time to choose from the fish display than if you are looking for a quick, low-cost bite.
Perguntas frequentes
Can you choose your own fish?
Yes. Fish is displayed for guests to choose, and the selected fish can be grilled.
What should you order at Balıkçı Meyhanesi Kaleiçi?
Grilled sea bass or grouper, mackerel meze and garlic prawns are among the dishes mentioned. Ask about portion sizes before ordering.
Does the restaurant take reservations?
Yes. Reservations are accepted, and dinner reservations are recommended.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes. The restaurant has outdoor seating on Hıdırlık Street as well as indoor tables.
