Fantastic food and view Service is excellent with very…read moreattentive staff Highly recommend

Wow, surprising that there are no reviews for this restaurant given the great recommendations we…read morereceived from locals as well as the ratings we saw on Foursquare. My fiance and I made reservations for dinner at Lara Balikevi on our last night in Turkey. We were hoping to end our vacation with a satisfying meal, but were extremely disappointed. The upside is the view by the water was utterly breathtaking. We hung around a bit longer after dinner just to see the sun setting, and it was gorgeous. It is a great place for photo-taking and definitely the highlight of our dinner. However, if you are looking for some good food, I may want to consider elsewhere. The restaurant did look inviting and had plentiful seating, but was rather empty that night. We sat right by the edge and had the most perfect view, with much wait staff surrounding our area. They didn't look exactly friendly, especially our waiter, who needed to crack a little smile. Furthermore, we inquired him about some appetizers prior to ordering, particularly the crab meat appetizer. He told us that it was good, so we went for it, and ended up having crab sticks. Yup, crab sticks. A famous seafood restaurant serving us crab sticks. We also ordered the mussel appetizer, which not only didn't taste fresh, but was cold and stiff. Followed by those appetizers, we ordered a sea bass, which you can't go wrong with in Turkey, as well as some casserole dish that was really greasy. A slight tilt of the casserole revealed all the oil that was used to deep fry our dish. We barely touched anything because every single item on the dish was coated with grease. The dinner was a major let down and a bit on the pricier side in comparison to other restaurants in Turkey (even ones with a magnificent view), but on a positive note, the scene was beautiful and it's not common to eat at a place like this back home. Frankly speaking though, I wouldn't return again.

If you're wondering how such a beautiful venue can be managed so poorly, come and experience it for…read moreyourself. The appetizers, which are the heart of a proper rakı table, were unfortunately far below our expectations. Honestly, even simple appetizers from a local deli or just some plain strained yogurt would have made for a much more enjoyable meal. Since we couldn't eat the appetizers, we had no choice but to order hot starters and main courses. The meatballs arrived almost raw. We sent them back, only to have the exact same meatballs returned completely overcooked and burnt on the outside. To make matters worse, the restrooms were in a terrible hygienic condition. It's truly disappointing that one of Antalya's most beautiful venues is being managed this poorly. A place with such an amazing location and so much potential should offer a much better dining experience. I strongly recommend reading the Yelp reviews before deciding to visit.

We had dinner here and plan to return. I recommend the fresh watermelon juice and the creamy…read morechicken and mushroom dish. The food is fresh and the service is first class. We loved our meal here. The menu is extensive and the restaurant has plenty of space.

Incredible steaks and beef! We absolutely loved our dinner here. I highly recommend the aged…read moreribeye, hamburger and the beef bacon and Camembert cheese appetizer. The service was great and the restaurant is beautiful! Great value for an aged steak dinner. The upstairs dining area is very romantic. They also have an enormous wine selection.

One of the best steaks I ever had. They know what they are doing, and their smoked steak is amazing.read more

This was the prettiest place by the sea. They also have freshly caught seafood in a case up front…read morethat they make to order. Pricey but comes with complimentary Turkish bread with ezme and cacik dips and tea afterwards. Very friendly manager. Plus you are right on the boardwalk next to all the pirate and dinner cruise ships. Great for chilling and people watching.

Great seafood, had fish and octopus, the service was prompt and courteous…read more The ambience was casual and at the bay with excellent views of the harbor. Not there for the view, the food was excellent and would go back.

This place was okay for it being in Turkey…read more The environment is great! The food, is okay, But not memorable. Since options for this particular cuisine are limited in that area, I would probably go back. Was this business in America or Far East, I doubt I'd go back.

Amazing sushi, and great service! Super fast too. Would definitely recommend coming here!read more

Good seafood in this neighbourhood. Bit pricy though. Starters are good, dont get full with…read morestarters leave some space for main course. Grilled Octopus is another good starter. Good for families with young kids, they have play field in downstairs.

Great service, good food and a wonderful view! Glad we came here. They're doing renovations by…read morethe entrance but the outdoor dining was fantastic!

Fresh seafood, great service! I'd recommend their sea bass in a mustard sauce. I definitely would…read morecome back when I visit turkey!

This is one of the 'a la carte' restaurants on site at the Ela Quality Resort, and is a solid 3…read more Some of the courses are quite mediocre, but the lamb chops were very good. The staff are very friendly and the views are lovely over the resort if you sit outside. The food offering for children is limited and unimaginative, consisting of grilled chicken and rice. We got the children to eat at the main buffet beforehand on subsequent nights, but we still had to pay the extra charge of €5 per child. It's worth a try.