Kaş is one of the most rewarding places to eat on the Turkish coast. It has turquoise water, a lively old town and a harbour lined with tables. With so many options, though, picking the right dinner spot can make or break an evening. Here is our local guide to eating out in Kaş.
Short answer: For dinner in Kaş, book a seafront table around sunset and order a spread of meze followed by the fish of the day. If you want that on the water, with live fasıl music on some nights, come to İnceden Bir Meyhane on Necipbey Street.
Seafront or old town?
Restaurants in Kaş fall into two groups. The old town around Uzun Çarşı has small restaurants and cafés tucked into stone lanes under bougainvillea. They are good for a relaxed, casual meal. The seafront has the sea views and the sunset, which is where Kaş dinners are most memorable.
For a special night out we recommend the seafront. Watching the light fade over the water from your table is a big part of what makes dinner in Kaş special.
5 tips for dinner in Kaş
Try a meyhane at least once
A meyhane is a traditional Turkish tavern. Dinner is a long, shared evening of meze, fish and rakı, often with live music. It's the most local dining experience in Kaş. Read our guide to the best meyhane in Kaş for how it works.
Catch the sunset
In summer the sun sets at around 20:00–20:20, and in September at around 19:00. Book your table for half an hour before sunset and you won't miss it.
Build a meze table
Start with several small cold dishes to share, such as yoghurt dips, broad-bean purée, samphire and olive-oil vegetables. Then move on to hot starters and mains. Sharing is the norm, so don't be shy about ordering for the table.
Ask about the catch of the day
The best fish is whatever came in that morning. Ask the waiter what is fresh rather than relying on the menu.
Book in July and August
Seafront tables in Kaş are in high demand in peak season. Book at least a day ahead for sunset tables and weekends, and earlier for groups.
Fish restaurants in Kaş: how to order
- Choose by freshness: Ask which fish came in today. Sea bass, sea bream, octopus and shrimp are the most common.
- Check the price: Whole fish is often priced by weight in Turkey, so ask before ordering.
- Pick the cooking: Grilled (ızgara) is the classic. Steamed (buğulama) is lighter.
- Pair it: Rakı with water is the traditional match. A crisp Turkish white wine works just as well.
Times, tipping and paying
| Question | What to know |
|---|---|
| When do people eat? | Dinner in Kaş starts late, usually from sunset, around 19:30–21:00. |
| Tipping | Around 10% is customary if service isn't included. |
| Paying | Credit cards are widely accepted. Prices are in Turkish lira. |
| Dress code | Smart casual is perfect, even at the nicer seafront places. |
| Language | English is widely spoken in Kaş restaurants, and you can book with us in English. |
Our pick for dinner
We are a seafront meyhane in Kaş, so we will be upfront: if you want sea views, fresh fish, homemade meze and a real meyhane atmosphere, we would love to host you at İnceden Bir Meyhane.
İnceden Bir Meyhane
Andifli Mh., Necipbey Cd. No:15, 07580 Kaş/Antalya, Turkey
+90 532 297 30 20 · WhatsApp
Dinner by the Sea in Kaş
Reserve a seafront table for a sunset dinner at İnceden Bir Meyhane.
Book a TableFAQ
For a memorable dinner, choose a seafront table at sunset. İnceden Bir Meyhane on Necipbey Street offers seafront tables, fresh fish, homemade meze and live fasıl music on some nights.
İnceden Bir Meyhane serves fresh fish and seafood of the day, such as sea bass, sea bream, octopus and shrimp, at tables right on the water in Kaş.
Yes. Kaş has several restaurants by the water. İnceden Bir Meyhane is right on the seafront, with sea and sunset views from the tables.
In July and August, and for sunset tables at weekends, yes. Book at least a day ahead. İnceden Bir Meyhane takes bookings in English by phone or WhatsApp on +90 532 297 30 20.
Dinner in Kaş usually starts around sunset, between 19:30 and 21:00 in summer.
Most restaurants in Kaş accept credit cards. İnceden Bir Meyhane accepts both cash and credit cards.