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A long-running fish house at the western Bodrum harbour, with a serious raki sofrası
Restaurant
Gonca Balık
Torba's classic family fish house, on the Kilise bay since 1987 and open through the off-season
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Zeki Soylu has run Gonca for the better part of two decades, on a stretch of Torba sand that the bay's hotel boom largely passed by. The kitchen turns out around forty mezes a day off the back tezgâh, the fish comes from the Torba boats, and the room is the Aegean idea of a table on the sand, wood, lanterns, a long wine list, a clientele that has been coming since the 1990s. One of the few serious Bodrum fish houses that runs year-round.
Editor's Tip
The sand-edge tables are the move; book by phone for August weekends. Start with the deniz börülcesi and ask Zeki for the day's catch grilled whole.
At a Glance
- View
- Aegean Sea Panoramic, Bay View
- Sunset Rating
- 4/5
Venue Personality
Romance 25
Energy 40
Exclusivity 60
View 83
Food 65
Value 87
Views & Setting
View Type
Aegean Sea Panoramic, Bay View
View Quality
Good
Sunset
**** (4/5)
Indoor Terrace
Vibe
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Gonca Balık, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Gonca Balık?
Gonca Balık is located in Torba, Bodrum, Kilise Mevkii, Mutlu Sok. No:15, Torba, Bodrum.
What are the opening hours of Gonca Balık?
Gonca Balık is open 12:00 - 24:00 (year-round).
What is Gonca Balık best for?
Gonca Balık is especially popular for Long Lunch, Summer Evening, Date Night.
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