Fener Restaurant Restaurant
Classic Waterfront Rustic
Fener Restaurant
Gümüşlük
$$$
A quieter alternative on the Gümüşlük iskele, run by a fishing family
Restaurant
Köşem Balık
The mother-and-son Aegean fish house that has held the Yahşi-Ortakent waterfront since the marina was built
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Hamide Karakaş runs the back kitchen and her son İsmail runs the floor — between them they keep the longest-standing serious balıkçı on the Ortakent-Yahşi sahil honest. The mezes are mother's-house style (midye dolma, deniz börülcesi, otlu peynir), the fish comes off the day's ice tezgâh, and the room sits a step from the Yahşi marina without leaning on the view. Regulars are mostly Ortakent locals and Bitez second-homers who skip the showier addresses.
Editor's Tip
Phone the day before — the back-row sea-edge tables go to regulars by name. Order what is on the ice that day; the midye dolma is the house meze.
At a Glance
- View
- Aegean Sea Partial, Bay View
- Sunset Rating
- 4/5
Views & Setting
View Type
Aegean Sea Partial, Bay View
View Quality
Good
Sunset
**** (4/5)
Indoor Terrace
Vibe
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Köşem Balık — reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Köşem Balık?
Köşem Balık is located in Ortakent, Bodrum — Yahşi Mahallesi, Yalı Cd. No:2, Ortakent, Bodrum.
What are the opening hours of Köşem Balık?
Köşem Balık is open 12:00 - 24:00 (May - October).
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