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Best Mezes in Antalya

Mezes in Antalya are a vibrant collection of small plates that reflect the city's Mediterranean character and its rich spice heritage. The most iconic regional meze is 'Hibeş,' a thick and spicy tahini-based dip that is unique to the city. Other staples include fresh herb salads, walnut-based dips, and a variety of seafood-focused appetizers like grilled octopus or marinated shrimp. These small dishes are designed to be shared and are the essential starting point for any long evening meal, especially when paired with rakı. To eat a spread of meze in a courtyard in Kaleiçi is to experience the true leisure of Antalya's social dining.

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Mezes in Antalya are a vibrant collection of small plates that reflect the city's Mediterranean character and its rich spice heritage. The most iconic regional meze is 'Hibeş,' a thick and spicy tahini-based dip that is unique to the city. Other staples include fresh herb salads, walnut-based dips, and a variety of seafood-focused appetizers like grilled octopus or marinated shrimp. These small dishes are designed to be shared and are the essential starting point for any long evening meal, especially when paired with rakı. To eat a spread of meze in a courtyard in Kaleiçi is to experience the true leisure of Antalya's social dining.

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10.0/ 10

Gaziantep Restoran

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Verdict: Known for its incredible variety of Gaziantep-style kebabs and very high-quality sides. — Muratpaşa
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Go: 07:30 PM; for a more formal and comprehensive kebab dinner.
Price: $$$
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20.0/ 10

Hasan Antalya Restaurant

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Verdict: A higher-end option that offers a very refined and beautifully presented piyaz. — Kaleiçi
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Go: 01:30 PM; enjoy traditional flavors in the heart of the old town.
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Lara Balık

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Verdict: Famous for its very fresh and creative seafood meze like octopus salad and marinated sea bass. — Muratpaşa
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Go: 07:30 PM; for a high-end seafood meal with incredible cliffside views.
Price: $$$
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Arma Restaurant

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Verdict: Offers a very sophisticated and beautifully presented selection of Mediterranean meze. — Kaleiçi
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Go: 07:30 PM; for a high-end meal with stunning views of the marina.
Price: $$$
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Ayar Meyhanesi

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Verdict: Famous for its incredible display of fresh meze and its very lively, festive atmosphere. — Kaleiçi
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Go: 08:30 PM; the atmosphere is at its most vibrant with live music and crowds.
Price: $$$
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60.0/ 10

Yemenli Meyhanesi

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Verdict: A great place to experience kebabs alongside traditional meze and live music. — Kaleiçi
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Go: 08:30 PM; enjoy high-quality kebabs in a beautiful old-town courtyard.
Price: $$$
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Yıldız Restoran

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Verdict: Known for its friendly service and its very honest, traditional meze recipes. — Muratpaşa
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Go: 07:00 PM; a reliable and traditional choice for a local evening meal.
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Börülce

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Verdict: Specializes in fresh, olive-oil based vegetable meze that are light and vibrant. — Muratpaşa
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Go: 01:30 PM; a great spot for fresh, herb-focused meze lunches.
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Kaleiçi Meyhanesi

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Verdict: Renowned for its friendly service and its very consistent and high-quality meze spread. — Kaleiçi
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Go: 08:00 PM; a popular and reliable choice for a traditional meyhane evening.
Price: $$$
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Sıralı Kebap

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Verdict: Famous for its innovative presentation and very premium cuts of meat. — Lara
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Go: 08:00 PM; a trendy and high-end spot with creative kebab variations.
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Seraser Fine Dining

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Verdict: Offers a very high-end and artistic approach to traditional Anatolian small plates. — Kaleiçi
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Go: 08:00 PM; for a very refined and elegant interpretation of local meze.
Price: $$$
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Bi' Adana Kebap

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Verdict: A great place to experience the full variety of southeastern-style meat-focused meze. — Kepez
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Go: 01:30 PM; their meze spread is a highlight of their kebab feast.
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130.0/ 10

Balıkçı Meyhanesi

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Verdict: Offers a very fresh and high-quality selection of seafood-focused meze. — Kaleiçi
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Go: 07:30 PM; perfect for a sunset dinner near the cliff edge.
Price: $$$
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140.0/ 10

7 Mehmet

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Verdict: Widely considered the best restaurant in the city, known for its incredible artisanal meze. — Muratpaşa
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Go: 07:30 PM; for a very sophisticated and high-end dining experience.
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150.0/ 10

Kaleiçi Meyhanesi Konyaaltı

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Verdict: Offers a very clean and professional meyhane experience with a great meze selection. — Konyaaltı
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Go: 08:00 PM; a great spot for those staying on the western side.
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