The eating and drinking scene in Datça changes from area to area. The beach in the centre has a livelier feel; Old Datça's stone streets offer quieter tables; and the Palamutbükü and Karaköy sides bring their own rhythm. The suggestions in this section aren't in order — they're options to suit the atmosphere you're after.
Sitting right at Datça harbour, Refik is one of those places that hums from sunset into the night. Cocktails, beer, coffee and long evening tables — one of the port's most enduring stops.
Atmosphere Lively · social · harbourside
Best For Couples · groups of friends · those who fancy a drink at the harbour
Best Time Sunset and evening
One of the best options for guests who want to soak up Datça's harbour atmosphere over a long sit.
A comfortable evening spot on the Datça harbour side — good for guests who want something more relaxed, like pizza, burgers or fries, alongside cocktails.
Atmosphere Lively · relaxed · harbourside
Best For Groups of friends · couples · casual evening plans
Best Time Evening hours
Good for guests who want a Refik-style harbour vibe but are also after something to eat.
A good alternative on Kumluk beach for guests who don't want a fish restaurant. Breakfast, pizza, pasta, Mediterranean-style dishes and a seat by the sea.
Atmosphere Relaxed · seaside · all day
Best For Families and non-fish eaters
Best Time Breakfast, lunch or early evening
One of the alternatives we can easily recommend in Kumluk for guests who aren't after seafood.
One of the places in central Datça closest to specialty coffee culture. The coffees are the draw, but breakfast holds its own too — bread-based dishes, breakfast plates and banana bread. A good short break or light morning stop.
Atmosphere Modern · calm · comfortable
Best For Coffee lovers · those who want a light breakfast
Best Time Morning and afternoon
Worth visiting not just for coffee, but for a light and considered breakfast break.
A straightforward coffee option in central Datça. Better suited to a quick coffee break or a walking stop than a sit-down meal.
Atmosphere Simple · central · short break
Best For Those who want coffee · anyone looking for a quick break in the centre
Best Time Morning and afternoon
One for guests looking for a short, coffee-focused stop in the centre.
A good alternative for those who want something more casual than a classic restaurant. Burgers, hot dogs, falafel and various street-food options — younger, more relaxed energy.
Atmosphere Casual · fast · relaxed
Best For Burger fans · those who fancy street food
Best Time Afternoon and evening
One of the better options for guests who say "We don't want fish or a tavern — just something easy."
Born from a fish stall in Datça, this is one of the simpler and more local fish options. Daily fish, portion fish and seafood — a more practical, down-to-earth alternative to classic beach restaurants.
Atmosphere Simple · local · practical
Best For Fish lovers · those looking for a non-alcoholic venue
Best Time Noon and evening
Worth considering for guests who want fresh fish and a more straightforward dining experience.
A good spot for a coffee and dessert break on Kumluk beach. Especially nice for a short stop after the sea or during an evening stroll.
Atmosphere Relaxed · beach · daytime
Best For Coffee lovers · those looking for a sweet break
Best Time Afternoon and evening
One of the nicest options for a short pause in Kumluk with a view of the water.
A pizza-focused place that's easy to like — for families and groups of friends alike. A practical dinner option, especially for families with children.
Atmosphere Casual · family friendly · cosy
Best For Families · pizza lovers · guests with children
Best Time Evening hours
Good for guests looking for a more relaxed dinner that everyone can enjoy, without the seafood.
A Datça institution known for its pita bread and bakery products.
Atmosphere Local · friendly · homely
Best For Pita lovers · families · those after a quick lunch or dinner
Best Time Noon and evening
Worth knowing for guests who want classic pita in Datça.
A local spot known for its daily specials and home-style menu.
Atmosphere Intimate · local · unpretentious
Best For Home-cooking lovers · those looking for lunch
Best Time Noon hours
One of the best alternatives for a day when you come back from the sea and want something that feels home-made.
Close to Portakal Suites and easy to reach on foot. Works at different times of day, from breakfast through to dinner.
Atmosphere Cosy · garden · family friendly
Best For Families · those who want to walk
Best Time Breakfast, lunch or dinner
One of the most practical options for our guests — no car needed.
One of the places to consider for those who love long dinner tables and a mezze-centred food culture.
Atmosphere Calm · evening-focused · conversational
Best For Couples · groups of friends
Best Time Evening hours
Good for guests who want to sit, eat slowly and talk for a long time.
On Kumluk beach, one of the preferred spots for breakfast and daytime seating. A comfortable option for those who want to spend time by the sea.
Atmosphere Relaxed · beach · family friendly
Best For Breakfast-goers · families
Best Time Morning hours
Worth considering for guests who want breakfast by the sea in Kumluk.
A place that works at different times of day — morning coffee through to evening cocktails. One of the more prominent all-day stops in the centre.
Atmosphere Modern · social · all day
Best For Coffee lovers · couples · groups of friends
Best Time Breakfast, afternoon or evening
One of those places that suits different moments of the day without being tied to a single meal.
A string of restaurants and cafés with different styles lines Kumluk beach. After sunset the shore comes alive — one of Datça's liveliest spots in the evening.
Atmosphere Lively · social · beach
Best For First-time visitors to Datça · evening walkers
Best Time Sunset and evening
Rather than choosing one place in advance, we suggest walking along the beach and letting the atmosphere guide you.
Stone streets, bougainvillea and café corners — Old Datça's venues spread across different times of day.
A place that works from morning to night among Old Datça's stone streets. Broad menu: breakfast and coffee, light afternoon plates, evening cocktails.
Atmosphere Garden · quiet · social
Best For Couples · groups of friends
Best Time Breakfast, afternoon or evening
One of our go-to spots for a pleasant break in Old Datça, from mid-afternoon into the evening.
A venue that stands out for its cocktail-focused menu. Works from morning coffee all the way through to night-time cocktails.
Atmosphere Lively · modern · social
Best For Cocktail lovers · groups of friends
Best Time After sunset
Good for guests looking for a more energetic evening with a well-made cocktail.
One of Old Datça's standout stops for boutique pastries, desserts and coffee.
Atmosphere Calm · boutique · lovely
Best For Dessert lovers · those looking for a coffee break
Best Time Afternoon
Worth visiting for its garden and indoor atmosphere alike.
One of Old Datça's newer-generation restaurants. A more modern dining experience set among stone streets.
Atmosphere Modern · stylish · evening-focused
Best For Couples · groups of friends
Best Time Evening hours
Worth considering for those planning a more modern evening instead of the classic tavern experience.
A good spot for a coffee or dessert break during a walk through Old Datça.
Atmosphere Comfortable · calm · daytime
Best For Coffee lovers · walking break seekers
Best Time Afternoon
One of the nicer pauses on the streets of Old Datça.
A place with a wide menu that covers breakfast through to dinner. Works at different points of the day.
Atmosphere Quiet · social · stone streets
Best For Couples · groups of friends · families
Best Time Breakfast, afternoon or evening
A good stop for guests who want to start exploring Old Datça and spend a few hours taking it in.
Among the stone streets, Dünya draws people in especially for its burgers and warm evening atmosphere. The venue also has small rooms upstairs — it can be both a stop for a drink and an alternative place to stay in Old Datça.
Atmosphere Cosy · characterful · intimate
Best For Groups of friends · those after an evening cocktail · those staying in Old Datça
Best Time Afternoon and evening
A friendly and accessible option whether you're popping in for a drink or spending the night in Old Datça.
One of the meyhane options in Old Datça, built around a dinner of mezze and hot starters.
Atmosphere Intimate · evening-focused · stone streets
Best For Couples · groups of friends
Best Time Evening hours
Stands out especially for its mezze and hot starters — great for long, unhurried tables.
An Italian-focused spot that goes beyond pizza — pasta and salads also feature strongly.
Atmosphere Comfortable · social · friendly
Best For Families · groups of friends · Italian food lovers
Best Time Lunch and evening
One of the safer bets for a wide audience — from families with children to groups of friends.
A classic end to any Old Datça outing.
Atmosphere Lively · casual · family friendly
Best For Families · guests with children · sweet lovers
Best Time Afternoon and evening
A lovely stop for those who want to wrap up an Old Datça walk with an ice cream.
A long-standing Datça address known for its pita bread and bakery products.
Atmosphere Local · friendly · family friendly
Best For Pita lovers · families
Best Time Noon and evening
Worth considering for guests looking for a local and classic alternative to seafood.
Hestia serves in a historic stone house in Yaka Village, offering dumpling varieties from different countries. The garden atmosphere is one of its most special features.
Atmosphere Garden · tranquil · full of character
Best For Those who like to try different flavours · couples
Best Time Evening hours
An experience you won't find anywhere else in Datça.
Yakamengen, listed in the Michelin Guide, operates in a restored historic olive oil mill in Reşadiye. It brings together produce grown in its own garden and the region's local ingredients with a modern Aegean kitchen.
Atmosphere Refined · calm · special occasion
Best For Couples · special celebrations · food enthusiasts
Best Time Evening hours
You go for the whole experience, not just the food. The garden atmosphere after sunset is particularly special.
On the Palamutbükü waterfront, La Luna is a favourite for long lunches or dinners by the sea.
Atmosphere Seaside · cosy · summery
Best For Families · couples · beach-day guests
Best Time Sunset and evening
One of the nicest spots to experience Palamutbükü's seaside atmosphere.
One of the places that works at different times of the day on the Palamutbükü coast, from breakfast to dinner.
Atmosphere Relaxed · family friendly · beach
Best For Families · breakfast lovers · those who want a full beach day
Best Time Morning and afternoon
One of the places guests who want to come back from the sea and sit for a while tend to enjoy.
Different styles of restaurants line up along Palamutbükü. Walking the beach in the evening and seeing what catches your eye can be more enjoyable than deciding in advance.
Atmosphere Lively · seaside · laid-back
Best For First-time visitors to Palamutbükü
Best Time Evening hours
Some evenings, the best plan is no plan — just walk along the beach and see what draws you in.
One of the most well-known venues at Kairos Marina — especially popular in the evenings for cocktails, the marina atmosphere and sunset views.
Atmosphere Lively · social · marina
Best For Couples · groups of friends · cocktail lovers
Best Time Sunset and evening
One of the spots guests who want to watch the Datça sunset with a cocktail tend to love.
At Kairos Marina, Jale Winecellar sets itself apart with a wine-first concept. Rather than main courses, it focuses on wine, cheese plates and accompanying bites — a quieter, more considered experience.
Atmosphere Calm · boutique · sunset
Best For Wine lovers · couples · those who want a quiet evening
Best Time Sunset and evening
A lovely stop for those who'd rather end the day with a good glass of wine than a cocktail.
One of Kairos Marina's newer-generation restaurants, standing out for its menu of seafood, local ingredients and modern plating.
Atmosphere Modern · stylish · marina
Best For Couples · groups of friends · dinner planners
Best Time Sunset and evening
Worth considering for guests planning a more considered dinner on the Karaköy side.
A Karaköy bistro centred on mezze and hot starters — small sharing plates. Aegean olive-oil dishes, fresh herbs and hot starters make for a pleasant evening.
Atmosphere Friendly · social · evening-focused
Best For Sharing-plate lovers · couples · groups of friends
Best Time Evening and night (17:00 – 01:00)
A good option for a pleasant evening in Karaköy — a few small plates rather than one big meal.
A fish and seafood-focused dining experience on the Karaköy side. Especially popular in the evenings with a daily fish menu.
Atmosphere Relaxed · seaside · evening-focused
Best For Fish lovers · families · groups of friends
Best Time Evening hours
One of the stops for guests planning a seafood evening on the Karaköy side.
Our suggestions in this area go beyond restaurants and cafés — there are also vineyards, farms, local producers and experience-focused venues worth a few hours of your time.
In Reşadiye, Olive Farm offers something that goes well beyond the usual restaurant or café. Tennis courts, walking areas, a café section and a shop selling its own produce — all in one place.
Atmosphere In nature · calm · experience-oriented
Best For Tennis lovers · families · local produce fans
Best Time Morning and sunset
Less a place to go for a coffee, more a place to spend a few relaxed hours in a Datça setting.
Inside Olive Farm, West Cafe is the natural gathering point of the farm. Coffee, breakfast and light meals in a green, open setting.
Atmosphere Comfortable · surrounded by greenery · peaceful
Best For Coffee lovers · those looking for a quiet break
Best Time Morning and afternoon
A nice option for those who want the feeling of nature without leaving the area.
One of the most characterful stops in Datça — a restaurant and winery set in the middle of the vineyards. Wine tasting, vineyard views and a golden-hour atmosphere are the highlights.
Atmosphere Refined · calm · vineyard house
Best For Wine lovers · couples · sunset planners
Best Time Sunset and evening
One of the most enjoyable places to watch the sunset in Datça.
A small, characterful coffee stop on the Reşadiye side — for a quiet break with coffee and something sweet.
Atmosphere Boutique · quiet · intimate
Best For Coffee lovers · short-break seekers
Best Time Afternoon
Those who like smaller, more personal places rather than big venues will enjoy it.
A boutique stop combining local wine production and a vineyard setting. For those who want to taste wine or spend a quiet evening.
Atmosphere Calm · boutique · vineyard house
Best For Wine lovers · couples
Best Time Evening and sunset
One of the stops for those looking for a quieter wine experience away from busier restaurants.