İzmir Deniz Restaurant

We asked our hotel where to have dinner, and they recommended Deniz Restaurant — and we’re so glad they did! The location is fantastic, right by the sea, offering a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. But what impressed me the most was the staff. The team looking after our table was incredibly attentive and highly professional — they truly elevated our dining experience. The mezes were delicious, especially the samphire (sea beans) — absolutely amazing. And the fried calamari was top-notch. I highly recommend this place!

Went there because of their reviews, worth it, especially their calamari was very fresh, their meze was fresh too. The only issue was their bread, would expect a newly baked bread. The staff are very attentive and the atmosphere is nice for an hour or two.

İzmir Sea View Restaurant / If you're looking for a seafood restaurant with a stunning view, İzmir Deniz Restaurant stands out as one of the most beautifully located spots along the İzmir coastline. Especially at sunset, the sea glows in golden hues, creating a perfect setting for a romantic meal or a peaceful dinner with friends. The restaurant offers a refined ambiance and is popular among locals—always a good sign of authenticity. The service was attentive, and the environment was calm and sophisticated. While the sunset view is truly unforgettable and the setting feels upscale, there were some aspects that felt slightly underwhelming considering the price point. #IzmirSeaView #DenizRestaurant #SunsetDinner

DO NOT EAT HERE The most disrespectful experience we have ever had. They bring several items to the table, which you do not order at the start, don’t communicate what they are for or that they are part of some “surcharge” they will apply to the bill at the end of your dinner, which is claimed to be “water, bread, olive” charge. We did not consume any of the items places on our table. We then didn’t have one of our meals delivered at all, but they put it on our bill, and service was woefully slow and I had to get up and pour my own wine. They didn’t even apologise for not bringing a meal to us but still tried to charge us for it. We questioned the charges at the end, which is where we were told about the “bread, olive, water” charge and for the meal we didn’t even receive. The waiters argued with us about the extra charge and wouldn’t let us pay until we paid it. This is appalling service for a restaurant with the reviews it has, and for somewhere our hotel recommended us to visit.

I saw this place from a famous YouTuber video, as a tourist in Izmir I wanted to get a taste of Ege cuisine and Im glad I came to this restaurant the food quality and options were great and thanks to everyone in kitchen, however there are some things that really piss me off, first thing was Service, it was slow and highly biased, there were hidden charges which Are Illegal in Turkey like servis fee and charging 200+(7$)for just bringing water and plain bread, overall; the place the food and the atmosphere were great but at this price point and with all these added costs I recommend another place.

I have searched for the best fish restaurants in Izmir and this restaurant kept showing on top list so i gave it a try. To be honest the food in Izmir is more expensive than Istanbul we paid almost 150$ for 2 adults 2 kids and we left hungry. They only had 3-4 types of fish to choose from for a fish restaurant. Many varieties on the menu we asked for they said they did not have. A common thing among restaurants in Izmir is that they charge for couvre ( which is basically the use of utensils and plates) such a weird concept in my opinion and never seen it before. Would not recommend it for sure.

I got the fiery atom dip, a refreshing arugula tomato mix, and a pair of crisply fried red mullets. The atom was a delightful kick of spice balanced with rich yogurt. The salad had a fresh snap to it. Those mullets? Fresh and crispy. Service? Top-notch. One of the standout dining experiences I've had. A must-visit!

Best seafood place in Izmir. 🐟🍽️ Classy restaurant. 👠👞👩🏻👨🏻 Seaside location offers an amazing ambiance especially in the afternoon. 🌊 Fresh meals taste excellent. 👨🏻‍🍳👩🏻‍🍳 Opt for vegetable appetizers. 🥬🌿 Salads are at a different level. 🥗 🧅 🍋 Shrimp and octopus among the musts. 🍤 🦐 🐙 All fish selections will satisfy. 🐠🐋🦈 Staff very friendly and highly professional. 😃🌟👌🏻