A short drive above Kalkan, the village of
İslamlar is known for its trout farms and open-air restaurants set
among gardens, streams and mountain views. It's a gentle change of
pace from the coast: long lunches, shaded seating, and freshly
prepared fish and village-style dishes.
Below is a small selection of
well-known trout farm restaurants to consider if you're planning an
easy day out from your villa.
Restaurant names, opening hours and services can change between
seasons. Details are shared in good faith and are best treated as a
guide. If you're unsure, it's worth checking directly before you
set off.
Best for
A long, shaded lunch
Bodamya Tepe Restaurant
Gardens & trout
A freshwater trout farm in a peaceful
mountain setting, with gardens and traditional seating areas. Trout
is the signature, alongside a broader menu of Turkish
favourites.
Phone / WhatsApp: +90
536 606 00 46
Typical hours: 07:00 -
00:00
Service: Dine in,
takeaway
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Getting there Around 15-25 minutes by car from Kalkan,
depending on your villa's location.
Mahmut's Restaurant
Family-friendly
A popular choice with big views over
wooded valleys towards the bay. Expect village-style cooking, a
relaxed pace, and an emphasis on local produce and simple, generous
dishes.
Phone / WhatsApp: +90
242 838 63 44
Typical hours: 09:00 -
00:00
Service: Dine in
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Note Some restaurants in the area offer informal
pick-up services; it's best confirmed directly in
advance.
Değirmen Restaurant
Valley views
Known for freshly prepared trout, a
good line-up of mezes, and wide views down the valleys towards the
Mediterranean. Convenient if you're hiring a car, with parking on
site.
Phone / WhatsApp: +90
242 838 62 95
Typical hours: 09:00 -
00:00
Service: Dine in
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Pınarbaşı Trout Farm Restaurant
A local favourite
A friendly, family-run restaurant with
far-reaching views down the valley. Trout is the headline dish,
served fresh from the pools below, with mezes and a range of simple
alternatives also available.
Phone / WhatsApp: +90
535 921 56 04
Typical hours: 09:30 -
23:00
Service: Dine in
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Tip If you're going at peak lunch time, it can be
worth calling ahead for a table in the best-shaded spot.
Restaurant details, opening hours and services can change. The
information above is shared in good faith, and we recommend
checking directly with the restaurant for the most up-to-date
arrangements before you travel up to İslamlar.
