Where to eat in Atakum

• Located in Güzel Yalı neighborhood, Şerif Baba Street Tastes is famous for its kokoreç and fresh mussels. After eating your kokoreç or mussels on the seaside with a view of the sea, you will feel the unique atmosphere of the Black Sea even more closely. Not only the flavor but also the intimate atmosphere of the place draws you in.
• One of the oldest places in Samsun, Lezzet Lokantası has been in operation since 1925. This place is famous for its doner kebab cooked on wood fire and you feel the traces of the past in every bite you eat. In this restaurant on Sehy Hamza Street, the doner kebab you eat in the company of the historical texture will delight your palate.
• If you are a dessert lover, Efes Patisserie is the place for you. Cheesecake and profiteroles stand out in this dessert paradise located in Çiftlik neighborhood. During your time here, every bite will leave the combined flavors of the Aegean and the Black Sea on your palate.
• If you'd like to try Bafra's signature noodles and salted walnut donuts, Evcim Patisserie is the place for you. Here, you can satisfy your craving for the traditional flavors of the Black Sea and start your day with a warm bun.

Pamuk Kardeşler Fish Restaurant stands out with its fresh seafood and olive oil appetizers in Atakum. The fish is so fresh that you can really feel the taste of the sea in every bite while enjoying the tranquility of dining by the sea. You can indulge yourself with appetizers while watching the evening sunset.
If you have a passion for pide and casseroles, a visit to Nuri Usta, Samsun Pideci, is a must. Located on Aziziye Street, especially in the Black Sea Quarter, this place is quite famous for its pitas and stews with plenty of ingredients. When you put the pita in your mouth, you immediately notice the warm atmosphere in the kitchen and the meticulousness of the presentation.

Some of the local dishes of Samsun are potato soup, corn soup, fried anchovies, steamed anchovies, fried horse mackerel, katık sündürmesi, beetroot dish, Samsun pita, Bafra pita, haluçka, katıklı ekmek, goose pilaf, stuffed ravioli, nokul, fava bean wraps, roasted pickled beans, oymaağaç kebab, Terme pita. You should taste many of them.

For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Samsun Atakum Hotels page.