What to eat in Tarsus?
Breakfast: To start your day with energy, you can enjoy breakfast at Tarsus’ natural and traditional breakfast spots. Şelale Has Bahçe and Şelale Otağı offer a delightful breakfast experience with the serene view of Tarsus Waterfall. While enjoying your spread in the heart of nature, accompanied by the chirping of birds, you can savor local cheeses, freshly baked village bread, and warm gözleme (stuffed flatbread). If you're looking for a broader breakfast menu in a peaceful natural setting, Toy Bahçesi, located along the dam road, is an excellent choice.
Famous Flavors of Tarsus: For lunch and dinner, Tarsus’ rich culinary culture offers delicious kebabs and special mezes. Yeni Ada Kebap Salonu is a must-visit for meat lovers, with lamb shish and Adana kebab being the highlights. If you’d like to taste Tarsus’ famous hummus, Kervan Humus is one of the best places to try it. Their hummus, made with plenty of tahini and a special blend of spices, is served at the perfect consistency.
One of the city's landmarks, Şelale Restaurant, offers a combination of a nature-filled setting and delicious local dishes like saç kavurma (braised meat) and mini fındık lahmacun (Turkish pizza). If you’re looking for a great meal along with an enjoyable evening, Erbey Restaurant is a fantastic choice with its live music and excellent dinner options.
Dessert & Drink Break: No visit to Tarsus is complete without indulging in its famous sweets. The region’s must-try desserts include Cezerye and Kerebiç. Cezerye is a carrot-based dessert loaded with pistachios, while Kerebiç is a light treat with a meringue-like cream filling. Before leaving Tarsus, don’t forget to try Şalgam (fermented turnip juice), which pairs perfectly with kebabs.
When we look at it as a place, Kervan Hummus, Yeni Ada Kebap Salonu, Sofioğlu, Yeni Kent Lokantası, Keleşoğlu Baklavas, Şelale Otağı, Bedii Usta Kebap Salonu, İbrahim Usta Pastry Shop, Akın Hummus, Ciğerci Apo, Ciğerci Hasan as good places you can visit when you come to Tarsus, Ömür Kebap Salonu, Kifidis Büyüksaat Kebapçı, Koko Dayı, İkram Ice Cream, Öğretmenim Aşevi, Mevsim Kebap Salonu, Balıkçı Şahin'in Yeri, Tarihi Kubbe Cafe Restaurant, Teras Restaurant, Cikcik Ali, Selçuk Han Restaurant, Eshab-ı Kehf Bağ Restaurant can be recommended.
For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Mersin Tarsus Hotels page.