Location: Hatay Province
Top Restaurants in Hatay Province
Where to Eat in Hatay Province: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Hatay Province (Turkish: Hatay ili, pronounced [ˈhataj]) is a province in southern Turkey, on the eastern Mediterranean coast. The administrative capital is Antakya (Antioch), and the other major city in the province is the port city of İskenderun (Alexandretta). It is bordered by Syria to the south and east and the Turkish provinces of Adana and Osmaniye to the north. The province is part of Çukurova (Cilicia), a geographical, economical and cultural region that covers the provinces of Mersin, Adana, Osmaniye, and Hatay. There are border crossing points with Syria in the district of Yayladağı and at Cilvegözü in the district of Reyhanlı. Sovereignty over the province remains disputed with neighbouring Syria, which claims that the province was separated from itself against the stipulations of the French Mandate of Syria in the years following Syria's independence from the Ottoman Empire after World War I. Although the two countries have remained generally peaceful in their dispute over the territory, Syria has never formally renounced its claims to it.
Things to do in Hatay Province
1. Kebo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By viviannadeluxe
Kebo is an amazing,service and a true spanish restaurant. If you are looking for spanish tapas, a tasty sangria, a good wine. or a nice spanish entree, you are up for a treat at Kebo. The service,is,outstanding and the warmth and knowledge of the owners,,makes dining at Kebo a great experience worth it to live and repeat!!!
2. Antakya Evi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By TurkTravellers
After sampling a couple of restaurants in Antakya, the Antakya Evi was the overall best one. Located in an old house, the setting is extremely cosy and homely. Indeed, the foods are like home food. Atmosphere and service are excellent - a family-run restaurant. English menu. Overall better than the well known centrally located restaurants - you won't be disappointed.
3. Hatay Sultan Sofrasi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By Slymn Can B
We have been there and I ate Parmak Kebap. I can say food was amazing. Service and staff were good and quick. Thanks a lot.
4. Kule Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By Clerkenwell - London, United Kingdom
We visited Kule Restaurant for the second time last weekend. The first was last year when we came to see the Waterfalls at Harbiye. It is located ½ km past the entrance to the waterfall and it situated underneath the lighthouse that overlooks the river valley. It is a stunning location with spectacular views, if you do visit during the day. It offers both outdoor and indoor dining options amongst the flamingos, parrots and mandarin ducks.
The main reason why I recommend coming here is the menu. It offers something different from the usual fare on offer in Antakya. It still has the ubiquitous selection of kebabs but on top of this are over 30 types of meze and salads. This includes good examples of the old favourites such as hummus and cacik and a number of others that aren’t usually on offer – have a look at the website for details. The silver service is ridiculously attentive. It starts with the freshly baked bread being cut up for you with a pair of scissors and continues with your plate refreshed every few minutes.
The restaurant is a 15 minute taxi ride from the centre of Antakya. Alcohol is served and the bill should be about €20 per person including drinks. If you are driving, the bloke in the car park will automatically wash your vehicle and will expect payment.
5. Anadolu Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 161 reviews
6. Sveyka Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By Earibal - Istanbul, Turkey
This restaurant is on the Main Street of the city. The interior design is very nice. You can taste local specials. It is one of the best restaurants in the city that you have to try if you want to have a taste of Antakya kitchen. Try: tepsi oruk, cig kofte, keshkek, cherry kebab, kaz bashi, zahter salad.
7. Liman Kebap Cop Sis
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Stifter - Walsrode, Germany
Had the pleasure of being invited for lunch at the restaurant earlier this week, and thoroughly enjoyed it. This is simple fare off the grill, but very high quality and I will no doubt be back next time I travel to Iskenderung.
8. Poc Kasabi ve Kebap Salonu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 403 reviews
Bir Antakya klasiği olan "Tepsi Kebabı" ve "Kağıt Kebabı" mızı tatmak için sizleri Pöç Kasabına bekliyoruz.
Reviewed By Ibn_Batutas - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
We travel frequently to Hatay / Antakya and whenever we get a chance to go for a stroll through its ancient souk, we go for lunch at Poç Kasabi.
The entrance is unassuming: just a little opening next to a butcher display case. We always are greeted like we are long lost family.
Recently, they did a large expansion upstairs, adding probably around 50 tables scattered around different levels. The views over the old souk's rooftops is great and the atmosphere rustic and cosy.
Service is fast, friendly and uncomplicated and prices are good. I am not sure they have a menu, as we usually take the same thing: hand minced 'meatza' with vegetables and herbs: absolutely delicious. Sometimes we also take lamb cutlets. Usually they are perfect but last time they were really tough, but tasty. If you like meat, this is the place for you in Hatay!
Clientele is a good mix of locals and 'off-the-beaten-path' tourists.
Can't wait for our next visit in two days :)
9. Avlu Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
10. Vitamin Kasabi
Overall Ratings
5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Snoze - Istanbul, Turkey
I tried this place this afternon.
It is located in Uzun Carsi - nice little bazaar-, great place to see even if you don't want to buy anything, you can just admire shops with local food and other items.
I had Tepsi Kebap and it was very tasteful. In Vitamin the pan kebab is served with warm nice bread. Order a glass of ‘ayran’ if you like this yaourt drink with this meal.
I paid only 13 TL for a Tepsi Kebap and a glass of Ayran.
General info : Also knows as 'Sini Kebabı'', Tepsi Kebap mean Pan Kebap and is a popular dish in Antakya region. Vitamin is actually a butcher and like many other butchers in Antakya' they prepare and serves also tepsi kebabi.
In this region, typically, families send their meat in a pan to the bakery for cooking or they would ask the butcher to prepare the meat with the onions and spices and they would send the pan with the meat to the bakery to cook. .
