Warm, sultry evenings in Bodrum are best spent dining on fresh seafood or local specialities in one of the numerous restaurants. There are plenty of familiar cuisines, like Italian, Thai, Chinese, Mexican, and European.Renowned as the top place in town for typical Turkish is Denizhan, a little out of town between Konacik and Ortakent, and easily reached in a dolmus or taxi. For excellent Aegean dishes, especially lamb, Epsilon in the old town is hard to beat. The best pizza in Bodrum is served up with a view on the rooftop terrace of Sunger Pizza, while a good blend of Mediterranean and Californian cuisine can be enjoyed at La Jolla Bistro at Xuma Beach.Also very popular is the Secret Garden, near the Marina, where cooks prepare gourmet Mediterranean fare with flair. The Backpacker Bar & Grill caters to the expat crowd with traditional English food.
