Since 1979 · Gümüşlük, Bodrum

A sunset feast facing Rabbit Island

At the very tip of Gümüşlük, where the ancient King's Road ends. Fresh fish, Aegean mezes from our garden and heartfelt hospitality for three generations.

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1979 One of the first fish restaurants on the peninsula

3 generations A family restaurant run by the Erol family

King's Road Directly opposite Rabbit Island

Every day Open from breakfast until after midnight

From our table

From the sea and the garden, straight to your table

Fresh fish of the day, Aegean herbs and mezes made from local recipes; a colourful table set against the sunset.

Top view: colourful mezes among floral plates — An Aegean meze spread

Crispy calamari served with lemon and tartare sauce

Fried calamari

Golden, crispy rings with lemon and homemade tartare sauce.

Crispy prawns served with sweet and sour sauce

Sweet and sour prawns

Crispy coated prawns served in sweet and sour sauce; always the first plate to disappear.

Grilled octopus

Tender octopus, lightly charred over the coals and finished with olive oil.

Lakerda

Cured bonito with capers, red onion and lemon; a classic of the Aegean table.

Stuffed vegetables with pine nuts and homemade mezes

Only at Fenerci

Mezes you won't easily find elsewhere in Gümüşlük

Stuffed courgette flowersFreshly picked from the garden, stuffed and fried until crisp.
Şevketi bostan with creamA beloved Aegean wild herb, served warm in our own seasoned cream.
Artichoke hearts in olive oilLight, lemony and made the Aegean way.
Fish of the dayTwo-banded seabream, sea bass, gilt-head bream, red mullet, grouper; choose your own from the counter.

An evening at Fenerci

As golden light spreads over the sea

While you choose your mezes, the sun sinks into the sea behind Rabbit Island. You witness the dance of history and nature from your table.

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Every evening, a new sunset

Bodrum's most beautiful sunset is watched from the furthest tip of Gümüşlük.

Boats and Rabbit Island at sunset, seen from under Fenerci's eaves

The garden at sunset with string lights and gourd lamps

Sunset over Gümüşlük bay and seaside tables

A table with bougainvillea facing the sea under the Fenerci sign

Our story

Inspired by a lighthouse

Rauf Erol, father of our founder İbrahim Bey, was a "fenerci", the keeper responsible for the lighthouses off Gümüşlük. The light that guided ships at sea gave our restaurant its name and its spirit.

Today the restaurant is run by the third generation, Rauf Can Erol, who shares his grandfather's name. Respect for good food and warm hospitality have never changed.

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History and views

Where the ancient King's Road ends

Known in antiquity as Kalidne and later as Asar Island, Rabbit Island was once home to the Leleges. The King's Road, which you walk through the sea to reach the island, feels like a tunnel through time.

While you touch the island's ancient stones, your order is carefully prepared; when you return, your table is ready for the sunset.

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Aerial view of Gümüşlük and the King's Road leading through the sea to Rabbit Island

From our guests

Reviews from guests around the world

4,0 Google · 833 reviews

★★★★★ TR

“Gümüşlük te gidebileceğiniz tek lezzetin tek adresi Fenerci Restaurant herşey harikaydı. Tekrar görüşmek dileğiyle teşekkürler”

Hüsamettin U. Google

★★★★★ TR

“Gayet keyifli, ilgili ve lezzetli mezelere sahip bir mekan. Fiyatlar normal, yardımcı da oluyorlar. Hüsamettin ve Berkay ‘a ilgilerinden dolayı ayrıca teşekkürler.”

Turgay B. Google

★★★★★ TR