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What to eat in Balıkesir?

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BiteCritic critics have posted 18 dish reviews in Balıkesir, with an average score of 7.2/10. The highest-rated dish is Tahinli sütlaç, scoring 9.0/10 from 1 review. Critics also rate Lamb Shank, Trifle and Milk Halva highly. Bahar Lokantası ( Yeni ) is the highest-rated place, scoring 9.0/10 from 1 review; its top dish is Tahinli sütlaç. Most of the activity is in Altıeylül and Karesi. The latest review was posted on 20 October 2026.

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RankPlaceScore
1
Bahar Lokantası ( Yeni )
Karaoğlan, Balıkavdan Sk. No:12-15, 10010 Karesi/Balıkesir, Türkiye
Top dish: Tahinli sütlaç
9.031 review
2
Hacının Yeri Çınar Altı Kokoreççisi
Haydar Çavuş, Saatçiler Cd, 10200 Bandırma/Balıkesir, Türkiye
Top dish: Kokoreç
91 review
3
Keyf ET Balıkesir
Yıldız, Hastane Cd., 10100 Altıeylül/Balıkesir, Türkiye
Top dish: Lamb Shank
8.831 review
4
D' Milagro Cakery
Bahçelievler, 100. Yıl Teknik Lisesi Cd. 333. Sokak No:14, 10100 Altıeylül/Balıkesir, Türkiye
Top dish: Trifle
8.711 review
5
Acar Köşe Çorbacısı
Haydar Çavuş, İsmet İnönü Cd., 10200 Bandırma/Balıkesir, Türkiye
Top dish: Milk Halva
8.251 review
6
Ganita Balık
Plevne, 12160 sokak 16/ B, 10050 Altıeylül/Balıkesir, Türkiye
Top dish: Hamsi tava
8.161 review
7
Aslan Susurluk Kuzu Kokoreç
Bahçelievler, Beyoğlu Cd. No:11-C, 10030 Altıeylül/Balıkesir, Türkiye
Top dish: Sucuk Sandwich
7.971 review
8
Meşhur Lahmacun Salonu
Yıldırım Paşasaray Sokak No:6 D:A, Merkez, 10010 Karesi/Balıkesir, Türkiye
Top dish: Lahmacun
7.751 review
9
Etçi Kasap Restaurant
Paşa Alanı, 1. Dereboyu Cd. No:48, 10020 Balıkesir Merkez/Balıkesir, Türkiye
Top dish: Mixed Grill
6.961 review
10
BECky Meal And Coffee House
Kasaplar, Soma Cd. No:51/A, 10100 Altıeylül/Balıkesir, Türkiye
Top dish: Chicken Burger
6.272 reviews

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Sucuk Sandwich review by ekinakbiyik at Aslan Susurluk Kuzu Kokoreç, Altıeylül/Balıkesir, Türkiye

Ekin AKBIYIK

₺420
7.97

Sucuk Sandwich

GOURMET SELECTION

TürkiyeAslan Susurluk Kuzu Kokoreç· Altıeylül/Balıkesir

It was a delicious sausage sandwich. The food was runny, not dry. The bread and sausages were cooked perfectly. The onions could be a little more flavorful. The pickles were good too. I don't know if the sausage was beef or chicken, but it was good. I ate three-quarters of a portion and was full, but it made me very thirsty. You could chat with the vendor about the dangers of smoking.

Translated from Turkish
Tahinli sütlaç review by Huseyinakbiyik at Bahar Lokantası ( Yeni ), Karesi/Balıkesir, Türkiye

Hüseyin Akbıyık

₺120
9.03

Tahinli sütlaç

GOURMET SELECTION

TürkiyeBahar Lokantası ( Yeni )· Karesi/Balıkesir

While eating at a local eatery, I spotted this item on a shelf in the refrigerator, and at that moment, all I wanted was this. I didn't even know what it was. As soon as I finished my meal, I ordered it. It was tahini rice pudding. I tried it for the first time, and it was delicious. It was like eating cold tahini, and it was just the right amount of sugar for a rice pudding. Now I'll stop by and eat it every time I pass by. It's an exquisite treat.

Translated from Turkish
Adana kebap review by Huseyinakbiyik at Can Adana Ocakbaşı Adanalı Mazlum Usta, Susurluk/Balıkesir, Türkiye

Hüseyin Akbıyık

₺700
5.58

In terms of taste, there's nothing to say, it was really delicious, but the price is ridiculously high. I paid so much money and I wasn't full, and it was only 1.5 portions. And I ate Adana kebab. The fact that those last three sentences come together is truly illogical.

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Kokoreç review by Yehanoha at Hacının Yeri Çınar Altı Kokoreççisi, Bandırma/Balıkesir, Türkiye

Özgür Akbıyık

₺240

Absolutely perfect, this is the epitome of Balıkesir milk lamb kokoreç (a type of Turkish street food). The shop is simple but has been in the same spot in Bandırma for many years. The owner is dedicated to his kokoreç. It's milky white, slightly spiced, and has a grilled flavor. The first half portion I ordered had raw tomato slices added, which I think complemented it. After that, I ordered the plain version. This one is very similar to the kokoreç we used to eat. I highly recommend it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the highest-rated dish in Balıkesir?
On BiteCritic, Tahinli sütlaç is the highest-rated dish in Balıkesir, with a score of 9.0/10 from 1 review.
Which restaurant in Balıkesir has the highest-rated dishes?
Bahar Lokantası ( Yeni ) has the highest dish rating so far: 9.0/10 from 1 review.
How many places in Balıkesir are reviewed on BiteCritic?
15 places in Balıkesir have at least one dish review on BiteCritic (18 in total).

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