What to eat in Balıkesir?

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BiteCritic critics have posted 16 dish reviews in Balıkesir, with an average score of 7.2/10. The most-reviewed dish is Kokoreç, rated 7.1/10 across 3 reviews. Critics also keep coming back for Lahmacun, Tahinli sütlaç and Lamb Shank. BECky Meal And Coffee House leads the area with 2 reviews; its highest-rated dish is Chicken Burger. The latest review was posted on 1 May 2026.

What are the best dishes to eat in Balıkesir?

Where are the best places to eat in Balıkesir?

RankPlaceScore
1BECky Meal And Coffee House
Kasaplar, Soma Cd. No:51/A, 10100 Altıeylül/Balıkesir, Türkiye
2 reviews
Top dish: Chicken Burger
6.27
2Balıkesir Aslanboğa Kokoreç
Paşa Alanı, Çengel Cd. No:87, 10100 Balıkesir Merkez/Balıkesir, Türkiye
2 reviews
Top dish: Kokoreç
6.08
3Merve Pide 2
Kuva-İ Milliye, Cihat Bilgihan Cd. No:113, 10030 Balıkesir Merkez/Balıkesir, Türkiye
2 reviews
Top dish: Terme Pidesi
6.08
4Bahar Lokantası ( Yeni )
Karaoğlan, Balıkavdan Sk. No:12-15, 10010 Karesi/Balıkesir, Türkiye
1 review
Top dish: Tahinli sütlaç
9.03
5Hacının Yeri Çınar Altı Kokoreççisi
Haydar Çavuş, Saatçiler Cd, 10200 Bandırma/Balıkesir, Türkiye
1 review
Top dish: Kokoreç
9
6Keyf ET Balıkesir
Yıldız, Hastane Cd., 10100 Altıeylül/Balıkesir, Türkiye
1 review
Top dish: Lamb Shank
8.83
7D' Milagro Cakery
Bahçelievler, 100. Yıl Teknik Lisesi Cd. 333. Sokak No:14, 10100 Altıeylül/Balıkesir, Türkiye
1 review
Top dish: Trifle
8.71
8Acar Köşe Çorbacısı
Haydar Çavuş, İsmet İnönü Cd., 10200 Bandırma/Balıkesir, Türkiye
1 review
Top dish: Milk Halva
8.25
9Aslan Susurluk Kuzu Kokoreç
Bahçelievler, Beyoğlu Cd. No:11-C, 10030 Altıeylül/Balıkesir, Türkiye
1 review
Top dish: Sucuksucuk ekmek ekmek
7.97
10Meşhur Lahmacun Salonu
Yıldırım Paşasaray Sokak No:6 D:A, Merkez, 10010 Karesi/Balıkesir, Türkiye
1 review
Top dish: Lahmacun
7.75

What do critics say about food in Balıkesir?

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Ekin AKBIYIK

5 months ago

₺420
Sucuksucuk ekmek ekmek - Aslan Susurluk Kuzu Kokoreç Image
7.97
Sucuksucuk ekmek ekmek

GOURMET SELECTION

Türkiye
Aslan 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.

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Hüseyin Akbıyık

8 months ago

₺120
Tahinli sütlaç - Bahar Lokantası ( Yeni ) Image
9.03
Tahinli sütlaç

GOURMET SELECTION

Türkiye
Bahar 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.

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Hüseyin Akbıyık

8 months ago

₺700
Adana kebap - Can Adana Ocakbaşı Adanalı Mazlum Usta Image
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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Özgür Akbıyık

9 months ago

₺240
Kokoreç - Hacının Yeri Çınar Altı Kokoreççisi Image
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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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Özgür Akbıyık

9 months ago

₺75
Süt Helvası - Acar Köşe Çorbacısı Image
8.25
Milk Halva

GOURMET SELECTION

Türkiye
Acar Köşe Çorbacısı· Bandırma/Balıkesir

We were glad to have found this dessert in Bandırma. It wasn't overly sweet; the sweetness level wasn't overwhelming or tiring. The texture was nice, neither too watery nor too firm. I recommend it.

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Özgür Akbıyık

9 months ago

₺340
Kokoreç - Balıkesir Aslanboğa Kokoreç Image
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Kokoreç

APPETIZER

Türkiye
Balıkesir Aslanboğa Kokoreç· Balıkesir Merkez/Balıkesir

The venue was terrible. There's no need for it if it can't consistently deliver the same quality. We ate something dry and spicy.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the most popular dish in Balıkesir?
On BiteCritic, Kokoreç is the most-reviewed dish in Balıkesir, with 3 reviews and an average score of 7.1/10.
Which restaurant in Balıkesir has the most dish reviews?
BECky Meal And Coffee House has the most dish reviews so far (2), with an average score of 6.3/10.
How many places in Balıkesir are reviewed on BiteCritic?
13 places in Balıkesir have at least one dish review on BiteCritic (16 in total).

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