Tamam Meyhane
One of Ayvalık's most highly rated meyhanes, with a blackboard menu of freshly made daily meze. Reservations needed.
The original branch is in a stone cottage on a small old-town lane. Instead of a refrigerated case holding dozens of cold dishes, it has a blackboard menu with a short list of items, all made fresh that day, at reasonable prices. Frequently praised dishes include fava purée, tirokafteri (spicy cheese spread), cacık (yogurt and cucumber), and cinnamon-scented stewed gigantes beans, as well as stuffed dried pumpkin, brain salad, and fried liver. Tripadvisor ranks it near the top in Ayvalık. According to the official website, only the seaside Yalı branch (No. 3, 10013 Street, Fevzipaşa–Vehbibey neighborhood) is open this season. Reservations can be made via WhatsApp or the website, and booking ahead is strongly recommended.
Opening hours
Daily 2:00 p.m.–midnight (per official website; only the Yalı branch is open this season)
Nearby sights
- Saatli Mosque
- Taksiyarhis Church Museum
- Ayvalık Old Town
- Çınarlı Mosque
- Cunda Island (Alibey Adası)
- Rahmi M. Koç Museum Cunda (Taksiyarhis Church)
- Şeytan Sofrası
- Sarımsaklı Beach