Sapanca Restaurant Tips by Tdiver

Heinz Restaurant.: No ketchup here.

Open since 1983.Great local dishes in a nice quiet area.All the tables and chairs could do with renewing as they're getting a bit shabby but it doesn't detract from the peacefulness of the place.4 fish pools show you what's on offer but not the frogs.Been here 3 times now and enjoyed it every time.
Nice photos on their web page,sorry it's in Turkish.

Favorite Dish: Alabalik or in English the local trout.

Comparison: about average

Directions: Directions in Turkish on web page or head into Kirkpinar from the motorway maybe 1km and turn right down towards the lake.From here it's best to ask.

Other Contact: kamuranalbas@hotmail.com

Phone: +90 264 592 05 26

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 4

Theme: Local

Kiyi Cafe and Restaurant.: Sorry no booze just views.

Popular place in Kirkpinar in a really nice setting on the lake side.
We only stopped for teas but it has a large kitchen which shows its popularity.
Looks like you could also rent a boat here and have a swim.

Address: Sahil Yolu,Kirkpinar,Sapanca.

Directions: 300 metres from the train crossing, if looking towards the lake, then to the left.

Other Contact: +90 (0)532 252 27 99

Phone: +90 (0)264 592 16 04

Rating: 3

Theme: Local

Green Blue.: Not what the food leaves you feeling.

Situated on the lakeside it gives you those lovely cooling breezes around dusk.Great local food ie the fish but we were also treated to a few songs by a popular old Turkish singer apart from the usual live music.
Floating platform if you want to bob around a bit whilst eating.
Down the road about 4 miles from Sapanca.

Favorite Dish: I had the bream which was perfectly grilled.

Address: Melih Kibar cad.Sahilyolu,Kirkpinar,Sapanca.

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: From the motorway turn off go left at the roundabout then take go straight.This brings you to Kirkpinar.Head right towards the lake and Kirkpinar station.After the crossing turn left and keep going until the road ends.It's in front of you then.

Other Contact: fax +90 264 592 14 16

Phone: +90 264 592 09 06

Price: US$31-40

Rating: 5

Theme: Local

Titiz Izgara.: Choosy

The name of the restaurant is Titiz which means choosy or fastidious.
The welcome is warm and the food fresh and tasty.Been here a couple of times now and always nice to come back somewhere so good .... and ...... cheap.
Kofte,salad,chips and ayran all for 11ytl or $8 speaks for itself.
Restaurant is spotless and the toilets.
Situated in Kirkpinar,means 40 springs.

Favorite Dish: Kofte,that's meat balls are perfect with the salad and a glass of Ayran.

Address: Sapanca Izmit Yolu Uzeri no:34,Kirkpinar Koyu.

Comparison: least expensive

Directions: Kirkpinar not Sapanca.As you come through the toll gates for the Sapanca turn off go left and it's 2-3 miles up on your right opposite another restaurant and market,Kucuk Ev.

Phone: +90 264 592 67 98

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Local