What is the food like at beach restaurants and hotels in Turkey — buffet options, quality, dietary choices?

The beach bar has a smaller food selection than the main restaurant, but fish and chicken are cooked on a charcoal grill, giving them a shashlik-like flavor.

The soft-serve ice cream at the buffet/beach is unusual — stretchy and holds different shapes — and it's not a one-time serving; guests can go back for more, along with unlimited food and drinks.

Opinions on the food are mixed: some call the cuisine and alcohol just average (though the beach and views make up for it), while others who polled fellow beachgoers say the food is fine, noting that for the price some other 4-star hotels ration meat portions, but this one doesn't.

The buffet caters to various diets including vegetarian and keto. Breakfast consistently features eggs, omelettes, a wide cheese selection, butter, fresh vegetables, greens, and olives. One thing to note: leftovers from one meal may reappear at the next. Even with strict dietary restrictions, going hungry is unlikely.

A paid beach restaurant has been added at the resort. Some guests suspect the main buffet quality may have dipped slightly — possibly to encourage visitors to use the paid beachside option.

Beach towels are provided at no extra charge, but a $10 deposit is required and refunded when you return the towel. Worth keeping in mind when planning how much cash to bring to the beach.