Giresun is a Black Sea coastal city in northeastern Turkey, famous as the legendary homeland of the Amazons and the origin of the hazelnut known to the world as 'giresun fındığı'. Perched on a hillside above the sea, the city blends Byzantine and Ottoman history with lush green mountains and a thriving hazelnut-farming culture. The ancient Giresun Island — the only island on the entire Turkish Black Sea coast — lies just offshore and shelters the ruins of a Byzantine monastery.
Giresun's cuisine is rooted in the Black Sea tradition, where anchovies (hamsi), cornbread (mısır ekmeği), black cabbage (karalahana), butter, and hazelnuts are the defining ingredients. The city's own specialty is 'kuymak' — a molten cheese and cornmeal fondue eaten for breakfast. Seafood is king along the waterfront, while highland yayla restaurants offer slow-cooked country dishes.
Must-try dishes
Iconic dishes that define Giresun.
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
Giresun Balık Evi
Popular Turkish Seafood / Black Sea restaurant in Giresun.
Known for: Fresh Black Sea catch — hamsi (anchovies), palamut (bonito), and lüfer (bluefish)
Sahil Cad. No:5, 28100 Giresun
Kale Restaurant
Popular Turkish / Anatolian restaurant in Giresun.
Known for: Views of the castle and sea; traditional Black Sea dishes
Tepe Mah., Kale Altı, 28100 Giresun
Meydan Lokantası
Popular Turkish Home Cooking restaurant in Giresun.
Known for: Traditional home-cooked Turkish dishes changing daily
Meydan, 28100 Giresun
Trabzon Pide ve Kebap Salonu
Popular Turkish / Pide restaurant in Giresun.
Known for: Black Sea-style pide (thin-crust boat-shaped flatbread) and mixed kebab plates
Gazi Cad. No:14, 28100 Giresun
Çayeli Fırın ve Pastanesi
Popular Turkish Pastry / Café restaurant in Giresun.
Known for: Freshly baked simit, börek, and hazelnut-based pastries unique to Giresun
İnönü Cad. No:7, 28100 Giresun
Sahil Balıkçısı
Popular Black Sea Seafood restaurant in Giresun.
Known for: Fisherman-direct fresh catch; outdoor harbor seating
Liman Mah., 28100 Giresun
Giresun Köfte ve Izgara
Popular Turkish Grill restaurant in Giresun.
Known for: Hand-formed köfte (Turkish meatballs) and mixed grill plates
Atatürk Blv. No:28, 28100 Giresun
Karadeniz Börek ve Kahvaltı
Popular Black Sea Breakfast restaurant in Giresun.
Known for: Elaborate Black Sea breakfast spread with local cheeses, butter, honey, and börek
Osmanlı Mah. No:3, 28100 Giresun
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
Turkish
Deniz Kafe & Bistro
Known for: Sea-view outdoor café; coffee, toasts, and light meals with Black Sea panorama
Sahil Yolu No:12, 28100 Giresun
Zirve Et ve Balık Restaurant
Known for: Mixed grill and Black Sea fish; popular for family gatherings
Gazi Cad. No:31, 28100 Giresun
Güneş Pide Salonu
Known for: Quick and cheap pide for travelers passing through; popular with locals
Otogar Yanı, 28100 Giresun
Yaylacı Et Restaurant
Known for: High-quality Turkish beef cuts and lamb; popular with local business diners
Tepe Mah., 28100 Giresun
Tatlı Bahçe Pastanesi
Known for: Hazelnut pastries, baklava, and Turkish desserts made with local Giresun hazelnuts
Atatürk Blv. No:18, 28100 Giresun
Çarşı Kebapçısı
Known for: Street-level kebab counter ideal for a quick, filling lunch
Pazaryeri, 28100 Giresun
Nazar Lokantası
Known for: Budget lokanta with daily rotating home-style menu; preferred by office workers
İnönü Cad. No:15, 28100 Giresun
Liman Çay Bahçesi
Known for: Outdoor tea garden with harbor views; local social hub for morning and afternoon tea
Liman Karşısı, 28100 Giresun
Espiye Sahil Lokantası
Known for: Seaside lokanta with local Black Sea dishes; popular lunch stop for day-trippers to Limni Lake
Sahil Mah., Espiye, Giresun Province
Akçaabat Köftecisi Giresun
Known for: Akçaabat-style köfte (charcoal-grilled meatballs), a Black Sea regional staple
İnönü Cad. No:30, 28100 Giresun
Panorama Kafe Tepe
Known for: Hilltop café with 180-degree Black Sea panorama; popular for sunset tea
Tepe Mah. Üstü, 28100 Giresun
Seafood
Bulancak Güleryüz Restaurant
Known for: Fresh catch from Bulancak bay; popular for Sunday family outings
Sahil Cad., Bulancak, Giresun
Tirebolu Balıkçısı
Known for: Tirebolu-caught fresh fish; castle views from the terrace
Liman Yanı, Tirebolu, Giresun Province
Black Sea Highland Breakfast
Vadi Yayla Kahvaltısı
Known for: Full plateau breakfast with freshly churned butter, local honey, clotted cream, eggs, and cornbread
Dereli Köy Yolu, Dereli, Giresun
Black Sea Regional
Orman Yayla Restoran
Known for: Authentic highland cuisine in a forested setting; specializes in foraged mushrooms and local produce
Dereli Yolu, Giresun Province
Döner
Çarşı Dönerci
Known for: Quick döner wraps and plates; popular lunch spot for locals
Gazi Cad. No:5, 28100 Giresun
Giresun Regional
Fındık Evi (Hazelnut House Restaurant)
Known for: Hazelnut-incorporated dishes and local Giresun regional specialties
Hacı Miktat Mah. No:11, 28100 Giresun
Food tours & tastings in Giresun
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Street food
Local flavours at affordable prices.
Food markets
Where locals shop and graze.
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
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Vegetarians can find börek, pide (without meat), pilav, meze plates, and salads across most restaurants. Vegan options are limited but available at lokantas and Turkish breakfast spots. Halal food is universal throughout the city.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $5-15/meal | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |