About Us
Mediterranean and Turkish Cuisine in Venice, Florida
Located in historic downtown Venice, Florida, in Burgundy Square, Bodrum Restaurant is a chef owned Mediterranean and Turkish restaurant serving fresh, flavorful cuisine to locals and visitors since 2017.
At Bodrum, we believe a great restaurant begins with exceptional food, quality ingredients, attentive service, a welcoming atmosphere, and high standards of cleanliness and hospitality.
Chef and owner Ersen Irsel brings years of restaurant experience from Manhattan, New York City, together with the flavors and traditions of the Mediterranean. His cooking combines Turkish, Greek, and Middle Eastern influences with his own distinctive style, creating a dining experience that is both authentic and uniquely Bodrum.
Fresh Mediterranean Food Prepared Daily
Our kitchen focuses on freshly prepared food using carefully selected meats, seafood, vegetables, herbs, spices,
and traditional Mediterranean ingredients.
Guests can enjoy a wide variety of grilled meats, kebabs, seafood, fresh salads, mezze, vegetarian dishes,
and Turkish specialties.
Some of Bodrum’s most popular dishes include Chef Ersen’s Adana Kebab made with premium Australian ground lamb and spices, grass fed New Zealand Lamb Chops, Lamb Shish Kebab, Filet Mignon Shish Kebab, Bodrum Kofte, Iskender Kebab, Greek Gyro, Mixed Grill, Chicken Shish, and fresh grilled seafood.
Mezze, Vegetarian Favorites and Mediterranean Appetizers
Sharing mezze is an important part of Mediterranean dining, and Bodrum offers a wide selection of freshly prepared appetizers.
Our Sample Mezze Platter brings together favorites including hummus, tzatziki, babaganush, ezme, kisir, Mom’s Potato Dip, and dolmades.
Guests also return for our falafel, hand rolled Sigara Borek, grilled Sucuk, Halloumi, Shepherd Salad, Piyaz, lentil soup, and other Mediterranean favorites.
Vegetarian guests will find a variety of appetizers, salads, mezze, and entrees to enjoy.
Chef Ersen’s Signature Style
Bodrum is not a chain restaurant or a mass produced concept. Our food reflects Chef Ersen’s personal approach to Mediterranean cooking and the restaurant experience he developed during his years in New York.
Traditional recipes remain at the heart of our menu, while Chef Ersen adds his own flavors, presentations, sauces, and combinations.
That personal approach has helped Bodrum become a familiar dining destination for Venice residents, seasonal residents, and visitors from throughout Sarasota County and Southwest Florida.
Lunch and Dinner in Downtown Venice
Bodrum Restaurant serves both lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Our lunch menu includes Mediterranean pita wraps, kebabs, falafel, gyro, salmon, filet mignon, mezze, soup,
and other selections.
For dinner, guests can choose from our full menu of kebabs, grilled meats, lamb dishes, seafood, vegetarian dishes, appetizers, salads, and daily specials.
We also offer a carefully selected collection of wines and beers from around the world to complement our Mediterranean menu.
Save Room for Dessert
Finish your meal with something sweet.
Guest favorites include Pistachio Baklava, Turkish style desserts, creamy rice pudding,
Turkish ice cream, and Turkish coffee.
It is the perfect way to complete a Mediterranean dining experience at Bodrum.
A Local Venice Restaurant Since 2017
Since opening in 2017, Bodrum Restaurant has grown through the support of our local community and the many guests who return to Venice year after year.
What means the most to us is seeing familiar faces come back to the restaurant, bringing their families, friends, and visitors with them.
We want every guest who walks through our doors to experience the things we value most: fresh food, generous hospitality, attentive service, a comfortable atmosphere, and a meal worth returning for.
Whether you are searching for Mediterranean food in Venice, authentic Turkish cuisine, grilled lamb, kebabs, seafood, vegetarian Mediterranean dishes, or simply a memorable place for lunch or dinner in downtown Venice,
we invite you to experience Bodrum Restaurant!
Visit Bodrum Restaurant
Bodrum Restaurant
225 Miami Ave W, Suite 5
Venice, Florida 34285
Open seven days a week
11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Lunch and dinner served daily
Reservations are recommended for dinner and larger parties.
Phone: 941 412 0090
Come experience Mediterranean hospitality in the heart of Historical Downtown of Venice, Florida!
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