Seafood in Sapanca means fresh, simple, carefully crafted plates. Mare Gastro brings the seafood of the Aegean and Mediterranean together with the calm of the lakeside.
Why Is Seafood So Loved in Sapanca?
A seafood table eaten by the lake, deep in nature, is an essential part of the Sapanca experience. On a cool evening, the pleasure of fresh pan-seared calamari or grilled octopus, paired with the view, turns into an unforgettable memory.
For anyone looking for seafood in Sapanca, Mare Gastro brings freshness and refined preparation together.
Mare Gastro's Signature Seafood Dishes
Mare Gastro's seafood selection believes in the power of simplicity. Some standout plates:
- Grilled Octopus — with garlic butter sauce
- Grilled Jumbo Shrimp — with parsley butter
- Pan-Seared Calamari — with tarator sauce
- Crispy Salmon — with asparagus and hollandaise
- Catch of the Day, Grilled — charred peppers, baby potatoes, beurre blanc
You can browse the full seafood and small-plate selection on our menu.
Freshness and Season: The Kitchen's Two Rules
At Mare Gastro, seafood is sourced daily; the menu shifts gently with the season and the freshest catch of the day. That's why the "catch of the day" can be a different surprise on every visit.
Executive Chef Doğan Anapa, who brings a background in cinema to flavor, composes every plate like a story. Get to know our chef.
A Seafood Table by the Lake
A seafood table enjoyed right by Lake Sapanca, in the garden of Didi Otel, is a rare meeting of nature, flavor and calm. You can check our location to find us.
