Ahmet Öz and the story of Şef
Şef Restaurant Kusadasi is run by chef Ahmet Öz, who started in the trade more than thirty years ago. The restaurant was founded in 2004; for about nine years it has been on the terrace overlooking Kusadasi Marina, 250 metres from Setur Marina.
Ahmet Öz
Ahmet Öz knows fish by touch, not by sight. Throughout his more than thirty years in the kitchen, every morning has begun down at the fishing boats.
Known to guests as "Ahmet Bey", he goes from table to table and will tell you himself which fish is best today.
Over the years
- 30+ yearsAhmet Öz's years in the trade
- Est. 2004Şef Restaurant founded
- ~9 yearsOn the terrace overlooking Kuşadası Marina
- TodayRated 4.3 on Tripadvisor, Travellers' Choice
From the fishermen, every morning
The fish on the counter was in the sea that same morning. When a fish goes out of season, it comes off the menu; when its season comes round, it goes on the counter. Our meze are made every day with the day's produce.
“We can tell a fish with our eyes closed.”Ahmet Öz
The team
You'll be welcomed by a team that has worked together for years, in the dining room and in the kitchen.
Frequently asked questions
When was Şef Restaurant Kusadasi founded?
Şef Restaurant was founded in 2004. For about nine years it has been at its current home: a terrace overlooking Kusadasi Marina, 250 m from Setur Marina.
Who is Ahmet Öz?
Ahmet Öz is the owner and chef of Şef Restaurant Kusadasi; he started in the trade more than thirty years ago. His day begins at the fishing boats, and at the table “Ahmet Bey”, as guests call him, tells you himself which fish is best that day.
Where does your fish come from — is it fresh?
The fish on the counter comes out of the sea that morning. Fish out of season leaves the menu and fish in season comes onto the counter; you choose your own fish from the counter.
Which Kusadasi restaurant do celebrities visit?
Over the years Şef Restaurant has hosted many well-known guests; their photos with Ahmet Öz hang on the restaurant walls. You can see a selection on our Celebrity guests page.
Has Şef Restaurant been in the press?
Yes. Şef Restaurant and Ahmet Öz were featured in Hürriyet and Hürriyet Ege among Kusadasi's addresses for fish and meze. You can read the articles and clippings on our Press page.
Şef Restaurant Kusadasi is a fish restaurant founded in 2004 and run by chef Ahmet Öz, known for its sea-view terrace overlooking Kusadasi Marina, 250 metres from Setur Marina. One of the best fish restaurants in Kusadasi, it stands out for fresh Aegean fish, meze, octopus and seafood, and also offers meat and chicken for guests who don't eat fish.