As a very rough guide if you think about the sticky out bit of Side facing the sea (where the harbour is etc) then the beach to your right is the holiday beach. Many of the restaurants on that side would be at least partially geared to holiday makers tastes. The beach to your left is the locals beach and the restaurants in that direction are more likely to serve dishes to suit the locals.

We did find one restaurant which can be reached from the ruins at the end of the sticky out bit, next to the big night club, which has a wonderful view of the ruins but we only had a few cold drinks there. It might be worth a try if you can find it.

I hope you enjoy your visit to Side.

We went on a boat trip to Alanya with thew return journey by coach. You can book it by the harbour.

Aspendos is worth a look - particularly if there is a concert there. Jeep safaris are good fun too.

We went on a boat trip down the river - until it meets the sea. River one side of beach, sea on the other, Amazing!!! Mangavat waterfalls and market trip another good trip.

Regards Denny

Ian B. Is the restaurant you are thinking of called 'Memets by the Ruins'? we went there , it was fab. Very cheap too !!

Regards Denny

It might well be. We found it from the back streets and after our drinks we walked through a little gate and into the ruins. The wall of the nightclub was the back wall of the bar in this restaurant.

I will try eating there next time we are in Side.