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Where to eat in Uzungöl
Trout from the valley streams, kuymak by the fire and lake-view terraces — how to eat well in Uzungöl.
Trout is the dish
Alabalık — Black Sea trout, farmed in the cold streams — is grilled or pan-fried in cornmeal and served with corn bread. Almost every restaurant does it, and it is usually the best thing on the menu.
Kuymak and breakfast
A Black Sea breakfast means kuymak (melted cheese and cornmeal), village butter, honey and endless tea. Order it late morning at a guesthouse terrace rather than a tour-bus stop.
Lake-view terraces
The restaurants on the north shore catch afternoon light on the water. Ask for a table on the wooden deck, and expect a wait between 13:00 and 15:00 in summer.
Higher up the valley
Drive 20 minutes towards Şekersu and the plateau kitchens get simpler and cheaper: soup, trout, muhlama, tea.
Practical notes
Most places are family-run and open all day; alcohol is not served everywhere. Halal food is standard. Card payment is common but carry some cash for small plateau spots.
Also useful
The Uzungöl area page lists hotels and things to do, and city options are in the best restaurants in Trabzon.
Frequently asked
- What food is Uzungöl known for?
- Grilled Black Sea trout (alabalık), kuymak/muhlama and corn bread.
- Do Uzungöl restaurants need a reservation?
- Not usually, but on summer weekends a terrace table is worth booking ahead — we can arrange it.