# Cheap Seafood in Kaş: What a Fish Meal Actually Costs in 2026

2026-06-10 — Updated: 2026-09-01 — https://etnafishhouse.com/en/blog/where-to-eat-fish-in-kas-budget/

> Fish sandwich 590 TL, whole grilled sea bass 1,200 TL, salad bar free — lunch stays under 700 TL. A family-run fish house in Andifli on eating fish in Kaş cheaply.

Cheap seafood in Kaş does exist; it just doesn't sit on the seafront. Walk a couple of streets inland, into Andifli's back streets, and you find family-run fish houses like ours, Etna Fish House on Öztürk Street, where a grilled mackerel sandwich costs 590 TL, a whole sea bass portion 1,200 TL, and the salad bar is free. The fish comes out of the same sea as everywhere else in town. What you're not paying for is the view.

Many visitors to Kaş say the same thing: "Beautiful, but pricey." With its sea-view terraces and boutique restaurants, Kaş can feel like an expensive destination. But eating fresh fish on a budget is absolutely possible — you just need to know where to look.

## Why does Kaş seem expensive?

Most restaurants in Kaş are built around views, location and fine dining. Sitting on a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean comes at a price. But the fish itself isn't expensive — the difference is location and presentation.

High season does its part too. In July and August the town fills up and front-row tables are priced accordingly, while the same grilled fish costs noticeably less one street back.

## Tips for cheap seafood in Kaş

- **Choose a fish sandwich.** Instead of a full portion, a fish sandwich is far more economical and filling. At Etna Fish House ours start from 590 TL.
- **Ask for the catch of the day.** In-season, freshly landed fish is both the tastiest and the best value.
- **Pick places with a free salad bar.** Side dishes inflate the bill; where the salad bar is complimentary, your total stays lower.
- **Look at the back streets.** Family-run spots away from the seafront terraces are usually more affordable.

The sandwich tip surprises people, so it deserves one more line. Our fish wrap is grilled mackerel rolled into lavash with lettuce and onion, made the same way every day, and at 590 TL it eats like a full meal. Add an ayran for 100 TL and lunch stays under 700 TL.

![A mackerel sandwich packed to go — lunch for 590 TL](/images/etna-fish-house-kas-balik-ekmek-paket.jpg)

## Where Etna Fish House fits in

Etna Fish House is our family's restaurant in Andifli, Kaş, on Öztürk Street (next to Upper House Hotel), a few minutes on foot from the harbour square. There is no sea view at the tables; what we have is a quiet back street, tables out on it, and a kitchen that spends its money on fish rather than on the postcode. Here is what a budget meal looks like on our September 2026 menu:

| Order | Price (September 2026) |
| --- | --- |
| Fish wrap or mackerel sandwich | 590 TL |
| Whiting sandwich | 640 TL |
| Grilled mackerel portion | 740 TL |
| Sardine portion | 790 TL |
| Grilled sea bream or sea bass portion | 1,150–1,200 TL |
| Salad bar | Free |

Prices can change with the season, so check the [current menu](/en/menu/) before you plan. Tea and a small Turkish sweet after the meal are on the house as well, and the salad bar gets refilled all evening without ever appearing on the bill. If you're two people, one grilled portion and one sandwich between you, plus the salad bar, makes a real dinner.

A practical note for July and August: we're open every day from 11:00 to midnight, and the street tables fill up after 20:00, so it's worth calling ahead for dinner. If you're still planning your evenings in town, our longer guide on [where to eat in Kaş](/en/blog/where-to-eat-in-kas-turkey/) covers timing and reservations in more detail.

So if you've been wondering where to eat fish in Kaş without paying for a view, the terraces aren't your only option. Call **+90 531 402 04 04** and ask what came in this morning.

## Frequently asked questions

### Where can I eat affordable fresh fish in Kaş?

For cheap seafood in Kaş, skip the seafront terraces and head for the family-run fish houses on Andifli's back streets. At Etna Fish House (Öztürk Street, next to Upper House Hotel), fish sandwiches start at 590 TL, grilled sea bream is 1,150 TL, sea bass 1,200 TL, and the salad bar is free.

### How much is a fish sandwich in Kaş?

At Etna Fish House fish sandwiches start at 590 TL on the September 2026 menu — grilled mackerel in fresh bread, or rolled into lavash as a wrap. Add an ayran for 100 TL and lunch stays under 700 TL.

### How do you eat seafood cheaply in Kaş?

Order a fish sandwich instead of a full portion, ask for the catch of the day, pick places with a free salad bar, and walk a couple of streets inland from the seafront. The fish comes out of the same sea — what you skip is the surcharge for the view.

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