From traditional Georgian dukanis to world-class fine dining — our curated list of the best restaurants in Batumi, hand-picked by the GT Tours team. Each venue has been selected for quality, atmosphere, and authentic Georgian flavors.
8 Restaurants in Batumi
GehobenSeafront
Heart of Batumi
The definitive seafood restaurant in the heart of Batumi. Fresh Black Sea fish, grilled to perfection, served with sweeping sea views. Heart of Batumi is the city's premier destination for seafood lovers.
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Best seafood in Batumi with Black Sea views
Fresh catch grilled to perfection
Premier seafood destination in the city
Unbedingt probieren: Grilled Black Sea fish platter
Am besten für: Best seafood dining in Batumi
GehobenCity Center
Grand Grill
Batumi's premier steakhouse with a rooftop terrace offering panoramic city and sea views. Grand Grill serves prime cuts alongside an extensive Adjara wine list in a sophisticated setting.
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Rooftop terrace with city and sea views
Prime steaks and extensive Adjara wine list
Sophisticated steakhouse atmosphere
Unbedingt probieren: Prime ribeye with Adjara wine
Am besten für: Upscale steakhouse with panoramic views
MittelklasseOld Town
Retro
European-Georgian cuisine served in a vintage-decorated dining room with live jazz. Retro's old-world charm, excellent food, and musical ambiance make it one of Batumi's most characterful dining experiences.
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Vintage decor with live jazz performances
European-Georgian fusion cuisine
One of Batumi's most characterful restaurants
Unbedingt probieren: Dinner with live jazz
Am besten für: Vintage charm and live jazz dining
GünstigBeachfront
Khachapuri House
The specialist for Adjarian khachapuri — the boat-shaped cheese bread that Batumi's region is famous for. Khachapuri House serves perfectly baked, golden khachapuri just steps from the beach at budget-friendly prices.
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Adjarian khachapuri specialist
Beachside location
Perfectly baked, golden, and budget-friendly
Unbedingt probieren: Classic Adjarian khachapuri
Am besten für: The definitive Adjarian khachapuri experience
MittelklasseCity Center
Sakhli
A family-run restaurant serving traditional Megrelian cuisine — hearty, spicy, and deeply flavorful. Sakhli ('home') lives up to its name with generous portions, warm hospitality, and authentic recipes passed down through generations.
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Traditional Megrelian cuisine — hearty and spicy
Family-run with recipes passed down generations
Generous portions and warm hospitality
Unbedingt probieren: Megrelian kharcho and elarji
Am besten für: Authentic Megrelian home cooking
MittelklasseOld Town
Piazza Batumi
An Italian-style piazza surrounded by restaurants and cafes, perfect for outdoor dining and people-watching. Piazza Batumi is the social heart of the city, especially beautiful when illuminated at night.
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Italian-style piazza in the heart of Batumi
Multiple restaurants for outdoor dining
Beautifully illuminated at night
Unbedingt probieren: Outdoor dinner on the piazza
Am besten für: Al fresco dining and people-watching
MittelklasseRiverside
Munich Restaurant
A German-Georgian beer hall serving sausages, schnitzel, and local beers alongside Georgian classics. Munich Restaurant's lively beer hall atmosphere and riverside location make it a unique Batumi experience.
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German-Georgian beer hall concept
Sausages, schnitzel, and local beers
Lively riverside beer hall atmosphere
Unbedingt probieren: Sausage platter with Georgian beer
Am besten für: German-Georgian beer hall experience
GehobenSeafront
Tower Restaurant
A revolving restaurant atop Batumi's iconic tower, offering 360-degree panoramic views of the Black Sea, mountains, and city skyline. The menu is European-Georgian, but the real star is the ever-changing view.
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Revolving restaurant with 360-degree panoramic views
Black Sea, mountain, and city views
Unique revolving dining experience
Unbedingt probieren: Dinner at sunset for the revolving view
Am besten für: Revolving panoramic dining experience
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of food can I expect in Batumi?
Georgian cuisine is one of the world's oldest and most diverse. Expect khachapuri (cheese-filled bread), khinkali (dumplings), grilled meats, walnut-based sauces, and fresh local vegetables. Batumi also has a growing international dining scene.
Do restaurants in Batumi accept credit cards?
Most mid-range and upscale restaurants in Batumi accept credit cards. Smaller, traditional dukanis may be cash-only, so it's good to carry some Georgian Lari.
Should I make reservations at restaurants in Batumi?
For upscale restaurants like Barbarestan or Café Littera, reservations are strongly recommended, especially on weekends. Mid-range and casual spots usually have walk-in availability.