Batumi · Restaurants

Best Restaurants in Batumi

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.

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Bars

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Nightlife

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