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

UpscaleSeafront

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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  • check_circleBest seafood in Batumi with Black Sea views
  • check_circleFresh catch grilled to perfection
  • check_circlePremier seafood destination in the city

Must try: Grilled Black Sea fish platter

Best for: Best seafood dining in Batumi

UpscaleCity 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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  • check_circleRooftop terrace with city and sea views
  • check_circlePrime steaks and extensive Adjara wine list
  • check_circleSophisticated steakhouse atmosphere

Must try: Prime ribeye with Adjara wine

Best for: Upscale steakhouse with panoramic views

Mid-RangeOld 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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  • check_circleVintage decor with live jazz performances
  • check_circleEuropean-Georgian fusion cuisine
  • check_circleOne of Batumi's most characterful restaurants

Must try: Dinner with live jazz

Best for: Vintage charm and live jazz dining

BudgetBeachfront

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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  • check_circleAdjarian khachapuri specialist
  • check_circleBeachside location
  • check_circlePerfectly baked, golden, and budget-friendly

Must try: Classic Adjarian khachapuri

Best for: The definitive Adjarian khachapuri experience

Mid-RangeCity 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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  • check_circleTraditional Megrelian cuisine — hearty and spicy
  • check_circleFamily-run with recipes passed down generations
  • check_circleGenerous portions and warm hospitality

Must try: Megrelian kharcho and elarji

Best for: Authentic Megrelian home cooking

Mid-RangeOld 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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  • check_circleItalian-style piazza in the heart of Batumi
  • check_circleMultiple restaurants for outdoor dining
  • check_circleBeautifully illuminated at night

Must try: Outdoor dinner on the piazza

Best for: Al fresco dining and people-watching

Mid-RangeRiverside

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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  • check_circleGerman-Georgian beer hall concept
  • check_circleSausages, schnitzel, and local beers
  • check_circleLively riverside beer hall atmosphere

Must try: Sausage platter with Georgian beer

Best for: German-Georgian beer hall experience

UpscaleSeafront

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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  • check_circleRevolving restaurant with 360-degree panoramic views
  • check_circleBlack Sea, mountain, and city views
  • check_circleUnique revolving dining experience

Must try: Dinner at sunset for the revolving view

Best for: Revolving panoramic dining experience

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of food can I expect in Batumi?expand_more

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?expand_more

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?expand_more

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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