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.
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.
Must try: Grilled Black Sea fish platter
Best for: Best seafood dining in Batumi
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.
Must try: Prime ribeye with Adjara wine
Best for: Upscale steakhouse with panoramic views
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.
Must try: Dinner with live jazz
Best for: Vintage charm and live jazz dining
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.
Must try: Classic Adjarian khachapuri
Best for: The definitive Adjarian khachapuri experience
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.
Must try: Megrelian kharcho and elarji
Best for: Authentic Megrelian home cooking
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.
Must try: Outdoor dinner on the piazza
Best for: Al fresco dining and people-watching
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.
Must try: Sausage platter with Georgian beer
Best for: German-Georgian beer hall experience
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.
Must try: Dinner at sunset for the revolving view
Best for: Revolving panoramic dining experience
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.
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.
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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