Sea View Restaurant in Samsun
Venn
Restaurant
Restaurant
On the Atakum seafront promenade, opposite the beach. We welcome guests at every meal, from breakfast to dinner. Whether or not you are staying with us, our tables are open to you.
Venn Restaurant welcomes its guests with a philosophy that views dining not merely as a necessity, but as a multi-sensory experience.
Here, tables are set not just to satisfy hunger, but to create memories, deepen conversations, and slow down time through flavor.
Our cuisine reflects the elegance of world gastronomy while masterfully bringing together carefully selected local ingredients. Our chefs craft each dish with seasonal touches and creative interpretations. In an atmosphere accompanied by the gentle sea breeze, every bite transforms into a story—one that delights the palate, captivates the eye, and nourishes the soul.
We believe not only in flavor, but also in balance. Our menu, prepared with natural, fresh, and carefully selected ingredients, blends traditional tastes with modern presentations. In every plate, you will find craftsmanship; in every service, elegance; and in every detail, a genuine sense of hospitality.
We believe not only in flavor, but also in balance. Our menu, prepared with natural, fresh, and carefully selected ingredients, blends traditional tastes with modern presentations. In every plate, you will find craftsmanship; in every service, elegance; and in every detail, a genuine sense of hospitality.
Venn Restaurant
In the Hotel Garden, by the Sea
Venn Restaurant sits in the side garden of our hotel. There is both open-air and indoor seating. On fine days you can take a table in the garden facing the sea; on cooler days, or when you prefer a quieter setting, the indoor section is there for you.
- Open-air and indoor
- Garden tables facing the sea
- Open to non-residents
Where it comes from
Our Kitchen and Local Produce
Our approach rests on a simple principle: ingredients should be in season and come from as close by as possible. Samsun is generous in this regard, and many dishes on our menu are fed directly by this land.
- Çarşamba and Bafra Plains — house-made Venn pickles, beetroot with apple from Çarşamba, and kırçan (melocan) sauté
- Bafra — the geographically indicated closed pide and beans from the Nebiyan highlands
- Vezirköprü — the pumpkin in our pumpkin dessert
- Terme — oyster mushrooms cooked in butter
- Black Sea Highlands — highland herbs used in our warm herb sauté and borani
- Karayaka Lamb — the native breed of the region, the basis of our fire-cooked dishes from zırh kebab to lamb kafes
Alongside this local larder, our menu also carries dishes from world cuisine: profiteroles, San Sebastian cheesecake, the Venn burger and marinated entrecôte among them.
Menu
Highlights from the Menu
01
Breakfast
The Venn spread breakfast is served in options for two, three and four people. The table carries buffalo clotted cream, blossom honey, house-made quince jam, acuka, tulum cheese, aged kaşar, pişi, simit and a warm local herb sauté. There is also a single Venn breakfast plate and a “Build your own breakfast” section. The warm dishes of the Black Sea have a section of their own: kuymak, çakallı menemen, sautéed pickles and kırçan sauté.
02
From the Sea
We prepare the fresh catch of the day grilled, pan-fried, steamed or çıtlama; our service team will tell you which fish came in that day. Turbot is cooked in the tandoor, in the pan or on the grill. Fried calamari, shrimp in butter, crispy shrimp, stuffed mussels and grilled octopus complete our seafood section. To begin, we suggest the saffron seafood soup.
03
From the Fire and the Stone Oven
A large part of our meat dishes is prepared with Karayaka lamb. Zırh kebab, zırh kebab with yoghurt on lavash sautéed in butter, lamb lokum skewer, lamb chops and, for larger tables, the shared lamb kafes lead the way. Lamb shank tandoor and elibögründe, both slow-cooked in the stone oven, are among the menu’s favourites. The menu also holds beef lokum, marinated entrecôte, Venn meatballs and chicken dishes. For those who want to try several tastes at once, there is the Venn Chef’s Plate.
04
Meze and Warm Starters
Olive-oil dishes and mezes form the basis of the cold starters; for those who would like to see them all on one plate, there is the spread meze platter. Our Anatolian cheese plate brings together Kars gruyère, smoked Circassian cheese, aged Edirne kaşar and tulum. Among the warm starters, Rumelian-style darpli liver wrap, stuffed cabbage with meat and dried vegetables, hazelnut lahmacun and Black Sea corn bread stand out.
05
Desserts and Drinks
Our local desserts include pumpkin dessert made with Vezirköprü pumpkin and the Black Sea’s Laz böreği. Venn stone halva, prepared with flour and hazelnuts roasted over a low flame, crispy balkaymak, walnut burma and şam dessert are also on the dessert menu. You can close the meal with Turkish coffee, sahlep, house-made lemonade or cold coffees.
Good to know
Vegetarian, Children’s Menu and Allergen Information
- Vegetarian Menu — a sharing plate of three olive-oil dishes chosen by our chef. A good part of the mezes and salads are also prepared without meat.
- Children’s menu — a mini meatball plate with fries for our younger guests.
- Allergen Information — allergen marks for gluten, dairy, egg, nuts, sesame, soy, mustard, crustaceans and molluscs appear next to the dishes on the menu.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I visit the restaurant without staying at the hotel?
Yes. Venn Restaurant is open not only to hotel guests but to everyone living in or visiting Samsun. During busy periods we suggest reserving your table in advance.
How do I make a reservation?
You can reserve by calling +90 362 407 00 01 or through our WhatsApp line, letting us know the number of guests. Simply state your preference for the open-air or indoor section when you reserve.
How many people is the spread breakfast served for?
The Venn spread breakfast is served in options for two, three and four people. For a single guest, you can choose the Venn breakfast plate or items from the “Build your own breakfast” section.
Are there vegetarian and child-friendly options?
Yes. Our menu holds a vegetarian plate of olive-oil dishes chosen by our chef and a children’s menu built around a mini meatball plate. A good part of the mezes and salads are meat-free as well.
How do I identify allergens on the menu?
Allergen marks for gluten, dairy, egg, nuts, sesame, soy, mustard, crustaceans and molluscs appear next to the dishes on our menu. We also ask you to tell our team about your allergy before ordering.
Do you take reservations for large groups?
For group plans such as birthdays, anniversaries and business dinners, please contact our reservation line. We can plan the menu with our sharing plates and the seating arrangement in the open-air or indoor section together.
Visit
Visitor Information
- Address Cumhuriyet Mah. Adnan Menderes Blv. No:313, 55200 Atakum / Samsun — on the seafront promenade, opposite the beach
- Reservations +90 362 407 00 01 · WhatsApp +90 507 604 33 06
- Seating In the side garden of the hotel; open-air and indoor
- Menu languages Turkish and English
What Our Guests Say
You can read guest reviews about Venn Restaurant on our Tripadvisor page.
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Reservations
Reserve Your Table
We would be glad to welcome you to a table facing the sea, in our hotel garden on the Atakum shore. Have a look at our menu, then reserve your table through our reservation line.