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Turkish Restaurant ££ 🐾 Dogs Welcome

Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill

21 Silver Street, Durham

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A menu of traditional Turkish small & large format plates in a cozy setting with eclectic decor. Summary via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Paid car park
  • ✓Paid street

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet
  • ✓Accessible seating

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.

About Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill

Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill occupies 21 Silver Street in Durham, serving traditional Turkish small and large plates in a cosy setting with eclectic decor. The menu includes meat and seafood dishes alongside vegetarian options. A food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 applies.

Lunch and dinner are available daily, along with coffee, beer, wine and cocktails. Dine-in, takeaway and delivery options are offered. The restaurant takes bookings, has outdoor seating, welcomes children and dogs, and maintains a children's menu. Desserts are available.

Menu & facilities

🥪 Lunch 🍽️ Dinner ☕ Coffee 🍺 Beer 🍷 Wine 🍸 Cocktails 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options
🌤️ Outdoor seating 🍽️ Kids menu 🚴 Delivery 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout

Opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 9:30 PM

Happy hour hours

Monday
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Friday
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 4:00 PM

Kitchen hours

Monday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 9:30 PM

Lunch hours

Monday
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Friday
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 4:00 PM

What's nearby

  • Framwellgate Bridge next door
  • Durham Castle next door
  • Tesco Express 100m away
  • The Riverwalk 100m away
  • Durham Cathedral 300m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this restaurant's delicious and authentic Turkish food, with many highlighting the tender meat, flavorful seafood, and diverse menu options. They also mention the welcoming and relaxing atmosphere, often with lovely views of the river. Guests consistently praise the friendly, attentive, and professional staff, noting the excellent service and reasonable prices.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.7 / 5 (1,381 reviews)
Price level
££
Dogs allowed
Yes
Good for children
Yes
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 – Very good
Destination
Durham

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.