Marina Turkish Restaurant and Lounge

4.8 ( 190 reviews )
Checking... 12:00 AM - 10:00 PM See Hours
£20–40
12 The Waterfront, Eastbourne BN23 5UZ, United Kingdom
+44 1323 470009
Marina Turkish Restaurant and Lounge, located at 12 The Waterfront in Eastbourne, is a culinary gem that captivates diners with its vibrant atmosphere and delectable dishes. Customers rave about the authentic Turkish cuisine, with highlights including the beautifully spiced lamachun and the succulent lamb shank, which many describe as the most tender they’ve ever tasted. The hot mezes, such as crispy calamari and grilled halloumi, set a delightful tone for the meal. Service is notably exceptional; patrons frequently mention the friendly and attentive staff, exemplified by the manager and waiters, who create a welcoming environment. Deborah Tyson's reviews reflect a consistent quality, noting the freshness of each dish and the outstanding chef behind the scenes. The restaurant’s beautiful decor and scenic views of the waterfront add to its allure, making it an ideal spot for both family gatherings and intimate dinners. With generous portion sizes and reasonable prices, Marina ensures that every visit is not just a meal but a memorable experience. Whether indulging in their famous baklava or enjoying a mixed platter with loved ones, diners leave with satisfied palates and hearts, eager to return. This restaurant comes highly recommended for anyone seeking a taste of Turkey in a beautifully relaxing setting.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • Does not have assistive hearing loop
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Has free water refills
    • Serves halal food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Marina Turkish Restaurant and Lounge

Deborah Tyson
May 29,2025
Update July 24. Another fantastic meal here, again exceptional service from The Manager, and Saad our waiter. The other staff are very friendly too. This time I had the seabass and it was so tasty, absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. This place is amazing. Update June 2024. Visited here again, New Manager, very welcoming and attentive, nothing too much trouble, all the staff are friendly and the food is amazing. The Baklava is exceptional, all food is cooked fresh to order, the chef is outstanding. Portions are generous and prices are very reasonable. First visit October 2023. The two front of house waiters, Blake and Saad are a credit to this lovely restaurant. They were immediately welcoming and both had a great sense of humour, which made our evening. The food was really tasty and the portion sizes were ample. If you like a nice atmosphere, good food and friendly staff, this is the place for you.
Ash Benj
May 12,2025
A lovely restaurant. We went with 7 members of the family of all ages. Everyone was accommodated. The service was excellent from start to finish. So friendly, we felt well catered for. The food was also very good. We had a good mix of all the dishes. Hummus, calamari, shish, casserole, wings, and sea bass. Everyone was very happy.
Matt M
May 4,2025
I visisted recently and had the Lamachun starter and Iskender with Bulgur rice for my main course. The Lamachun was delicately spiced and good value as quite a large starter. The Iskender was absolutely delicious, with large chunks of seasoned chicken and many complementary flavours and textures layered throughout the dish. I also tried some of the Lamb Shank and it was some of the most tender and flavoursome lamb I have eaten. The service was very friendly and professional, in short this was one of the best meals out I've enjoyed in recent years and I'll be sure to come again in the future.
Suzy B
Apr 11,2025
Wow! what a wonderful first impression this restaurant gave us, beautifully set inside and out,with luxurious shaded outside seating overlooking the waterfront. Our food was superb Hot mezze to share followed by a spicy aromatic chicken and rice main course. The service by the waiters were excellent as they explained the courses to us. Superb we will be back! Highly recommended this restaurant,sit on the tables overlooking the harbour and watch the yachts sail past so relaxing.
Phil Langridge
Mar 30,2025
My wife and I and our young children went there for lunch. The manager was brilliant, very attentive and really looked after us. Food was good especially their lunch menu, young business doing their best. These are the businesses I love to support!
Paul Allen
Mar 17,2025
It was a very busy Saturday night when we ate here. Food was superb from start to finish. Chicken wings, spicy Turkish sausage, and lamb chops (x2). The wine was much better than I was expecting, too. If we didn't live 50 miles away, we would be back...
Marta Fernández
Feb 9,2025
Had an awesome time at this spot! The food was seriously delicious — everything we ordered was on point. Our waiter was super friendly and made sure we had everything we needed, really great service. The best part? The outdoor area has amazing views overlooking the basin, perfect for just sitting back and enjoying the views. Definitely a place I’d go back to and recommend to friends!
Gena Leonard
Feb 7,2025
We visited this restaurant yesterday. The food was exceptional and the service was excellent. The staff were very attentive and offered a great service. The food was delicious and well presented with great attention to detail. Will definitely visit this restaurant again. Great value for money.

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