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Halikarnas Turkish Restaurant

71/73 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

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71/73 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

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+61 403 131 585
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Halikarnas Turkish Restaurant

Halikarnas brings the unvarnished energy of an authentic Turkish meyhane to Lygon Street. Come Saturday night, the room fills with live Turkish music, spontaneous dancing, and tables crowded with Beylerbeyi Göbek Rakı. Diners come for the charcoal-grilled Adana kebabs, tender lamb chops, and fresh seafood, paired with house-made labne and warm flatbread. By day, the kitchen pivots to sprawling Turkish breakfast spreads, loaded with small savory plates, dips, and endless cups of hot Turkish tea.

  • Saturday Live Meyhane Nights: Saturday nights feature traditional live Turkish music, sing-alongs, and spontaneous dancing.
  • Turkish Breakfast Banquets: Generous morning spreads with assorted dips, savory bites, and warm tea.
  • Charcoal Meats & Meze: Tender grilled lamb chops, Adana kebabs, fresh fish, and house mezes served with Beylerbeyi Göbek Rakı.
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Why Guests Choose Halikarnas

From vibrant Saturday tavern nights to shared daytime breakfast spreads and heartfelt hospitality.

  • Lively Saturday Meyhane Nights

    Saturday nights feature live Turkish musicians and celebratory dancing that turn dinner into an authentic meyhane tavern party.

    A definitely must on a Saturday night with music and dancing

    Mira Briskoska

  • Communal Tavern Celebration

    Guests and groups gather for singing, raki, and communal celebration that brings the whole dining room together.

    One of the best parts is the live music, it creates such a fun, lively atmosphere and makes every visit even more enjoyable.

    Sinem Bozdas

  • Generous Daytime Breakfast Spreads

    Daytime dining centers on an abundant spread of authentic sweet and savoury dishes served family-style.

    A very generously portioned and delicious spread of Turkish breakfast with super friendly staff and fantastic service.

    Kimia Saadat

  • Feasts Made for Morning Groups

    The daytime feast offers extensive portions and welcoming service tailored for leisurely weekend group get-togethers.

    An absolute winner for breakfast. Fresh, authentic and extremely well priced. Great for groups.

    Emma D

  • Genuinely Welcoming Family Care

    Hands-on care from the owners makes diners feel welcomed like family rather than everyday patrons.

    The owner is truly the heart of this place so kind, welcoming, and full of genuine warmth.

    James Doan

  • Cozy, Homely Atmosphere

    Attentive, unhurried hospitality creates an inviting environment where guests feel entirely at home.

    As soon as we arrived, I had a lovely, warm feeling;it felt like a cozy, homely place.

    Denise Lime

Guest favorites from our daytime feasts and evening meyhane grill

  • Turkish Breakfast

    A very generously portioned and delicious spread of Turkish breakfast with super friendly staff and fantastic service.

    Kimia Saadat

  • Lamb Chops

    lamp chops are tender, juicy and delicious.

    Deniz Gunal-Dinckal

  • Adana Kebab

    The Adana was absolutely superb.

    Denise Lime

  • Lamb Kavurma

    Had the lamb kavurma at Halikarnas and it was really delicious and well-cooked.

    Umutcan Kaymaz

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and tavern traditions that elevate dining at Halikarnas

  • Personal Owner & Chef Table Visits

    Both the venue owner and chef personally visit tables during the meal to chat with diners and confirm satisfaction with every dish.

  • Intuitive Beverage Refills

    Staff maintain attentive, non-intrusive service where a simple glance is enough to prompt Turkish coffee refills, fresh tea, or further courses without interrupting conversations.

  • Communal Saturday Meyhane Dancing

    The dining room transitions into an authentic meyhane atmosphere on Saturday nights, where guests join in singing along and dancing between chairs to live Turkish music.

  • Accommodating Adjustments for Children

    Staff and ownership readily customize and adjust dishes to accommodate families dining with children without treating special requests as an inconvenience.

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