Classic in Istanbul

Over-water fish-meyhane on the Baltalimanı seam.

Sarıyer Çarşı fish-meyhane known for kalkan and meze depth.

Late-night Kireçburnu fish-meyhane open until 02:00.

Kireçburnu waterline fish house, rakı nights the neighborhood still uses.

The Tarabya fish crescent local without the tourist markup.

Bib Gourmand traditional Turkish grill with sea views on Asian side

Bosphorus-mouth fish-house where the strait opens to the Black Sea.

Gault & Millau-listed yalı for marinated lüfer and rakı

Chef Kaan Kayhan's waterfront meyhane on the Yeniköy pier.

Bosphorus-pier classic since 1949 under century-old plane trees.

33 years of rakı-sunset at the mouth of the Bosphorus

Tarabya marina fish-house with a working bar program.

Michelin-listed ocakbasi with Bosphorus views and premium grilled meats