Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Romantic Cozy
Nazende Cadde
Bagdat Caddesi
$$$
Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood on the Asian side
Cuisine Guide
Best Seafood Venues in Istanbul
Istanbul's dining scene spans every corner of the world. These are the finest Seafood venues in the city — each one personally vetted by our editorial team for quality, atmosphere, and experience.
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Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Hidden Gem Classic
Bebek Balikci
Bebek
$$$
Heritage seafood since 1952
Editor's Pick Partner
Restaurant
Classic Waterfront
Kiyi Restaurant
Tarabya
$$$$
Legendary Bosphorus seafood since 1966
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Hidden Gem Waterfront
Balikci Kahraman
Rumeli Kavagi
$$$$
Legendary turbot from the Black Sea depths
Editor's Pick Partner
Restaurant
Romantic Waterfront
Sur Balik
Arnavutköy
$$$
Modern seafood with signature fish in dough
Partner
Restaurant
See & Be Seen Waterfront
Villa Bosphorus
Beylerbeyi
$$$$
Luxurious waterfront fine dining
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Romantic Hidden Gem
Kendime Istanbul
Bagdat Caddesi
$$$$
Chef Ali Isik's refined seafood from acclaimed Manzara Sogut
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Upscale Scenic
Octo Restaurant
Karaköy
$$$$
Elevated seafood in a restored 180-year-old han with panoramic Bosphorus views
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Waterfront Trendy
Azur
Yenikoy
$$$$
Chic seafood destination with panoramic Bosphorus views
Partner
Restaurant
Waterfront Romantic
Lacivert
Beykoz
$$$$
Asian shore seafood with bridge views
Restaurant
Classic Cozy
Balikci Sabahattin
Sultanahmet
$$$
Old City's finest fish restaurant since 1927
Restaurant
Waterfront Classic
Calipso Fish
Kucukyali
$$$$
Aegean seafood excellence on the Asian shore
Restaurant
Upscale Scenic
Akintiburnu
Arnavutköy
$$$$
Exclusive Bosphorus seafood with panoramic bridge views
Restaurant
Classic Waterfront
Balikci Abdullah
Beykoz
$$$
Classic Bosphorus seafood with refined mezes
Restaurant
Scenic Upscale
Chef Meyhane
Arnavutköy
$$$
Modern Cretan tavern with Bosphorus views by the Chef Mezze pioneer
Restaurant
Rooftop Romantic
Eleos
Beyoğlu
$$$
Greek-Turkish seafood with breathtaking views
Restaurant
Classic Cozy
Kocho
Moda
$$$
Aegean-style seafood in Moda
Restaurant
Classic Seafood
Eftalya Balik
Arnavutköy
$$$
Renowned Bosphorus seafood with 5 experienced chef-partners
Restaurant
Waterfront Chill
Eleos Yesilkoy
Yesilkoy
$$$
Charming Greek-style seafood tavern near the marina
Restaurant
Classic Cozy
Adem Baba
Arnavutköy
$$$
Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals
Restaurant
Classic Historic
Yakup 2 Atasehir
Atasehir
$$$
Heritage meyhane since 1977, now on the Asian side
Restaurant
Waterfront Hidden Gem
Balat Sahil Restoran
Balat
$$$
Foraged mushrooms and Golden Horn sunsets since 1939
Restaurant
Upscale Scenic
Barboon by Atlas Balik
Arnavutköy
$$$$
Gourmet seafood delicacies with spectacular Bosphorus views
Restaurant
Scenic Romantic
Beso Rooftop
Sultanahmet
$$$$
Panoramic rooftop dining between Laleli and Sultanahmet with Bosphorus views
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