Cuisine Guide
Best Seafood Restaurants in Istanbul
Seafood places in Istanbul, selected for the guide. Compare menus, price ranges and atmosphere before choosing.
Our editors' ranked picks for Istanbul:Nazende Cadde, Bebek Balikci, Kiyi Restaurant, Balikci Kahraman, Sur Balik.
| # | Venue | Neighborhood | Price | Why it makes the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nazende Cadde | Bağdat Caddesi | $$$ | Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood on the Asian side |
| 2 | Bebek Balikci | Bebek | $$$ | Heritage seafood since 1952 |
| 3 | Kiyi Restaurant | Tarabya | $$$$ | Legendary Bosphorus seafood since 1966 |
| 4 | Balikci Kahraman | Sarıyer | $$$$ | Legendary turbot from the Black Sea depths |
| 5 | Sur Balik | Arnavutköy | $$$ | Modern seafood with signature fish in dough |
| 6 | Villa Bosphorus | Beylerbeyi | $$$$ | Luxurious waterfront fine dining |
| 7 | Kendime Istanbul | Fenerbahçe | $$$$ | Chef Ali Isik's refined seafood from acclaimed Manzara Sogut |
| 8 | Octo Restaurant | Karaköy | $$$$ | Elevated seafood in a restored 180-year-old han with panoramic Bosphorus views |
| 9 | Azur | Yeniköy | $$$$ | Chic seafood destination with panoramic Bosphorus views |
| 10 | Lacivert | Beykoz | $$$$ | Asian shore seafood with bridge views |
Kendime Istanbul
Fenerbahçe
Chef Ali Isik's refined seafood from acclaimed Manzara Sogut
Octo Restaurant
Karaköy
Elevated seafood in a restored 180-year-old han with panoramic Bosphorus views
Rumelihisari Iskele
Rumelihisarı
Three consecutive years in the Michelin Guide, Bosphorus waterfront pavilion
Chef Meyhane
Arnavutköy
Modern Cretan tavern with Bosphorus views by the Chef Mezze pioneer
Eftalya Balik
Arnavutköy
Renowned Bosphorus seafood with 5 experienced chef-partners
Yakup 2 Ataşehir
Ataşehir
Heritage meyhane family since 1977, Asian-side branch since 2018
Barboon by Atlas Balik
Arnavutköy
Gourmet seafood delicacies with spectacular Bosphorus views
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