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Villa Bosphorus
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Lokanta by Divan
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Decades of Ottoman fine dining tradition near Taksim
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Legendary kebab institution with 1200-seat marina views since 1997
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Adi Sahane
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Sea-view new-generation meyhane with live entertainment
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Heritage meyhane since 1977, now on the Asian side
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Legendary Antep cuisine with poolside elegance
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Foraged mushrooms and Golden Horn sunsets since 1939
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Beyti
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Cemiyet Meyhane
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Warm hospitality and live music in historic Asmalimescit
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Hane Kadikoy
Kadikoy
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The Asian side's answer to yeni nesil meyhane culture
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Perihan Meyhane
Kadikoy
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Bagdat Caddesi's flagship yeni nesil meyhane with 80s/90s nostalgia
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Arnavutkoy
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Modern Cretan tavern with Bosphorus views by the Chef Mezze pioneer
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Barboon by Atlas Balik
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Gourmet seafood delicacies with spectacular Bosphorus views