Love the Cihangir area for a stroll, people-watching and boutique browsing. Ended the evening at a…read morepleasant indoor/outdoor cafe that is all about ambiance and cats. The draw +'s: + Quiet neighborhood enclave. No boisterous scene on a Saturday evening which is the speed we wanted. + Great service that doesn't charge for bread. Some places do and it's a turn-off. + English translations on menus (but the language is not when ordering; English is neither the standard here nor should it be expected.) + Bacon burger--seasoned with their version of a BBQ sauce and it was nice + Cats rule the helm here. They are served dishes of milk at the bar! I don't mind them but the waitstaff are keen to swat them away if they near patrons who are dining. The hazards -'s: - Was recommended the sea bass with side of potatoes. No bones but drenched in a caper sauce. Flaky and decent texture but don't expect the thick fillet version found in the States - American credit cards unfortunately can't be used on their machine. Debit cards however work. TIP: Great neighborhood restaurant that is not fussy. Not worth a trek but definitely a nice retreat if you are in the hood.

This is the place to spot the Tele Vole celebrities and by that I mean the people who are on TV for…read moreno reason. Typically some football players and models are also to be seen there. The food is good, the drinks are great, the outside table are nice but of course it is pricey.

Masa Restaurant in IstinyePark is a tourist rip-off. Our bill for two drinks on the afternoon of…read moreJune 13 2018 came to 52 Turkish lira and we left 55 TL in cash. A waiter then pursued us into the shopping centre saying a mistake had been made and he demanded an extra 400 Turkish lira. I don't speak Turkish and felt at a disadvantage, but I wasn't going to pay such an outrageous amount. The manager then came out with a revised bill and demanded 104 TL. I tore up the bill. Security was called and then the police. The park's security staff were very friendly with the manager. It was nauseating. We waited two hours for the police to arrive. Then we were arrested and carted off to the police station. It was only when we called a Turkish friend in Istanbul that it all got sorted and we were released. What crooks. The place is taking advantage of tourists who don't speak Turkish. It should be closed down

This cute little bar is in the middle of the Moda district. The neighborhood is one of the coolest…read moreplaces on the Asian side of Istanbul. Came to Muaf to have a cold beer on a hot Spring afternoon. We sat down around 1pm and the place had a few tables occupied. Service was kind, prices were fair, and soundtrack was inviting. After you finish eating and drinking, have a walk around. There is a great ice cream parlor just 100m away, and the ocean view is right there.

This is probably one of my favorite restaurants in Beşiktaş. Prices are perfect, food is perfect,…read moreservice is ultra fast, and the place is so organized and clean! I recommend everyone to try it soon!