The restaurant did not high pressure us as we were walking by unlike so many restaurants. The staff…read morewas very professional and the food was superb.

Walking around Istanbul and needing an authentic dinner place....i, of course, turned to yelp for…read morehelp! Found this place close by with ravishing reviews, so why not. Get there and easily seated. Small place but people were constantly going in and out and place was buzzing with tourist and locals alike. Menu properly labelled with prices so not a tourist trap. Sat down and ordered the lamb chops and the Adana kebabs (minced meat). Both dishes outstanding. The lamb chops were the best I've ever had. Grilled just right to perfection. Seasoned well with Turkish spices and meat was juicy. The kebabs were the same. Juicy and succulent and perfectly seasoned. Came with complimentary lavash and spicy hummus dip and some pickled veggies. Service quick and portion sizes just right. When in Istanbul, a must try for sure. Cheers! Happy eating!

We had a variety of different foods. They were all very delicious. You can get good pizza, good…read moreTurkish food, good fish. Also, the service was great. The staff was really friendly.

It was great! This is my second time here and still yummy food and everything! The atmosphere was…read moreawesome, service is still good! The rice pudding was nice and so was the kannafeh. The turkish coffee and çai were also yummy. Kadi was also very nice.

We were looking for fish, Turkish style, and found this restaurant…read more Because we wanted to try a mixture of fish, we went with the seafood platter for 2. Some fresh fish catches including sea bass and a couple of frozen fish like tuna and salmon were on the dish. Add in the calamari and pawns, and we got what we were looking for. The restaurant has a chill vibe and we enjoyed looking out the window to people watch. It is conveniently located near the tourist sites so that is a plus. Wait staff were friendly and service was good. Worth the try and you can expect to pay about $100 US before drinks.

Near the Agora Life Hotel, this restaurant is so good it makes me recommend the Agora Life Hotel so…read moreyou're in close proximity. We sat one night next to a Dutch family that had a similar travel rule to us, never repeat a restaurant because it's important to maximize variety and experience on a trip. They decided the meal was so good they would return and so did we. They don't have a door bully roping unwary tourists in, and there is a definite inverse relationship between the quality of the food and how loud and forceful the door monsters are. The food here, especially the fish dishes, are superb.

I LOVE this spot. The views, the food, the service, the music .. I love it!…read more This is where I was first introduced to adjika, a tasty pepper sauce that is served with their table bread, which is also delicious. I had to grab some at a local market. I highly recommend the chicken kabobs, juicy and well seasoned. Also enjoyed the margaritas, stiff and not overly sweet. Staff is pleasant and attentive. The views are unmatched in the evening. Make your reservation in advance to secure your sunset table. The inside is nice and classy but I simply adore the open air views from the roof. The birds really set off the skyline and you can see several of the mosques around. Not SUPER expensive but it is in the higher end price wise compared to their surrounding competition -- 100% worth it in my book. I will definitely go again on my next visit. Glad I could introduce it to a friend this go round. The only thing I disliked about this place is the "dining dome" as I called it. A portion of the roof now offers seating in a large plastic dome. The dome is scratched up and obstructs the view of the city but does protect diners from the wind. I was not a fan of this dome. I'm sure it's something someone saw on the internet and implemented .. I hope they get rid of it, it's super unnecessary. Otherwise -- LOVE!

Beautiful views, nice restaurant, huge menu. Had some really good mezze and shared the turkish…read moreravioli that we hadn't seen elsewhere and were like dim sum. The views, food, and service make for an unforgettable experience.

Very nice place. The staff was friendly and the fish was cooked perfectly. And the prices were more…read morethan reasonable. I would recommend this place to anyone traveling to Istanbul. I also thought the location was great.

This is a fun local seafood restaurant if you want to get away from the tourists and try some real…read moreTurkish seafood. The staff is extremely friendly and the prices are half what they are in Sultanahmet. It's not far from the metro. Try the Hamsi!

amazing restaurant, beautiful view, helpful staff, and delicious food. I ordered grilled octopus,…read morewhich was amazing. It was a mix mixture of Greek culinary with Turkish spices. The Greek salad was fabulous and of course I ordered a whole Seabass grilled which they were kind enough to give me half portion because I was by myself and they charged me for half meal. I absolutely recommend this place and remember you're going there for a beautiful view of the city.

Good, not great. The waiter seemed put off by us, not very helpful when we asked for suggestions…read more The shrimp we ordered was served on a hot skillet which continued to cook the shrimp so by the time we ate it, it was overcooked. The crab appetizer was very good. The salad was filled with parsley that overpowered the whole salad. Also be prepared for smoke filled rooms. Only about five smokers but they were non stop and made dinner uncomfortable. The positive was the beautiful view!

I highly recommend giving this place a try if you are in the area. Fish wrapped sandwich (super…read morethin flat bread) is cooked right in front of you and you cannot even compare how much better it is than the one you can get at the places under the bridge. Mackerel is so flavorful and perfectly cooked on a grill. Dorada is excellent as well! You choose your fish, and their amazing chef would cook it for you. They have fresh mussels, different types of fresh catch, and shrimp. It is very reasonably priced and a must try if you are looking for quality fresh seafood.

First found this place during my first trip to Istanbul in back in October 2013. Ordered some food,…read morearmed wrestled one of the employees, and the rest is history. The main reason we visit this place is for the midye dolma (stuffed mussels with aromatic rice). Check out the photos I've posted. It is located in the outskirts a bar/restaurant area called Nevizade. We would hit this spot every night, eat a few mussels, proceed to the bars for drinks, and return at the end of the night for round 2. Upon our current 2015 visit to Istanbul, our nightly routine did not change. Same good food, same good guys! We make sure to rent our apartment within walking distance from this area. Golden Koreç, Thank you for taking good care of my wife and I!!!! -Tarzan

Hunger. Once again. As me and my old friend the appetite were just roaming the side streets of the…read morenow upcoming area of Karaköy I saw a sign leading to a small fish restaurant. Oh Destiny! The place itself is cute: It's under new mangement for three months time now, so the ambience and decoration has changed. Many interesting nautical pieces can be admired here that are all part of the owner's private collection. Quite good! But anyway, I was there for the food. Since I knew before what I wanted (bonito), I didn't even check the menu. I wouldn't have needed to anyway as the senior owner was very helpful about my side dish and stuff. (If you are not sure about what to choose, let me assure you he will be glad to recommend something. He speaks four languages, so there shall be no problem at all.) To cut a long story short: I loved it. Everything. The fresh fish (grilled slowly on a proper charcoal barbecue), the nice side order, the hospitality itself, the extreme politeness, the friendly chat and the whole positive feeling about the restaurant. I can only advise every fish lover to go there. It'll be worth it. Oh, and before I forget, they have three further floors from the restaurant on the ground floor. Perfect for your private party or a simple get-together. Just talk to the guys; they will be happy to be of assistance. Hunger + I once more say thanks for everything, Istiridye Balık Restaurant. We'll be back :)

We absolutely loved our dinner experience- from the wine selection to the appetizers to our main…read moredish! Our lively waiter, Remzi gave us a background on all the fish, helped us choose the perfect preparation and fish so that we could try something we hadn't eaten before. We went with the John Dory, fried (lightly) and served with an amazing butter, soy and garlic sauce that was an amazing addition. Their dolmas reminded me of my grandmother, and the vintage Sauvignon Blanc was a perfect pairing for the meal. We even had a few guest appearances from the kittens.

We had a wonderful time on a temperate October evening. We sat in the tented area which was very…read morepleasant. The staff were very friendly and attentive. They were able to answer our questions about the menu. The eggplant appetizers which were tasty. We had the blue fish, which our tour guide had recommended earlier that day. It was a good choice for a tasty white fish. We requested the fig dessert but the fruit was already out of season. We opted for the dried apricot version, which I enjoyed though my partner found it too sweet.

legit, really tasty hummus. if you order ahead you can get the salt dome chicken…read more fried peppers good too.

Very good Turkish food at a reasonable price. Service is excellent as in any typical Turkish…read morerestaurant. Overlooking the major Adnan Menderes Blv with a nice ambiance. We dined on the second floor. The servers speak Arabic well.