We stopped by around 7:30pm on a Friday night and were able to be seated almost immediately after…read morewe said it was okay if we sat outside. They do have a good amount of heat lamps so the cold was tolerable. The food was pretty good. Overpriced by Turkish standards but normal by American standards. We got the Saltbae Burger and one of meat dishes to share. The food itself was pretty good. Service and vibes were okay. It's definitely a place to go more because it's trendy than anything else in the trendy Galataport shopping complex.

Their burgers and fries are very tasty. Didn't have to add salt. Even though we didn't speak…read moreTurkish the staff was attentive and very friendly. I'd come back again! The location was very convenient to our hotel stay

I did a walking tour of Istanbul. Lunch was included. We stopped at Semazen…read more There was so much to see that I didn't check in on Yelp at many restaurants. Through some investigation, I figured out the name of this restaurant. We all were looking forward to resting our feet and having lunch. I ordered the kofte lunch, with fries, rice, and veggies. I also got Turkish tea. Our meals came with desserts. The kofte was tasty and perfect. I wish that there were more fries and veggies. Otherwise, the meal was yummy. I fell in love with Turkish tea in Istanbul. The tea was perfect. The sweets were yummy, too. It wasn't overly sweet. The washrooms are upstairs. This restaurant may not be the best for folks who require accessibility access. The various glass lamps hanging from the ceiling are beautiful. I'm glad that we stopped here for lunch. I had a great time. (103)

I don't think yelp is as widely used in Turkey as it is in the US, so finding reviews on Yelp has…read morebeen a little challenging :) ... This was our first meal in Istanbul and it did not disappoint. We got the mixed platter, testi kebab and a side of yogurt dip (delicious!). Testi kebab : lots of showmanship, ok flavor, I'd skip it unless you want a cool video. Mixed platter : chicken (kebabs and wings) were very nicely seasoned and had good char. I recommend getting those. The beef in Turkey in general has a weird funk that I did not care for so I was keen on getting anything with beef all that much. What really struck me was how good the lamb was. No funky smell, wonderful char and well seasoned (just good amount of salt, nothing complicated). I could polish off as entire plate of those lamb chops myself.

One of the best meals I've had in turkey. It truly is amazing and so is the customer service. A…read moremust try.

A true Turkish breakfast. One of the highest ranked and most popular breakfast spots in Istanbul…read more Came as a party of 6. Honestly, to feed the whole group, you only need to order two Turkish breakfasts because there is SO MUCH food. Seating was quick with very friendly service. Restaurant stretches two building, bathroom is downstairs and clean. A few outside seat options ideal for smokers. Lots of locals with a few tourists too. Accepts credit cards. As mentioned, it's a lot of food. Standouts included the menemen, lightly fried balls of dough enjoyed with fresh honey, yogurt, and strawberry jam, cheeses, olives, and dips. Honestly everything. Probably one of the two best Turkish breakfast I've ever had. Definitely enjoy Turkish tea with your meal. The easiest path to enjoy here is to simply get the set and try some of everything. Experiment and find what flavors you like!

Came here for lunch and since I am from New York City and lived in Brooklyn for 17 years, I ordered…read morethe Brooklyn Burger. It had cheese and grilled onions on it. I got the double burger and it was really, really good. Service was fine, nothing terrific but not bad. The waiter said maybe five words to us the entire time but was nice enough when he did speak (I am kind of assuming this because my husband was speaking to him in Turkish and it seemed like a friendly dialogue) For me, prices seemed reasonable relative to NYC but I understand that it may be a little pricey in Istanbul...total for two of us was under 200 lira. We both had the Brooklyn Burger and sparkling water. Great food...I definitely recommend if you are craving a delicious burger.

Ok let's preface this with I am on track to try every single burger joint Istanbul has to offer. I…read morehave tried many. I have been disappointed, disgusted, pleasantly suprised, satisfied, and an array of other emotions. It is always the same case though. The meat was great, but the bun sucked. Nice bun that held its own, but just a regular kofte pattty (get with the ground meat program please!) Decent bun, decent meat, but soggy fries. I am sorry folks, but you need to have the whole package to be number one on my list! Well when I was told by a turkish friend and fellow burger lover, that this was the real deal, I shot down on the metro and plopped myself down, ready to indulge. The menu, simple and with english on the back, talked of homemade pickled and in house grounding and prepping of the patty. Note: Burger House Handmade please take note of the handmade part, please! Ordering the beef bacon burger (if only they offered pork) medium rare with their tossed paremesean and truffle fries, I was blown away. The burger was well made, well cooked, well presented, and tasted like in house ground meat and formed there as well. The fries were well cooked and very very tasty! The bun had a little char on it which I like, though it could have been toasted a little more. All in all, I immediatley said it " I have found the best burger in Istanbul!" I will certainly come here again. Now though they easily get a 5 star review, their biggest flaw was the 18tl nachos at the beginning of our meal. When are turkish reasturants going to learn? Good nacho's are all about layers and melted cheese with a little brown on it. They served the 15 nacho's on a plate with some minced meat and what looked like cheesewiz! It didn't taste bad, but at least 8 of those nacho's literally was just a plain nacho. 18tl, seriously? So Burgerhood, despite your terrible and expensive nacho's, you have my heart... and my wallet! I highly, highly reccomend this place. Best spot for a burger and a beer. A little taste of America in my new hometown.

Super burgers, friendly personel, do not hesitate to go! The…read moreplace is small but lovely to eat on the go.

The doner here is definitely worth the hype. We got a 200gm plate to share between two of us (we…read morewere eating at multiple places so couldn't go for seconds!) which was served with bread. Service is quick and everyone was very nice and helpful.

This place was close to my hotel and of course there were attendants trying to usher me and anyone…read moreelse who walked by to sit down and order. I fell for it because I was starving. I got a chicken kebab and it didn't have much flavor. It came with undercooked French fries. At least the stray cats were fat and happy. It wouldn't have been so bad if the men weren't so aggressive when trying to flirt with me. It's so obvious they are after someone with a U.S., U.K., or Euro passport. Even the old married ones. I kept trying to pay and leave and they kept bringing me additional cups of free tea.

The people outside were enticing us to come inside and we were tired from the airport and…read moreperishing. I'm really glad we ended up coming here because the prices weren't too bad and the food was pretty good as well! It was very healthy as well as an adequate portion size that would make you full. Served all spoke English and were very accommodating when having us split the check, overall a good experience as a first timer in turkey!

The meat of the kebab I got does not taste fresh. Nearly no salad on the bread. The bread is kind…read moreof a baguette. No life nothing. No sauce on it. For 8TL I expected more!

We are staying at the Crowne Plaza - Old City as part of our river cruise and a breakfast buffet in…read morethis restaurant is included. The selection is extensive, w/ breads and pastries and cereals and yogurts, both flavored and plain as well as packaged, although why anyone would eat packaged yogurt when real yogurts are available, I don't know. There are also cheeses, a large assortment of olives and meats and a variety of covered hot dishes. Alan had the scrambled eggs and said they were good. I've opted for the cold selections. Plates are cleared quickly when empty and coffee and tea are refilled. I liked the thicker yogurt and the fruit and cheese selection better at Seven Hills and the honey w/ its comb was thicker and more interesting, but this is a very nice breakfast buffet. I enjoy eating unusual things for breakfast and being able to pick and choose. This morning I discovered dried figs and apricots cut in half and what I thought were chick peas, but which turned out to be hazelnuts, also a nice breakfast treat. The selection is broad enough that breakfast won't get boring and I'm looking forward to our last breakfast here tomorrow morning.