I'm not a burger expert folks, sadly I haven't been to the legendary In-N-Out, 5 Guys, or Ramsay's…read moreBurgr, nor have I sampled the FleurBurger 5000 in Vegas. So my burger palate may not be as sophisticated as say Samuel L. Jackson's. However I did have French fries at Maison Antoine, considered to be amongst the best, so I know my fries. Jimmy's Burger is a tiny joint located on the second floor, and has a capacity for maybe 30 people. The decor is playfully Americana and there is even an arcade game for you to play. So they're only missing pin up girls to complete the picture. I had their classic Jimmy's burger (29₺) and as you can see it's a monstrous burger, almost exploding with meat. And while that's the bigger version (mine was 200g, you can also opt for 150g), in typical American fashion you can always go bigger, as my compadre did with his whopping 300g 34₺ Magic Burger and boy does that look like a heart attack waiting to happen. It's a shame I couldn't take a pic of it before he devoured it. Now the burger tasted excellent, nothing earth shattering or unique but it's a good, tasty burger, however the buns were too dry. The fries on the other hand, have to be one of the best fries I had in Istanbul, for 5₺, I think they've very reasonably priced and I would recommend this place even just for the fries. We also tasted sampled their sucuk (6₺) and smoked meat (8₺), which apparently they make themselves, but you can skip them, they taste nothing special and come in tiny portions. So while there is room for improvement and it certainly isn't cheap by any means save for the fries, it's a good burger folks. If you're going to have high blood pressure, better because of Jimmy's rather than Ronald's.

This restaurant is fairly close to my home. So we go once in a blue moon. Although being an…read moreAmerican chain, the restaurant is a bit creepy. Like the workers are all unfriendly and rude. The whole atmosphere is just off.

Pides and lama in are great here. Nice cozy place with good service…read more Had so much food with seconds that I could not try the deserts. Hopefully, next time.

This place makes excellent pidde and Turkish soups. Very fresh and expertly made --- you will be…read morehard pressed to find better pidde or soup anywhere in the city. That's all they make and they do it excellently. You will not be disappointed.

My family and I had dinner at Lacivert Restaurant on the Asian side of Istanbul, right by the…read moreBosphorus in Beykoz. From the moment we walked in, I was amazed by the view -- calm water, city lights, and a perfect evening breeze. We were seated at table #320, right by the water, and it couldn't have been a better spot. Our waiter was a true gentleman -- very polite, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. He checked on us just enough to make sure everything was perfect. Service felt smooth and professional all night. We started with bread and butter service. The butter had a light lemon-citrus flavor, which I loved -- it tasted fresh and unique. The olive oil was also high quality, perfect for dipping. For cold appetizers, we had the sea bass marinade, lakerda (pickled fish), sea bass carpaccio, shrimp with avocado and artichoke hearts, and stuffed grape leaves with sour cherries. Every dish had its own distinct flavor and presentation. The lakerda especially stood out -- I've had it before in other places, but this one was more delicate and flavorful. Then came the hot appetizers -- shrimp in garlic butter sauce was absolutely delicious. I used way too much bread to soak up every bit of that sauce. My sister ordered the grilled octopus, which looked tender and beautifully grilled. By this point, we were already full, but we couldn't skip the main course. We shared a whole 4-lb sea bass for the table -- cooked to perfection, juicy inside with crispy skin, served with roasted potatoes. For dessert, we couldn't decide so we ordered a few: chocolate mousse with raspberry ice cream, Mexican-style flan with orange flavor, and semolina with ice cream. All three were excellent, but the flan surprised me the most -- light, creamy, and not too sweet. We ended up staying late just talking and enjoying the view. The setting, the service, and the food all came together perfectly. Prices are on the higher side, but this is not your average dinner -- it's a full experience. If you're visiting Istanbul or celebrating something special, Lacivert is absolutely worth it. I can't wait to come back and bring more family with me next time.

Great food, amazing view, pretty steep prices. Their fish always taste very good but at the…read morebeginning, they brought bread that were very dry and clearly not fresh. Then, we got grape leaves as appetizers which were alright. For fish, we got blue fish and sea bass that were both delicious. For dessert, we got kazandibi and that was very well done. Our waiter wasn't very attentive either.