Best Fish Restaurants By The Bosphorus
Eating a fresh grilled fish by the Bosphorus with a glass of rakı is an Istanbul tradition that should never be forgone. Even though there are plenty of fish restaurants in the city touting the same menu of meze and fish (plus rakı), there are only a few that offer truly excellent dishes and a beautiful view of the famous strait to match, so make sure to follow our list of the best Bosphorus seafood restaurants.
1. Ayder Balık
Ayder Balık
Even though Ayder Balık is a bit out of the way in Rumeli Kavağı, it is most definitely worth the trip because it overlooks the area where the strait enters into the Black Sea. There’s a lot of dark blue sea and green forest in terms of the view, and the food just happens to be excellent, from the meze to the fresh fish. We recommend the grilled sea bass that can feed up to three people.
Iskele Caddesi No.2 Rumeli Kavağı, +90 212 218 34 34
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2. Suna’nın Yeri
Restaurant, Seafood
3. Bebek Balıkçısı
Bebek Balıkçısı
A classic among Istanbul’s fish restaurants, you can never go wrong with Bebek Balıkçısı, which has been serving excellent food right over the Bosphorus since 1998. As a local favourite, everything from the meze to the hot starters and the daily catch are perfectly prepared. Make sure to ask for a table right by the window for a beautiful view of boats floating by on the famous strait.
Cevdet Paşa Caddesi, No.26A Bebek, +90 212 263 34 47
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4. İsmet Baba
Restaurant, Seafood, Turkish
5. Aydın Balık Restaurant
Restaurant, Fish and Chip Shop, Seafood, Turkish
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