Fish (Balik) market (pazar). A pocket side side street next to Istaklal Street. This is where…read morelocals traditionally bought the sea food delicacies and necessities. Now, some of places you would find any fish have souvenirs, other food items, Fluorescent lit cafés. I found this on a tour with a fantastic guide by the name of Katerina. Check out the Culinary Backstreets Tour of Istanbul.

I speak two words in Turkish and the servers didn't seem to speak much English but it didn't…read morematter. Pointing by me and careful listening on their part and I ended up with an amazing meal! I started with what seems to be a traditional salad - chopped with greens, tomatoes and radish dressed perfectly with a little lemon juice, salt and pepper. The salad was served family style so one was plenty for two people. They brought out a fresh sea bass so I ordered the sea bass special which was also served family style and plenty for two. The bread was nicely toasted and a bit more complex than plain white. I ordered what seemed similar to tzatziki for the bread. The food was simply delicious and the staff was wonderful! Two beers for my partner and a raki for me. The bill total was a very reasonable 111 TL I highly recommend this quiet, lovely, reasonably priced little place!