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!

I was going to try the turkey lamb chop. So I pick a restaurant close to grand plaza. It was close…read moreto the tram station. There are four chops in the set. The chop was pan fried to almost well. I am guessing they don't ask about the temperature. Overall the food is good. The meat here is a bit tougher than the United State. They are likely seasoned. The meal comes with grilled pepper, tomato and turkey blow bread.

This fish restaurant was pretty good! I can't say what was on the menu but they just kept bringing…read morefood out the whole night till the big entree. This place was fantastic in terms of the food, outside atmosphere and the view from being outside.

From the owner: İskele Restaurant - Mimarsinan…read more 1960 yılında faaliyet geçen restaurantımız T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı İstanbul 1 numaralı Kültür Varlıklarını Koruma Bölge Müdürlüğü 2'inci Grup Tescilli Eser (Yapım Tarihi : 1909 - Restorasyon Tarihi : 2012) olan binasında hizmet vermeye devam etmektedir. Bölgemizdeki ISO 22000 Belgeli ilk ve tek restauran olan İskele Restaurant, aslına uygun olarak restorasyonunu bitirdiği tarihi binasında ismiyle özdeşleşen lezzetleri damaklarınıza sunmayı sürdürmektedir. Aile misafirlerimiz için özel olarak tasarlanan (Çocuk oyun alanları, bebek emzirme odası vb.) restaurantımızda sizlerin beğenisine sunduğumuz tüm ürünlerimiz LTS Gıda Laboratuarları tarafından düzenli olarak denetlenmektedir. Marka Tescili ve Ruhsat işlemlerinin eksiksiz tamamlandığı tarihi restaurantımızda çevreye zarar vermemek adına bitkisel atık yağlarımız, Çevre Bakanlığı'nın yetki vermiş olduğu Palmiye Biyoenerji San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti. firması tarafından toplanmaktadır. Türk ve Yunan mutfağının eşsiz lezzet karmasını tabanığızla buluşturan şeflerimiz kendi branşlarında ulusal ve uluslararası ödüllerin sahibi olarak bünyemizdeki görevlerini gururla sürdürmektedirler.

Great place with delicious food and wonderful views! The entrance is a little difficult to find but…read moreafter entering what may appear to be a small office building door on the Main Street and climbing to the second floor, one is greeted with a spectacular view of the ocean and skyline. The food and service were great. We had octopus and a few jumbo shrimp as appetizers. We then had grilled sea bass as a main. The waiters were very helpful in giving suggestions and recommendations. They even gave us a few small dishes and desert to try on the house. The seafood was fresh and flavors great. Would really recommended to others and will definitely be coming again.

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!

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.

Here is a perfect spot for seafood lovers. Always daily fresh fish are available at reasonable…read moreprices. Salads are all seasonal and delicious too. A very quiet place as there are few tables in the restaurant that makes you feel like in a waterfront small town very near Istanbul.

Fast service - vast variety of seafood is offered. My favorite is minekop fish; busy place but had…read moreno problem seating our group of 9. I recommend Tuzla Balik.