Their food is average. Their view is great but too much sun during sunset dinners it disturbs the…read moreeyes and gets super hot outside. Also I have been to this restaurant 4 times and each time it is almost empty. I don't think I will go back there again as there are much better fish restaurant options in Istanbul. They really need a makeover to improve this place for the price they charge.

A friend had brought us here for dinner and the cleanliness, service was all wonderful the…read moreappetizers were soooooo good especially the olive and pepper with olive oil on toast, had a spread of fish and veggies after that and then dessert some type of dome shaped semolina with ice cream, the Kunefe was delicious and the dried figs with almond and cream...and of course tea (chai) and the beautiful view.

I had never such a good, fresh and tasty dinner. The Seaview is beautiful and the cook is really…read moredoing a great job

This was my first night in Istanbul and I eased tired from traveling from cappadocia earlier in the…read moreday. This restaurant was close to my hotel and had great reviews on Yelp. When I arrived there was only one other customer inside. The restaurant decor was cute and I very comfortable. The staff were friendly and welcoming. This spot was a bit pricey just like most of the restaurants in this touristy area. I had certain Turkish entrees i wanted to try during my vacation. I ordered the Iskender kebab which is beef and pita bread covered with tomato sauce with yogurt on the side. I ordered a side salad to go with it. The dish was very delicious as you can tell in one of my pics. I chatted with some of the staff about life in Istanbul. I was offered some complimentary pomegranate tea before I left and it hit the spot. This is definitely a place to check out when you're in the area.

A MUST TRY. As an American, I have been SO impressed with food here in Turkey and if you are in the…read morearea, this restaurant is an absolute MUST-TRY if you're looking for great food. I had some of THEE BEST chicken kebab I've ever had in this country here. The beef kebab was also tender and flavorful. You cannot go wrong with any of these! The service was quick and prompt, and the servers were great at making recommendations. I came here in the winter so we sat indoors which felt a bit cramped however, there is also outdoor seating during the nicer weather months. If I'm ever back here in Istanbul, I would definitely come back. And if you're reading this, you NEED to try the Old Ottoman!

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.

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.

Had a 6 hour layover and took a cab to try this restaurant and it did not disappoint. The food was…read moreso good, we almost missed our flight (not kidding). The restaurant is beautiful, especially the surrounding garden situated outside. The service was spectacular. Order the mixed platter. Really enjoyed the lamb beyti, perfectly seasoned and cooked. Their Knafeh was deliciously satisfying. My only mistake was ordering the mixed platter because it was too much meat for me, but I ended up finishing most of it. They give you pickles which helps you cleanse your palate.

Great place, the stuff were super nice and can speak English…read more I had the mix grill which is bread topped with yogurt and covered with Döner, and on the side multiple pieces of kuffta, all that flavors are absorber by the bread at the bottom. If you decide to visit this place don't forget to have a traditional cyie "tea" after the meal I will make a different Note: it's expensive restaurant you will pay 5 times more for that kind of meal but worth it if you are near it.

Highly recommend for a traditional Turkish meal that is fresh and clean…read more We started with the mezze platter for two which had an array of different cold dips. Accompanied by fresh baked bread which was mildly crunchy on the outside but light and fluffy inside. Every item was full of wonderful flavors. For the main course we had the Tenderloin which was so soft and tasty.

One of my favorite restaurants of the trip. We split the 8 mezze platter, minced beef kabob, and…read moreminced beef flatbread. The flavors were all outstanding. I wish I had more room to just keep ordering and eating.

We found this gem by chance near our hotel when searching for a kebab restaurant. It looked like…read morenothing from outside til my wife looked in the door, "It's beautiful inside!". So in we went. They seated us and we found they did not speak English. However some nearby Turkish diner (we found ALL the reviews are in Turkish, a good sign) got up from his group and helped out. The staff walked us over to the display case to select our side dishes and helped us figure it out. When they suggested the mushrooms (giant, that we weren't familiar with) he said they are delicious and said 'come into kitchen' and showed them being sautéd! How's that for being helpful?! Fellow Diner: "You will love them!" Us: "Yes'" (Order the mushrooms! Devine!) Helped us understand how to properly enjoy the small bottle of Raki, and provided us with an exquisite dinner and experience! If you read this review, drop everything and get yourself down there for the Turkish dinner you are looking for. If there are no helpful diners nearby, just let them take care of you, I'm sure you won't regret it, easy on the budget for such a nice experience... Best wishes, fellow diners...

It ain't cheap anymore folks, maybe it was never cheap to begin with and I just got lucky the first…read moretime, but in either case, an updated review is in order, cause if you're wallet conscious and want the experience but want to avoid spending upwards to 160TL per person sans alcohol, here is what you gotta do. First, the more the merrier applies here if you're going to be splitting the bill, with the sweetspot being a party of 3 ballerinas and you of course. To get things started, get a big salad, the tasting meze plate and the tasting meat plate, both of which are exceptional. Now you can order 2 or 3 mezes which you would like to have a private moment with, however don't overdo it, they hover around 12-15TL and it's easy to order too much. Then order the octopus, shrimp and calamari, the octopus being the "dayum daYUM DAYUMMM" dish. A single piece costs like 23TL so savour every mouthful. I personally like the calamari, but it's on the heavier side so one can avoid it if you want to keep things simple. Now onto the main dish, which will either be fish or meat, sadly there is nothing exciting on the menu at the moment. You may get the sea bass only in the event that you'll be splitting it, as it costs 100TL+. As for meat, you can either avoid the entrecôte, which is too fatty and pricey at 45TL, or settle for the kofte, which costs 25TL but is more common than seeing a girl wearing Uggs. Personally if you mustn't have to have a main dish I would stick to more mezes or entrees. Lastly, get the fig dessert, again to be split, with extra 2-3 slices of ice cream, as it's far too sweet and the ice cream balances it. A dash of salt helps too. Stick to water as it's unlimited. Now if you go the Italian way about this, and spread the dinner to 3-4 hours, only sporadically eating, this ought to fill you up and keep the check at a very manageable level, the ballerinas won't be eating much anyways. However let's say you do have the cash, well simply order every meze, stick to seafood, a couple nice bottles of white wine and give me a call will ya?

Absolutely fantastic! Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly. The service was attentive and…read morefriendly. Lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

Food was amazing... wonderful service... constant attention…read moreBaris, our server was delightful and very helpful

We saw the reviews and pictures online and decided to give it a try. We are so glad that we did try…read morethis place. From the location, ambience, food, taste, and service... everything is superb. Mr. Baris was our waitress and he took his time serving us as well as making a foodie show! Everything we tried is great. But of course we love the Turkish pot kebab. We recommend everyone to try this dish. The garden is so lovely too and such a quiet escape in a busy city. Thank you all for such a nice time. Baris, we wish you the best!