This place knocks my socks off! So incredible for a small town. Just to say "thanks a lot" for our…read moremeal last Saturday. We all enjoyed your delicious food and the evening was everything we hoped it would be. Thank you so much!

Super far from our hotel since it was on the Asia side of Istanbul. Took a 25 min cab ride during…read morethe daytime to get here and it was totally worth it!! It opened at 12pm and we got there at 1030am oops so we walked around and came back at 12. We came mostly due to mark weins recommendation on his YouTube channel. Service: super friendly and attentive! There was definitely a language barrier but it was still super nice and could tell by there body language that they mean well Food: -Black salmon in olive oil, butter, Herbs & spices -10/10!! This was what mark weins got and it was so good! Came out on a sizzling hot plate and it was full of flavor. Sooo delicious. This is what made the whole trip to the Asia side worth it -random selection of fish- was pretty good but we didn't know what we were choosing! Was a little fishy for me but hubby liked it ! -salad-mostly because we needed some veggies! Was simple and complimented the salmon well! The whole meal costed us $26! Comes with a cute little desert and Turkish tea at the end Highly recommend !

I was watching some of Mark Wien's vlogs in preparation for a family vacation to Istanbul and knew…read morebased on his reactions at the food here that I had to give it a try. My family is a bunch of seafood fanatics so I was really hoping it would live up to expectations, and it absolutely did. We loved it so much that we came straight back again the next day, even though it was quite far from where we were staying and a ferry ride was involved to get there! This is a small restaurant off a little side street in Kadikoy, quite serene and away from the hustle and bustle of the main street. The service was lovely, there's definitely a language barrier if you only speak English but nothing too bad. They'll take you inside to their refrigerated case of fresh fish and point out what's what, and how it can be prepared. Different types of fish can be braised, grilled, or fried. We tried a few different things: Fish Soup: nice and light with a predominant flavor of dill. goes great with some crusty bread. Fried mackerel: a little too fishy for me, but my parents were fans of this. Fried sardine: really yummy, a bit milder than the mackerel and really soft. With a squeeze of lemon and a shake of salt, it was delicious. Grilled fish - this was a whole fish, grilled to perfection (can't remember what kind it was exactly but it was nice and flaky) Braised black salmon with peppers and onions: so good, this is what I'd seen on Mark Wiens's blog and I was not disappointed, it comes out sizzling and the fish is incredibly soft and flavorful. Make sure to sop up all the butter with the bread! Fish Kofte, grilled: My personal FAVORITE - you must get this. Perfectly seasoned fish cakes that take on a beautiful char on the grill. Best bite of both nights for sure, we ordered it both days we were there! They bring out some bread and two dips (red pepper and eggplant) that go well with everything, along with a large simply dressed salad to add some veggies to the meal. They'll also bring out dessert and tea on the house at the end of the meal, very nice touch! It's incredibly affordable (about $7-$9 per dish) and incredibly delicious. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for good seafood in Istanbul/Kadikoy.

They are now a bakery no more seafood restaurant. Great coffee and the owner was very friendly and…read morehelped me find a good seafood restaurant.

A wonderful seafood restaurant! Fresh fish, excellent service, and a great locality, make this…read morerestaurant one of the top for me in Kadikoy/Moda district of the Asian side Istanbul. You can pick your one fish. I had fish soup - excellent - grilled calamari - nice sauce, a little chewy side, but tasty, grilled jumbo shrimp - heavenly, and grilled fish - looked and tasted like Spanish mackerel - sweet and juicy. This is a small restaurant/fish store. More tables outside. I am going back there again tomorrow.

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.

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.

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!

Just an amazing seafood resturant, most of attendees are locals. Busting with people in and out …read more Excellent and friendly service. The manger goes around greeting people. The best fish is the anchovies as an appetizer. The sea bream and seabass were fresh and tasty. We had freshly cut watermelon for dessert. You finish the meal with Turkish tea.

It is a popular fish restaurant in Bostanci neighbourhood, so I highly suggested you to make a…read morereservation in advance, you cannot expect to drop by at weekend and find free table. There is only one brand of raki served there, the brand name is Tekirdag. I find the meze and fish quite fresh.