Nazende Cadde Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Romantic Cozy Hidden Gem
Nazende Cadde
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood on the Asian side
Cuisine Guide
Best Seafood Restaurants in Istanbul
Istanbul's dining scene spans every corner of the world. These are the finest Seafood venues in the city, each one personally vetted by our editorial team for quality, atmosphere, and experience.
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Our editors' ranked picks for Istanbul:Nazende Cadde, Bebek Balikci, Kiyi Restaurant, Balikci Kahraman, Sur Balik.
| # | Venue | Neighborhood | Price | Why it makes the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nazende Cadde | Bağdat Caddesi | $$$ | Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood on the Asian side |
| 2 | Bebek Balikci | Bebek | $$$ | Heritage seafood since 1952 |
| 3 | Kiyi Restaurant | Tarabya | $$$$ | Legendary Bosphorus seafood since 1966 |
| 4 | Balikci Kahraman | Sarıyer | $$$$ | Legendary turbot from the Black Sea depths |
| 5 | Sur Balik | Arnavutköy | $$$ | Modern seafood with signature fish in dough |
| 6 | Villa Bosphorus | Beylerbeyi | $$$$ | Luxurious waterfront fine dining |
| 7 | Kendime Istanbul | Fenerbahçe | $$$$ | Chef Ali Isik's refined seafood from acclaimed Manzara Sogut |
| 8 | Octo Restaurant | Karaköy | $$$$ | Elevated seafood in a restored 180-year-old han with panoramic Bosphorus views |
| 9 | Azur | Yeniköy | $$$$ | Chic seafood destination with panoramic Bosphorus views |
| 10 | Lacivert | Beykoz | $$$$ | Asian shore seafood with bridge views |
Bebek Balikci Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Hidden Gem Classic Cozy
Bebek Balikci
Bebek
$$$
Heritage seafood since 1952
Kiyi Restaurant Restaurant
Editor's Pick Partner
Restaurant Classic Waterfront Romantic
Kiyi Restaurant
Tarabya
$$$$
Legendary Bosphorus seafood since 1966
Balikci Kahraman Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Hidden Gem Waterfront Classic
Balikci Kahraman
Sarıyer
$$$$
Legendary turbot from the Black Sea depths
Sur Balik Restaurant
Editor's Pick Partner
Restaurant Romantic Waterfront Classic
Sur Balik
Arnavutköy
$$$
Modern seafood with signature fish in dough
Villa Bosphorus Restaurant
Partner
Restaurant See & Be Seen Waterfront Romantic
Villa Bosphorus
Beylerbeyi
$$$$
Luxurious waterfront fine dining
Kendime Istanbul Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Romantic Hidden Gem Modern
Kendime Istanbul
Fenerbahçe
$$$$
Chef Ali Isik's refined seafood from acclaimed Manzara Sogut
Octo Restaurant Restaurant
Upscale Scenic Trendy
Octo Restaurant
Karaköy
$$$$
Elevated seafood in a restored 180-year-old han with panoramic Bosphorus views
Azur Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Waterfront Trendy See & Be Seen
Azur
Yeniköy
$$$$
Chic seafood destination with panoramic Bosphorus views
Lacivert Restaurant
Partner
Restaurant Waterfront Romantic Classic
Lacivert
Beykoz
$$$$
Asian shore seafood with bridge views
Balikci Sabahattin Restaurant
Classic Cozy
Balikci Sabahattin
Sultanahmet
$$$
Old City's finest fish restaurant since 1927
Calipso Fish Restaurant
Waterfront Classic See & Be Seen
Calipso Fish
Bostancı
$$$$
Aegean seafood excellence on the Asian shore
Akintiburnu Restaurant
Upscale Scenic Romantic
Akintiburnu
Arnavutköy
$$$$
Exclusive Bosphorus seafood with panoramic bridge views
Rumelihisari Iskele Restaurant
Waterfront Michelin Elegant
Rumelihisari Iskele
Rumelihisarı
$$$$
Three consecutive years in the Michelin Guide, Bosphorus waterfront pavilion
Balikci Abdullah Restaurant
Classic Waterfront Cozy
Balikci Abdullah
Beykoz
$$$
Classic Bosphorus seafood with refined mezes
Chef Meyhane Restaurant
Scenic Upscale Romantic
Chef Meyhane
Arnavutköy
$$$
Modern Cretan tavern with Bosphorus views by the Chef Mezze pioneer
Eleos Restaurant
Rooftop Romantic Classic
Eleos
Beyoğlu
$$$
Greek-Turkish seafood with Golden Horn views
Koço Restaurant
Classic Cozy Hidden Gem
Koço
Moda
$$$
Aegean-style seafood in Moda
Eftalya Balik Restaurant
Classic Seafood Bosphorus View
Eftalya Balik
Arnavutköy
$$$
Renowned Bosphorus seafood with 5 experienced chef-partners
Eleos Yeşilköy Restaurant
Waterfront Chill Cozy
Eleos Yeşilköy
Yeşilköy
$$$
Charming Greek-style seafood tavern near the marina
Adem Baba Restaurant
Classic Cozy Waterfront
Adem Baba
Arnavutköy
$$
Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals
Yakup 2 Ataşehir Restaurant
Classic Historic Cozy
Yakup 2 Ataşehir
Ataşehir
$$$
Heritage meyhane family since 1977, Asian-side branch since 2018
Balat Sahil Restoran Restaurant
Waterfront Hidden Gem Classic
Balat Sahil Restoran
Balat
$$$
Foraged mushrooms and Golden Horn sunsets since 1939
Barboon by Atlas Balik Restaurant
Upscale Scenic Authentic
Barboon by Atlas Balik
Arnavutköy
$$$$
Gourmet seafood delicacies with spectacular Bosphorus views
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