🍽️FoodOpen now · Closes 11:00 PM$$$ · Expensive

Balikci Sabahattin

Name: Balikci Sabahattin
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.4

4.4 ·

Discover Balıkçı Sabahattin, the traditional seafood restaurant many reviewers rank as Istanbul's best. Settle in for fresh fish, salads and dessert, with the option of eating outside.

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Full description

Balıkçı Sabahattin is an unfussy seafood restaurant serving traditional fish dishes, salads and desserts, with outdoor seating as part of the appeal. Reviewers repeatedly call it the best seafood restaurant in Istanbul, praising fish that is as fresh as it gets, a great atmosphere and professional, friendly staff.

Prices are expensive by Turkish standards but guests say the value is there, and some describe returning years later for family celebrations. A 4.4 rating from over 2,300 reviews backs up its status as a staple.

It is open daily from 1:00 to 11:00 PM and suits lunch or dinner.

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Address

Cankurtaran, Şht. Hasan Kuyu Sk. No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h15

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Reserve ahead, since it is popular for celebrations
it is open daily from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
ask for outdoor seating if you want to eat outside

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Reviews

This is hands down the best seafood restaurant in Istanbul. I was here last October for dinner. Now I just had lunch. Food was so delicious. Seafood was as fresh as one can get.

Huan Zhu

1/5

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