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Balikçi Sabahattin

  • Address: Seyit Hasan Kuyu Sokak 1, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
  • Phone: 212/458-1824

Fodor's Review:

This Sultanahmet restaurant in a renovated Ottoman house on a quiet backstreet started off more than 40 years ago as a simple fish shack that could barely seat 10 people; it's now known as one of the best places in Istanbul for seafood. Along with the wide assortment of expertly grilled fish, specialties include a pilaf made with mussels, rice, and currants, and a bouillabaisse-like fish stew. It's especially appealing in summer, when tables are set up outside in a shaded, cobblestoned plaza. Expect to pay a fair amount, as the place is a favorite among moneyed Turks.

  • Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
  • Credit Cards: AE, MC, V

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