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Balıkçı Sabahattin
2,248 reviews · fatih · editor's pick
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Updated · July 2026·9 places curated·Istanbul
Bosphorus fish culture runs from white-tablecloth balık lokantası to grilled-mackerel boats. Season matters more than decor: bluefish (lüfer) in autumn, turbot in winter. These are the rooms locals trust with it.
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Balıkçı Sabahattin (★4.4, 2,248 reviews) is the safe first choice. For delivery, Diamanje Sandviç & Tost is currently cheapest at 299₺.
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