The most amazing restaurant in Istanbul is Sabahattin, The Fisherman. It’s down on the water in the old city. I read about it before going and both the reviews and it’s reputation (you need reservations, no matter what day it is) were completely on track. We had to wait about an hour for this amazing 3-course 2 1/2 hour meal that cost $25, including a glass of wine.

They bring a large platter of the day’s catches to your table and allow you to pick which fish you want. The waiters are very friendly and professional, food was excellent, presentation was some of the best I saw in Turkey. Would definitely go back.