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Hamdi RestaurantvsBalikci Sabahattin
Both restaurants are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Balikci Sabahattin ranks significantly higher than Hamdi Restaurant. Balikci Sabahattin scores 90 with accolades from 7 publications such as Time Out, Frommer's and Concierge.
Hamdi Restaurant
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Frommer's
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Rough Guide Frommer's Frommer's
Tahmis Cad KalcIn Sok No.17 Eminonu, Istanbul, Turkey
From $0/night
Fodor's "This longtime grillhouse is an Istanbul institution, with its huge selection of kebabs." Full review
Frommer's "This is a good alternative to the overpriced mediocrity of Pandeli Lokantasi only steps from the entrance to the Egyptian Spice Market." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Starched white tablecloths, the smell of spices, and plenty of bustle and clamor accompany the plates of spicy kebaps at Istanbul’s favorite Anatolian restaurant." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The main draw at this popular restaurant, located behind the Spice Bazaar, is the spectacular view over the Golden Horn from the upper floors."
Rough Guide "The uninspiring facade of this five-storey joint fronting the square in Eminönü belies the quality and value of the food on offer inside."
Frommer's "This is a good-quality kebab restaurant that has gained an elevated status because of its location (next to the Spice Bazaar) and view (across the Golden Horn towards Galata Tower)." Full review
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It has become incredibly popular with tourists and locals, so it's advisable to make a reservation, and make sure to request a table by the window so you can fully appreciate that view.
Frommer's "This is a good-quality kebab restaurant that has gained an elevated status because of its location (next to the Spice Bazaar) and view (across the Golden Horn towards Galata Tower)" Full review
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It has become incredibly popular with tourists and locals, so it's advisable to make a reservation, and make sure to request a table by the window so you can fully appreciate that view.
Balikci Sabahattin
Concierge Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Time Out Frommer's
Cankurtaran Mh. Seyit Hasan Sokak No:1 Fatih, Turkey
From $30/night
Concierge "A fish joint based on the meyhane tradition but with a more formal standard of service, this restaurant has an excellent reputation for its very simple output of meze and the catch-of-the-day menu."
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Be sure to book ahead.
Travel + Leisure "Grab a seat in the garden of this Sultanahmet seafood restaurant." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Everything works well at this delightful fish restaurant. They have a long and delicious menu, having been in business since 1927."
Rough Guide Star
"A fish restaurant in the refreshingly down-to-earth streets beside Cankurtaran station, just a five-minute walk from touristy Sultanahmet."
Time Out "Cankurtaran’s Balıkçı Sabahattin is evidence that delicious seafood can be eaten somewhere other than on the Bosphorus." Full review
Frommer's "One of the few consistently good, high-quality restaurants... still cranking out top-quality treasures from the sea." Full review
