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Dragos Balık: a table with a view
Dragos Balık: the dining room and table setting
Dragos Balık: the frontage and entrance
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Dragos Balık: the outdoor dining area
Dragos Balık: the waterside atmosphere
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Dragos Balık: a table with a view
Dragos Balık: the dining room and table setting
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Dragos, Istanbul

Classic meze and fish across large terraces facing the Princes' Islands

Dragos Balik

Seafood · Meze · View

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61 Mutlu St., off Orhangazi Ave., Dragos

Dragos Balik combines Princes' Islands views on the Kartal shore with indoor-outdoor capacity for up to 550 guests, a broad meze selection and daily fish. Even for groups, its layout keeps the sea line in focus.

Recommended by Lara EkinciEvening & Refined Dining Editor · Istanbul
Lara Ekinci — Evening & Refined Dining Editor

Lara Ekinci

Evening & Refined Dining Editor

Lara’s editorial focus is whether an ambitious evening genuinely delivers on its promise. She does not treat the view as separate from food and service, assessing consistency from the reservation process to the final moment.

Areas of focus

  • Refined restaurants
  • Rooftops and views
  • Late-night dining
  • Romantic and special-occasion tables

Editorial principles

  • Measure the promise against the price
  • Never separate the view from food and service
  • Check the reservation experience
Neighbourhoods followed
Beyoğlu · Karaköy · The Bosphorus · Nişantaşı
Languages
Turkish · English
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Why go

When a larger group needs a view-led, classic fish house around Kartal and Dragos.

Dragos Balik combines Princes' Islands views on the Kartal shore with indoor-outdoor capacity for up to 550 guests, a broad meze selection and daily fish. Even for groups, its layout keeps the sea line in focus.

Order this

Keep the meze selection proportional to the table, add one hot starter, then clarify species, weight and price for the daily fish.

Our short order keeps the table focused on what this kitchen does best.

Best time

Open daily 12:00-00:00. Use the reservation line for the front terrace, weekends and larger groups.

Timing can change the entire experience; reserve ahead when possible.

Opening hours
  • Mon12:00–00:00
  • Tue12:00–00:00
  • Wed12:00–00:00
  • Thu12:00–00:00
  • Fri12:00–00:00
  • Sat12:00–00:00
  • Sun12:00–00:00
Before you plan
  • ReservationsRequest a table via WhatsApp; your reservation is confirmed when the venue accepts it.
  • AccessibilitySufficient verified detail on step-free entry, lifts and accessible restrooms is not published. Confirm your requirements with the venue before visiting.
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Last checked: 6 Sept 2026
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