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A terrace opening to sea, pines and sunset on Buyukada's southwest edge

Eskibag Teras

Turkish · Seafood · View

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40 Buyuk Tur Yolu, Buyukada

Serving Buyukada's quieter southwest edge since 2003, Eskibag Teras pairs sea-and-pine views with meze, daily fish and a long island evening. Its distance from the centre is part of the character, not a flaw.

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

To escape the busy ferry-quarter restaurants, watch sunset from a table that genuinely faces the horizon and slow an island day into dinner.

Serving Buyukada's quieter southwest edge since 2003, Eskibag Teras pairs sea-and-pine views with meze, daily fish and a long island evening. Its distance from the centre is part of the character, not a flaw.

Order this

Begin with herb and olive-oil meze, then confirm species, weight and price before ordering shellfish or the fish of the day.

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

Best time

Open daily 10:00-23:00. Reserve for sunset, plan the journey from the pier and check the last return ferry; an island taxi or bicycle is needed for the final stretch.

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

Opening hours
  • Mon10:00–23:00
  • Tue10:00–23:00
  • Wed10:00–23:00
  • Thu10:00–23:00
  • Fri10:00–23:00
  • Sat10:00–23:00
  • Sun10:00–23:00
Before you plan
  • ReservationsAn online booking link is available. Reconfirm the date, time and party size on the venue's official page.
  • 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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Editorial review: Choose Istanbul Editorial Team
Last checked: 25 Aug 2026
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