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An airy island restaurant in Büyükada, serving seasonal fish and Aegean meze at an unhurried pace in a calm garden near the water

Sahilhane Büyükada

Seafood · Aegean · Destination

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Maden Mah., Yel Üfürdü Sk. No:1, Büyükada, Adalar/İstanbul

An airy island restaurant in Büyükada, serving seasonal fish and Aegean meze at an unhurried pace in a calm garden near the water. It turns the ferry ride into a meal worth planning around.

Recommended by Can ArelMeyhane & Seafood Editor · Istanbul
Can Arel — Meyhane & Seafood Editor

Can Arel

Meyhane & Seafood Editor

Can’s approach focuses on the way a table unfolds over time. Seasonality of fish, freshness of meze, service pace, sound level and billing clarity are all treated as parts of one experience.

Areas of focus

  • Meyhane culture
  • Fish and seafood
  • Meze
  • Bosphorus restaurants

Editorial principles

  • Ask about seasonality and the day’s catch
  • Include the table’s rhythm in the review
  • Check pricing clarity
Neighbourhoods followed
Arnavutköy · Karaköy · Samatya · Kadıköy
Languages
Turkish · English
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It turns the ferry ride into a meal worth planning around.

An airy island restaurant in Büyükada, serving seasonal fish and Aegean meze at an unhurried pace in a calm garden near the water. It turns the ferry ride into a meal worth planning around.

Order this

Start with cold meze, then ask for the fish of the day and the chef’s daily plate.

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

Best time

Arrive before sunset for a view table and reserve ahead at weekends.

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

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Editorial review: Choose Istanbul Editorial Team
Last checked: 3 Sept 2026
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