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Kireçburnu, Istanbul

Inventive meze and a neighbourhood fish-house rhythm in Kirecburnu

Set Balik

Seafood · Casual

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18 Haydar Aliyev Ave., Kirecburnu

Set Balik expands the local fish-house character of the Tarabya-Kirecburnu shore with playful dishes such as fish manti, fish kokorec and seafood meze. The room is more about a well-made table and conversation than a staged view.

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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Why go

For an intimate Bosphorus-side seafood evening built around regulars, produce and inventive hot starters instead of tourist theatre.

Set Balik expands the local fish-house character of the Tarabya-Kirecburnu shore with playful dishes such as fish manti, fish kokorec and seafood meze. The room is more about a well-made table and conversation than a staged view.

Order this

Build a small selection of topik, marinated sea bass and Cretan-style cheese dip, add fish manti or fish kokorec, then ask for the seasonal fish with species, weight and price.

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

Best time

Currently listed daily 12:00-00:00. Call for weekend dinner and confirm the day's fish price and final service time before the table is set.

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
  • ReservationsCall the venue to check table availability and reservation arrangements.
  • AccessibilityThe business listing notes step-free entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible restroom, accessible parking. Confirm lift access, entrance gradient and restroom details with the venue before visiting.
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Last checked: 31 Aug 2026
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