Tarihi Eminönü Derya Balıkçısı 1945 — Restaurant in Fatih

Concept: This is a typical fish fast food spot serving only one dish – a fish sandwich. You can choose between a single or double filet, served with fresh lettuce in a bread roll.

Service: You pick up the sandwich yourself at the counter, and the staff promptly brings you a drink and pickles. They accept cash only.

Preparation and Uniqueness: The fish is grilled traditionally on boats by the shore, creating a unique setting and an authentic local experience. One of the highlights is the loud, enthusiastic shouting used to attract customers – a cultural moment that makes the visit memorable.

Atmosphere and Cleanliness: The staff is very friendly and responsive. They clean tables immediately and keep the space tidy and well-managed.

Conclusion: If you're looking for a quick, authentic fish experience in Istanbul, this place is a must-visit. Simple, fresh, traditional, and full of local charm – highly recommended for anyone wanting to taste the real street...

Very average but overrated food stall. Came to try this after watching a few YouTubers recommending this place but overall, it is not the worst and definitely not great. Fish sandwich - salted mackerels with rock hard baguette filled with small portions of salads and onions. I can make this easily at home and a lot better than this here. It failed to wow me regardless of its history - family run business for many years. The service was ok, not that welcoming at first. Once we found the seat, the seagull came to greet us, definitely the highlight of place. Mussels stuffed with rice cost 200 liras for a small box. They taste better with a drizzle of lemon juice. Would I go there again? For the seagull, maybe. For the...

Came here on recommendation of a popular youtube foodie. Can't get in line with the hype of the sandwich. The bread is very big, almost dry through. The taste of the grilled fish is lost in this loaf mass. If you eat the grilled fish alone it is actually quite nice - so we left most of the dried bread behind. It is self service. The atmosphere however felt quite intimidating. Either decide to eat there or move well away - do not hover while you try to determine which of the fish shop the youtuber was referring to. Competition between the shops are fierce. I'm even a little afraid to post a poor...