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Best Prawns Dishes in Istanbul
3 restaurants compared
Price range: TRY520.00 – TRY680.00
Avg recommendation: 95%
Top 3 Prawns Dishes in Istanbul (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 3 restaurants:
- Stewed Prawns at Bebek Balıkçısı, TRY520.00 (Bebek)
- Grilled Prawns at Sur Balık Arnavutköy, TRY550.00 (Arnavutköy)
- İskele Special Seafood Pan at Rumelihisarı İskele — 95% recommended, TRY680.00 (Rumelihisarı)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Prawns Dishes
#1
Stewed Prawns
Bebek BalıkçısıBebek·$$$$
TRY520.00
Large prawns cooked in a spiced tomato and herb stew.
Tip: Good for sharing — order with bread to soak up the sauce. This dish is more forgiving than whole fish if you're uncertain about seafood preferences.
#2
Grilled Prawns
Sur Balık ArnavutköyArnavutköy·$$$$
TRY550.00
Large prawns charred on the grill with minimal seasoning.
Tip: Ask your server what arrived that morning from the boats — the daily catch often includes premium prawns at better value than the standard menu.
#395% recommend
İskele Special Seafood Pan
Rumelihisarı İskeleRumelihisarı·$$$$
TRY680.00
Seafood stew with octopus, prawns, and seasonal fish in a clay pot.
Tip: This is what the Michelin Guide recognized — order it to understand why. The simplicity and ingredient quality are the point.