Miraport Galata — Fresh Seafood & Traditional Meze Menu
Welcome to Miraport, the seafood restaurant under the historic Galata Bridge. Our menu is built around the day's catch, traditional Turkish mezes and the rakı-and-fish (rakı-balık) tradition — enjoyed with views of the Golden Horn and the historic peninsula.
Please tell your waiter about any food allergies or intolerances before ordering.
Cold Starters & Traditional Mezes
All mezes are prepared fresh every day with olive oil, yogurt and seasonal vegetables.
| Dish | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Haydari 🌱 🌾 🥛Haydari — Thick strained yogurt with garlic, mint and dill. | 160 g | 300 TL |
| Hummus 🌱 🌾 🌿 ⚪Humus — Chickpea purée with tahini and lemon. | 160 g | 300 TL |
| Bean Salad (Pilaki) 🌱 🌾 🌿Pilaki — White beans in olive oil with tomato and carrot. | 160 g | 300 TL |
| Purslane with Yogurt 🌱 🌾 🥛Semizotu — Fresh purslane in garlic yogurt. | 160 g | 300 TL |
| Fried Eggplant in Tomato Sauce 🌱 🌾 🌿Soslu patlıcan — Fried aubergine with tomato, peppers and garlic. | 160 g | 300 TL |
| Smoky Eggplant Dip 🌱 🌾 🌿Patlıcan ezme — Roasted smoky eggplant mashed with garlic and olive oil. | 160 g | 300 TL |
| Roasted Red Peppers 🌱 🌾 🌿Közde biber — Flame-roasted peppers with olive oil and garlic. | 160 g | 300 TL |
| Spicy Tomato Dip (Acılı Ezme) 🌱 🌾 🌿Acılı ezme — Finely chopped tomato, pepper, onion and pomegranate molasses. | 160 g | 300 TL |
| Spinach with Yogurt 🌱 🌾 🥛Ispanak — Sautéed spinach with garlic yogurt. | 160 g | 300 TL |
| Russian Salad 🌱 🌾Amerikan salatası — Peas, carrots and potato in mayonnaise. | 160 g | 300 TL |
| Sea Asparagus in Olive Oil 🌱 🌾 🌿Deniz börülcesi — Blanched sea asparagus (samphire) tossed with crushed garlic, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. | 160 g | 320 TL |
| Stuffed Vine Leaves 🌱 🌾 🌿Yaprak sarma — Vine leaves filled with herbed rice, cooked in olive oil. | 160 g | 320 TL |
| Atom 🌱 🌾 🥛Atom — Strained yogurt topped with sizzling dried chili butter. | 160 g | 320 TL |
| White Cheese 🌱 🌾 🥛Beyaz peynir — Turkish feta-style cheese. | 70 g | 250 TL |
| Lakerda 🌾Lakerda — Salt-cured bonito — the classic rakı companion. | 1 piece | 500 TL |
| Marinated Anchovy 🌾Hamsi soslu — Anchovy fillets marinated in olive oil and lemon. | 220 g | 600 TL |
| Marinated Mackerel 🌾Uskumru marin — Mackerel cured in vinegar and herbs. | 220 g | 600 TL |
| Shrimp Salad 🦐 🌾Karides söğüş — Boiled shrimp with greens and lemon. | 220 g | 800 TL |
| Special Marinated Seafood 🦐 🌾Spesiyal marin — Chef's marinated seafood with lemon and dill. | 220 g | 850 TL |
| Octopus Salad 🦐 🌾Ahtapot salatası — Tender octopus with peppers, parsley and olive oil. | 220 g | 950 TL |
| Chef's Special Meze Selection 🌱 🥛Ordövr tabağı — Chef's selection of the day's cold mezes for sharing. | 600 g | 1,100 TL |
| Chef's Special Meze Selection (large) 🌱 🥛Ordövr tabağı (büyük) — Eight cold mezes for the whole table. | 800 g | 1,450 TL |
Hot Appetizers
| Dish | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy Calamari Rings 🦐 🥜Kalamar tava — Golden, crispy squid rings with traditional Turkish garlic-walnut tarator dip. | 380 g | 850 TL |
| Grilled Calamari 🦐Kalamar ızgara — Grilled squid with soy-garlic dip. | 380 g | 870 TL |
| Butter & Garlic Shrimp Casserole 🦐 🥛Karides güveç — Tender shrimp in garlic butter with tomatoes and sweet peppers, baked in a clay pot and topped with melted kashar cheese. | 480 g | 890 TL |
| Shrimp in Butter 🦐 🌾 🥛Karides tereyağında — Shrimp sautéed in butter and garlic. | 380 g | 880 TL |
| Breaded Shrimp 🦐Karides pane — Golden fried breaded shrimp. | 380 g | 870 TL |
| Fried Mussels 🦐 🥜Midye tava — Battered mussels on skewers with tarator sauce. | 360 g | 750 TL |
| Jumbo Shrimp 🦐 🌾Jumbo karides — One large king prawn, grilled. | 1 piece | 650 TL |
| Hot Starter Platter 🦐Ara sıcak tabağı — Calamari, shrimp and fried seafood selection for sharing. | 1.5 kg | 5,500 TL |
| Grand Seafood Platter 🦐Karışık deniz mahsulleri tabağı — Lobster, shrimp, octopus, calamari and more for the table. | 1.5 kg | 19,500 TL |
Catch of the Day — Grilled Fish
Our fish is bought fresh from the Istanbul fish market and grilled to order. Portion fish come with salad, rice and potato wedges.
| Dish | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Sea Bass 🌾Levrek — Whole grilled fresh sea bass served with rocket leaves, red onion, lemon, rice and potato wedges. | 380 g | 830 TL |
| Grilled Sea Bream 🌾Çupra — Whole grilled sea bream with an olive oil drizzle, greens, rice and potato wedges. | 380 g | 830 TL |
| Salmon 🌾Somon — Grilled salmon steak with a lemon-herb finish, rice and salad. | 380 g | 1,150 TL |
| Mackerel 🌾Uskumru — Grilled Atlantic mackerel fillets. | 360 g | 750 TL |
| Anchovy (Hamsi) Hamsi — Black Sea anchovies, pan-fried until crisp — a winter favourite. | 380 g | 750 TL |
| Horse Mackerel İstavrit — Small pan-fried horse mackerel, eaten whole. | 380 g | 750 TL |
| Haddock Fillet Mezgit fileto — Lightly battered and fried white fish fillets. | 360 g | 980 TL |
| Sole 🌾Dil — Delicate grilled sole. | 380 g | 1,800 TL |
| Bluefish 🌾Lüfer — Istanbul's legendary autumn fish, grilled. | 360 g | 2,400 TL |
| Young Bluefish 🌾Çinekop — Small bluefish, grilled or pan-fried. | 360 g | 1,300 TL |
| Red Mullet Barbun — Pan-fried red mullet, sweet and tender. | 360 g | 1,400 TL |
| Fish Skewers 🌾Balık şiş — Chunks of fish grilled on skewers with peppers and onion. | 360 g | 1,100 TL |
| Fish Sauté Balık kavurma — Fish pieces sautéed with peppers and onion in a clay pan. | 380 g | 1,250 TL |
| Sea Bass on Tile 🥛Kiremitte levrek — Sea bass baked on a clay tile with vegetables and melted cheese. | 410 g | 1,250 TL |
| Grilled Octopus 🦐 🌾Ahtapot — Marinated octopus grilled until tender. | 320 g | 1,800 TL |
| Mixed Fish Platter Karışık balık tabağı — A selection of the day's fish for sharing. | 960 g | 4,450 TL |
Catch of the Day — Fish by Weight (per kg)
Larger fish are weighed at your table and priced per kilogram.
| Dish | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Sea Bass 🌾Deniz levreği — Large wild sea bass, weighed at the table and grilled or baked. | per kg | 3,950 TL |
| Wild Sea Bream 🌾Deniz çuprası — Wild gilt-head bream. | per kg | 3,800 TL |
| Rock Bass 🌾Kaya levreği — Firm white fish from rocky coasts. | per kg | 3,850 TL |
| Common Dentex 🌾Mercan — Prized Mediterranean pink sea bream. | per kg | 4,650 TL |
| Grouper 🌾Lagos — Meaty, mild grouper — great grilled. | per kg | 4,900 TL |
| Black Scorpionfish 🌾Lipsoz — Traditional Istanbul fish for soup or grilling. | per kg | 5,300 TL |
| Turbot 🌾Kalkan — Black Sea turbot, the star of winter. | per kg | 5,900 TL |
| Bonito 🌾Palamut — Seasonal autumn bonito — ask your waiter for today's price. | portion | Ask |
Signature Seafood Dishes
| Dish | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Baked in Salt 🌾Tuzda balık — Whole fish baked in a salt crust and opened at the table. | 1300 g | 4,200 TL |
| Steamed Fish Stew 🌾Balık buğulama — Fish gently steamed with tomatoes, peppers and herbs. | 1300 g | 4,300 TL |
| Lobster 🦐 🌾Istakoz — Whole lobster, prepared to order. | 1200 g | 18,000 TL |
| Fish in a Clay Pot (for 2) Testi balık — Fish slow-cooked in a sealed clay pot, broken open at your table. | 800 g | 2,750 TL |
| Seafood Clay Pot (for 2) 🦐Deniz mahsulleri testi — Shrimp, squid and mussels slow-cooked in a sealed clay pot. | 1 kg | 4,400 TL |
Meat & Chicken (halal-certified meat)
All meat dishes are prepared with halal-certified meat.
| Dish | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Meatballs (Köfte) ☪Köfte — Grilled minced-meat köfte. | 230 g | 810 TL |
| Chicken Skewers ☪ 🌾Tavuk şiş — Marinated grilled chicken. | 230 g | 810 TL |
| Chicken Sauté ☪Tavuk sote — Chicken sautéed with vegetables in a clay pan. | 250 g | 850 TL |
| Meat Sauté ☪Et sote — Beef sautéed with vegetables in a clay pan. | 250 g | 1,050 TL |
| Shepherd's Roast ☪Çoban kavurma — Diced meat roasted with peppers, mushrooms and onion. | 250 g | 1,100 TL |
| Lamb Skewers ☪ 🌾Et şiş — Grilled lamb shish. | 230 g | 1,250 TL |
| Lamb Chops ☪ 🌾Kuzu pirzola — Grilled lamb cutlets. | 380 g | 1,850 TL |
| Lamb Külbastı ☪ 🌾Kuzu külbastı — Thin-cut grilled lamb fillet. | 400 g | 2,400 TL |
| Beef Tenderloin ☪ 🌾Bonfile — Grilled beef tenderloin. | 400 g | 2,500 TL |
| Steak with Mushrooms ☪Mantarlı steak — Steak with creamy mushroom sauce. | 400 g | 2,550 TL |
| Mixed Grill ☪Karışık ızgara — Köfte, chicken and lamb from the grill. | 480 g | 2,100 TL |
| Large Mixed Grill ☪Karışık ızgara (büyük) — A generous mixed grill platter for sharing. | 860 g | 4,100 TL |
| Pottery Kebab (for 2) ☪Testi kebap — Meat and vegetables slow-cooked in a sealed clay pot. | 800 g | 3,200 TL |
Salads
| Dish | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd's Salad 🌱 🌾 🌿Çoban salata — Tomato, cucumber, pepper and onion with olive oil. | 360 g | 450 TL |
| Seasonal Salad 🌱 🌾 🌿Mevsim salata — Seasonal greens and vegetables. | 360 g | 450 TL |
| Rocket Salad 🌱 🌾 🌿Roka salata — Fresh rocket with tomato and lemon. | 360 g | 450 TL |
| Iceberg Salad 🌱 🌾 🌿Göbek salata — Crisp lettuce hearts with carrot. | 360 g | 450 TL |
| Chef's Salad 🌱 🌾 🥛Şefin salatası — Mixed greens, olives, cheese and vegetables. | 380 g | 640 TL |
| Mediterranean Salad 🌱 🌾 🥛Akdeniz salata — Greens with cheese, corn and sun-ripened vegetables. | 380 g | 650 TL |
| Gavurdağı Salad 🌱 🌾 🥜 🌿Gavurdağı salata — Finely chopped tomato, onion and walnuts with pomegranate molasses. | 360 g | 650 TL |
| Chicken Salad ☪ 🌾Tavuk salata — Grilled chicken over mixed greens. | 410 g | 730 TL |
| Tuna Salad 🌾Ton balıklı salata — Tuna with greens, corn and olives. | 360 g | 750 TL |
| Shrimp Salad Bowl 🦐 🌾Karidesli salata — Shrimp with greens and lemon dressing. | 380 g | 850 TL |
Soups & Snacks
| Dish | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lentil Soup 🌱Mercimek çorbası — Traditional red lentil soup with lemon. | 400 g | 300 TL |
| Fish Soup Balık çorbası — Light fish soup with vegetables. | 400 g | 550 TL |
| Seafood Soup 🦐Deniz mahsulleri çorbası — Rich soup with shrimp, squid and mussels. | 400 g | 630 TL |
| Fish Sandwich (Balık Ekmek) Balık ekmek — Istanbul's famous grilled fish sandwich. | 120 g | 300 TL |
| Stuffed Mussels 🦐 🥜Midye dolma — Mussels filled with spiced rice and pine nuts. | 5 pieces | 320 TL |
| French Fries 🌱Patates tava | 180 g | 350 TL |
| Onion Rings 🌱Soğan halkası | 180 g | 380 TL |
| Crab Sticks 🦐Yengeç bacağı — Fried crab sticks with dip. | 260 g | 690 TL |
| Cheese Rolls (Sigara Böreği) 🌱 🥛Sigara böreği — Crispy filo rolls filled with white cheese. | 220 g | 630 TL |
| Paçanga Pastry Paçanga böreği — Filo parcels with pastırma and cheese. | 360 g | 730 TL |
Pasta
| Dish | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Spaghetti Napolitana 🌱Napoliten spagetti | 360 g | 840 TL |
| Spaghetti Bolognese ☪Spagetti bolonez | 360 g | 880 TL |
| Fettuccine Alfredo ☪ 🥛Fettuccine Alfredo — Creamy chicken fettuccine. | 360 g | 960 TL |
| Seafood Spaghetti 🦐Deniz mahsullü spagetti — Spaghetti with shrimp, squid and mussels. | 360 g | 1,300 TL |
Breakfast
| Dish | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Plate 🌱 🥛Kahvaltı tabağı — Cheeses, olives, egg, honey, jam and fresh bread. | 300 g | 700 TL |
| Turkish Spread Breakfast (for 2) 🌱Serpme kahvaltı — A table full of Turkish breakfast dishes with tea. | 600 g | 1,450 TL |
Desserts
| Dish | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Künefe 🌱 🥜 🥛Künefe — Warm shredded pastry with melted cheese, syrup and pistachio. | 200 g | 450 TL |
| Baklava 🌱 🥜Baklava — Filo pastry layered with pistachio and syrup. | 200 g | 550 TL |
| Katmer 🌱 🥜 🥛Katmer — Thin crispy pastry with clotted cream and pistachio. | 200 g | 500 TL |
| Fig Dessert 🌱 🥜İncir tatlısı — Dried figs with walnuts and cream. | 200 g | 450 TL |
| Tiramisu 🌱 🥛Tiramisu | 200 g | 350 TL |
| Cheesecake 🌱 🥛Cheesecake | 200 g | 350 TL |
| Ice Cream 🌱 🥛Dondurma | 200 g | 480 TL |
| Fruit Plate 🌱 🌾 🌿Meyve tabağı — Seasonal fresh fruit. | 300 g | 550 TL |
Drinks (selection)
| Dish | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Tea 🌱Çay | glass | 90 TL |
| Turkish Coffee 🌱Türk kahvesi | cup | 190 TL |
| Rakı (single) Tek rakı — Turkey's anise spirit, served with water and ice. | — | 350 TL |
| Rakı (double) Duble rakı | — | 530 TL |
| Yeni Rakı bottle Yeni Rakı | 35 cl | 2,000 TL |
| Yeni Rakı bottle Yeni Rakı | 70 cl | 4,000 TL |
| Efes Pilsen beer Efes Pilsen | 50 cl | 350 TL |
| Glass of wine Kadeh şarap — Turkish red, white or rosé. | — | 450 TL |
Good to Know
☪ Dietary & Halal: Our meat is halal certified. Vegetarian 🌱, vegan 🌿 and gluten-free-on-request 🌾 dishes are marked on the menu; allergens such as shellfish, nuts, dairy and sesame are shown with icons.
💳 Payment methods: We accept cash in Turkish Lira (TRY), Euros (EUR) and US Dollars (USD), as well as Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
👕 Dress code & booking: No dress code. For sunset tables facing the historic peninsula, please book in advance.
Menu FAQ
Do you accept credit cards, Euros or US Dollars?
Yes. We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) as well as cash in Turkish Lira, Euros and US Dollars.
How much is a seafood dinner per person?
Around 1,300–2,000 TL per person without alcohol — for example grilled sea bass (830 TL) with two cold mezes (600 TL) and tea (90 TL) comes to 1,520 TL. With rakı, budget roughly 2,000–2,500 TL.
What is the best fish to order?
Grilled sea bass and sea bream are year-round favourites. In autumn try bluefish (lüfer) and bonito, in winter Black Sea anchovy (hamsi) and turbot (kalkan).
Is the meat halal? Do you have vegetarian or gluten-free options?
Our meat dishes are prepared with halal-certified meat. We offer many vegetarian mezes, salads and desserts, and grilled fish can be prepared gluten-free on request — please tell your waiter about any allergies.

