Rumeli Iskele, Istanbul

The best seats in the house are actually outside on the wooden deck which commands a view across the straits to the castle on the hilltop - Anadolu Hisari. The interior decor is traditional but elegant. On the plus side, the extremely attentive staff are unobtrusive and wonderfully efficient. The fresh seasonal fish standards and seafood meze are pretty good. This is not the kind of restaurant you wantto go out of the way to eat at, but it's a good choice if you happen to be in the area.