Meyşef Bestekar

About Meyşef Bestekar

Meyşef Bestekar is a meyhane-style fish and meze restaurant on Bestekar Caddesi, the busy dining and bar street that runs parallel to Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi in Kavaklıdere. It is the Bestekar branch of Meyşef, which also has a restaurant in Yenimahalle. The emphasis is on the classic meyhane table: a long spread of cold and hot mezes followed by fresh fish, with meat dishes and grills cooked over the fire for those who prefer them. In its own posts the restaurant highlights the variety of its mezes, fresh fish, carefully chosen meats and grills, and a local food account describes a selection of more than 90 mezes alongside the fish. Music is part of the evening too; the restaurant keeps a music highlight on its Instagram account. Recent visitors on Tripadvisor in 2025 and 2026 single out the friendly service and the atmosphere, and the restaurant ranks among the better-reviewed places in the city on that site. Practical notes: reservations are taken on +90 545 102 60 60, and booking ahead is sensible at weekends. Bestekar Caddesi is a short walk from Kuğulu Park and the shops of Tunalı Hilmi, and is easy to combine with a drink at one of the street's bars.