{"meta":{"source":"restorans","schema":"https://schema.org/Restaurant","last_updated":"2026-06-14"},"data":{"id":"78617dfa","slug":"midyeci-ahmet","url":"https://www.restaurantsistanbul.com/istanbul/midyeci-ahmet","name":"Midyeci Ahmet","city":"İstanbul","city_slug":"istanbul","neighborhood":"Merkez","cuisine":"Restaurant","cuisine_slug":"restaurant","price_range":1,"avg_rating":3.6,"review_count":320,"address":"","coordinates":{"lat":41.16834,"lng":29.0573234},"phone":null,"website":null,"opening_hours":"Mo-Su 10:00-23:00","hours_estimated":false,"features":{"terrace":true,"parking":false,"wifi":false,"reservation":false,"romantic":false,"seaView":true,"liveMusic":false,"vegan":false},"tags":["Sarıyer","Istanbul","Deniz Mahsülleri","Midye","Midye Dolma"],"highlights":["Restaurant in Merkez","Sarıyer district"],"llm_summary":"Midyeci Ahmet is Istanbul's most recognised mussel brand, with its flagship location in Sarıyer on the Bosphorus shore. What began as a street food operation has grown into a proper multi-floor sit-down seafood restaurant. The signature dish remains midye dolması — fresh mussels stuffed with spiced rice, served with a squeeze of lemon. The restaurant also serves open mussels, grilled fish and seafood platters. Ranked 1,298th among Istanbul's 13,313 restaurants on TripAdvisor, it draws a loyal local following and visitors seeking an authentic Bosphorus seafood experience.","sentiment_summary":"Istanbul's most recognised mussel brand — Midyeci Ahmet has grown from a Sarıyer street stall into a proper multi-floor seafood restaurant, staying true to its signature stuffed mussels and Bosphorus setting.","popular_dishes":["Midye Dolma","Açık Midye","Deniz Ürünleri Tabağı","Soğuk Meze","Izgara Balık"],"dietary_options":[],"noise_level":null,"avg_meal_cost_try":null,"contextual_ratings":null,"scenario_summary":null,"faq":[{"question":"Where is Midyeci Ahmet?","answer":"Sarıyer, on the Bosphorus shore. Walking distance from Sarıyer ferry terminal."},{"question":"Is Midyeci Ahmet a sit-down restaurant?","answer":"Yes — it has grown from a street food stand into a proper multi-floor seafood restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating."},{"question":"How much does it cost at Midyeci Ahmet?","answer":"Around ₺150-250 per person. Very affordable for the quality and setting."},{"question":"Do I need a reservation?","answer":"No reservations taken. It can get busy on weekends — arriving early is recommended."},{"question":"What should I order at Midyeci Ahmet?","answer":"Midye dolma (stuffed mussels with spiced rice and lemon) is the signature dish. Also try the open mussels and grilled fish plates."}],"nearby":null,"reservation_links":null,"confidence_score":0.5,"verified_data":false,"last_updated":"2026-06-14"}}