"Beşiktaş's veteran sky-table — Vogue has paired 70-plus sushi rolls and Josper grills with a full Bosphorus panorama since 1997, best booked for sunset."
About Vogue
Vogue is a rooftop restaurant and bar on the 13th floor of BJK Plaza, at Spor Caddesi No:92 in the Akaretler quarter of Beşiktaş, Istanbul. It has been a fixture of the city's dining scene since 1997, trading on a wraparound terrace with panoramic views of the Bosphorus and a menu that runs from Mediterranean plates to a deep sushi list. The draw is the combination — a serious view, a long-running kitchen and a bar that introduced Turkey to molecular cocktails — rather than any single celebrity-chef signature.
For Istanbul's other high tables, compare the modern Turkish meze rooftop 360 Istanbul, the Mediterranean seafood at Aqua at the Four Seasons Bosphorus, or the Michelin-starred Arkestra in Etiler. It also sits within the city's sushi dining.
The Kitchen
The kitchen spans Mediterranean and Far Eastern cooking, but the sushi is the headline: a list of more than 70 varieties, with rolls built on eel, shrimp, crab and salmon, alongside Josper charcoal-oven grills and pasta from the European side of the menu. The bar carries equal weight — Vogue ran Turkey's first molecular cocktail menu, with set-pieces such as an apple martini finished with caviar and a vodka martini served with local candy. The Sunday brunch, laid out until 16:00, is a long-running institution in its own right. Expect to spend around ₺1,500 to ₺3,000 per person with drinks.
The Room
The room is sleek and minimalist, glass-walled to keep the Bosphorus in view from almost every seat, with an open terrace that fills first at sunset. It is built for the panorama: the water, the bridges and the city laid out thirteen floors down. The mood shifts from a relaxed lunch and that famous Sunday brunch into a livelier bar scene after dark, so the seat you book matters — ask for a terrace table when the weather allows, and time it for the light going down over the strait.
Best for Anniversary
A terrace over the Bosphorus at sunset makes Vogue an easy anniversary table or a celebratory birthday dinner. The view and the bar also carry a polished evening out to impress clients visiting the city.
Not for
Not for a quiet, intimate dinner or a tight budget — Vogue is a large, view-driven rooftop with a busy bar scene and Beşiktaş fine-dining prices, best for an occasion rather than a low-key meal.
Frequently Asked
What is Vogue known for?
Vogue is a long-running Beşiktaş rooftop, open since 1997, known for its panoramic Bosphorus views, a list of more than 70 sushi varieties and Turkey's first molecular cocktail menu.
What should I order?
The sushi is the headline — over 70 varieties, with eel, shrimp, crab and salmon rolls — alongside Josper-grilled mains; the molecular cocktails at the bar are part of the experience.
How much does it cost?
Plan on roughly ₺1,500 to ₺3,000 per person with drinks; the Sunday brunch is a separate, popular fixed offering laid out until 16:00.
Where is Vogue located?
On the 13th floor of BJK Plaza at Spor Caddesi No:92 in the Akaretler quarter of Beşiktaş, with a terrace overlooking the Bosphorus.
Is Vogue good for a special occasion?
Yes — the Bosphorus terrace at sunset suits an anniversary or birthday, and the polished setting works for a celebratory evening or impressing visiting clients.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Vogue
Book ahead for terrace tables at sunset and for Sunday brunch.
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Practical Information
AddressBJK Plaza, 13th floor, Spor Cad. No:92, Beşiktaş
NeighbourhoodAkaretler, Beşiktaş
CuisineModern European & Sushi
Price~₺1,500–3,000 per person with drinks
Dress CodeSmart / smart casual
SeatingIndoor dining room and open Bosphorus terrace
ReservationRecommended
