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Wine poured into a glass at Sunset Grill & Bar
A Bosphorus-facing terrace table at Sunset Grill & Bar
Sommelier wine service at Sunset Grill & Bar
A long dinner table at Sunset Grill & Bar
The red art installation on the Sunset Grill & Bar terrace
The lively evening atmosphere at Sunset Grill & Bar
Guests raising glasses at Sunset Grill & Bar
A signature cocktail from the After Sunset bar
A dessert plate from the Sunset Grill & Bar kitchen
A live saxophone performance at After Sunset
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Kuruçeşme, Istanbul

An Istanbul classic pairing Bosphorus views with Mediterranean, Turkish and Japanese cooking in Ulus Park

Sunset Grill & Bar

Turkish · Sushi · Mediterranean · Japanese · Fine Dining

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Ulus Park, 2 Yol St., Kuruçeşme, Beşiktaş

Since 1994, Sunset Grill & Bar has combined its hilltop Bosphorus view with seasonal Mediterranean and Turkish plates, Japanese cooking and a dedicated sushi bar. A substantial wine cellar and experienced service team carry the fine-dining experience from lunch into special-occasion dinners.

Recommended by Lara EkinciEvening & Refined Dining Editor · Istanbul
Lara Ekinci — Evening & Refined Dining Editor

Lara Ekinci

Evening & Refined Dining Editor

Lara’s editorial focus is whether an ambitious evening genuinely delivers on its promise. She does not treat the view as separate from food and service, assessing consistency from the reservation process to the final moment.

Areas of focus

  • Refined restaurants
  • Rooftops and views
  • Late-night dining
  • Romantic and special-occasion tables

Editorial principles

  • Measure the promise against the price
  • Never separate the view from food and service
  • Check the reservation experience
Neighbourhoods followed
Beyoğlu · Karaköy · The Bosphorus · Nişantaşı
Languages
Turkish · English
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Why go

For a view-led business lunch, celebration or long dinner where wine pairing matters; the kitchen and service stay anchored in a classic Istanbul experience.

Since 1994, Sunset Grill & Bar has combined its hilltop Bosphorus view with seasonal Mediterranean and Turkish plates, Japanese cooking and a dedicated sushi bar. A substantial wine cellar and experienced service team carry the fine-dining experience from lunch into special-occasion dinners.

Order this

Start at the sushi bar, then choose a seasonal plate or charcoal-grilled meat and ask the sommelier to guide the wine pairing.

Our short order keeps the table focused on what this kitchen does best.

Best time

Reserve a window or terrace table for 30-45 minutes before sunset. The current Google Business listing shows daily hours of 12:00-01:30.

Timing can change the entire experience; reserve ahead when possible.

Opening hours
  • Mon12:00–01:30
  • Tue12:00–01:30
  • Wed12:00–01:30
  • Thu12:00–01:30
  • Fri12:00–01:30
  • Sat12:00–01:30
  • Sun12:00–01:30
Before you plan
  • ReservationsAn online booking link is available. Reconfirm the date, time and party size on the venue's official page.
  • AccessibilitySufficient verified detail on step-free entry, lifts and accessible restrooms is not published. Confirm your requirements with the venue before visiting.
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Last checked: 1 Aug 2026
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