Contemporary Balkan & Mediterranean · Porto Montenegro · €25–45 mains
#1 in Tivat · TripadvisorContemporary Balkan / Mediterranean$$$$Porto Montenegro marina
"Djordje Bajović's marina kitchen is Tivat's number-one table on Tripadvisor. Book the terrace for an anniversary on the Bay of Kotor."
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About Bokka Modern
Porto Montenegro turned a sleepy navy town into a superyacht marina, and Bokka Modern is the table that rose with it. It sits at Residence Teuta on the waterside promenade, looking across the moored hulls to the mountains ringing the Bay of Kotor, and it currently ranks first of the thirty-nine restaurants in Tivat on Tripadvisor, with a 4.7 score across more than eight hundred reviews. The cooking is contemporary Western Balkan with a Mediterranean lean, built on Adriatic seafood and Montenegrin produce.
The Kitchen
Executive chef Djordje Bajović grew up in Cetinje, the old royal capital inland, and built the menu around regional ingredients reworked for a marina crowd. The plate that defines the kitchen is grilled fish with truffle puree, pairing the day's Adriatic catch with the black truffle that grows in Montenegro's north, and the veal chop is the meat-eater's equivalent. Both lean on local sourcing rather than imported luxury, which is the point Bajović keeps making.
Around those sit fresh oysters from Bay of Kotor beds, octopus, risottos and a short, well-chosen list of Montenegrin and regional wines. Mains run roughly €25 to €45, putting a full dinner with wine for two around €120 to €180, which is marina pricing rather than village-konoba value, and the room knows its audience. What lifts it above the other Porto Montenegro terraces is consistency: the seafood is genuinely fresh, the plating is careful without being fussy, and the service matches the setting. For Tivat, where many waterfront kitchens coast on the view, that reliability is exactly why it sits at the top of the local ranking.
The Room
The setting is pure Porto Montenegro: a sleek, low-lit terrace right on the marina promenade, with the yachts in front and the Lovćen massif behind. The mood is polished but relaxed, lighting is soft after dark, and tables on the waterfront edge are generously spaced for a long dinner. The sound level is an easy hum rather than a roar. Dress is smart-casual, leaning dressier in high summer when the yacht set is in; resort wear fits, beachwear does not. Book the front row for the bay view.
Best for an Anniversary on the Bay
Reserve the waterfront terrace for an anniversary or a guest you want to impress, because Bokka lines up the things that occasion asks for: a marina-and-mountains view at sunset, fresh Adriatic seafood plated with care, and a polished but unstuffy room that holds a long, lingering dinner. It is equally at home for a client dinner during the summer season. Time it for golden hour and ask for a front-row table. See the Tivat dining guide, our best anniversary tables, and the global best seafood restaurants.
Not for
Not for budget travellers or a quick lunch. This is marina-priced fine dining at €25–45 a main, built for the Porto Montenegro yacht crowd, not for a casual bite.
Frequently Asked
Is Bokka Modern worth it?
Yes. Bokka Modern is the top-rated restaurant in Tivat on Tripadvisor for good reason: chef Djordje Bajović's seafood is genuinely fresh, the cooking is careful, and the marina terrace at Porto Montenegro is one of the best dinner settings on the Bay of Kotor. It is priced for the marina at €25 to €45 a main, so treat it as a special-occasion table rather than an everyday one, and book the waterfront edge.
How hard is it to book Bokka Modern?
Book ahead in summer, when Porto Montenegro is busy. Reserve several days out for a waterfront table, especially around sunset and at weekends, by phone on +382 67 007 700. Front-row terrace seats with the clearest marina view go first. The restaurant is at Residence Teuta on the Porto Montenegro promenade in Tivat. Outside the high season a day's notice is usually enough.
What is the dress code at Bokka Modern?
Smart-casual, dressier in high summer. The marina setting and the yacht-season crowd make resort-smart the safe register: linen, a collared shirt or a summer dress all work well. There is no jacket requirement, but swimwear and flip-flops are out of place on the evening terrace. In spring and autumn the room is more relaxed, and neat casual clothing is perfectly comfortable.
What should I order at Bokka Modern?
Order the grilled fish with truffle puree, the dish that defines the kitchen, pairing the day's Adriatic catch with Montenegrin black truffle. Start with Bay of Kotor oysters or the octopus, and meat eaters should consider the veal chop. Pair with a Montenegrin Vranac red or a crisp local white, and ask the staff which fish came in that morning before you commit.
Is Bokka Modern good for a special occasion?
Yes, it is one of the best occasion tables in Tivat. The waterfront terrace, the sunset view over the marina and mountains, and the fresh-seafood menu make it well suited to an anniversary, a proposal or a client dinner. Book a front-row table at golden hour. For more rooms that fit the moment, see our impress-clients picks and the bay's wider scene.
Phone +382 67 007 700 · book the waterfront terrace at sunset
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Practical Information
AddressResidence Teuta, Porto Montenegro, Tivat
NeighbourhoodPorto Montenegro marina
CuisineContemporary Balkan / Mediterranean
SignatureGrilled fish with truffle puree · veal chop
Bokka tops Tivat's ranking by doing the boring things well: fresh fish, careful plating, service that matches the view. See the seven signs we judge every table by.
