Live Grills
Tabletop live grills and freshly prepared counters make the buffet more interactive than a standard spread.
Absolute Barbecues
Port Saeed
Absolute Barbecues in Port Saeed is a barbecue restaurant built around an unlimited multi-cuisine buffet. Reviews highlight the live grill experience, freshly prepared counters and a wide choice of grilled starters, buffet dishes and desserts.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
7,464 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Starters
Live-grill starters are repeatedly described as fresh, hot and flavorful, with fried corn singled out as a favorite.
Desserts
Desserts stand out in several reviews, including pan ice cream, malai kulfi and assorted sweets.
Birthday Extras
Birthday visits can include celebratory touches such as a song, crown, cake, souvenir or printed photograph.
Live Counters
The live counters serve food freshly prepared from the kitchen, adding made-to-order variety to the buffet.
Family Dining
Reviews describe comfortable seating and a welcoming atmosphere for family meals, birthdays and festive gatherings.
What to Eat at Absolute Barbecues How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Absolute Barbecues, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Absolute Barbecues got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Fried corn Net +1
“The most delicious in starter was fried corn and in desert was pan ice cream.”
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“The most delicious in starter was fried corn and in desert was pan ice cream.”July 2026
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Haryali chicken Net +1
“I visited on Saturday during the rush time and table we got we were feeling too hot but Ali and Rahul were savior they helped us very nicely by switching your placed twice giving us comfort of eating, also we only eat chicken in which they had limited options but Ali managed to make one more addition of Haryali chicken by speaking to chef.”
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“I visited on Saturday during the rush time and table we got we were feeling too hot but Ali and Rahul were savior they helped us very nicely by switching your placed twice giving us comfort of eating, also we only eat chicken in which they had limited options but Ali managed to make one more addition of Haryali chicken by speaking to chef.”June 2026
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Ice cream Net +1
“The variety of Indian grills, delicious sweets, and ice cream was incredible.”
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“The variety of Indian grills, delicious sweets, and ice cream was incredible.”June 2026
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Makhana chaat Net +1
“I liked them as makhana chaat, mirchi ka halwa, snowflakes ice cream, paan ice cream.”
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“I liked them as makhana chaat, mirchi ka halwa, snowflakes ice cream, paan ice cream.”February 2026
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Malai kulfi Net +1
“Malai kulfi was very nice.”
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“Malai kulfi was very nice.”August 2026
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Mirchi ka halwa Net +1
“I liked them as makhana chaat, mirchi ka halwa, snowflakes ice cream, paan ice cream.”
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“I liked them as makhana chaat, mirchi ka halwa, snowflakes ice cream, paan ice cream.”February 2026
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Octopus Net +1
“It was my first time trying octopus, and it was incredibly fresh and delicious.”
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“It was my first time trying octopus, and it was incredibly fresh and delicious.”July 2026
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Snowflakes ice cream Net +1
“I liked them as makhana chaat, mirchi ka halwa, snowflakes ice cream, paan ice cream.”
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“I liked them as makhana chaat, mirchi ka halwa, snowflakes ice cream, paan ice cream.”February 2026
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Unlimited bbq Net +1
“The buffet was incredible – unlimited BBQ, live counters, desserts and so much more. Everything was fresh, flavorful and perfectly cooked.”
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“The buffet was incredible – unlimited BBQ, live counters, desserts and so much more. Everything was fresh, flavorful and perfectly cooked.”December 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Biryani Net −1
“I prefer their Bbq items over biryani.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I prefer their Bbq items over biryani.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Prebook a weekend buffet lunch if you want to avoid relying on last-minute availability.
Choose Timing. Expect a livelier, noisier atmosphere on weekends; choose a weekday if you prefer a calmer meal.
Mention Heat. If your table feels hot during a busy service, ask the team about moving seats; a guest was accommodated twice.
Ask Options. If you have a restricted diet, ask whether the kitchen can add a suitable item; one chicken-only diner received an extra preparation.
Check Birthday. For a birthday visit, ask about the current offer and terms; one review mentions a free buffet for the birthday guest with two paying adults.
Try Grills. Prioritise the barbecue items if choosing between them and biryani; one regular specifically preferred the grills.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mezzanine floor Centurion Star Tower Deira
Port Saeed - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Sweet Quality
Two sweets were considered weaker in quality, although the sweetness level and malai kulfi were well received.
Weekend Noise
The restaurant can become noisy on weekends, which may matter if you prefer a quieter meal.
Limited Variety
One review felt the food and dessert selection could use more options, despite finding the existing spread good.
Warm Tables
During a busy Saturday visit, one table felt too hot before the guests changed seats.
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The Bottom Line
Absolute Barbecues in Port Saeed is an all-you-can-eat barbecue and buffet restaurant where the meal centres on tabletop live grills, freshly prepared counters and a broad buffet. Reviews point to a strong choice of grilled starters and non-vegetarian dishes, while desserts such as pan ice cream, malai kulfi and snowflakes ice cream get their own mentions. The format works particularly well for birthdays and family gatherings.
Guests describe birthday songs, crowns, cakes, souvenirs and even a printed photograph, and one review says the birthday guest ate free with two paying adults. The atmosphere is generally comfortable and lively, though weekends can become noisy. A few details are worth knowing before you go.
One Saturday table felt too hot during rush time, but the party was moved twice. If you have a limited diet, it is worth asking whether the kitchen can prepare an additional suitable dish; one chicken-only diner received Haryali chicken. Another reviewer felt the food and dessert selection could be expanded, and two sweets were judged below the standard of the rest.
A customer-reported buffet offer listed prices from AED 70 for weekday lunch to AED 99 for weekend lunch or dinner, so check current terms before booking.