Grilled Fish
Grilled fish is the clearest strength, with customers praising fresh sea bream, sheri and different masala options.
مطعم - مطبخ البوارح Al Bawareh Kitchen & Restaurant
Deira
Al Bawareh Kitchen & Restaurant is a Deira barbecue spot known in reviews for grilled fish, especially sea bream, alongside charcoal chicken and other casual meals. It is worth considering when you want fish with masala choices at generally economical prices, though service and consistency can vary.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
557 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sea Bream
The grilled sea bream is repeatedly singled out; one reviewer recommends trying it with either red or green masala.
Affordable Rates
Several customers describe the restaurant as budget-friendly or economical, including for grilled fish and charcoal chicken.
Outdoor Seating
Reviews mention indoor and outdoor seating, with one customer specifically enjoying the outdoor ambience.
Parking
Customers report parking slots in front of the restaurant and being able to park outside for takeaway orders.
Friendly Staff
Even critical reviews acknowledge attentive, smiling or friendly staff, and several customers describe the service as helpful.
What to Eat at مطعم - مطبخ البوارح Al Bawareh Kitchen & Restaurant 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 مطعم - مطبخ البوارح Al Bawareh Kitchen & Restaurant, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of مطعم - مطبخ البوارح Al Bawareh Kitchen & Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Grilled fish meal Net +1
“Their Shawarma is very tasty, tummy filling and rich in chicken. We had grilled fish meal also from there and liked very much.”
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“Their Shawarma is very tasty, tummy filling and rich in chicken. We had grilled fish meal also from there and liked very much.”August 2021
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Grilled hammur Net +1
“Tried their grilled hammur and seabream. Very worthy and tasty food. Good service. But don't like the atmosphere”
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“Tried their grilled hammur and seabream. Very worthy and tasty food. Good service. But don't like the atmosphere”October 2024
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Grilled prawns Net +1
“This place serves amazing grilled fish and grilled prawns. Both spicy and non spicy options are great. This is my go to option whenever I am craving fish and don't feel like cooking.”
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“This place serves amazing grilled fish and grilled prawns. Both spicy and non spicy options are great. This is my go to option whenever I am craving fish and don't feel like cooking.”September 2022
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Grilled seabream Net +1
“Tried their grilled hammur and seabream. Very worthy and tasty food. Good service. But don't like the atmosphere”
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“Tried their grilled hammur and seabream. Very worthy and tasty food. Good service. But don't like the atmosphere”October 2024
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Grilled seabream fish Net +1
“Grilled Seabream fish is a must try. Mamzar special charcol chicken was average.”
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“Grilled Seabream fish is a must try. Mamzar special charcol chicken was average.”January 2026
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Hamus Net +1
“Good tasty food. Hamus and Khubus is one of my favorite here, till now in UAE.”
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“Good tasty food. Hamus and Khubus is one of my favorite here, till now in UAE.”August 2018
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Khubus Net +1
“Good tasty food. Hamus and Khubus is one of my favorite here, till now in UAE.”
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“Good tasty food. Hamus and Khubus is one of my favorite here, till now in UAE.”August 2018
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Shawarma Net +1
“Their Shawarma is very tasty, tummy filling and rich in chicken. We had grilled fish meal also from there and liked very much.”
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“Their Shawarma is very tasty, tummy filling and rich in chicken. We had grilled fish meal also from there and liked very much.”August 2021
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Spicy grilled fish Net +1
“Excellent fresh fish grill. if you looking for spicy grilled fish at a good price, this one is good.. Rest room facilities are basic and need to do better.”
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“Excellent fresh fish grill. if you looking for spicy grilled fish at a good price, this one is good.. Rest room facilities are basic and need to do better.”December 2024
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Turkish grilled chicken Net +1
“Our order consisted of Grilled Shrimps, Grilled Sheri Fish, and Turkish Grilled Chicken. I personally enjoyed the Shrimps and Chicken, while my husband ate the Fish and Shrimps.”
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“Our order consisted of Grilled Shrimps, Grilled Sheri Fish, and Turkish Grilled Chicken. I personally enjoyed the Shrimps and Chicken, while my husband ate the Fish and Shrimps.”October 2023
Honorable mentions (1)
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Mamzar special charcol chicken Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Grilled Seabream fish is a must try. Mamzar special charcol chicken was average.”
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Drinks 4
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Classic mojito Net +1
“As for beverages, I opted for a Classic Mojito which I thoroughly enjoyed, and my husband went with a Passion Fruit Mojito that he equally appreciated.”
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“As for beverages, I opted for a Classic Mojito which I thoroughly enjoyed, and my husband went with a Passion Fruit Mojito that he equally appreciated.”October 2023
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Karak chai Net +1
“Additionally, their Karak Chai was fantastic.”
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“Additionally, their Karak Chai was fantastic.”October 2023
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Kashmiri tea Net +1
“Food is great. I like the kashmiri tea after done eating.”
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“Food is great. I like the kashmiri tea after done eating.”February 2023
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Passion fruit mojito Net +1
“As for beverages, I opted for a Classic Mojito which I thoroughly enjoyed, and my husband went with a Passion Fruit Mojito that he equally appreciated.”
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Review excerpts
“As for beverages, I opted for a Classic Mojito which I thoroughly enjoyed, and my husband went with a Passion Fruit Mojito that he equally appreciated.”October 2023
What to Avoid (8)
Food 8
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Chicken grill Net −1
“Ordered chicken grill .but very bad opinion.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered chicken grill .but very bad opinion.”December 2022
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Fish grill Net −1
“It’s a very unhygienic place charging a premium rate…even no hand soap refilled on time … We ordered fish grill which came with so much of dynamite type of sauce and burned skin, which entirely suppressed the flavor of the fish.”
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Critical review excerpts
“It’s a very unhygienic place charging a premium rate…even no hand soap refilled on time … We ordered fish grill which came with so much of dynamite type of sauce and burned skin, which entirely suppressed the flavor of the fish.”May 2026
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Kashmiri chaye Net −1
“Never waste your money for kashmiri chaye here. They boiled rooh afzah with milk and will present you as Kashmiri chaye (pink tea) . I feel very bad after this experience. Food is good but how can they make people fool with their this type of act.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Never waste your money for kashmiri chaye here. They boiled rooh afzah with milk and will present you as Kashmiri chaye (pink tea) . I feel very bad after this experience. Food is good but how can they make people fool with their this type of act.”November 2023
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Mixed grill Net −1
“The mixed grill was not fully cooked, which was also disappointing.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The mixed grill was not fully cooked, which was also disappointing.”February 2026
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Mutton ribs Net −1
“Yesterday I visited Rabbash Restaurant in Mamzar and ordered mutton ribs and prawns. Unfortunately, the food was served completely burnt, almost like charcoal, and was inedible. We tried to eat a small portion, but later that same day we experienced stomach pain. The food quality is extremely poor and absolutely not worth the money. I strongly advise avoiding this restaurant.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Yesterday I visited Rabbash Restaurant in Mamzar and ordered mutton ribs and prawns. Unfortunately, the food was served completely burnt, almost like charcoal, and was inedible. We tried to eat a small portion, but later that same day we experienced stomach pain. The food quality is extremely poor and absolutely not worth the money. I strongly advise avoiding this restaurant.”August 2025
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Pepper grilled chicken Net −1
“Ordered pepper grilled chicken. The chicken felt old and had a sour taste. We immediately told them about this and nobody even cares to check what happened. There are cats inside the restaurant too. Not recommended at all.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered pepper grilled chicken. The chicken felt old and had a sour taste. We immediately told them about this and nobody even cares to check what happened. There are cats inside the restaurant too. Not recommended at all.”May 2025
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Prawns Net −1
“Yesterday I visited Rabbash Restaurant in Mamzar and ordered mutton ribs and prawns. Unfortunately, the food was served completely burnt, almost like charcoal, and was inedible. We tried to eat a small portion, but later that same day we experienced stomach pain. The food quality is extremely poor and absolutely not worth the money. I strongly advise avoiding this restaurant.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Yesterday I visited Rabbash Restaurant in Mamzar and ordered mutton ribs and prawns. Unfortunately, the food was served completely burnt, almost like charcoal, and was inedible. We tried to eat a small portion, but later that same day we experienced stomach pain. The food quality is extremely poor and absolutely not worth the money. I strongly advise avoiding this restaurant.”August 2025
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Sea bream fish Net −1
“On this day the fish tasted different , we ordered sea bream fish & after eating we experienced stomach upset 🙁”
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Critical review excerpts
“On this day the fish tasted different , we ordered sea bream fish & after eating we experienced stomach upset 🙁”May 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Size. When ordering fish, ask about the size or weight first; one large piece may serve 2–3 people and affect the bill.
Avoid Rush. Visit outside the busiest periods if possible: a late-night visit had a queue, crowded tables and a 45-minute food wait.
Check Drinks. Check that drinks match the menu and arrive with the order; one customer received identical Noora and Falak juices.
Skip Kashmiri Chai. Be cautious with the Kashmiri chai: one reviewer said it tasted like Rooh Afza boiled with milk rather than pink tea.
Use Parking. For takeaway, try parking outside; a review says staff came out to take the order from parked customers.
Solo Visits. A woman travelling alone reported being asked to leave after half an hour on two occasions, so consider this before dining solo.
Plan the visit
Practical details
68 Al Khaleej St
Al Hamriya Port, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Long Waits
Busy periods can mean very long waits: customers report waiting 45 minutes to an hour for food or delivery.
Food Consistency
Reviews include undercooked mixed grill, burnt fish skin and reports of sour-tasting chicken or fish.
Hygiene Concerns
Some customers describe the premises as unhygienic, with basic restroom facilities and missing hand soap reported.
Fish Pricing
A reviewer felt the fish charge was misleading after ordering two pieces and receiving one large piece billed at AED 75 per piece.
Poor Responses
Customers report slow delivery and weak communication, including a one-hour wait for a simple delivery order.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 75 per piece
Fish
“We were surprised to receive a huge fish and were later charged AED 75 per piece, which felt misleading”Google review · February 2026
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The Bottom Line
Al Bawareh Kitchen & Restaurant is a casual barbecue restaurant in Deira that draws much of its appeal from grilled fish. Sea bream, sheri and grilled prawns appear repeatedly in the reviews, with red and green masala options mentioned as particular favourites. Charcoal chicken and shawarma give non-fish diners alternatives.
Prices are often described as economical, and customers mention both indoor and outdoor seating. Parking in front or outside is reported as convenient, including for takeaway. Staff are frequently described as friendly and attentive, although that warmth is not matched by consistently smooth service.
The main caution is inconsistency. Busy visits have involved queues and waits of 45 minutes to an hour, while other reviews report undercooked mixed grill, burnt fish skin, sour-tasting chicken and fish, or missed drinks. Ask about the fish size or weight before ordering: one large piece may serve two or three people, and a customer was charged AED 75 per piece after receiving a large fish.
Delivery has also taken an hour for a simple item. If you are dining alone as a woman, note one reviewer’s repeated complaint about being asked to leave.