Beach setting
The restaurant sits next to the beach, with sea views and sunset-facing seating that suit relaxed lunches and evening dinners.
AlShorfa LaMer Restaurant & Cafe مطعم الشرفة لامير
Jumeirah
AlShorfa LaMer is a Jumeirah restaurant and cafe beside the beach, with Lebanese and Syrian-style dishes, shisha and balcony seating overlooking the sea. Reviews make it appealing for a relaxed lunch, sunset dinner or late evening, though service and portion sizes can vary.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
986 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Balcony views
The upper balcony and terrace give diners an elevated Gulf view, especially attractive at night.
Lebanese flavours
Named favourites include juicy shish tawouk, thyme salad and a light, refreshing moutabel.
Good shisha
Several reviews specifically praise the shisha, making it a draw for a longer cafe-style visit.
Breakfast buffet
The Arabic breakfast buffet is described as a strong choice for a weekend meal with friends or family.
Complimentary extras
Some diners received snacks, fruit or dessert at no extra charge, including a watermelon platter and crepe.
Family seating
Reviews mention plenty of seating for smokers and non-smokers, plus a position opposite the playground for families.
What to Eat at AlShorfa LaMer Restaurant & Cafe مطعم الشرفة لامير 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 AlShorfa LaMer Restaurant & Cafe مطعم الشرفة لامير, 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 AlShorfa LaMer Restaurant & Cafe مطعم الشرفة لامير got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Manakeesh Net +2
“We ordered manakish, halabi kebab, green potatoes and humus with meat. I would say the mankish was the best and then the potatoes.”
Positive 2Negative 0Neutral 1
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“We ordered manakish, halabi kebab, green potatoes and humus with meat. I would say the mankish was the best and then the potatoes.”August 2020
Honorable mentions (13)
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Beef burger Net +1
“We tried Chicken and beef burgers which were great.”
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“We tried Chicken and beef burgers which were great.”April 2019
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Breakfast buffet Net +1
“Their breakfast buffet is splendid.”
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“Their breakfast buffet is splendid.”April 2021
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Chicken burgers Net +1
“We tried Chicken and beef burgers which were great.”
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“We tried Chicken and beef burgers which were great.”April 2019
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Day meal Net +1
“The food portion of the day meal is really big and enough for 2 persons.”
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“The food portion of the day meal is really big and enough for 2 persons.”July 2021
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Falafel Net +1
“The kibbe and the falafel were tasty as they were fresh.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The kibbe and the falafel were tasty as they were fresh.”January 2019
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Green potatoes Net +1
“We ordered manakish, halabi kebab, green potatoes and humus with meat. I would say the mankish was the best and then the potatoes.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered manakish, halabi kebab, green potatoes and humus with meat. I would say the mankish was the best and then the potatoes.”August 2020
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Kebab Net +1
“Good quality tasty food, good service but the portion is small! I ordered Kebab and they got me only one skewer that I felt was an entry dish not a main meal”
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“Good quality tasty food, good service but the portion is small! I ordered Kebab and they got me only one skewer that I felt was an entry dish not a main meal”December 2021
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Kibbe Net +1
“The kibbe and the falafel were tasty as they were fresh.”
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“The kibbe and the falafel were tasty as they were fresh.”January 2019
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Kunafa Net +1
“they made us wnjoy that nights loaded with special Kunafa that i liked the most..”
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“they made us wnjoy that nights loaded with special Kunafa that i liked the most..”May 2021
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Moutabel Net +1
“Everything is absolutely delicious! Orange juice is sooo good, the thyme salad is so flavourful, shish tawouk is juicy and tender, and the moutabel is lightest and most refreshing moutabel I've had - it's not overly heavy or smokey.”
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Review excerpts
“Everything is absolutely delicious! Orange juice is sooo good, the thyme salad is so flavourful, shish tawouk is juicy and tender, and the moutabel is lightest and most refreshing moutabel I've had - it's not overly heavy or smokey.”April 2023
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Shish tawouk Net +1
“Everything is absolutely delicious! Orange juice is sooo good, the thyme salad is so flavourful, shish tawouk is juicy and tender, and the moutabel is lightest and most refreshing moutabel I've had - it's not overly heavy or smokey.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Everything is absolutely delicious! Orange juice is sooo good, the thyme salad is so flavourful, shish tawouk is juicy and tender, and the moutabel is lightest and most refreshing moutabel I've had - it's not overly heavy or smokey.”April 2023
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Thyme salad Net +1
“Everything is absolutely delicious! Orange juice is sooo good, the thyme salad is so flavourful, shish tawouk is juicy and tender, and the moutabel is lightest and most refreshing moutabel I've had - it's not overly heavy or smokey.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Everything is absolutely delicious! Orange juice is sooo good, the thyme salad is so flavourful, shish tawouk is juicy and tender, and the moutabel is lightest and most refreshing moutabel I've had - it's not overly heavy or smokey.”April 2023
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Watermelon fruit platter Net +1
“Overall a lovely evening spent and Mohammed Jameel did a wonderful job to check that everything was okay and if there was anything else we needed and ended the night with a theatrical complimentary serving of watermelon fruit platter!”
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Review excerpts
“Overall a lovely evening spent and Mohammed Jameel did a wonderful job to check that everything was okay and if there was anything else we needed and ended the night with a theatrical complimentary serving of watermelon fruit platter!”June 2023
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Ginger tea Net +1
“We had the ginger tea which was fresh and came with honey and lemon as sides.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had the ginger tea which was fresh and came with honey and lemon as sides.”June 2023
What to Avoid (4)
Food 4
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Halabi kebab Net −1
“We ordered manakish, halabi kebab, green potatoes and humus with meat. I would say the mankish was the best and then the potatoes. The kebabs were underrated and looked like they had been run over by a truck.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered manakish, halabi kebab, green potatoes and humus with meat. I would say the mankish was the best and then the potatoes. The kebabs were underrated and looked like they had been run over by a truck.”August 2020
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Mashawi Net −1
“The mashawi came to the table totally cold with the meat tough and rubbery. It seemed like the food was old as the meat was dark. This happens when old meat is reheated.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The mashawi came to the table totally cold with the meat tough and rubbery. It seemed like the food was old as the meat was dark. This happens when old meat is reheated.”January 2019
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Oriental breakfast Net −1
“Was ordering oriental breakfast and was said that the charge is 40 dhs for each of two that was different from the menu. Instead of having Middle East experience we were brought eggs and basket of bread, and orange juice, and disgusting sausage.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Was ordering oriental breakfast and was said that the charge is 40 dhs for each of two that was different from the menu. Instead of having Middle East experience we were brought eggs and basket of bread, and orange juice, and disgusting sausage.”February 2020
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Sausage Net −1
“Instead of having Middle East experience we were brought eggs and basket of bread, and orange juice, and disgusting sausage.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Instead of having Middle East experience we were brought eggs and basket of bread, and orange juice, and disgusting sausage.”February 2020
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid peak times. Visit outside busy periods if possible: reviews describe long waits, Ramadan crowding and difficulty getting staff attention.
Check buffet timing. Confirm the set-menu start time before ordering; one lunchtime visitor found it did not begin until 1:30pm.
Confirm iftar terms. If booking an iftar package, verify what the shisha charge includes before paying; one review reported an AED129 offer dispute.
Choose upstairs. Ask for the balcony or second floor if you want the strongest views and a more atmospheric evening setting.
Check parking. Ask about parking validation or valet when you arrive; a review says validation was available and valet may also be offered.
Beach planning. Beach visitors should plan changing arrangements in advance: showers exist, but the restaurant's changing area is described as very small.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Syrian Food - Lamer unit 613
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1, Dubai
Common Concerns
Small portions
Several diners felt portions were too small for the prices; one kebab order arrived as just one skewer.
Uneven service
Service ranges from attentive to slow, with reports of servers disappearing, delayed orders and difficulty getting a waiter.
Iftar shortages
An iftar review reports limited buffet quantities and desserts running out without being replenished.
Summer heat
The outdoor area can feel warm, and one diner specifically wished for water misting during summer.
Stair access
The upstairs shisha and smoking area is reached by stairs, which may not suit wheelchair users.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED129
iftar and shisha
“The shisha was good but when the bill came, they added the shisha as extra with full price and not as per the offer of AED129 for iftar and shisha”Google review · April 2021
40 dhs for each of two
oriental breakfast
“Was ordering oriental breakfast and was said that the charge is 40 dhs for each of two that was different from the menu”Google review · February 2020
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The Bottom Line
AlShorfa LaMer is a beachside restaurant and cafe in Jumeirah where the setting is as important as the meal. You can come for Lebanese or Syrian-style food, shisha, a balcony dinner over the Gulf, or the Arabic breakfast buffet. Reviews mention shish tawouk, manakish, thyme salad and moutabel, with the last described as light rather than heavily smoky.
The strongest reasons to visit are the location, sunset and upper-level views, plus occasional extras such as snacks, crepe or a complimentary watermelon platter. Families have seating choices, including smoking and non-smoking areas, and one review notes the playground opposite the restaurant. Parking validation is also mentioned.
Set expectations around consistency. Several diners found portions small for the price, while others praised quick, delicious food; service reports range from attentive to slow, including long waits and servers failing to check back. Outdoor seating can feel warm in summer, and the upstairs area is accessible only by stairs.
If you are considering an iftar buffet, check the package and replenishment arrangements first: reviews describe limited quantities, desserts running out and a dispute over an AED129 iftar-and-shisha offer. For a calmer visit, avoid busy periods and confirm menu timings before sitting down.
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