Steaks
Reviewers repeatedly single out the steaks, including a ribeye described as one of the best eaten in the UAE.
Americano Dubai
Al Sufouh
Americano Dubai is a stateside-style bar and restaurant in Al Sufouh, suited to dinner, drinks and a lively evening around Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Reviews especially highlight the steaks, Destroyer Burger and Saturday brunch, with attractive interiors and outdoor seating by the water.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
309 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Brunch
Saturday brunch receives strong marks for plentiful food, continuous drinks and attentive service.
Cocktails
Cocktails are a standout for some diners, with one reviewer calling the jalapeño margarita especially good.
Burger
The Destroyer Burger earns memorable praise and comes in a large portion that may be easier to share or cut.
Waterfront Seating
There is outdoor seating by the water, and some tables can offer a view towards the Burj Al Arab.
Interiors
The venue’s vintage-tinged decor and cosy design are recurring highlights, adding character to dinner or drinks.
Pizza
The thin pizza and mushroom pizza with truffle are among the more distinctive food recommendations in the reviews.
What to Eat at Americano Dubai 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 Americano Dubai, 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 Americano Dubai, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Saturday brunch Net +3
“I went for Saturday brunch. The food and service was excellent!”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I went for Saturday brunch. The food and service was excellent!”March 2023
“We went for a Saturday brunch, the food was delicious and plenty, the drinks never stopped and we had a great day.”August 2023
Honorable mentions (21)
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Burger Net +1
“My burger was a bit overcooked but it tasted well.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My burger was a bit overcooked but it tasted well.”March 2021
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Burrata bruschetta Net +1
“I had the wagyu ribeye and the burrata bruschetta. Both were very good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had the wagyu ribeye and the burrata bruschetta. Both were very good.”May 2022
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Charred cauliflower Net +1
“We especially liked the charred cauliflower and mushroom & truffle pizza.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We especially liked the charred cauliflower and mushroom & truffle pizza.”January 2021
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Chicken wings Net +1
“Food impressed (steak, chicken wings) but the watermelon salad was lackluster.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food impressed (steak, chicken wings) but the watermelon salad was lackluster.”April 2023
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Corn on the cob Net +1
“It’s nice to find a place with easy ambience , tasty food, and properly packaged Saturday brunch. Amazing thin pizza, creatively done corn on the cob and well done sliders.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It’s nice to find a place with easy ambience , tasty food, and properly packaged Saturday brunch. Amazing thin pizza, creatively done corn on the cob and well done sliders.”July 2023
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Destroyer Net +1
“The best burger I have ever, ever…fml…even, I have ever eaten 😩❤️❤️❤️. Destroyer its name 🥲😍❤️ Must!!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The best burger I have ever, ever…fml…even, I have ever eaten 😩❤️❤️❤️. Destroyer its name 🥲😍❤️ Must!!!”July 2022
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Friday brunch Net +1
“Had Friday brunch here. Food was good. Had best espresso martini here in Dubai. Will come back again soon.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Had Friday brunch here. Food was good. Had best espresso martini here in Dubai. Will come back again soon.”September 2020
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Medium well steak Net +1
“Food was high quality, medium well steak was fantastic to perfection , location is good for couple or fiends , not for kids as there is no kids area or facility for kids to play.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was high quality, medium well steak was fantastic to perfection , location is good for couple or fiends , not for kids as there is no kids area or facility for kids to play.”February 2023
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Mushroom pizza with truffle Net +1
“We especially liked the charred cauliflower and mushroom & truffle pizza.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We especially liked the charred cauliflower and mushroom & truffle pizza.”January 2021
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Pizza Net +1
“We discovered this place during our staycation at Jumeirah Al Nasseem. We ordered pizza and burger. Burger was so delicious and a huge portion for one person. The name of the burger is destroyer. Ask them to cut two pieces because it is really hard to eat. Good value for money.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We discovered this place during our staycation at Jumeirah Al Nasseem. We ordered pizza and burger. Burger was so delicious and a huge portion for one person. The name of the burger is destroyer. Ask them to cut two pieces because it is really hard to eat. Good value for money.”October 2020
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Rib eye steak Net +1
“Delicious food, we had a rib eye steak and sea bass (as attached) and they serve alcohol - we had two coronas. Prices are really high even for Dubai - we ended up paying 450AED, but the view, the historical buildings and the food really worth it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Delicious food, we had a rib eye steak and sea bass (as attached) and they serve alcohol - we had two coronas. Prices are really high even for Dubai - we ended up paying 450AED, but the view, the historical buildings and the food really worth it.”March 2021
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Ribeye steak and mash l Net +1
“Went there for dinner. I had Ribeye steak and mash l, and I have to say that it was one of the best steaks I have had in UAE so far. Will definitely return to try other goodies from their menu.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Went there for dinner. I had Ribeye steak and mash l, and I have to say that it was one of the best steaks I have had in UAE so far. Will definitely return to try other goodies from their menu.”August 2021
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Sea bass Net +1
“Delicious food, we had a rib eye steak and sea bass (as attached) and they serve alcohol - we had two coronas. Prices are really high even for Dubai - we ended up paying 450AED, but the view, the historical buildings and the food really worth it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Delicious food, we had a rib eye steak and sea bass (as attached) and they serve alcohol - we had two coronas. Prices are really high even for Dubai - we ended up paying 450AED, but the view, the historical buildings and the food really worth it.”March 2021
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Spitz Net +1
“Amazing free flow Spitz.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing free flow Spitz.”July 2021
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Thin pizza Net +1
“It’s nice to find a place with easy ambience , tasty food, and properly packaged Saturday brunch. Amazing thin pizza, creatively done corn on the cob and well done sliders.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It’s nice to find a place with easy ambience , tasty food, and properly packaged Saturday brunch. Amazing thin pizza, creatively done corn on the cob and well done sliders.”July 2023
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Truffle snow fries Net +1
“We took advantage of the happy hour drinks special and devouring the amazing Truffle Snow Fries!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We took advantage of the happy hour drinks special and devouring the amazing Truffle Snow Fries!”August 2020
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Vegan burger Net +1
“Beautiful Ambiance. Excellent service. This vegan burger was just insane- loved it. Fish n chips could have been better.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Beautiful Ambiance. Excellent service. This vegan burger was just insane- loved it. Fish n chips could have been better.”January 2022
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Wagyu ribeye Net +1
“I had the wagyu ribeye and the burrata bruschetta. Both were very good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had the wagyu ribeye and the burrata bruschetta. Both were very good.”May 2022
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Watermelon and cheese salad Net +1
“Oh and I liked the watermelon and cheese salad. That was very yummy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Oh and I liked the watermelon and cheese salad. That was very yummy.”March 2021
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Mac n cheese Net 0
Mixed feedback
“So I instead ordered a salad and a side of mac n cheese. When the mac came, I tried it and it was delicious. But I realized there was beef in it.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“So I instead ordered a salad and a side of mac n cheese. When the mac came, I tried it and it was delicious. But I realized there was beef in it.”September 2023
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Calamari Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Went here for dinner. Good steaks, the burgers and calamari were average.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 2
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Espresso martini Net +1
“Had Friday brunch here. Food was good. Had best espresso martini here in Dubai. Will come back again soon.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Had Friday brunch here. Food was good. Had best espresso martini here in Dubai. Will come back again soon.”September 2020
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Jalapeños margarita Net +1
“The jalapeños margarita was very good and I loved the spice level but it was a bit too much for my company.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The jalapeños margarita was very good and I loved the spice level but it was a bit too much for my company.”March 2021
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Fish n chips Net −1
“Beautiful Ambiance. Excellent service. This vegan burger was just insane- loved it. Fish n chips could have been better.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Beautiful Ambiance. Excellent service. This vegan burger was just insane- loved it. Fish n chips could have been better.”January 2022
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Watermelon salad Net −1
“Food impressed (steak, chicken wings) but the watermelon salad was lackluster.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Food impressed (steak, chicken wings) but the watermelon salad was lackluster.”April 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Deals. Ask the server to explain the ladies’ night terms before ordering; one guest found the offer confusing.
Check Ingredients. If you are vegetarian, confirm every dish directly and mention it clearly; mac and cheese was served with beef bacon.
Cut Burger. Ask for the Destroyer Burger to be cut into two pieces, since a reviewer found the full burger difficult to eat.
Time Dinner. For a quieter, less crowded visit, consider later evening dining; one review says the restaurant emptied by 10pm.
Request Volume. If the music is too loud, ask the staff to lower it; one group said the volume was reduced after asking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Waterfront at Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Al Sufouh 1, Dubai
Common Concerns
Vegetarian Care
Vegetarian diners should be cautious: the vegan burger was unavailable, while mac and cheese arrived with beef bacon.
Slow Service
Several reviews mention delayed food, drinks, desserts or difficulty getting a waiter’s attention.
Loud Music
Night-time music can make conversation difficult; one reviewer said they could not hear the person next to them.
Limited Kids Setup
Families should note that reviewers found no kids area or play facility, and one family felt unwelcome with young children.
Mixed Value
Some diners found the food average or not worth the price, despite positive comments about particular steaks and dishes.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
75 AED
ladies’ night offer with complimentary drinks
“We went here for ladies' night on Wednesday: 3 complimentary drinks for spending 75 AED on food”Google review · June 2023
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The Bottom Line
Americano Dubai is a stateside-style bar and restaurant in Al Sufouh, inside the Souk Madinat Jumeirah setting. It suits a social dinner, drinks, ladies’ night or Saturday brunch rather than a quiet family meal. The strongest food feedback centres on steaks, the Destroyer Burger, thin pizza and selected appetisers; cocktails also get unusually warm mentions.
Steaks are the safest bet from the reviews. One diner called the ribeye one of the best they had eaten in the UAE, while another praised a medium-well steak cooked to perfection. The Destroyer Burger is huge enough that a reviewer suggested asking for it to be cut into two pieces.
Brunch portions are described as plentiful, with drinks flowing throughout one Saturday sitting. The venue’s cosy, vintage-tinged interiors and outdoor waterfront seating are genuine draws, and some tables can look towards the Burj Al Arab. Atmosphere varies, though: night music has been loud enough to stop conversation, while the room can feel quiet after 10pm.
Service is inconsistent, with reports of slow drinks, delayed desserts and inattentive waiters. Vegetarians should confirm ingredients carefully, particularly when ordering mac and cheese. Families should also note the lack of a kids’ play area or facility.
Ladies’ night terms are worth confirming before you order.