Standout dishes
Steak Frites and Vodka Pasta receive especially strong praise, with one diner calling both “top tier” and 10/10.
Apollo
Jumeirah
Apollo is an all-day bistro in Jumeirah with a stylish, date-night atmosphere and a menu built for sharing. Reviewers often single out the Steak Frites and Vodka Pasta, while the waterfront setting and attentive hospitality add to the appeal.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
715 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Warm service
Multiple reviews describe the team as kind, attentive and genuinely welcoming throughout the meal.
Date-night setting
The atmosphere is repeatedly described as warm, stylish and well suited to an evening out or celebration.
Chicken waffles
The chicken and waffles, topped with caviar, hot honey and buttermilk ranch, is praised as a memorable twist on the classic.
Celebration touches
For anniversaries and birthdays, reviewers mention thoughtful extras including complimentary cake, candles and handwritten notes.
Free parking
Parking is reported as free when the ticket is validated with the restaurant.
Outdoor option
One diner enjoyed sitting outside and found the terrace atmosphere especially pleasant for dinner.
What to Eat at Apollo 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 Apollo, 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 Apollo, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 5
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Steak frites Net +5
“Let me start by saying, the Steak Frites and the Vodka Pasta, top tier, so good, 10/10!”
Positive 5Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Let me start by saying, the Steak Frites and the Vodka Pasta, top tier, so good, 10/10!”June 2026
“⭐️ 3.5/5 - Steak & Frites (cut of meat is a bit on the cheaper side which is understandable, you get what you pay for, if you want quality meat it has to be somewhere else)”January 2026
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Ceviche Net +3
“For the food I really enjoy the hotel club sandwich & ceviche!!”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For the food I really enjoy the hotel club sandwich & ceviche!!”April 2026
“Must to try Duck arayes and the ceviche. The flavors will blow your mind.”March 2026
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Onion croquettes Net +2
“I tried the viral vodka pasta, the onion croquettes was out of this world.”
Positive 3Negative 1
Review excerpts
“I tried the viral vodka pasta, the onion croquettes was out of this world.”May 2026
“What a great experience! The food was fantastic, but the Onion Crockett really stole the show. It’s an absolute must-try! Crispy, savory, and packed with flavor.”December 2025
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Mushroom risotto Net +2
“The mushroom risotto was dreamy, while the mac and cheese was a bit modest.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The mushroom risotto was dreamy, while the mac and cheese was a bit modest.”November 2025
“I had a wonderful dining experience at Apollo. The food was absolutely amazing — every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. The Garden Salad was fresh, the Steak Frites was cooked perfectly, and the Mushroom Risotto was rich and full of flavor. The Passion-Lychee drink was also excellent and very refreshing.”June 2026
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Og mac & cheese Net +2
“⭐️ 4/5 - OG Mac & Cheese (another hit for me, really really good, again small portion)”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“⭐️ 4/5 - OG Mac & Cheese (another hit for me, really really good, again small portion)”January 2026
“The mushroom risotto was dreamy, while the mac and cheese was a bit modest.”November 2025
Honorable mentions (20)
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Amber Net +1
“And the mocktail: Amber ufffff! The flavor of the pineapple inside wow!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“And the mocktail: Amber ufffff! The flavor of the pineapple inside wow!”March 2026
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Beef tartar Net +1
“Amazing experience! From the warm greetings to the fantastic food and drinks! All dishes were outstanding! My personal recommendation: beef tartar, onion croquettes, steak, duck confit, pasta, mustard margarita and guava gimlet style cocktail. And all desserts😍😍😍😍😍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing experience! From the warm greetings to the fantastic food and drinks! All dishes were outstanding! My personal recommendation: beef tartar, onion croquettes, steak, duck confit, pasta, mustard margarita and guava gimlet style cocktail. And all desserts😍😍😍😍😍”November 2025
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Blueberry pancakes Net +1
“Food was delicious, especially the chicken and waffle! The blueberry pancakes were good but if it was fluffier then it would’ve been amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was delicious, especially the chicken and waffle! The blueberry pancakes were good but if it was fluffier then it would’ve been amazing.”December 2025
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Ceasar salad Net +1
“⭐️ 4/5 - Ceasar Salad (good dressing, very fresh salad)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“⭐️ 4/5 - Ceasar Salad (good dressing, very fresh salad)”January 2026
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Chicken & waffles topped with caviar, hot honey and buttermilk ranch Net +1
“We started with the chicken & waffles topped with caviar, hot honey and buttermilk ranch which was absolutely AMAZING. The flavours were unreal and such a fun twist on a classic.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We started with the chicken & waffles topped with caviar, hot honey and buttermilk ranch which was absolutely AMAZING. The flavours were unreal and such a fun twist on a classic.”December 2025
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Chicken and waffles Net +1
“Food was delicious, especially the chicken and waffle! The blueberry pancakes were good but if it was fluffier then it would’ve been amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0Neutral 1
Review excerpts
“Food was delicious, especially the chicken and waffle! The blueberry pancakes were good but if it was fluffier then it would’ve been amazing.”December 2025
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Chicken tikka skewers Net +1
“The highlight of the meal was definitely the Chicken Tikka Skewers — they were flavorful, perfectly cooked, and easily the best dish we ordered.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The highlight of the meal was definitely the Chicken Tikka Skewers — they were flavorful, perfectly cooked, and easily the best dish we ordered.”May 2026
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Creme brûlée Net +1
“Best meal of my life. Genuinely. Incredible quality absolutely delicious food made with care. Our server Hashani was so attentive and kind. We ordered the prawn toast, steak frites and creme brûlée. 12/10 have to go”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best meal of my life. Genuinely. Incredible quality absolutely delicious food made with care. Our server Hashani was so attentive and kind. We ordered the prawn toast, steak frites and creme brûlée. 12/10 have to go”January 2026
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Duck arayes Net +1
“Must to try Duck arayes and the ceviche. The flavors will blow your mind.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Must to try Duck arayes and the ceviche. The flavors will blow your mind.”March 2026
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Duck confit Net +1
“Amazing experience! From the warm greetings to the fantastic food and drinks! All dishes were outstanding! My personal recommendation: beef tartar, onion croquettes, steak, duck confit, pasta, mustard margarita and guava gimlet style cocktail. And all desserts😍😍😍😍😍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing experience! From the warm greetings to the fantastic food and drinks! All dishes were outstanding! My personal recommendation: beef tartar, onion croquettes, steak, duck confit, pasta, mustard margarita and guava gimlet style cocktail. And all desserts😍😍😍😍😍”November 2025
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Duck rice Net +1
“Amazing experience at Apollo! The atmosphere is stylish and welcoming, and the food is absolutely delicious. The ceviche and duck rice were our favourites, full of flavour and perfectly prepared. The staff is attentive and big thank you to Mauricio, drinks and service was on point !!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing experience at Apollo! The atmosphere is stylish and welcoming, and the food is absolutely delicious. The ceviche and duck rice were our favourites, full of flavour and perfectly prepared. The staff is attentive and big thank you to Mauricio, drinks and service was on point !!”January 2026
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Garden salad Net +1
“I had a wonderful dining experience at Apollo. The food was absolutely amazing — every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. The Garden Salad was fresh, the Steak Frites was cooked perfectly, and the Mushroom Risotto was rich and full of flavor. The Passion-Lychee drink was also excellent and very refreshing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had a wonderful dining experience at Apollo. The food was absolutely amazing — every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. The Garden Salad was fresh, the Steak Frites was cooked perfectly, and the Mushroom Risotto was rich and full of flavor. The Passion-Lychee drink was also excellent and very refreshing.”June 2026
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Grilled shrimp Net +1
“As for the food - there’s a lot of choice and most of the dishes are made for sharing, but if you try anything please get the grilled shrimp. The taste of the flame grilled prawns is wonderful, and the sauce is absolutely delicious. I could genuinely drink a bowl of it. The dish is also presented beautifully and I would order it again.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“As for the food - there’s a lot of choice and most of the dishes are made for sharing, but if you try anything please get the grilled shrimp. The taste of the flame grilled prawns is wonderful, and the sauce is absolutely delicious. I could genuinely drink a bowl of it. The dish is also presented beautifully and I would order it again.”December 2025
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Hotel club sandwich Net +1
“For the food I really enjoy the hotel club sandwich & ceviche!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For the food I really enjoy the hotel club sandwich & ceviche!!”April 2026
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Prawn toast Net +1
“Best meal of my life. Genuinely. Incredible quality absolutely delicious food made with care. Our server Hashani was so attentive and kind. We ordered the prawn toast, steak frites and creme brûlée. 12/10 have to go”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best meal of my life. Genuinely. Incredible quality absolutely delicious food made with care. Our server Hashani was so attentive and kind. We ordered the prawn toast, steak frites and creme brûlée. 12/10 have to go”January 2026
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Steak and eggs Net +1
“Huge compliments as well to Chef Arsh for the delicious meals. The steak and eggs were especially outstanding and highly recommended.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Huge compliments as well to Chef Arsh for the delicious meals. The steak and eggs were especially outstanding and highly recommended.”December 2025
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Calamarata vodka pasta Net 0
Mixed feedback
“For mains, we shared the Calamarata vodka pasta with stracciatella which was rich, creamy and a total standout.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“For mains, we shared the Calamarata vodka pasta with stracciatella which was rich, creamy and a total standout.”December 2025
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Tiger prawns Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Bravooo to the kitchen team! I love seafood, but I’m not usually a big fan of tiger prawns, yet this one was so good and totally surprised me.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Bravooo to the kitchen team! I love seafood, but I’m not usually a big fan of tiger prawns, yet this one was so good and totally surprised me.”November 2025
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Mashed potatoes Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“⭐️3/5 - Mashed Potatoes (nothing special)”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Sesame toast Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The menu is confusing as it offers mediterranean dishes like pastas, steak frites and pain perdu, along with ceviche and sesame toast. The main course arrived almost with appetisers which was unappealing. The atmosphere is trendy and cosy. The food was just ok but nothing to rave about.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 3
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Guava gimlet style cocktail Net +1
“Amazing experience! From the warm greetings to the fantastic food and drinks! All dishes were outstanding! My personal recommendation: beef tartar, onion croquettes, steak, duck confit, pasta, mustard margarita and guava gimlet style cocktail. And all desserts😍😍😍😍😍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing experience! From the warm greetings to the fantastic food and drinks! All dishes were outstanding! My personal recommendation: beef tartar, onion croquettes, steak, duck confit, pasta, mustard margarita and guava gimlet style cocktail. And all desserts😍😍😍😍😍”November 2025
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Mustard margarita Net +1
“Amazing experience! From the warm greetings to the fantastic food and drinks! All dishes were outstanding! My personal recommendation: beef tartar, onion croquettes, steak, duck confit, pasta, mustard margarita and guava gimlet style cocktail. And all desserts😍😍😍😍😍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing experience! From the warm greetings to the fantastic food and drinks! All dishes were outstanding! My personal recommendation: beef tartar, onion croquettes, steak, duck confit, pasta, mustard margarita and guava gimlet style cocktail. And all desserts😍😍😍😍😍”November 2025
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Passion-lychee drink Net +1
“I had a wonderful dining experience at Apollo. The food was absolutely amazing — every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. The Garden Salad was fresh, the Steak Frites was cooked perfectly, and the Mushroom Risotto was rich and full of flavor. The Passion-Lychee drink was also excellent and very refreshing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had a wonderful dining experience at Apollo. The food was absolutely amazing — every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. The Garden Salad was fresh, the Steak Frites was cooked perfectly, and the Mushroom Risotto was rich and full of flavor. The Passion-Lychee drink was also excellent and very refreshing.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve in advance, particularly for busy evenings; one review specifically recommends reservations because the restaurant gets busy.
Validate parking. If you drive, validate your parking ticket before leaving so you do not incur parking charges.
Share dishes. Many dishes are designed for sharing, but check portions when ordering because some reviewers found them small.
Try the specials. Ask about the chef’s specials if you want something beyond the regular menu; one reviewer recommended letting the chef choose.
Choose indoors. For a quieter or more intimate meal, consider an indoor table: one terrace visit was affected by noise from other diners.
Check temperatures. If your order arrives lukewarm, flag it promptly; one diner received cold tiger prawns and steak.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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The Palm Jumeirah - Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
High pricing
Some diners felt Apollo was overpriced, with food quality and value not always matching the bill.
Uneven steak
The steak was described as chewy or less tender than expected in some visits.
Slow service
Several reviews mention long waits, including delays with starters, mains and dessert follow-up.
Small portions
Some dishes, including the pasta and mac and cheese, were considered modest for sharing.
Dim lighting
Table lamps create a mellow mood, but one reviewer found the dining room too dark overall.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
1,000 AED
bill
“But overall, even with all those dishes, our bill didn’t even reach 1,000 AED, which is great!”Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line
Apollo is an all-day bistro in Jumeirah with a polished but relaxed feel. The menu is broad and leans toward sharing: reviewers regularly mention the Steak Frites, Vodka Pasta, chicken and waffles, and ceviche. The restaurant also suits birthdays and anniversaries, with reports of complimentary cake, candles and other thoughtful touches.
Food feedback is generally strong but not completely consistent. The vodka pasta, chicken and waffles, desserts, grilled prawns and risotto have all earned enthusiastic praise, while some diners found the steak chewy, portions small or the flavours less distinctive than expected. A few visits also involved long waits or dishes arriving cold, so it is worth speaking up quickly if something is not right.
The setting is stylish and attractive, with a terrace and reported waterfront views. Indoor seating may be the calmer choice if you want an intimate dinner, as one terrace visit was disrupted by loud neighbouring diners. Reservations are recommended for busy periods.
Parking is reported as free, but validate the ticket before leaving. Pricing is the main caution: some guests felt the portions and overall quality did not justify the bill.
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