Steak Quality
Several reviews praise tender, well-cooked steaks, including a medium-rare ribeye and a perfectly cooked U.S. beef fillet.
Umm Suqeim
In Umm Suqeim, Beefbar Dubai is a French steakhouse restaurant with a refined-but-relaxed setting. Reviews point to the U.S. beef fillet with truffle sauce and a lively Saturday brunch with flamenco entertainment as two reasons to consider it.
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Several reviews praise tender, well-cooked steaks, including a medium-rare ribeye and a perfectly cooked U.S. beef fillet.
Outdoor seating by the lagoon gives the restaurant a distinctive waterside backdrop, especially during Dubai’s cooler months.
Many diners describe the service as warm and attentive, with staff regularly checking in and helping large groups.
Saturday brunch reviews mention flamenco dancing, live singing, a magician, DJs and a generous dessert buffet.
Desserts are a consistent highlight, particularly the marble cake, chocolate bar and signature beef-shaped chocolate.
One business-lunch guest found the offer generous for the price and especially enjoyed the fillet with truffle sauce.
The menu is not limited to steak; diners have enjoyed black cod, beef gyoza, tacos, pasta and sharing-style dishes.
These items at Beefbar Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“Black cod was amazing! 10/10”
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“Black cod was amazing! 10/10”May 2026
“Food was delicious, my favorites were the truffle pizza and the black cod fish.”February 2025
“Cheesecake 9/10”
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“Cheesecake 9/10”May 2026
“And don’t forget to end your meal with one of their signature desserts — the meat-shaped chocolate or their cheesecake. Both are incredibly tasty!”August 2025
“Good beef gyoza 9/10”
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“Good beef gyoza 9/10”May 2026
“Beef Gyoza was excellent but the dragon shrimp, steak and frites were disappointing.”December 2025
“Additionally, the rock corn was a delightful surprise that we all thoroughly enjoyed.”
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“Additionally, the rock corn was a delightful surprise that we all thoroughly enjoyed.”May 2024
“I liked the rock corn and the Kobe beef. The cheesecake was also very delicious.”January 2022
“Good Angus steak 8.5/10”
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“Good Angus steak 8.5/10”May 2026
“The avocado salad was absolutely amazing, the steak was tender and flavorful, and the beef tacos were incredibly delicious — definitely worth trying.”
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“The avocado salad was absolutely amazing, the steak was tender and flavorful, and the beef tacos were incredibly delicious — definitely worth trying.”August 2025
“A must try is the baby Veal Milk Fed!! WooooW !!”
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“A must try is the baby Veal Milk Fed!! WooooW !!”February 2023
“The beef taco 🌮 was also juicy and tender.”
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“The beef taco 🌮 was also juicy and tender.”February 2022
“The avocado salad was absolutely amazing, the steak was tender and flavorful, and the beef tacos were incredibly delicious — definitely worth trying.”
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“The avocado salad was absolutely amazing, the steak was tender and flavorful, and the beef tacos were incredibly delicious — definitely worth trying.”August 2025
“Service was great and the dessert was very good! A chocolate made to look like beef! A dining experience with luxury.”
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“Service was great and the dessert was very good! A chocolate made to look like beef! A dining experience with luxury.”January 2024
“The Chocolate bar desert was excellent and the coffee too.”
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“The Chocolate bar desert was excellent and the coffee too.”December 2025
“The chocolate mousse was also exceptional—rich, light, and full of flavor.”
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“The chocolate mousse was also exceptional—rich, light, and full of flavor.”June 2026
“I tried also corn tempora for the Appetizer and it was delicious too.”
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“I tried also corn tempora for the Appetizer and it was delicious too.”May 2022
“Starter 5 stars /5 Main 5 stars /5 Dessert, big buffet with a lot of choice, the Creme brulée is a must.”
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“Starter 5 stars /5 Main 5 stars /5 Dessert, big buffet with a lot of choice, the Creme brulée is a must.”February 2025
“The appetizers crispy rice topped with waguy and tuna was lovely.”
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“The appetizers crispy rice topped with waguy and tuna was lovely.”February 2022
“For mains the wife had a filet which was cooked perfectly, I had the wrong decision and had the shawarma, it was good but should have ordered a Steak!”
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“For mains the wife had a filet which was cooked perfectly, I had the wrong decision and had the shawarma, it was good but should have ordered a Steak!”December 2025
“The fries with truffle toppings was delicious.”
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“The fries with truffle toppings was delicious.”February 2022
“I liked the rock corn and the Kobe beef. The cheesecake was also very delicious.”
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“I liked the rock corn and the Kobe beef. The cheesecake was also very delicious.”January 2022
“The Kobe Tataki off the roof !!”
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“The Kobe Tataki off the roof !!”February 2023
“We kicked things off with their Bao Bun and Avocado Guacamole. The Ribeye steak, medium rare, was so tender and full of flavor. We also had the red sauce pasta, which was super tasty. And don’t even get me started on the dessert! :)) the Tiramisu lady fingers and lava cake were to die for!”
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“We kicked things off with their Bao Bun and Avocado Guacamole. The Ribeye steak, medium rare, was so tender and full of flavor. We also had the red sauce pasta, which was super tasty. And don’t even get me started on the dessert! :)) the Tiramisu lady fingers and lava cake were to die for!”October 2024
“In our opinion the food was overpriced for an average taste. The marble cake is so delicious, I give it 5/5. Absolutely loved it and it’s the highlight of my birthday celebration.”
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“In our opinion the food was overpriced for an average taste. The marble cake is so delicious, I give it 5/5. Absolutely loved it and it’s the highlight of my birthday celebration.”July 2025
“The meat degustation menu is perfect for meat lovers. You can try 450 grams of 3 different meat. The food was served nice and tasted good. The first 2 plates had the same seasoning, maybe that could change. Overall it was a great experience.”
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“The meat degustation menu is perfect for meat lovers. You can try 450 grams of 3 different meat. The food was served nice and tasted good. The first 2 plates had the same seasoning, maybe that could change. Overall it was a great experience.”July 2024
“And don’t forget to end your meal with one of their signature desserts — the meat-shaped chocolate or their cheesecake. Both are incredibly tasty!”
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“And don’t forget to end your meal with one of their signature desserts — the meat-shaped chocolate or their cheesecake. Both are incredibly tasty!”August 2025
“The starters were excellent, we had mini burgers and some sort of beef and cheese toastie!”
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“The starters were excellent, we had mini burgers and some sort of beef and cheese toastie!”December 2025
“The cocktails were just as impressive! We tried the Noblesse Moderne and Tropical Negroni they were presented so pretty cutesy! You can really tell there’s a lot of thought and artistry behind everything here. Love it and will def go back. 🙌🏼”
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“The cocktails were just as impressive! We tried the Noblesse Moderne and Tropical Negroni they were presented so pretty cutesy! You can really tell there’s a lot of thought and artistry behind everything here. Love it and will def go back. 🙌🏼”October 2024
“For the purple lovers, you mustn't miss the Purple Rain mocktaiI. Its lovely hue was not only visually stunning but also incredibly refreshing. It was a hit among the purple enthusiasts in our group!”
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“For the purple lovers, you mustn't miss the Purple Rain mocktaiI. Its lovely hue was not only visually stunning but also incredibly refreshing. It was a hit among the purple enthusiasts in our group!”May 2024
“We kicked things off with their Bao Bun and Avocado Guacamole. The Ribeye steak, medium rare, was so tender and full of flavor. We also had the red sauce pasta, which was super tasty. And don’t even get me started on the dessert! :)) the Tiramisu lady fingers and lava cake were to die for!”
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“We kicked things off with their Bao Bun and Avocado Guacamole. The Ribeye steak, medium rare, was so tender and full of flavor. We also had the red sauce pasta, which was super tasty. And don’t even get me started on the dessert! :)) the Tiramisu lady fingers and lava cake were to die for!”October 2024
“We kicked things off with their Bao Bun and Avocado Guacamole. The Ribeye steak, medium rare, was so tender and full of flavor. We also had the red sauce pasta, which was super tasty. And don’t even get me started on the dessert! :)) the Tiramisu lady fingers and lava cake were to die for!”
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“We kicked things off with their Bao Bun and Avocado Guacamole. The Ribeye steak, medium rare, was so tender and full of flavor. We also had the red sauce pasta, which was super tasty. And don’t even get me started on the dessert! :)) the Tiramisu lady fingers and lava cake were to die for!”October 2024
“The sharing-style menu has so much more than just beef. You get pasta, cod fish, tacos, and more, all cooked perfectly.”
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“The sharing-style menu has so much more than just beef. You get pasta, cod fish, tacos, and more, all cooked perfectly.”February 2025
“For mains the wife had a filet which was cooked perfectly, I had the wrong decision and had the shawarma, it was good but should have ordered a Steak!”
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“For mains the wife had a filet which was cooked perfectly, I had the wrong decision and had the shawarma, it was good but should have ordered a Steak!”December 2025
“Menu featured a nice selection of dishes our group of four was stuffed with having to ask for more dishes. Black Cod & Steak Frites presentations were great and popcorn is amazeballs.”
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“Menu featured a nice selection of dishes our group of four was stuffed with having to ask for more dishes. Black Cod & Steak Frites presentations were great and popcorn is amazeballs.”January 2025
“We kicked things off with their Bao Bun and Avocado Guacamole. The Ribeye steak, medium rare, was so tender and full of flavor. We also had the red sauce pasta, which was super tasty. And don’t even get me started on the dessert! :)) the Tiramisu lady fingers and lava cake were to die for!”
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“We kicked things off with their Bao Bun and Avocado Guacamole. The Ribeye steak, medium rare, was so tender and full of flavor. We also had the red sauce pasta, which was super tasty. And don’t even get me started on the dessert! :)) the Tiramisu lady fingers and lava cake were to die for!”October 2024
“Food was delicious, my favorites were the truffle pizza and the black cod fish.”
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“Food was delicious, my favorites were the truffle pizza and the black cod fish.”February 2025
“Despite not usually preferring fish, I found myself indulging in copious amounts of tuna sashimi—it was simply outstanding.”
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“Despite not usually preferring fish, I found myself indulging in copious amounts of tuna sashimi—it was simply outstanding.”May 2024
“The only thing we really liked was the tuna tartare, which was actually very delicious.”
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“The only thing we really liked was the tuna tartare, which was actually very delicious.”May 2026
“Hibiscus margarita is not to be missed!”
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“Hibiscus margarita is not to be missed!”February 2025
“The Persian Mojito so refreshing !!”
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“The Persian Mojito so refreshing !!”February 2023
“All the food that they served was superb. From mocktails to prosecco, from starters to main.”
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“All the food that they served was superb. From mocktails to prosecco, from starters to main.”November 2024
“The cocktails were just as impressive! We tried the Noblesse Moderne and Tropical Negroni they were presented so pretty cutesy! You can really tell there’s a lot of thought and artistry behind everything here. Love it and will def go back. 🙌🏼”
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“The cocktails were just as impressive! We tried the Noblesse Moderne and Tropical Negroni they were presented so pretty cutesy! You can really tell there’s a lot of thought and artistry behind everything here. Love it and will def go back. 🙌🏼”October 2024
“Beef Gyoza was excellent but the dragon shrimp, steak and frites were disappointing.”
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“Beef Gyoza was excellent but the dragon shrimp, steak and frites were disappointing.”December 2025
“Beef Gyoza was excellent but the dragon shrimp, steak and frites were disappointing.”
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“Beef Gyoza was excellent but the dragon shrimp, steak and frites were disappointing.”December 2025
“Steak Frites with Sauce 6.5/10”
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“Steak Frites with Sauce 6.5/10”December 2025
“Steak Frites wo sauce 5/10”
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“Steak Frites wo sauce 5/10”December 2025
Reserve Ahead. Reserve before visiting; one diner specifically said a table should be booked in advance.
Try Brunch. Choose Saturday brunch if you want live entertainment alongside the food, including flamenco, singing and a magician.
Save Room. Leave space for dessert: reviews repeatedly highlight the marble cake, chocolate desserts, cheesecake and buffet selection.
Allow Time. Allow extra time at lunch, as one review reported waiting almost 40 minutes for a pasta main.
Pick Mocktails. If choosing between cocktails and mocktails, one brunch review preferred the mocktails.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
One brunch visit found the meat and fries cold, with the meat also dry and the drinks disappointing.
A guest who requested outdoor seating three days ahead was told only four hours before arrival that it required an additional fee.
Terrace diners may hear music from neighbouring restaurant terraces, which one guest found disruptive.
A lunch guest waited almost 40 minutes for a main course, which was pasta.
Some reviews found the sauces, cocktails and selected dishes average or disappointing despite the attractive setting.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
business lunch offer
“It was amazing! Quite a lot of food consodering it’s a lunch offer for under 200aed”Google review · October 2024
The Bottom Line
Beefbar Dubai is a French steakhouse restaurant in Umm Suqeim with an elegant yet relaxed room and a lagoon setting. It suits a celebratory dinner, business lunch or social brunch more than a quick, informal meal. The menu goes beyond steak: reviews mention tender medium-rare ribeye, beef gyoza, black cod and the signature marble chocolate dessert.
Steak quality is a real strength when the kitchen gets it right. S. beef fillet with truffle sauce, while another called the pepper sauce one of the best they had tried.
Desserts also make a strong impression, especially the marble cake, chocolate bar and cheesecake. Saturday brunch adds live music, flamenco dancing, a magician and a large dessert buffet; it can be lively enough for a party, though one brunch review found the meat and fries cold and dry. The setting is a major part of the appeal: outdoor tables sit by the lagoon, and New Year’s Eve guests reported nearby Burj Al Arab views and front-row fireworks.
Book ahead, and confirm outdoor seating before arrival: one guest was told four hours before a booking that the request was not guaranteed without an extra fee. Service is often warm and attentive, but reports also mention a 40-minute wait for pasta, average sauces, disappointing cocktails and terrace noise from neighbouring restaurants.