Marina views
Waterfront tables look across the marina, with one reviewer describing the view as stunning.
Beirut Sea Restaurant
Dubai Marina
Beirut Sea is a Lebanese seafood restaurant in Dubai Marina, with waterfront seating, grilled fish and Arabic dishes. Reviews also point to a shisha-led evening atmosphere, with some visits featuring live music or Iranian selections, making it more of a lingering marina meal than a quick seafood stop.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
791 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fish selection
You can choose a fish from the display and have it freshly grilled, according to one review.
Large portions
Several reviews mention generous servings; one couple could not finish the lentil soup and mixed grill for two.
Shisha service
Shisha is a central part of the experience, with reviews praising both the service and the overall setting.
Live music
Some evenings include live music, including guitar performances and singers praised by diners.
Free parking
A review mentions free self-parking, which is useful when visiting the marina by car.
What to Eat at Beirut Sea 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 Beirut Sea 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 Beirut Sea 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 8
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“Really great food , I enjoyed the grilled chicken & honey / ginger tea. Great ambience Also and staff.”
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Review excerpts
“Really great food , I enjoyed the grilled chicken & honey / ginger tea. Great ambience Also and staff.”December 2025
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Grilled sea bass Net +1
“The grilled sea bass and mezze were outstanding, and the service was top-notch.”
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Review excerpts
“The grilled sea bass and mezze were outstanding, and the service was top-notch.”October 2024
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Grilled shrimp Net +1
“We got the grilled shrimp and hamoun. My mom wanted to try a local fish. The grilled shrimp was really good.”
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Review excerpts
“We got the grilled shrimp and hamoun. My mom wanted to try a local fish. The grilled shrimp was really good.”March 2025
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Mashawi Net +1
“Some of the best mashawi we’ve ever had. Great food with fresh ingredients, very friendly and helpful staff, and nice vibes.”
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“Some of the best mashawi we’ve ever had. Great food with fresh ingredients, very friendly and helpful staff, and nice vibes.”April 2026
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Mixed grill for two Net +1
“The food and the service were great! We had soup of the day (lentil) and mixed grill for two , and we’re not able to finish it.”
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“The food and the service were great! We had soup of the day (lentil) and mixed grill for two , and we’re not able to finish it.”November 2025
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Seafood boat Net +1
“We ordered seafood boat and left for the last, but it was an absolutely magnificent.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered seafood boat and left for the last, but it was an absolutely magnificent.”February 2024
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Soup of the day (lentil) Net +1
“The food and the service were great! We had soup of the day (lentil) and mixed grill for two , and we’re not able to finish it.”
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Review excerpts
“The food and the service were great! We had soup of the day (lentil) and mixed grill for two , and we’re not able to finish it.”November 2025
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Hamoun Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We got the grilled shrimp and hamoun. My mom wanted to try a local fish. The grilled shrimp was really good. The hamoun was raw and undercooked at first. One of the waiters checked it with the cook and immediately took it back. After a while we got a cooked one.”
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Drinks 1
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Honey / ginger tea Net +1
“Really great food , I enjoyed the grilled chicken & honey / ginger tea. Great ambience Also and staff.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Really great food , I enjoyed the grilled chicken & honey / ginger tea. Great ambience Also and staff.”December 2025
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Kebab Net −1
“In particular, the kebab quality was disappointing—I expected much better.”
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Critical review excerpts
“In particular, the kebab quality was disappointing—I expected much better.”January 2025
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Meat platter Net −1
“The hot appetizers were enjoyable, but the meat platter didn’t fully meet my expectations.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The hot appetizers were enjoyable, but the meat platter didn’t fully meet my expectations.”January 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check fish size. Ask how fish is portioned before ordering: some larger fish are only prepared whole or by the piece.
Choose seating. Request a non-smoking table if shisha smoke bothers you; the restaurant has smoking and non-smoking zones.
Confirm grilling. If charcoal grilling matters, confirm the preparation method when ordering, as one diner said an order seemed oven-prepared.
Check the bill. Review the bill before paying, especially small add-ons: one diner was charged for a medium tea pot after requesting a small one.
Use parking. If you are driving, look for the free self-parking option mentioned by a daytime reviewer.
Explain allergies. With a dairy allergy, ask for precise ingredient checks before ordering; one diner ultimately trusted only the salad.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marina View Towers - Marina Walk
Marsa Dubai - Marsa Village, Dubai
| Mon | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food concern
One reviewer reported severe illness after a meal and raised concerns about seafood freshness and handling.
Service lapses
Reviews include complaints about ignored tables, aggressive ordering interactions and a missing delivery item.
Allergy handling
A diner with a dairy allergy said staff could not reliably confirm ingredients and considered only salad safe.
Cooking issue
One seafood dish arrived raw and undercooked initially, although it was taken back and replaced.
No alcohol
The restaurant does not serve alcoholic drinks; one review mentions non-alcoholic wine and beer instead.
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The Bottom Line
Beirut Sea is a Lebanese seafood restaurant in Dubai Marina where the setting is a major part of the draw. You can choose fish from the display for grilling, order dishes such as grilled sea bass, mixed grill or seafood boat, and settle in for shisha beside the waterfront. Some visits also include live music or Iranian food options.
The strongest reviews describe fresh, well-seasoned food, very large portions and helpful service. A couple could not finish the lentil soup and mixed grill for two, while another diner called the fish exceptionally tender. Free self-parking is mentioned, and the restaurant has smoking and non-smoking zones.
There are important caveats. Service reviews range from attentive to very poor, including an ignored table, an incorrect tea-pot charge and a delivery order missing its mixed grill. One diner reported illness after eating seafood, and another received undercooked hamoun before it was replaced.
Treat that as an individual report, but it is worth noting if seafood safety is your main concern. Guests with dairy allergies should be especially careful: one reviewer said staff could not reliably confirm ingredients. Alcohol is not served, and shisha smoke may affect seating comfort, so request the non-smoking area if needed.