Seafood Flavour
Reviewers praise fresh, juicy seafood and distinctive curry choices served with platters and rice.
Belly Bump Restaurant
Jumeirah
Belly Bump Restaurant is a Thai seafood spot in Jumeirah built around shareable seafood platters and buckets. Reviews point to dishes such as Mix Seafood Overload with Cajun sauce, plus lively music and a small dance when some orders arrive—an easygoing dinner with a bit of theatre.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,822 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Thai Dishes
Tom Yum, seafood dishes and papaya salad are praised for balanced, authentic flavours.
Food Show
Some seafood and platter orders arrive with music and a staff dance, adding a memorable touch.
Welcoming Atmosphere
Several reviews describe a lively, cozy setting with staff who make casual meals feel warm and fun.
Large Portions
Some diners find the seafood portions and accompanying rice generous enough to share.
Late Hours
One reviewer successfully visited at midnight, making the restaurant useful for a late seafood meal.
What to Eat at Belly Bump 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 Belly Bump 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.
These items at Belly Bump Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Seafood platter Net +2
“The seafood platter with the generous serving of rice is perfect for sharing, the portions are amazing, and you can really tell they care about quality.”
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“The seafood platter with the generous serving of rice is perfect for sharing, the portions are amazing, and you can really tell they care about quality.”July 2026
“Ordered the seafood platter and it was seriously good – fresh and full of flavor. What stood out most was the way they served it: each table gets their food with music and a little dance from the staff. It was fun and gave the place a lively vibe. Prices were fair for the quality and experience. Worth a visit if you're into seafood with a bit of a show.”August 2025
Honorable mentions (11)
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Calamari Net +1
“On the other hand, the calamari was tasty thanks to their signature sauce, and the crispy prawns were well-prepared.”
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“On the other hand, the calamari was tasty thanks to their signature sauce, and the crispy prawns were well-prepared.”April 2025
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Crispy prawns Net +1
“On the other hand, the calamari was tasty thanks to their signature sauce, and the crispy prawns were well-prepared.”
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“On the other hand, the calamari was tasty thanks to their signature sauce, and the crispy prawns were well-prepared.”April 2025
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Dynamite machine Net +1
“The oysters were super fresh, and the Dynamite Machine was a real winner—definitely a must-try!”
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“The oysters were super fresh, and the Dynamite Machine was a real winner—definitely a must-try!”March 2025
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Grilled octopus Net +1
“We ordered the Tom Yum Prawn Soup and Grilled Octopus — both were delicious!”
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“We ordered the Tom Yum Prawn Soup and Grilled Octopus — both were delicious!”November 2025
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Mix seafood overload with cajun sauce Net +1
“Words cannot explain how good this was: Mix seafood overload with Cajun sauce Fresh watermelon juice Fresh mango juice 100g lobster meat”
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“Words cannot explain how good this was: Mix seafood overload with Cajun sauce Fresh watermelon juice Fresh mango juice 100g lobster meat”July 2025
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Mixed seafood with cajun sauce Net +1
“We ordered the mixed seafood with Cajun sauce, and it was absolutely mouthwatering, perfectly cooked, flavorful, and satisfying.”
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“We ordered the mixed seafood with Cajun sauce, and it was absolutely mouthwatering, perfectly cooked, flavorful, and satisfying.”September 2025
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Seafood boil Net +1
“Their Seafood Boil is absolutely amazing—packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and seasoned just right.”
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“Their Seafood Boil is absolutely amazing—packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and seasoned just right.”March 2025
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Shrimp lava cake Net +1
“I recommend the shrimp lava cake.”
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“I recommend the shrimp lava cake.”March 2024
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Thai papaya salad Net +1
“Tum yang, mixed sea foods, papaya salad all cleaned up the dishes, fantastic food in the neighborhood l.”
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“Tum yang, mixed sea foods, papaya salad all cleaned up the dishes, fantastic food in the neighborhood l.”April 2026
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Tom yum Net +1
“The flavors are authentic and well balanced, especially the Tom Yum and seafood dishes.”
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“The flavors are authentic and well balanced, especially the Tom Yum and seafood dishes.”April 2026
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Tom yum prawn soup Net +1
“We ordered the Tom Yum Prawn Soup and Grilled Octopus — both were delicious!”
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“We ordered the Tom Yum Prawn Soup and Grilled Octopus — both were delicious!”November 2025
What to Avoid (3)
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Dynamite shrimps Net −1
“We also tried the Dynamite Shrimps. It would be much better if the shrimps were fully coated in sauce or served with extra sauce on the side. As it was, the flavor didn’t come through as expected, especially compared to what other restaurants typically serve.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We also tried the Dynamite Shrimps. It would be much better if the shrimps were fully coated in sauce or served with extra sauce on the side. As it was, the flavor didn’t come through as expected, especially compared to what other restaurants typically serve.”April 2025
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Just grill octopus Net −1
“That said, not everything hit the mark. The Just Grill Octopus wasn’t as impressive, and the Part Thai Noodles didn’t quite live up to expectations.”
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“That said, not everything hit the mark. The Just Grill Octopus wasn’t as impressive, and the Part Thai Noodles didn’t quite live up to expectations.”March 2025
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Part thai noodles Net −1
“That said, not everything hit the mark. The Just Grill Octopus wasn’t as impressive, and the Part Thai Noodles didn’t quite live up to expectations.”
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Critical review excerpts
“That said, not everything hit the mark. The Just Grill Octopus wasn’t as impressive, and the Part Thai Noodles didn’t quite live up to expectations.”March 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Call Parking. Call ahead about parking so the gate can be opened before you arrive.
Avoid Peaks. If timing matters, consider an off-peak visit: reviews describe waits approaching or exceeding an hour during busy service.
Confirm Prices. Confirm the exact seafood option and price before ordering, especially for mixed seafood group meals.
Choose Larger. If seafood is your priority, consider a larger Overload size; one diner found the medium portion insufficient for two.
Plan the visit
Practical details
722 Jumeira St
Umm Suqeim Second - Jumeirah 3, Dubai
| Mon | 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Long Waits
Several diners report waits of an hour or more, including one table that left without receiving its order.
Parking Delay
A reviewer found the parking gate slow to open and had to find a staff member for help.
Food Safety
One diner reported stomach pain and diarrhea after eating there.
Small Portions
A dissatisfied diner felt the portions were too small for the prices charged.
Bill Dispute
One birthday visit ended with a 293 AED bill after the diner said 188 AED had been confirmed by phone.
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The Bottom Line
Belly Bump Restaurant is a Thai seafood restaurant in Jumeirah where the main event is a shareable platter or bucket. Reviews repeatedly mention Mix seafood overload with Cajun sauce, seafood boils, Tom Yum, and generous seafood-and-rice portions. Some platter orders arrive with music and a staff dance, giving dinner a lively, informal feel.
The food gets strong marks for fresh seafood and sauces, although the experience is not perfectly consistent. One diner found the Seafood Boil flavorful with fresh oysters, while another said the medium Overload had overcooked rice and too little meat in the crab. Dynamite Shrimps, Shrimp Lava cake, papaya salad and grilled octopus also appear in reviews, with mixed feedback on some dishes.
Service can be warm and quick—several regulars describe friendly staff and fast meals—but multiple recent reviews report waits of an hour or more, including an order that never arrived. Parking may need planning: one review says to call ahead so the gate can be opened. Prices are described both as reasonable and high; one customer was quoted 188 AED but received a 293 AED bill, so confirm the exact seafood option and price before ordering.