Steak focus
Several returning diners rate the steaks highly, with one calling it a consistent Dubai steakhouse for more than 10 years.
Big Easy Bar & Grill
Dubai Sports City
Big Easy Bar & Grill is a South African steakhouse in Dubai Sports City, with a relaxed bar-and-grill setting and golf-course views. Reviews point to the steaks, wine, and South African comfort dishes such as chicken and mushroom pot pie as the main reasons to visit.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
261 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Golf views
The outdoor setting looks over the golf course, giving dinner or drinks a quieter, greener backdrop.
South African dishes
The menu has distinctive South African choices beyond steak, including oxtail potjie and bunny chow.
Large portions
Some diners find the portions generous, particularly with the main courses and sides.
Wine choice
Reviews describe a reasonably priced wine selection, including a house red and Ernie Els Chenin Blanc.
Brunch variety
The Saturday sushi brunch was praised for fresh sushi, a juicy strip loin, and drinks included in the experience.
Event setting
Birthday dinners and larger brunch events have received positive feedback for atmosphere, food, and attentive service.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Build in extra time for food, particularly steaks and roasts; one dinner waited 80 minutes for steaks.
Book outdoors. Reserve ahead if you want the outdoor patio, which has the golf-course view.
Check the cut. If ordering steak, ask which cut is recommended; one diner was told the Australian beef would have been a better choice.
Use Entertainer. The Entertainer can make brunch or a higher-priced meal better value, according to several reviews.
Try pot pie. The chicken and mushroom pot pie is a repeatedly mentioned choice, with one diner calling it amazing.
Bring vegetarians. Vegetarian diners should ask about off-menu options, since staff have arranged a vegetable dish before.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Els Club, Sports City
Al Hebiah Fourth - Dubai Sports City, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several reviews report long waits, including 80 minutes for steaks and an hour for Sunday roast food.
Steak inconsistency
Steak quality can vary sharply: some diners praise it, while others received tough or dry cuts.
Roast portions
Sunday roast reviews include complaints about poor quality and portions too small for the price or group.
Limited vegetarian
The regular menu has few vegetarian choices, although staff arranged a vegetable dish for one diner.
Noise levels
The atmosphere may be lively rather than intimate, especially if you are seeking a quiet romantic dinner.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
200 dirhams per piece
South African steak
“After waiting for half an hour, we were served an extremely tough and low-quality steak, for which we were charged 200 dirhams per piece”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
Big Easy Bar & Grill is a South African steakhouse in Dubai Sports City, suited to diners who want meat, wine, and a relaxed bar setting rather than a tightly edited fine-dining experience. Steak is the headline order, while the chicken and mushroom pot pie, oxtail potjie, bunny chow, and South African-style brunch dishes give the menu more personality. The setting is one of its clearest strengths.
Reviews describe a cozy interior and a golf-course view from outside, with enough space and parking noted by earlier diners. It can work for couples, families, birthdays, and groups, although the atmosphere may turn loud and busy rather than romantic and quiet. Service and food are not fully consistent.
Some guests report excellent hospitality and perfectly cooked meals, but others waited 30 minutes before ordering, 80 minutes for steaks, or an hour for roast food. Steak quality has ranged from exceptional to tough and inedible, while Sunday roast portions have drawn criticism. Ask about the steak cut, reserve the patio, and consider using Entertainer if the bill feels high.
Vegetarians should check available options in advance.