Juicy burgers
Reviewers consistently describe the burgers as juicy and flavorful, with options such as Steakhouse, Pear Bacon, Gulf and All-American.
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes is an American restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, pairing generously sized burgers with elaborate Crazy Shakes. It also works as a lively hangout, with arcade games, billiards, music and sports-bar energy for groups who want dinner with something to do.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
3,109 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Game room
Arcade machines, billiards, pool, boxing and PC games give groups something to do while waiting or after eating.
Huge shakes
The Crazy Shakes are visually extravagant and substantial; several reviewers describe them as enormous, chocolate-heavy desserts.
Large portions
Portions are often described as generous, especially the salads, fries and All-American burger.
Lively setting
Street-style interiors, neon lighting, music, DJs and live sports create an energetic evening atmosphere rather than a quiet meal.
Fast service
Several reviews mention quick order delivery and attentive service, including food arriving fresh and promptly.
Flexible swaps
The restaurant accommodated a burger change, including swapping Blue Cheese for Cheddar in the Champ burger.
What to Eat at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes 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 Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes, 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 Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 1
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Gulf burger Net +2
“She was very attentive, and the food was great - I had the Gulf burger, which was excellent.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“She was very attentive, and the food was great - I had the Gulf burger, which was excellent.”March 2025
“We ordered the atomic shrimp starter, the gulf burger, the truffle fries, the old fashioned burger, and the steak house burger. Everything was delicious 🤤”September 2023
Honorable mentions (15)
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Atomic shrimp starter Net +1
“We ordered the atomic shrimp starter, the gulf burger, the truffle fries, the old fashioned burger, and the steak house burger. Everything was delicious 🤤”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered the atomic shrimp starter, the gulf burger, the truffle fries, the old fashioned burger, and the steak house burger. Everything was delicious 🤤”September 2023
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Atomic shrimps Net +1
“For starters, had the quac and chips and atomic shrimps - both of which did not disappoint.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For starters, had the quac and chips and atomic shrimps - both of which did not disappoint.”March 2023
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Black tap salad Net +1
“I can’t live without this Black Tap salad🤤”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I can’t live without this Black Tap salad🤤”November 2024
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Cheeseburger Net +1
“Special shoutout to the cheeseburger with its perfectly melted cheese and house-made sauce that adds just the right touch.”
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Review excerpts
“Special shoutout to the cheeseburger with its perfectly melted cheese and house-made sauce that adds just the right touch.”March 2025
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Crazy milkshakes Net +1
“Black Tap offers delicious, over-the-top burgers and crazy milkshakes in a fun, vibrant atmosphere—definitely worth a visit!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Black Tap offers delicious, over-the-top burgers and crazy milkshakes in a fun, vibrant atmosphere—definitely worth a visit!”May 2025
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Crispy shrimps Net +1
“The food was delicious, I ordered as a starter Crispy shrimps and as a main course a burger that was fantastic.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was delicious, I ordered as a starter Crispy shrimps and as a main course a burger that was fantastic.”February 2025
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French fries with cheddar cheese Net +1
“French fries with cheddar cheese is mouthwatering.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“French fries with cheddar cheese is mouthwatering.”November 2021
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Fried mozzarella Net +1
“We started with the fried mozzarella, and I finished strong with the Snickers crazy shake, which I'd also highly recommend.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We started with the fried mozzarella, and I finished strong with the Snickers crazy shake, which I'd also highly recommend.”March 2025
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Old fashioned burger Net +1
“We ordered the atomic shrimp starter, the gulf burger, the truffle fries, the old fashioned burger, and the steak house burger. Everything was delicious 🤤”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered the atomic shrimp starter, the gulf burger, the truffle fries, the old fashioned burger, and the steak house burger. Everything was delicious 🤤”September 2023
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Quac and chips Net +1
“For starters, had the quac and chips and atomic shrimps - both of which did not disappoint.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For starters, had the quac and chips and atomic shrimps - both of which did not disappoint.”March 2023
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Steakhouse beef burger Net +1
“We tried Steakhouse beef burger and Truffle Honey Chicken (sweet in taste), Cheese fries (need to improve toppings), Idaho fries and Fresh Orange juice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried Steakhouse beef burger and Truffle Honey Chicken (sweet in taste), Cheese fries (need to improve toppings), Idaho fries and Fresh Orange juice.”March 2024
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Traditional burgers Net +1
“I tried the traditional and truffle burgers - both equally tasty. I’ll be back to try more.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried the traditional and truffle burgers - both equally tasty. I’ll be back to try more.”March 2023
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Truffle burgers Net +1
“I tried the traditional and truffle burgers - both equally tasty. I’ll be back to try more.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried the traditional and truffle burgers - both equally tasty. I’ll be back to try more.”March 2023
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Truffle fries Net +1
“We ordered the atomic shrimp starter, the gulf burger, the truffle fries, the old fashioned burger, and the steak house burger. Everything was delicious 🤤”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered the atomic shrimp starter, the gulf burger, the truffle fries, the old fashioned burger, and the steak house burger. Everything was delicious 🤤”September 2023
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Truffle honey chicken Net +1
“We tried Steakhouse beef burger and Truffle Honey Chicken (sweet in taste), Cheese fries (need to improve toppings), Idaho fries and Fresh Orange juice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried Steakhouse beef burger and Truffle Honey Chicken (sweet in taste), Cheese fries (need to improve toppings), Idaho fries and Fresh Orange juice.”March 2024
Drinks 2
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Blue ocean drink Net +1
“Paired it with the refreshing Blue Ocean drink, which hit just right.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Paired it with the refreshing Blue Ocean drink, which hit just right.”March 2025
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Snickers crazy shake Net +1
“We started with the fried mozzarella, and I finished strong with the Snickers crazy shake, which I'd also highly recommend.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We started with the fried mozzarella, and I finished strong with the Snickers crazy shake, which I'd also highly recommend.”March 2025
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Cheese fries Net −1
“We tried Steakhouse beef burger and Truffle Honey Chicken (sweet in taste), Cheese fries (need to improve toppings), Idaho fries and Fresh Orange juice.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We tried Steakhouse beef burger and Truffle Honey Chicken (sweet in taste), Cheese fries (need to improve toppings), Idaho fries and Fresh Orange juice.”March 2024
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Mac and cheese Net −1
“The mac and cheese was a bit disappointing, but the prawns made up for that because they were delicious!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The mac and cheese was a bit disappointing, but the prawns made up for that because they were delicious!”March 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Add fries. Budget for fries separately: the burgers do not include them, so order a side if you want a complete meal.
Book weekends. Reserve ahead on weekends, when the JBR restaurant can get crowded.
Share shakes. Consider sharing a Crazy Shake: reviewers describe them as huge, and one guest could not finish a gigantic milkshake.
Check smoking. If you are visiting with children or dislike smoke, ask for seating away from the designated indoor smoking table.
Try game night. Friday Game Night is specifically mentioned as a casual way to start the weekend, especially when visiting with friends.
Expect noise. Choose another setting if you need quiet conversation; a reviewer found the music loud even outside.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Rixos Premium Hotel - JBR Ground Level
Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
Common Concerns
Higher prices
One reviewer found prices high, while another said the burgers were overpriced for their portion; fries also cost extra.
Loud music
The music can be loud enough to affect conversation, including outside the restaurant.
Mixed shakes
Although presentation is a major draw, one reviewer found the shakes bland and heavy, while another praised a chocolate version.
Dry desserts
A review found the brownies and cake somewhat dry.
Indoor smoking
A designated indoor smoking table may be uncomfortable for families with children, and one reviewer advised against bringing babies or toddlers.
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The Bottom Line
Black Tap is a burger-led American restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, inside Rixos Premium JBR. People come for juicy burgers such as the Steakhouse, Pear Bacon, Gulf and All-American, then stay for the oversized Crazy Shakes. The generous portions make it a substantial meal, although burgers are ordered without fries, so add a side if you want one.
This is as much a social hangout as a dinner spot. Arcade machines, billiards, pool, boxing and PC games give groups something to do while they wait or after eating. The street-style interior, neon lights, DJs, R&B or hip-hop and sports on big screens create a lively sports-bar feel.
Friday Game Night is a notable draw for a casual weekend outing. There are a few practical cautions. Weekend crowds can make booking worthwhile, and the music may be loud even outside, so it is not the best choice for quiet conversation.
A specific indoor table allows smoking, which matters if you are bringing children; one reviewer said the setting was not suitable for babies and toddlers. Prices were described as high by some diners, while the enormous shakes received mixed feedback: spectacular and delicious to some, bland and heavy to another.