BordoMavi Seafood

BordoMavi Seafood

Jumeirah

BordoMavi Seafood is a Turkish seafood restaurant in Jumeirah, centred on fresh fish and Black Sea-inspired cooking. Reviews make the grilled sea bass and waterfront setting stand out, with Turkish starters and desserts rounding out a relaxed meal by the harbour.

Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
978 ratings
5★
86%
4★
8%
3★
3%
2★
1%
1★
3%

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The Good Stuff

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Fresh seafood

Reviewers repeatedly describe the fish as fresh; one called the seafood “super fresh” across crispy calamari, grilled fish and salads.

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Sea bass

The sea bass pomodoro is a reliable highlight: tender fish with a light tomato-forward sauce that does not overpower it.

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What to Eat at BordoMavi Seafood

These items at BordoMavi Seafood got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 9

  1. Seabass fillet in pomodoro Net +3
    “The seabass fillet in pomodoro was the highlight — must try!”
  2. Tomato salad Net +3
    “The tomato salad also great!”
  3. Bordo mavi salad Net +2
    “Very delicious and balance Bordo Mavi Salad, along with may starters.”
  4. Mussels Net +2
    “Pleasantly surprised with the Turkish place in the waterfront, tasty food and excellent service. Can’t wait to go there again. Recommend the mussels , spicy fish kebab, smoky eggplant, broccolini, fog cota. Kefir Yoghurt dessert”
  5. Octups salad Net +2
    “The octopus salad (98 AED) was fresh and well-seasoned, while the hazelnut halwa (42 AED) was surprisingly creamy and delicious.”
  6. Seabass Net +2
    “We had a very nice dinner this weekend. Fish is fresh and prepared very well. Our highlight was the Yellowtail Pastrami, also the sea bass was excellent. Desserts a must try, we will be back for sure”
  7. Seafood orzo Net +2
    “Then came their top dish, the seafood orzo — and it lived up to the hype. Every bite was a mix of perfectly cooked fish, prawns, and squid, making it such a fun dish to share and savor.”
  8. Silky hummus Net +2
    “The hummus was creamy and balanced, pairing well with the complimentary thin bread which had a light flaky texture.”
  9. Thyme ice cream with olive oil Net +2
    “The desserts were so damn good, thyme ice cream with Olive Oil is the one!!!!”
Honorable mentions (36)
  1. Asian salade Net +1
    “We ordered a lot and didn’t take picture of everything, charcoal seabass, Asian salade are a must”
  2. Atom Net +1
    “We started with the salad and atom, and both were incredibly fresh and flavorful.”
  3. Black sea fish Net +1
    “Amazing and full of flavors sea food .. the mussels and Black Sea fish and the Navi salad were all amazing .. it is my second time in the restaurant and the food is getting better and better. We ended the lunch with the tahini ice cream and the strong yummy Turkish coffee.. must try if you love sea food”
  4. Broccolini Net +1
    “Pleasantly surprised with the Turkish place in the waterfront, tasty food and excellent service. Can’t wait to go there again. Recommend the mussels , spicy fish kebab, smoky eggplant, broccolini, fog cota. Kefir Yoghurt dessert”
  5. Butter shrimp casserole Net +1
    “You have to go to BordoMavi ! The food is extraordinary, the service is extremely welcoming. Every dish is fresh and perfectly cooked or seasoned. You have to try the butter shrimp casserole.”
  6. Butter shrimps Net +1
    “The food was delicious: we ordered the octups salad, the corn casserole and the butter shrimps. They were supportive for allergens and offered us gluten alternatives and bread.”
  7. Calamari Net +1
    “The calamari was fried to perfection — light, crisp, not greasy at all.”
  8. Charcoal seabass Net +1
    “We ordered a lot and didn’t take picture of everything, charcoal seabass, Asian salade are a must”
  9. Churros Net +1
    “The churros were a good finish to the meal, with small bite-sized pieces and a chocolate dip that wasn’t overly sweet.”
  10. Corn casserole Net +1
    “The food was delicious: we ordered the octups salad, the corn casserole and the butter shrimps. They were supportive for allergens and offered us gluten alternatives and bread.”
  11. Crispy calamari Net +1
    “The seafood was super fresh, and you could really taste the quality in every dish. We tried everything from crispy calamari to grilled fish, and even the salads were delicious.”
  12. Ezme Net +1
    “Then the ezme was lovely (new fave dish).”
  13. Fish kebab Net +1
    “We started with the fish kebab, which was bursting with flavor and came on a bed of the most delicious, fluffy couscous.”
  14. Fried calamari Net +1
    “Amazing modern seafood resturant, great view, have outdoor seating, ordered fried calamari as started it was so good with their special sauce aside, ordered The Orzo (seafood) it taste so balanced and rich, but my main point was in the orzo the butter is used much than usual.”
  15. Grilled crispy sea bass Net +1
    “Everything was so good and balanced, I would say the grilled crispy sea bass is a must order as it’s so light and flavorful and perhaps the most skippable item was the prawn as it felt pretty similar to what I had in Spain.”
  16. Grilled sea bass Net +1
    “The grilled sea bass (96 AED) is highly recommended as a fillet or whole fish.”
  17. Hamsi small fishes Net +1
    “You definitely have to try Hamsi small fishes and Shrimps in Trabzon butter.”
  18. Harissa seabass Net +1
    “We also had the harissa seabass which was phenomenal.”
  19. Hazelnut halwa Net +1
    “The octopus salad (98 AED) was fresh and well-seasoned, while the hazelnut halwa (42 AED) was surprisingly creamy and delicious.”
  20. Homemade fries Net +1
    “The homemade fries (24 AED) are superb - crunchy, fresh and well seasoned.”
  21. Kambucha Net +1
    “Everything is made from natural ingredients, especially my favorite is Kambucha, taste is like at home.”
  22. Kefir ice cream with honey Net +1
    “For dessert, the kefir ice cream with honey was next-level insane (I’m still dreaming about it!).”
  23. Kefir yoghurt dessert Net +1
    “Pleasantly surprised with the Turkish place in the waterfront, tasty food and excellent service. Can’t wait to go there again. Recommend the mussels , spicy fish kebab, smoky eggplant, broccolini, fog cota. Kefir Yoghurt dessert”
  24. Keiffer ice cream Net +1
    “The Keiffer ice cream ended the meal perfectly”
  25. Mango lime sorbet Net +1
    “The mango lime sorbet (23 AED) and tyme ice cream with olive oil are highly recommended.”
  26. Mocktails Net +1
    “The mocktails were also very refreshing and we were too full for desserts.”
  27. Mushrooms Net +1
    “All the starters like the mushrooms which has to be one of the best mushroom dishes ever, felt more like a meat dish!”
  28. Navi salad Net +1
    “Amazing and full of flavors sea food .. the mussels and Black Sea fish and the Navi salad were all amazing .. it is my second time in the restaurant and the food is getting better and better. We ended the lunch with the tahini ice cream and the strong yummy Turkish coffee.. must try if you love sea food”
  29. Seafood kebab Net +1
    “Be sure to try the seafood kebab, seabass pomodoro, and BordoMavi salad — all were excellent.”
  30. Shrimp casserole Net +1
    “The shrimp casserole was rich, perfectly cooked, and full of depth, while the seabass was hands-down one of the best I’ve ever had—grilled to perfection, juicy inside with a beautiful crisp on the outside.”
  31. Shrimp starter dish with the butter Net +1
    “We had the shrimp starter dish with the butter! Sooo good!”
  32. Shrimps in trabzon butter Net +1
    “You definitely have to try Hamsi small fishes and Shrimps in Trabzon butter.”
  33. Smoky eggplant Net +1
    “Pleasantly surprised with the Turkish place in the waterfront, tasty food and excellent service. Can’t wait to go there again. Recommend the mussels , spicy fish kebab, smoky eggplant, broccolini, fog cota. Kefir Yoghurt dessert”
  34. Spicy fish kebab Net +1
    “Pleasantly surprised with the Turkish place in the waterfront, tasty food and excellent service. Can’t wait to go there again. Recommend the mussels , spicy fish kebab, smoky eggplant, broccolini, fog cota. Kefir Yoghurt dessert”
  35. Tahini ice cream Net +1
    “Amazing and full of flavors sea food .. the mussels and Black Sea fish and the Navi salad were all amazing .. it is my second time in the restaurant and the food is getting better and better. We ended the lunch with the tahini ice cream and the strong yummy Turkish coffee.. must try if you love sea food”
  36. Yellowtail pastrami Net +1
    “We had a very nice dinner this weekend. Fish is fresh and prepared very well. Our highlight was the Yellowtail Pastrami, also the sea bass was excellent. Desserts a must try, we will be back for sure”

Drinks 1

  1. Turkish coffee Net +2
    “The Turkish coffee was rich and aromatic, a perfect way to finish the meal.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Walk in. Plan around a walk-in visit: one review says reservations are not accepted, so off-peak timing may be easier.

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Try sea bass. Ask for the grilled sea bass, which one diner called a must-order for its light flavour and crisp finish.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Urouba St
Jumeirah - Jumeira First, Dubai
Mon12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Tue12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Wed12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Thu12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Fri12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
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Common Concerns

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Oily dishes

One diner found the food noticeably oily, which may disappoint guests who prefer lighter meals.

Value concerns

A review judged the prices extremely high for the food quality, suggesting value can feel uneven.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

75 AED and 150 AED

main course

“Expect to pay between 75 AED and 150 AED for a main course”
Google review · July 2025

23 AED

mango lime sorbet

“The mango lime sorbet (23 AED) and tyme ice cream with olive oil are highly recommended”
Google review · July 2025
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The Bottom Line

BordoMavi Seafood is a Turkish restaurant by Jumeirah Fishing Harbour, with a menu built around fresh fish and Black Sea flavours. You can come for grilled sea bass, seafood orzo, butter shrimp casserole or the BordoMavi salad; reviews consistently describe the seafood as carefully cooked and flavourful. The sea bass pomodoro is one of the clearest standouts, pairing tender fish with a light tomato-led sauce.

The setting is a major part of the appeal. Diners mention harbour and Jumeirah Beach views, outdoor seating, natural light indoors and especially atmospheric sunsets. Complimentary bread, pickles, cheese and dips are recurring touches, while reviews also describe attentive service for birthdays, families and a table with a baby.

The restaurant has a Turkish identity rather than feeling like a generic seafood grill, with Black Sea fish and dishes such as spicy fish kebab. There are a few practical cautions. One guest found the food too oily, while another felt prices were high for the quality.

A July 2025 review says the restaurant is walk-in only, with no reservations accepted. If you are visiting for iftar, check the inclusions carefully: one diner was charged for additional bottled water and tea. Finish with thyme ice cream with olive oil, kefir ice cream or hazelnut halwa if you have room.

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