Bu Tafish - Best Seafood Restaurant in Jumeirah

Name: Bu Tafish - Best Seafood Restaurant in Jumeirah
Address: Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1 - Dubai, Jumeirah, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143460009

Jumeirah

Seafood restaurant Closed 04 346 0009

Bu Tafish is a seafood restaurant in Jumeirah where diners can choose fish from a fresh display before it is cooked. Reviews point especially to grilled prawns, generous sharing platters, and a comfortable setting for family meals or groups.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

2,072 ratings

Call Website Directions

The Good Stuff

Showing 2 of 7

Fresh Display

Choose your fish from the display before cooking, then have it prepared to your preference.

Grilled Prawns

The grilled jumbo prawns were described as fresh, juicy, and perfectly grilled.

Let's go!

What to Eat at Bu Tafish - Best Seafood Restaurant in Jumeirah

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Bu Tafish - Best Seafood Restaurant in Jumeirah, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 3

Grilled fish Net +4

“There is a wide choice of grilled fish and seafood as well as soup.”
Fattoush Net +2

“My second home. Best fattoush EVER (seriously. Same level as baba and mama’s😳). Best seafood soup too (with or without saffron).”
Seafood soup Net +2

“We ordered the mix seafood platter with lobster along with seafood soup. The portion size was generous – easily enough for 2–3 people – and the taste was fresh and flavorful. Definitely great value for seafood lovers.”

Honorable mentions (22)

Fish tajen Net +1

“Honestly not my favorite experience, the staff were amazing, but its just that we asked if the fish was fillet and we were told yes but when we received the order it had a lot of bones which annoyed us a lot, we also had a fish tajen that was very good and the sayedyah rise just amazing”
Fresh arabic salad Net +1

“The fried fish was crispy on the outside while remaining moist inside, and the fresh Arabic salad complemented the seafood beautifully.”
Fried calamari Net +1

“The seabream cooked with lemon and oil was beyond amazing! Excellent marination and flavor, as was the fried calamari which was breaded in authentic Egyptian fashion and wasn’t too crunchy like fried chicken.”
Fried fish Net +1

“The fried fish was crispy on the outside while remaining moist inside, and the fresh Arabic salad complemented the seafood beautifully.”
Grilled jumbo prawns Net +1

“The grilled jumbo prawns were fresh, juicy, and perfectly grilled.”
Grilled shrimps Net +1

“The star of the show tonight though was the grilled shrimps! Honestly just amazing!”
Hummus Net +1

“We ordered the grilled fish, fattoush, hummus, rice, fresh khubz, and a few side salads and dips. Everything was tasty and served well. The portion and quality were good for the price, so it felt quite reasonable overall.”
Lamb kebab Net +1

“Lamb kebab is also a must-try - tender, juicy, and well-seasoned.”
Mix seafood platter with lobster Net +1

“We ordered the mix seafood platter with lobster along with seafood soup. The portion size was generous – easily enough for 2–3 people – and the taste was fresh and flavorful. Definitely great value for seafood lovers.”
Platter for 2 Net +1

“One of the best seafood restaurants in Dubai ! They know what they are doing ! The grilled prawns were amazing ! Great service and portions are generous , the platter for 2 is enough for 3”
Platter for 5 Net +1

“Very good experience at Bu Tafish: extra fresh fish and sea food. Our waiter John prepared the fish for us and was very cheerful. The platter for 5 is good value for money.”
Saffron soup with mix seafood Net +1

“Especially Saffron Soup with Mix seafood was very good.”
Sayedyah rise Net +1

“Honestly not my favorite experience, the staff were amazing, but its just that we asked if the fish was fillet and we were told yes but when we received the order it had a lot of bones which annoyed us a lot, we also had a fish tajen that was very good and the sayedyah rise just amazing”
Seabream cooked with lemon and oil Net +1

“The seabream cooked with lemon and oil was beyond amazing! Excellent marination and flavor, as was the fried calamari which was breaded in authentic Egyptian fashion and wasn’t too crunchy like fried chicken.”
Seafood grill platter Net +1

“Excellent for for a seafood grill platter with very good portion can have 3 people easily ,, only disappointment was the dust on the seats needs to looks in to that rest service and ambience was excellent”
Sharing platter Net +1

“The best sea food restaurant in Dubai so far, especially sharing platter is what’s best for group of people. Thank you Mahmoud for your kind service”
Shrimp soup Net +1

“The soups were excellent, especially the shrimp soup, the fish was tasty and had no extra spices.”
Shrimps Net +1

“We shared a dinner for 3 people and it was very tasty. Good portion, fresh fish, calamary and shrimps in a big plate.”
Soups Net +1

“The soups were excellent, especially the shrimp soup, the fish was tasty and had no extra spices.”
Sultan ibrahim grilled fish Net +1

“The Sultan Ibrahim grilled fish is always outstanding, perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”
Tahini salad Net +1

“The grilled fish and tahini salad were really good though.”
Ladyfish Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“I recently tried the ladyfish, and it was just average compared to their other offerings.”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Fried potatoes Net −1

“I didn't like fried potatoes - they were tasteless.”
Fried prawns Net −1

“Fried Prawns: The prawns were not fresh, you could taste old oil on it and it was very chewy.”
Hamour (spotted grouper) Net −1

“Hamour (Spotted Grouper): This dish was okay, but so over powered on spices that made me suspicious.”
Sayyadiya Net −1

“Sayyadiya: This was the worse, as soon as I picked the fish the smell of rotten came out straight away.”
Seafood tajen (bu tafish sauce) Net −1

“Seafood Tajen (Bu Tafish Sauce): This was bad! The flavor was off and the seafood inside smelled off, absolutely off.”

Tips for a Better Visit

Showing 2 of 6

Check Fillets. If you want boneless fish, confirm the preparation again when ordering; one guest received many bones after being told it was filleted.

Share Platters. For groups, ask about a sharing platter: a platter for two was reported to be enough for three.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1 - Dubai

Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1, Dubai

04 346 0009

Mon	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Get directions

Common Concerns

Showing 2 of 5

Inconsistent Freshness

One review reported an off smell in two fish dishes and chewy prawns, so freshness was not consistent for every visit.

Pricey Meals

A frequent diner said prices had increased and the restaurant was already on the expensive side.

DXB
LOCAL

The Bottom Line

Bu Tafish is a seafood restaurant in Jumeirah built around fresh fish and traditional preparations. You can choose fish from the display before it is cooked, then order dishes such as grilled jumbo prawns, Sultan Ibrahim grilled fish, seafood soup, or a sharing platter. The portions are often large enough to make group dining practical; one review said a platter for two fed three.

The food gets particularly strong feedback when the seafood is simply seasoned. A review praised seabream cooked with lemon and oil, authentic Egyptian-style fried calamari, and grilled shrimps, while another highlighted fresh Arabic bread, pickles, sauces, and generous sides. The dining room is spacious, clean, and comfortable for families, with marine-themed decor and parking outside; note that the parking is paid RTA parking.

There are a few reasons to manage expectations. Prices have risen and some diners consider the restaurant expensive. A guest received many bones after ordering what was described as filleted fish, and isolated reviews reported stale or off-smelling seafood and slow service.

Confirm preparation details, ask about current promotions, and consider visiting earlier if you prefer a quieter meal.