Steak Quality
Many diners describe the steaks as tender, juicy and cooked precisely, including a well-received tenderloin and tomahawk.
Bushman's Restaurant & Bar
Palm Jumeirah
Bushman’s is a steak house on Palm Jumeirah built around Australian-style dining, with premium beef alongside less usual choices such as kangaroo fillet. Reviews also point to live music on some evenings, making it suited to a leisurely dinner rather than a quick meal.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
527 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Kangaroo Fillet
Kangaroo fillet is the standout unusual order in the reviews, with repeat visitors calling it tender, flavorful and worth trying.
Broad Menu
The menu goes beyond steak: reviewers specifically enjoyed the octopus and a refined vegetarian Bolognese.
Live Music
Some evenings include live singing or guitar, adding a musical element to dinner.
Desserts
Desserts receive their own praise, including pavlova, baked Alaska prepared at the table and brownie with vanilla ice cream.
Celebrations
Several anniversary visits were made memorable with thoughtful touches, including a dessert and anniversary card.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. Build in extra time for dinner, especially at busy periods: one review reported waiting an hour for the steak.
Check Discounts. Confirm any discount before settling the bill; diners reported both a missed discount and delays while staff checked voucher details.
Ask About Halal. If halal status matters, ask before ordering: one diner was able to swap the non-halal kangaroo fillet for another steak.
Choose Indoors. Prefer an indoor table in warm weather, since one outdoor visit had neither air conditioning nor fans.
Try Kangaroo. For a less conventional order, consider the kangaroo fillet; multiple diners specifically described it as tender and flavorful.
Check Menu. Check the current menu rather than relying only on the online version, which one diner found different from the available food and drinks.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Anantara The Palm Dubai, East Crescent - Crescent Rd
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Popular Mentions
T-Bone
The T-bone is repeatedly mentioned as a flavorful, tender favorite.
Beef tenderloin
One diner praised the beef tenderloin with creamy pepper sauce and truffle mashed potatoes.
Beef carpaccio
The beef carpaccio is mentioned as a delicious starter.
12-Hour Braised Angus Beef Cheek
This slow-braised beef dish was called the best one diner had tried.
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Recent reviews describe long waits for tables, drinks, starters, the steak and the bill, with some requests forgotten.
Inconsistent Cooking
A recent Wagyu ribeye was reported burned and chewy, while another diner said food returned from reheating was worse.
High Prices
Several diners felt the experience did not justify the bill, describing the restaurant as expensive or overpriced.
Small Portions
One review found a starter meagre, while another said portions seemed small even though they were filling.
Outdoor Heat
An outdoor diner reported having no air conditioning or fans and found the table uncomfortably hot.
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The Bottom Line
Bushman’s is a Palm Jumeirah steak house where the main draw is a choice of serious meat dishes, including tenderloin, T-bone, tomahawk and Wagyu cuts. The kangaroo fillet is the most distinctive order in the reviews: repeat diners return for it, while first-timers often describe it as tender and flavorful. The beef carpaccio, octopus and 12-hour braised Angus beef cheek also get specific praise, so non-steak diners are not limited to an afterthought.
The setting is warm and stylish, with some evenings featuring live singing or guitar. It can work for an anniversary or special dinner, and several reviewers mention thoughtful celebration touches, though one recent anniversary visit received no follow-through after the initial question. Desserts are worth leaving room for, particularly pavlova, baked Alaska and brownie with vanilla ice cream.
Service is the biggest variable. Some visits feature attentive hospitality, while others involve missing cutlery, forgotten requests, wrong drinks or very long waits. Prices are firmly at the premium end, and diners have questioned the value, so confirm discounts and the final bill.
If sitting outside, ask about conditions first: one review found no air conditioning or fans and described the table as uncomfortably hot.