Chaplin restaurant & cafe

Name: Chaplin restaurant & cafe
Address: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971545333000

Downtown Dubai

Restaurant Open now 0 545 333 000

Chaplin Restaurant & Café in Downtown Dubai combines Charlie Chaplin-inspired surroundings with international dining and a Boulevard-facing terrace. Reviews point to fresh sushi and smooth shisha, while breakfast, Iftar buffets and live music make it adaptable from morning catch-ups to lively evenings.

Reputation Score

4.4

★★★★☆

1,672 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fresh sushi

Sushi rolls are repeatedly described as fresh, flavorful and carefully presented.

Quality shisha

The shisha is praised for being smooth, long-lasting and available in many flavors.

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What to Eat at Chaplin restaurant & cafe

These items at Chaplin restaurant & cafe got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

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French toast Net +2

“The breakfast itself gets great marks for freshness and flavor —French toast , and vibrant garonala fruit bowls are consistently described as delicious and well-prepared”
Iftar buffet Net +2

“We visited Chaplin for the Ramadan Iftar buffet and it was truly a wonderful experience. The selection was huge there was really so much variety.”

Honorable mentions (21)

Arabic breakfast Net +1

“We ordered an omelet, smoked salmon with avocado, granola, an unbelievably delicious French toast, Arabic breakfast, matcha latte, and a fresh juice that was simply superb. The menu offers a great variety, and every dish exceeded expectations.”
Caesar salad Net +1

“Had such a lovely time at Chaplin Restaurant! 🤍 The Caesar salad was fresh, the pasta was absolutely delicious, and the desserts were the perfect sweet ending.”
Chicken salad Net +1

“Chicken salad and sushi was so delicious.”
Chicken with fries and salad Net +1

“There were so many different options, we ordered the chicken with Fries and Salad and had the caramel Latte. Loved the Sauce that came with it.”
Chicken with salad Net +1

“I ordered chicken with salad, and everything was fresh and very tasty.”
Chocolate coffe Net +1

“Food and drinks amazing , chocolate coffe is very nice and juices delicious . I also found very good gluten free food and very healthy food. Their frappes are delicious!”
Chocolate cookies Net +1

“We also loved the croissant with cheese and couldn’t resist the chocolate cookies, which were a perfect sweet treat.”
Chocolate fountain Net +1

“There’s a wide variety of dishes and different cuisines. What I liked the most was the chocolate fountain💋”
Croissant with cheese Net +1

“We also loved the croissant with cheese and couldn’t resist the chocolate cookies, which were a perfect sweet treat.”
Eclairs Net +1

“A special highlight was the wonderful surprise, a beautiful dessert of eclairs, which were absolutely yummy and delicious. Such a thoughtful touch that made the visit even more memorable.”
Fruit bowl Net +1

“The vegetable egg omelette was perfectly cooked and flavorful, the salmon and avocado toast was fresh and delicious, the fruit bowl was vibrant and refreshing.”
Granola Net +1

“We ordered an omelet, smoked salmon with avocado, granola, an unbelievably delicious French toast, Arabic breakfast, matcha latte, and a fresh juice that was simply superb. The menu offers a great variety, and every dish exceeded expectations.”
Lemon line salad Net +1

“I ordered Lemon Line salad and a pineapple juice, and both were delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully served.”
Mediterranean sea bass Net +1

“I tried the Mediterranean sea bass, and it was seasoned to perfection.”
Omelet Net +1

“We ordered an omelet, smoked salmon with avocado, granola, an unbelievably delicious French toast, Arabic breakfast, matcha latte, and a fresh juice that was simply superb. The menu offers a great variety, and every dish exceeded expectations.”
Salmon and avocado salad Net +1

“Such a lovely place! I really enjoyed everything, but the salmon and avocado salad was definitely my favorite — so fresh, tasty, and perfectly balanced.”
Salmon and avocado toast Net +1

“The vegetable egg omelette was perfectly cooked and flavorful, the salmon and avocado toast was fresh and delicious, the fruit bowl was vibrant and refreshing.”
Smoked salmon salad Net +1

“The food was delicious, and the smoked salmon salad was definitely a highlight. The cocktails were refreshing and well-made, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit.”
Smoked salmon with avocado Net +1

“We ordered an omelet, smoked salmon with avocado, granola, an unbelievably delicious French toast, Arabic breakfast, matcha latte, and a fresh juice that was simply superb. The menu offers a great variety, and every dish exceeded expectations.”
Truffle pasta Net +1

“The food was incredible — I tried their truffle pasta and the steak, and both were cooked to perfection, rich without being too heavy.”
Vegetable egg omelette Net +1

“The vegetable egg omelette was perfectly cooked and flavorful, the salmon and avocado toast was fresh and delicious, the fruit bowl was vibrant and refreshing.”

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Coffee latte Net +1

“The coffee latte was smooth and rich, and the fresh orange and mango juice tasted like it was just squeezed.”
Fresh orange juice Net +1

“The coffee latte was smooth and rich, and the fresh orange and mango juice tasted like it was just squeezed.”
Mango juice Net +1

“The coffee latte was smooth and rich, and the fresh orange and mango juice tasted like it was just squeezed.”
Matcha latte Net +1

“We ordered an omelet, smoked salmon with avocado, granola, an unbelievably delicious French toast, Arabic breakfast, matcha latte, and a fresh juice that was simply superb. The menu offers a great variety, and every dish exceeded expectations.”
Pineapple juice Net +1

“I ordered Lemon Line salad and a pineapple juice, and both were delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully served.”
Spanish latte Net +1

“The Spanish latte was surprisingly one of my favorite things, and if you visit, the shisha is definitely a must-try.”
Turkish coffee Net +1

“Even the Turkish coffee was a great surprise and paired wonderfully with the meal.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try terrace. Choose the terrace if you want a Boulevard view and a relaxed setting for shisha.

Avoid peak rush. For quicker service, consider avoiding packed Friday evenings, when one guest experienced a delay.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

0 545 333 000

Mon	12:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 8:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Busy service

On a packed Friday night, service was reported as somewhat slow, although the live performance helped fill the wait.

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The Bottom Line

Chaplin Restaurant & Café is a Charlie Chaplin-inspired restaurant in Downtown Dubai, suited to an evening that is about atmosphere as much as food. You can settle indoors or on the terrace overlooking the Boulevard, order sushi or pasta, and stay on for smooth shisha and live music. The styling is vintage and cinematic without reviews describing it as overly formal.

The menu has useful variety. Sushi is repeatedly praised for freshness, while the truffle pasta, steak, Mediterranean sea bass and Chaplin chicken each received specific mentions. Breakfast is another strong option, with French toast, smoked salmon with avocado, omelette, granola, fresh juices and Turkish coffee all appearing in one detailed review.

During Ramadan, the Iftar buffet includes Middle Eastern and Western dishes, seafood, lamb, salads, sushi and an extensive dessert section. Service is generally described as warm, attentive and welcoming, and presentation is a recurring strength. The main caution is timing: one Friday-night visitor found service a little slow because the restaurant was packed, though live music kept the evening enjoyable.

For a calmer visit, try breakfast or a midweek dinner; choose the terrace for city views, or ask about evening performances if you want more energy.