Smoked ribs
The smoked beef ribs were described as tender, juicy and richly flavoured, with a balanced seasoning and smoky aroma.
Chef Eyad Mirdif
Mirdif
Chef Eyad Mirdif is a meat-focused restaurant where the main draw is smoked beef, especially brisket and ribs. Reviews also point to a family-friendly setting and notably warm service, though consistency can vary between dishes and visits.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
290 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Slow brisket
One review says the brisket was slow-cooked for 14 hours and melted in the mouth.
Meat variety
Customers mention brisket, ribs, lamb and beef, giving meat-focused diners several distinct options.
Family setting
The restaurant has been described as family-friendly, with a quiet, pleasant ambience suitable for family dinners.
Kind service
Several reviews highlight staff who are friendly, attentive and helpful, including during family meals and business lunches.
Rice sides
The meal can include two kinds of salad and two kinds of rice, with barbecue sauce and spices served on the side.
What to Eat at Chef Eyad Mirdif 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 Chef Eyad Mirdif, 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 Chef Eyad Mirdif got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Brisket Net +5
“Honestly it’s one of my favorite restaurants for brisket and ribs… they serve two kinds of salad, two kinds of rice and bbq sauce with some spices on side. The order is upon the amount of weight you want and the price is really good comparing to others for a tasty food of course.”
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“Honestly it’s one of my favorite restaurants for brisket and ribs… they serve two kinds of salad, two kinds of rice and bbq sauce with some spices on side. The order is upon the amount of weight you want and the price is really good comparing to others for a tasty food of course.”March 2025
“Whether it's brisket, ribs, or Lamb, every dish is expertly seasoned and smoked to perfection. The meat is incredibly juicy, with a beautiful smoke ring and a delicious bark.”June 2025
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Neck Net +3
“Really tasty food, especially the ribs and neck. Special thanks to Nizar and Ibrahim for their outstanding hospitality and for being so friendly.”
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“Really tasty food, especially the ribs and neck. Special thanks to Nizar and Ibrahim for their outstanding hospitality and for being so friendly.”July 2024
“This is a very special restaurant for meat lovers. The best here is the ribeye and the neck. Food 9/10 Service 6/10 slow during the day Ambience 8/10 Prices 5/10 it is exaggerated prices indeed Apart from prices. It is highly recommended”November 2023
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1Kg meat Net +1
“We try the 1kg meat with side dishes and the meat really succulents and the bones falls off from the meat.”
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“We try the 1kg meat with side dishes and the meat really succulents and the bones falls off from the meat.”January 2024
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Burger Net +1
“The smoked beef was absolutely delicious from the first bite! The burger was juicy and well-prepared, though I personally didn’t like the tomatoes inside. The entire staff was extremely kind and friendly, making the experience even better.”
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“The smoked beef was absolutely delicious from the first bite! The burger was juicy and well-prepared, though I personally didn’t like the tomatoes inside. The entire staff was extremely kind and friendly, making the experience even better.”February 2025
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Grilled lamb chops Net +1
“Grilled lamb chops was ok, nothing special.”
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“Grilled lamb chops was ok, nothing special.”October 2024
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Short ribs Net +1
“Came here for the heavy tasty meat, ordered the neck and short ribs, both were amazing, also the two rice side dishes were great, service was good.”
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“Came here for the heavy tasty meat, ordered the neck and short ribs, both were amazing, also the two rice side dishes were great, service was good.”July 2024
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Slow cooked lamb Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious. The slow cooked lamb did not disappoint at all as it melted in our mouths.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious. The slow cooked lamb did not disappoint at all as it melted in our mouths.”September 2023
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Smoked beef ribs Net +1
“The smoked beef ribs were absolutely phenomenal—tender, juicy, and full of rich flavor. The seasoning and smoky aroma were perfectly balanced, making it one of the best smoked meats I’ve tried.”
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“The smoked beef ribs were absolutely phenomenal—tender, juicy, and full of rich flavor. The seasoning and smoky aroma were perfectly balanced, making it one of the best smoked meats I’ve tried.”August 2025
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Smoky ribs Net +1
“We had their smoky ribs and it tasted more than perfect. Really enjoyed this place.”
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“We had their smoky ribs and it tasted more than perfect. Really enjoyed this place.”July 2025
What to Avoid (5)
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Ribeye Net −1
“We asked for a ribeye medium cooked and they brought it as you can see rare and then we asked to send it back to cook it further to medium unfortunately they brought the ribeye well done ruined !!!”
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Critical review excerpts
“We asked for a ribeye medium cooked and they brought it as you can see rare and then we asked to send it back to cook it further to medium unfortunately they brought the ribeye well done ruined !!!”April 2024
“We ordered ribeye steak, requested for medium but got well done, it was terrible!”October 2024
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1Kg smoked meat Net −1
“they want to force us to take the 1kg smoked meat after long discussion he say i have a small pcs i will give you , we take ribs as well the meat was burned when i ask the guy he says this is well done as per the photo even you cannot eat it”
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Critical review excerpts
“they want to force us to take the 1kg smoked meat after long discussion he say i have a small pcs i will give you , we take ribs as well the meat was burned when i ask the guy he says this is well done as per the photo even you cannot eat it”October 2024
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Bread Net −1
“No drinks included with the kilo special like the Sharjah restaurant…and the bread was not fresh but cheap bread triangle bread you can buy at store... not the fresh ones like Sharjah that are round and come from oven…one hummus only without the pomegranates, salad ok….”
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Critical review excerpts
“No drinks included with the kilo special like the Sharjah restaurant…and the bread was not fresh but cheap bread triangle bread you can buy at store... not the fresh ones like Sharjah that are round and come from oven…one hummus only without the pomegranates, salad ok….”November 2024
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Lamb chops Net −1
“We had the brisket and lamb chops. Unfortunately, the lamb chops were quite dry, and the corn cobs tasted as though they had been grilled straight from the freezer, lacking freshness and flavor.”
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“We had the brisket and lamb chops. Unfortunately, the lamb chops were quite dry, and the corn cobs tasted as though they had been grilled straight from the freezer, lacking freshness and flavor.”October 2025
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Mashed potato Net −1
“Mashed potato was really cold.”
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“Mashed potato was really cold.”October 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm orders. If ordering a set or meat mix, repeat the exact selection before it is sent; one diner received brisket instead of the requested 1 kg mix.
Check doneness. For steak, confirm the requested doneness when ordering and inspect it promptly, since reviews describe medium requests arriving rare or well done.
Check availability. Ask what is currently available before settling on dishes, as one visit found many menu items unavailable.
Consider lunch. If the business lunch is available, ask about the 99-dirham option before being steered towards the 1 kg smoked-meat order.
Visit quietly. If you prefer a quieter meal, daytime or off-peak visits may suit you; one reviewer found the branch nearly empty.
Request sauces. Ask which sauces and sides come with your order, since one review says only ketchup and barbecue sauce were offered.
Plan the visit
Practical details
6CFR+9GF - 78th St
Mirdif, Dubai
Common Concerns
Uneven meat
Some diners found the lamb chops dry, the meat lacking flavour, or the meat quality below expectations.
Order confusion
One visit resulted in brisket being served instead of the requested 1 kg mix, after a disagreement over the order.
Cooking errors
Reviews report steaks arriving at the wrong doneness, including a medium request being returned first rare and then well done.
Cold food
A diner reported food arriving cold, including mashed potato, and needing to be reheated.
High pricing
Some customers consider the pricing high compared with similar restaurants, with one describing it as exaggerated.
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The Bottom Line
Chef Eyad Mirdif is aimed squarely at diners who come for smoked meat. Brisket, smoked beef ribs, smoky ribs and lamb are the headline orders, with reviews ranging from an exceptional 14-hour brisket to ribs described as tender, juicy and richly smoky. The menu is built around ordering meat by weight, and one review mentions two salads, two rice options, barbecue sauce and spices on the side.
The setting has been described as quiet, cosy and family-friendly, so it can work for a family dinner as well as a business lunch. Service is another strong point in many visits, with customers repeatedly describing the team as warm, kind and attentive. That said, service has not been reliably smooth: one diner received brisket instead of a requested 1 kg Chef Eyad mix, while another reported slow attention and unavailable menu items.
Quality is the main caveat. Some guests found the lamb chops dry, steaks cooked incorrectly, or food arriving cold. Prices are also viewed as high by some reviewers, although another considered them reasonable for the quality.
Confirm your order, steak doneness and dish availability before settling in, especially if you are visiting for a specific set menu.