Steak frites
The signature steak frites is a standout, with generous fries, sauce and a complimentary side salad.
CQ French Brasserie - Barsha Heights
Barsha Heights
CQ French Brasserie is a French brasserie in Barsha Heights with an elegant but relaxed setting for lunch, dinner, drinks, or a catch-up. Reviews repeatedly point to the steak frites and pain perdu, while the terrace and welcoming service make lingering easy.
Reputation Score
5.0
★★★★★
1,443 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
French toast
The French toast, also called pain perdu, is repeatedly described as an indulgent dessert worth returning for.
Cool terrace
The airy outdoor garden stays comfortable in Dubai heat because it is air-conditioned.
Easy parking
One review reports ample parking plus valet, useful for dinner visits in Barsha Heights.
Relaxed design
The room feels elegant without becoming too formal, making it workable for dates, groups and business meals.
Good promotions
Theme-night specials and promotions are described as good value alongside the à la carte menu.
Large portions
The business lunch is noted for generous portions, especially for diners ordering steak frites.
What to Eat at CQ French Brasserie - Barsha Heights 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 CQ French Brasserie - Barsha Heights, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 CQ French Brasserie - Barsha Heights got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Cq’s steak frites Net +11
“Food was fantastic! We keep on coming back for the steak frites. Portions are also amazing for the business lunch offer.”
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“Food was fantastic! We keep on coming back for the steak frites. Portions are also amazing for the business lunch offer.”March 2026
“My all time favorite steak place! Always ordering the steak and frite, upgraded to large portion :). The new branch interior is delivering the french experience, the seating, the design, bar, everything.”March 2026
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Escargot Net +4
“Came here for a solo Business lunch menu all I can say is Wowwww from the Reception got a warm welcome by Mary , the interior design inside amazing great food recommendations by Enock Escargot so yummy definitely coming back for them steak and fries mmmmmh 🙌”
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“Came here for a solo Business lunch menu all I can say is Wowwww from the Reception got a warm welcome by Mary , the interior design inside amazing great food recommendations by Enock Escargot so yummy definitely coming back for them steak and fries mmmmmh 🙌”April 2026
“Foods were of course amazing. We ordered Escargot, seabass ceviche, steak frites and steak tartar. Everything was perfect and the portion was big enough for us.”May 2026
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Steak and fries Net +3
“Loved everything about this place. Order the steak and fries and it was amazing!!! The location is great. Service is top notch. Everything was just perfect. Will be revisiting for sure. 🫶🏼”
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“Loved everything about this place. Order the steak and fries and it was amazing!!! The location is great. Service is top notch. Everything was just perfect. Will be revisiting for sure. 🫶🏼”May 2026
“I usually love trying new dishes when visiting a new restaurant, but this time I was too hungry to take risks, so I went with familiar choices: steak with fries and salmon with mashed potatoes. And honestly no regrets at all! The mashed potatoes were hands down the best I’ve ever had.”March 2026
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Chocolate mousse Net +2
“Food was excellent, ambience is lovely. 10/10 would dine here again. Must try the steak frites and the chocolate mousse”
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“Food was excellent, ambience is lovely. 10/10 would dine here again. Must try the steak frites and the chocolate mousse”February 2026
“For starters we had the harissa roasted cauliflower, the grilled mussles & the duck potato gratin (which I will be dreaming about). Main courses were the CQ steak frites & short rib gnocchi, large portions & generous servings of fries & sauce, along with a complimentary side salad with the steak. The sweet finale was the perfectly airy & light chocolate mousse, I could have had 4 of them.”May 2026
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Crème caramel Net +2
“The desserts were the perfect ending to the evening. We tried the signature French toast, chocolate fondant, and crème caramel.”
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“The desserts were the perfect ending to the evening. We tried the signature French toast, chocolate fondant, and crème caramel.”June 2026
“We finished with the crème brûlée and crème caramel, the perfect ending.”February 2026
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Short rib croquettes Net +2
“For starters, we ordered the escargots, beef short rib croquettes, and steak tartare. For mains, we had the steak frites, flank steak, and steamed seabass. Every single dish was outstanding, beautifully prepared and full of flavour.”
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“For starters, we ordered the escargots, beef short rib croquettes, and steak tartare. For mains, we had the steak frites, flank steak, and steamed seabass. Every single dish was outstanding, beautifully prepared and full of flavour.”February 2026
“For starters, we had the short rib croquettes, which were absolutely delicious, and the ceviche fresh and full of flavor.”March 2026
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Steak tartar Net +2
“Foods were of course amazing. We ordered Escargot, seabass ceviche, steak frites and steak tartar. Everything was perfect and the portion was big enough for us.”
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“Foods were of course amazing. We ordered Escargot, seabass ceviche, steak frites and steak tartar. Everything was perfect and the portion was big enough for us.”May 2026
“For starters, we ordered the escargots, beef short rib croquettes, and steak tartare. For mains, we had the steak frites, flank steak, and steamed seabass. Every single dish was outstanding, beautifully prepared and full of flavour.”February 2026
Honorable mentions (16)
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Ceviche Net +1
“For starters, we had the short rib croquettes, which were absolutely delicious, and the ceviche fresh and full of flavor.”
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“For starters, we had the short rib croquettes, which were absolutely delicious, and the ceviche fresh and full of flavor.”March 2026
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Chocolate fondant Net +1
“The desserts were the perfect ending to the evening. We tried the signature French toast, chocolate fondant, and crème caramel.”
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“The desserts were the perfect ending to the evening. We tried the signature French toast, chocolate fondant, and crème caramel.”June 2026
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Cookie skillet Net +1
“I tried the goat cheese salad, steak frites, sea bass ceviche, and ended with the cookie skillet every single dish was delicious and perfectly done.”
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“I tried the goat cheese salad, steak frites, sea bass ceviche, and ended with the cookie skillet every single dish was delicious and perfectly done.”January 2026
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Crème brûlée Net +1
“We finished with the crème brûlée and crème caramel, the perfect ending.”
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“We finished with the crème brûlée and crème caramel, the perfect ending.”February 2026
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Duck potato gratin Net +1
“For starters we had the harissa roasted cauliflower, the grilled mussles & the duck potato gratin (which I will be dreaming about). Main courses were the CQ steak frites & short rib gnocchi, large portions & generous servings of fries & sauce, along with a complimentary side salad with the steak. The sweet finale was the perfectly airy & light chocolate mousse, I could have had 4 of them.”
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Review excerpts
“For starters we had the harissa roasted cauliflower, the grilled mussles & the duck potato gratin (which I will be dreaming about). Main courses were the CQ steak frites & short rib gnocchi, large portions & generous servings of fries & sauce, along with a complimentary side salad with the steak. The sweet finale was the perfectly airy & light chocolate mousse, I could have had 4 of them.”May 2026
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Entrecote steak Net +1
“We order special CQ steak frites and Entrecote steak. Both were excellent. We also order onion soup as a starter and it was awesome.”
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“We order special CQ steak frites and Entrecote steak. Both were excellent. We also order onion soup as a starter and it was awesome.”January 2026
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Flank steak Net +1
“For starters, we ordered the escargots, beef short rib croquettes, and steak tartare. For mains, we had the steak frites, flank steak, and steamed seabass. Every single dish was outstanding, beautifully prepared and full of flavour.”
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“For starters, we ordered the escargots, beef short rib croquettes, and steak tartare. For mains, we had the steak frites, flank steak, and steamed seabass. Every single dish was outstanding, beautifully prepared and full of flavour.”February 2026
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Foie gras Net +1
“The foie gras was exceptional, perfectly prepared and full of flavor.”
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“The foie gras was exceptional, perfectly prepared and full of flavor.”February 2026
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Goat cheese salad Net +1
“I tried the goat cheese salad, steak frites, sea bass ceviche, and ended with the cookie skillet every single dish was delicious and perfectly done.”
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“I tried the goat cheese salad, steak frites, sea bass ceviche, and ended with the cookie skillet every single dish was delicious and perfectly done.”January 2026
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Onion soup Net +1
“We order special CQ steak frites and Entrecote steak. Both were excellent. We also order onion soup as a starter and it was awesome.”
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“We order special CQ steak frites and Entrecote steak. Both were excellent. We also order onion soup as a starter and it was awesome.”January 2026
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Salmon with mashed potatoes Net +1
“I usually love trying new dishes when visiting a new restaurant, but this time I was too hungry to take risks, so I went with familiar choices: steak with fries and salmon with mashed potatoes. And honestly no regrets at all! The mashed potatoes were hands down the best I’ve ever had.”
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Review excerpts
“I usually love trying new dishes when visiting a new restaurant, but this time I was too hungry to take risks, so I went with familiar choices: steak with fries and salmon with mashed potatoes. And honestly no regrets at all! The mashed potatoes were hands down the best I’ve ever had.”March 2026
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Sea bass ceviche Net +1
“I tried the goat cheese salad, steak frites, sea bass ceviche, and ended with the cookie skillet every single dish was delicious and perfectly done.”
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“I tried the goat cheese salad, steak frites, sea bass ceviche, and ended with the cookie skillet every single dish was delicious and perfectly done.”January 2026
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Seabass ceviche Net +1
“Foods were of course amazing. We ordered Escargot, seabass ceviche, steak frites and steak tartar. Everything was perfect and the portion was big enough for us.”
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“Foods were of course amazing. We ordered Escargot, seabass ceviche, steak frites and steak tartar. Everything was perfect and the portion was big enough for us.”May 2026
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Steamed seabass Net +1
“For starters, we ordered the escargots, beef short rib croquettes, and steak tartare. For mains, we had the steak frites, flank steak, and steamed seabass. Every single dish was outstanding, beautifully prepared and full of flavour.”
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Review excerpts
“For starters, we ordered the escargots, beef short rib croquettes, and steak tartare. For mains, we had the steak frites, flank steak, and steamed seabass. Every single dish was outstanding, beautifully prepared and full of flavour.”February 2026
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Tarte aux pommes Net +1
“The food was spot on! From the warm bread to start, to the standout CQ’s Steak Frites, the secret sauce alone is worth coming back for, DELISHHH. And a small but much-appreciated detail: the salad was actually seasoned, something so simple yet often overlooked! We finished with the tarte aux pommes, which was light, balanced, and the perfect ending to the meal.”
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“The food was spot on! From the warm bread to start, to the standout CQ’s Steak Frites, the secret sauce alone is worth coming back for, DELISHHH. And a small but much-appreciated detail: the salad was actually seasoned, something so simple yet often overlooked! We finished with the tarte aux pommes, which was light, balanced, and the perfect ending to the meal.”April 2026
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Truffle brie Net +1
“The truffle Brie was an absolute delight, but my personal favorite was the ceviche fresh, vibrant, and packed with incredible flavor.”
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“The truffle Brie was an absolute delight, but my personal favorite was the ceviche fresh, vibrant, and packed with incredible flavor.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Make a reservation when possible; one regular specifically recommends it after finding the restaurant busy.
Try outdoors. Choose the outdoor garden if you want bright, airy seating without giving up air-conditioning in Dubai heat.
Use valet. If you are driving, ask about valet or use the reported ample parking around the venue.
Check offers. Look at the current theme-night specials, promotions and happy-hour deal before ordering à la carte.
Consider lunch. The business lunch is worth checking for generous portions, including the frequently praised steak frites.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Grand Millennium Hotel Lobby & Garden Level
Al Thanyah First - Barsha Heights, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Some noise
A busy visit was described as a little noisy, so it may not suit anyone seeking a consistently quiet meal.
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The Bottom Line
CQ French Brasserie is a French dining spot in Barsha Heights that works for a polished dinner, a business lunch or a relaxed drink-led catch-up. The clearest draw is the steak frites, which reviewers describe as well-cooked and generously served with fries, sauce and, in one account, a complimentary side salad. Escargot, sea bass ceviche and pain perdu are also among the dishes guests specifically mention.
The setting leans elegant but not stiff. Inside, the décor has classic French character; outside, the airy garden and indoor-outdoor bar give groups and couples more choice. The terrace is air-conditioned, which one reviewer found helpful in Dubai heat.
Expect a lively atmosphere when the room is full, with one guest noting that it became a little noisy. Value depends on what you choose, but reviews call the business lunch portions generous and the theme-night promotions, happy hour and wine selection reasonably priced. Drivers will appreciate a report of ample parking and valet availability.
Book ahead if you can, particularly for busy evenings. Overall, it is a useful choice when you want recognisable French brasserie dishes, a sociable setting and attentive service without an overly formal mood.
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