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Deniz Restaurant and Café
Dubai Marina
Deniz Restaurant and Café is a Turkish restaurant in Dubai Marina, serving everything from oversized Turkish breakfasts to grilled dishes. Reviews point especially to the Sultan Mix Grill and Adana dürüm, with attentive service and a relaxed, family-friendly setting adding to the appeal.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,664 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous grills
The Sultan Mix Grill combines juicy kebabs, chicken wings and tender lamb, with one portion described as enough for five or six.
Large breakfast
The Turkish breakfast comes with many varieties and portions large enough that one table could not finish it.
Attentive service
Reviewers describe staff as knowledgeable about the menu, quick to offer suggestions and consistently attentive at the table.
Desserts
Kunefe and baklava were praised for their crisp texture and sweet, melt-in-the-mouth finish.
Family sharing
The breakfast is described as affordable and especially suited to families because it is made for sharing.
Fresh breads
Freshly baked breads are a standout alongside the Turkish dishes and make the restaurant a comfortable place to linger.
What to Eat at Deniz Restaurant and Café 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 Deniz Restaurant and Café, 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 Deniz Restaurant and Café got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 5
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Sultan mix grill Net +3
“Especially the Sultan Mix Grill – juicy kebabs, chicken wings, tender lamb, everything was so good 🤤 Perfect for 5–6 people.”
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“Especially the Sultan Mix Grill – juicy kebabs, chicken wings, tender lamb, everything was so good 🤤 Perfect for 5–6 people.”February 2026
“In photo we have the Sultax mix grill kebabs, i really recommend this mix grill, we have ordered for four people and it came out perfect delicious.”January 2025
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Deniz breakfast Net +2
“We had Deniz breakfast, a lot of varieties like party. It was so delicious and fresh and affordable.”
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“We had Deniz breakfast, a lot of varieties like party. It was so delicious and fresh and affordable.”March 2026
“I love Turkish cuisine. Deniz breakfast was so amazing, we really cant finish because it was huge breakfast. All delicious and service very fast and friendly.”May 2026
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Iskender doner Net +2
“Iskender was amazing, you should try it is one of the best Turkish food and this restaurant doesn’t dissapoint.”
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“Iskender was amazing, you should try it is one of the best Turkish food and this restaurant doesn’t dissapoint.”February 2025
“The food really outstanding 👍 The mix grilled and Iskender doner were very memorable. Must try !!”June 2026
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Lamb chops Net +2
“I love lamb chops from menu in any restaurant and guess what — Deniz served one of the best juicy lamb chops.”
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“I love lamb chops from menu in any restaurant and guess what — Deniz served one of the best juicy lamb chops.”August 2022
“Their salmon and lamb chops very tasty and juicy.”May 2026
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Mix grilled Net +2
“The food really outstanding 👍 The mix grilled and Iskender doner were very memorable. Must try !!”
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“The food really outstanding 👍 The mix grilled and Iskender doner were very memorable. Must try !!”June 2026
“Mix grilled and adana kebap recommended for everyone.”May 2026
Honorable mentions (22)
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Adana durum Net +1
“I had been looking all over Dubai for a real adana durum for years and then one turkish friend recommended DENIZ. And wow, wow, wow!. This durum was simply perfection. Chef's kiss. So for the last 3 days, we are trying different menu items from Deniz on deliveroo. So happy to have found such authentic and delicious turkish food ❤️❤️❤️”
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“I had been looking all over Dubai for a real adana durum for years and then one turkish friend recommended DENIZ. And wow, wow, wow!. This durum was simply perfection. Chef's kiss. So for the last 3 days, we are trying different menu items from Deniz on deliveroo. So happy to have found such authentic and delicious turkish food ❤️❤️❤️”March 2026
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Adana kebap Net +1
“Mix grilled and adana kebap recommended for everyone.”
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“Mix grilled and adana kebap recommended for everyone.”May 2026
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Asado Net +1
“We tried the asado in deniz restaurant.. We are amazed it so good and tender.. They are giving unli tea ☺ it was so nice the ladies are so attentive they are always smiling. It feels like home.. Im really sure i will come back and try to tase there other menu.. ♥”
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“We tried the asado in deniz restaurant.. We are amazed it so good and tender.. They are giving unli tea ☺ it was so nice the ladies are so attentive they are always smiling. It feels like home.. Im really sure i will come back and try to tase there other menu.. ♥”May 2026
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Baklava Net +1
“The kunefe and baklava were simply the best—crispy, sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth good.”
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“The kunefe and baklava were simply the best—crispy, sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth good.”October 2024
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Breads Net +1
“Really really good food and the breads were to die for.”
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“Really really good food and the breads were to die for.”November 2021
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Chicken kebab Net +1
“The service is so wonderful everyone is smiling, friendly, super helpful and just a good vibe. The drink selection is probably my favorite thing about this restaurant so many delicious, healthy, fresh mixes. I had the flax seed and berry smoothie. It was divine and really nourishing. The chicken kebab was quite good and felt freshly made. This is not your typical “bottom of a Residental Tower marina restaurant” , it’s quite classy, and interior feels comfortable and polished.. definitely worth a try if you’re in the area.”
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“The service is so wonderful everyone is smiling, friendly, super helpful and just a good vibe. The drink selection is probably my favorite thing about this restaurant so many delicious, healthy, fresh mixes. I had the flax seed and berry smoothie. It was divine and really nourishing. The chicken kebab was quite good and felt freshly made. This is not your typical “bottom of a Residental Tower marina restaurant” , it’s quite classy, and interior feels comfortable and polished.. definitely worth a try if you’re in the area.”June 2023
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Freshly baked breads Net +1
“Food here is very tasty. Especially freshly baked breads are so nice. A good place to relax.”
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“Food here is very tasty. Especially freshly baked breads are so nice. A good place to relax.”February 2026
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Giant shrimps with eggplant puree Net +1
“We had giant shrimps with eggplant puree, steak with the mashed potato as side dish, greek salad and grilled octopus. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the serving size is big.”
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“We had giant shrimps with eggplant puree, steak with the mashed potato as side dish, greek salad and grilled octopus. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the serving size is big.”April 2022
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Greek salad Net +1
“We had giant shrimps with eggplant puree, steak with the mashed potato as side dish, greek salad and grilled octopus. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the serving size is big.”
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“We had giant shrimps with eggplant puree, steak with the mashed potato as side dish, greek salad and grilled octopus. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the serving size is big.”April 2022
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Grilled Net +1
“Deniz was so good the food the grilled are amazing.”
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“Deniz was so good the food the grilled are amazing.”May 2026
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Grilled octopus Net +1
“We had giant shrimps with eggplant puree, steak with the mashed potato as side dish, greek salad and grilled octopus. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the serving size is big.”
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“We had giant shrimps with eggplant puree, steak with the mashed potato as side dish, greek salad and grilled octopus. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the serving size is big.”April 2022
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Hummus Net +1
“Ordered sultan mixed grill, hummus, salads... All delicious!”
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“Ordered sultan mixed grill, hummus, salads... All delicious!”November 2024
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Katmer Net +1
“Very tasty food. One of the few places where there is Katmer. Zakhar is a great waiter, he made sure that our wishes for food were taken into account (we asked to remove some ingredients).”
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“Very tasty food. One of the few places where there is Katmer. Zakhar is a great waiter, he made sure that our wishes for food were taken into account (we asked to remove some ingredients).”January 2025
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Kunefe Net +1
“The kunefe and baklava were simply the best—crispy, sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth good.”
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“The kunefe and baklava were simply the best—crispy, sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth good.”October 2024
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Lahmacun Net +1
“Lahmacun as well, which was crunchy and soft inside ❤️ we will definitely come back again!”
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“Lahmacun as well, which was crunchy and soft inside ❤️ we will definitely come back again!”January 2025
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Lamb Net +1
“Absolutely outstanding experience. The food was beyond amazing—especially the lamb, which was cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.”
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“Absolutely outstanding experience. The food was beyond amazing—especially the lamb, which was cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.”December 2025
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Lamb with rice and nuts Net +1
“The food was absolutely amazing, I highly recommend the lamb with rice and nuts, it was outstanding.”
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“The food was absolutely amazing, I highly recommend the lamb with rice and nuts, it was outstanding.”December 2025
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Poche egss Net +1
“My breakfast favorite is poche egss, highly recommended.”
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“My breakfast favorite is poche egss, highly recommended.”February 2025
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Salmon Net +1
“Their salmon and lamb chops very tasty and juicy.”
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“Their salmon and lamb chops very tasty and juicy.”May 2026
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Steak with the mashed potato as side dish Net +1
“We had giant shrimps with eggplant puree, steak with the mashed potato as side dish, greek salad and grilled octopus. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the serving size is big.”
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“We had giant shrimps with eggplant puree, steak with the mashed potato as side dish, greek salad and grilled octopus. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the serving size is big.”April 2022
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Turkish breakfast for two Net +1
“We had the Turkish breakfast for two...you can eat that for ages here.”
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“We had the Turkish breakfast for two...you can eat that for ages here.”November 2021
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Turkish grill Net +1
“This restaurant has the best Turkish grill! Very delicious.”
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“This restaurant has the best Turkish grill! Very delicious.”January 2025
Drinks 3
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Flax seed and berry smoothie Net +1
“The service is so wonderful everyone is smiling, friendly, super helpful and just a good vibe. The drink selection is probably my favorite thing about this restaurant so many delicious, healthy, fresh mixes. I had the flax seed and berry smoothie. It was divine and really nourishing. The chicken kebab was quite good and felt freshly made. This is not your typical “bottom of a Residental Tower marina restaurant” , it’s quite classy, and interior feels comfortable and polished.. definitely worth a try if you’re in the area.”
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“The service is so wonderful everyone is smiling, friendly, super helpful and just a good vibe. The drink selection is probably my favorite thing about this restaurant so many delicious, healthy, fresh mixes. I had the flax seed and berry smoothie. It was divine and really nourishing. The chicken kebab was quite good and felt freshly made. This is not your typical “bottom of a Residental Tower marina restaurant” , it’s quite classy, and interior feels comfortable and polished.. definitely worth a try if you’re in the area.”June 2023
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Fresh mango, pineapple mix juice Net +1
“I have tried the fresh mango, pineapple mix juice and spiced drink( berries with cinnamon — taste like mulled wine). Must try.”
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“I have tried the fresh mango, pineapple mix juice and spiced drink( berries with cinnamon — taste like mulled wine). Must try.”August 2022
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Spiced drink Net +1
“I have tried the fresh mango, pineapple mix juice and spiced drink( berries with cinnamon — taste like mulled wine). Must try.”
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“I have tried the fresh mango, pineapple mix juice and spiced drink( berries with cinnamon — taste like mulled wine). Must try.”August 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Plan parking. Allow extra time for parking or arrive by taxi or on foot; nearby public spaces can be limited.
Share grills. For a group meal, ask about the Sultan Mix Grill: one review found its portion suitable for five or six people.
Try breakfast. Consider the Turkish breakfast when sharing with family or friends, as reviewers found it both varied and very large.
Choose seating. If you prefer a quieter meal, consider indoor seating because the roadside terrace has been affected by traffic noise.
Order delivery. Deliveroo is an option for trying several menu items at home; one reviewer specifically noted fast delivery.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Sharta St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Parking difficulty
Parking can be difficult, with limited nearby public spaces and rush-hour congestion mentioned by reviewers.
Terrace noise
The terrace is next to busy roads, so weekend traffic and honking can make outdoor dining noisy.
Food inconsistency
One recent reviewer reported a strong smell from the chicken and said the meal felt expensive for what was served.
Odd location
One reviewer found the location a little awkward to reach, adding to the parking challenge.
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The Bottom Line
Deniz Restaurant and Café is a Turkish restaurant in Dubai Marina with a menu that suits both casual breakfasts and substantial dinners. Reviewers return for the Adana dürüm, Iskender, Sultan Mix Grill and Turkish breakfast, so there is plenty to choose from whether you are eating alone or sharing with a group. The grills are the clearest draw.
The Sultan Mix Grill includes kebabs, chicken wings and lamb, and one portion was considered enough for five or six people. Breakfast is similarly generous, with a wide variety of dishes and family-sized portions. Freshly baked bread, asado and desserts such as kunefe and baklava also receive specific praise.
Turkish tea is another recurring part of the experience, with one reviewer mentioning unlimited tea alongside the asado. Service is usually described as quick, friendly and knowledgeable, with staff offering menu guidance and checking tables regularly. The restaurant is clean, elegant and cosy, and the terrace has been praised for its view and space.
However, that outdoor area sits beside busy roads and can be noisy, particularly on weekends. Parking deserves planning: reviewers mention limited public spaces, rush-hour difficulty and an awkward location, although another review says valet parking is available. One recent complaint about badly smelling chicken also suggests checking your order if anything seems off.