Changing Buffet
The buffet changes daily, giving regular lunch or dinner visits a different selection each time.
Eat & Meat
Trade Centre
In Trade Centre, Eat & Meat is a hotel restaurant built around international buffet dining, with changing daily selections and themed seafood nights. Reviews point to dishes such as fritto misto and 12-hour short ribs, while the calm, business-professional setting also suits a quieter dinner.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
110 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Seafood Night
Thursday seafood nights include a fresh catch station, where chefs prepare seafood to your preference.
Standout Dishes
Reviewers specifically praise the fritto misto, short ribs, beef rib steak and grilled salmon.
Buffet Variety
Iftar and buffet reviews mention substantial selections, including slow-cooked lamb and oriental kebabs.
Calm Setting
The restaurant is described as clean, cosy and business-professional, with a pleasant atmosphere.
Family Menu
The kids’ menu includes options such as a correctly sized Mini Pizza Margherita.
Quick Refills
One buffet reviewer noted that plates were cleared quickly and drinks were refilled promptly.
What to Eat at Eat & Meat 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 Eat & Meat, 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 Eat & Meat got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Iftar Net +4
“Iftar aed49 Yummy and delicious”
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“Iftar aed49 Yummy and delicious”April 2023
“Amazing iftar, would highly recommend to groups and families. Lovely food, very attentive service, beautiful Ramadan decor and lots of entertainment for a very reasonable price!”March 2024
Honorable mentions (18)
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Arabic mixed grill Net +1
“The Arabic Mixed Grill was another standout dish, with a combination of lamb chops, lamb koa, lamb kebab, and shish tawook served with French fries, side salad, and garlic sauce. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sides complemented the dish well.”
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“The Arabic Mixed Grill was another standout dish, with a combination of lamb chops, lamb koa, lamb kebab, and shish tawook served with French fries, side salad, and garlic sauce. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sides complemented the dish well.”February 2023
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Beef rib steak Net +1
“Unfortunately there was no one in the restaurant at the dinner time and we were looking for the staff to take the order, but still the service was satisfactory and we ordered Beef Rib Steak and Grilled Salmon which was cooked very well and delicious with sauces and sides.”
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“Unfortunately there was no one in the restaurant at the dinner time and we were looking for the staff to take the order, but still the service was satisfactory and we ordered Beef Rib Steak and Grilled Salmon which was cooked very well and delicious with sauces and sides.”July 2024
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Brunch Net +1
“Took my young family here for Friday brunch. Easily the best brunch I’ve been to in years. Great buffet style starters and then ala cattle mains served to the table. I’m not usually a big fan of the brunch desert stations but again this was amazing. Download the ‘Let’s DXB’ app and you’ll get it for 50% off. They also have a live singer singing ‘ratpack’ style songs. Recommended!”
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“Took my young family here for Friday brunch. Easily the best brunch I’ve been to in years. Great buffet style starters and then ala cattle mains served to the table. I’m not usually a big fan of the brunch desert stations but again this was amazing. Download the ‘Let’s DXB’ app and you’ll get it for 50% off. They also have a live singer singing ‘ratpack’ style songs. Recommended!”November 2018
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Classic caesar salad Net +1
“Firstly, the Classic Caesar Salad was a great choice for a starter. The combination of baby gem, turkey bacon, in-house Caesar dressing, and grated parmesan was a delightful mix of flavors and textures. The portion size was perfect as well.”
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“Firstly, the Classic Caesar Salad was a great choice for a starter. The combination of baby gem, turkey bacon, in-house Caesar dressing, and grated parmesan was a delightful mix of flavors and textures. The portion size was perfect as well.”February 2023
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Fritto misto Net +1
“The food was really good. Especially the fritto misto and the short ribs, those were excellent.the servers were super friendly.”
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“The food was really good. Especially the fritto misto and the short ribs, those were excellent.the servers were super friendly.”August 2024
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Grilled salmon Net +1
“Unfortunately there was no one in the restaurant at the dinner time and we were looking for the staff to take the order, but still the service was satisfactory and we ordered Beef Rib Steak and Grilled Salmon which was cooked very well and delicious with sauces and sides.”
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“Unfortunately there was no one in the restaurant at the dinner time and we were looking for the staff to take the order, but still the service was satisfactory and we ordered Beef Rib Steak and Grilled Salmon which was cooked very well and delicious with sauces and sides.”July 2024
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Lime cheesecake Net +1
“For dessert, the Lime Cheesecake was the perfect end to the meal. The citrus meringue and berry compote added a refreshing twist to the classic cheesecake, making it a delightful dessert.”
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“For dessert, the Lime Cheesecake was the perfect end to the meal. The citrus meringue and berry compote added a refreshing twist to the classic cheesecake, making it a delightful dessert.”February 2023
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Mini pizza margherita Net +1
“Lastly, the Mini Pizza Margherita was an excellent choice for the kids' menu. The tomato sauce, basil, and mozzarella cheese were of high quality, and the pizza was the right size for kids.”
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“Lastly, the Mini Pizza Margherita was an excellent choice for the kids' menu. The tomato sauce, basil, and mozzarella cheese were of high quality, and the pizza was the right size for kids.”February 2023
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Mixed grill Net +1
“We chose Lamchebs and mixed grill, everything was delicious, plus Ahmad served us, everything was taken care of to the last detail and high quality service.”
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“We chose Lamchebs and mixed grill, everything was delicious, plus Ahmad served us, everything was taken care of to the last detail and high quality service.”June 2025
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Mushroom soup Net +1
“Moving on to the Mushroom Soup, it was a creamy and flavorful soup with the perfect amount of truffle oil and garlic croutons. The soup was well balanced, and the consistency was just right.”
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“Moving on to the Mushroom Soup, it was a creamy and flavorful soup with the perfect amount of truffle oil and garlic croutons. The soup was well balanced, and the consistency was just right.”February 2023
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Oriental kebabs Net +1
“I particularly liked the slow-cooked lamb (the meat was so tender) and the oriental kebabs.”
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“I particularly liked the slow-cooked lamb (the meat was so tender) and the oriental kebabs.”March 2024
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Panasotti with ricotta and spinach filling Net +1
“Loved 😍 this place has good food and atmosphere Must try - panasotti with ricotta and spinach filling 12 hrs short ribs”
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“Loved 😍 this place has good food and atmosphere Must try - panasotti with ricotta and spinach filling 12 hrs short ribs”April 2024
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Pasta Net +1
“The food was good and the place was so clean and organized , the staff were friendly however not very knowledgeable ( for example , as we reached , one of the waitresses informed us that the pasta in the buffet is for an extra charge and she also said they don't have noodle options on the buffet but both information she has given were wrong)”
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“The food was good and the place was so clean and organized , the staff were friendly however not very knowledgeable ( for example , as we reached , one of the waitresses informed us that the pasta in the buffet is for an extra charge and she also said they don't have noodle options on the buffet but both information she has given were wrong)”May 2019
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Salmon fillet Net +1
“For the mains, the Salmon Fillet was cooked to perfection, and the mash potatoes, charred asparagus, and creamy leeks sauce complemented the dish perfectly. It was evident that the chef used fresh ingredients, and the presentation was pleasing to the eye.”
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“For the mains, the Salmon Fillet was cooked to perfection, and the mash potatoes, charred asparagus, and creamy leeks sauce complemented the dish perfectly. It was evident that the chef used fresh ingredients, and the presentation was pleasing to the eye.”February 2023
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Seafood night buffet Net +1
“Great seafood night buffet every Thursday. Dined in the restaurant and the chefs will cook freshly prepared seafood dishes according to your preference from their fresh seafood catch station. They have a variety of salads, mezzes, cooked and fresh seafood items, sushi, cheese, bread, and desserts stations. Noticed that the quality of the food is of high-standard.”
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“Great seafood night buffet every Thursday. Dined in the restaurant and the chefs will cook freshly prepared seafood dishes according to your preference from their fresh seafood catch station. They have a variety of salads, mezzes, cooked and fresh seafood items, sushi, cheese, bread, and desserts stations. Noticed that the quality of the food is of high-standard.”August 2019
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Short ribs Net +1
“The food was really good. Especially the fritto misto and the short ribs, those were excellent.the servers were super friendly.”
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“The food was really good. Especially the fritto misto and the short ribs, those were excellent.the servers were super friendly.”August 2024
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Slow-cooked lamb Net +1
“I particularly liked the slow-cooked lamb (the meat was so tender) and the oriental kebabs.”
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“I particularly liked the slow-cooked lamb (the meat was so tender) and the oriental kebabs.”March 2024
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Three-course set menu Net +1
“Went with a small group of friends for dinner there last week and it was excellent. They had a three-course set menu and the food and service by Ahmed and AJ were superb. Highly recommended.”
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“Went with a small group of friends for dinner there last week and it was excellent. They had a three-course set menu and the food and service by Ahmed and AJ were superb. Highly recommended.”July 2019
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Fresh orange juice Net +1
“Overall, the prices were reasonable, and the Fresh Orange Juice and Fresh Watermelon Juice were a refreshing addition to the meal.”
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“Overall, the prices were reasonable, and the Fresh Orange Juice and Fresh Watermelon Juice were a refreshing addition to the meal.”February 2023
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Fresh watermelon juice Net +1
“Overall, the prices were reasonable, and the Fresh Orange Juice and Fresh Watermelon Juice were a refreshing addition to the meal.”
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“Overall, the prices were reasonable, and the Fresh Orange Juice and Fresh Watermelon Juice were a refreshing addition to the meal.”February 2023
What to Avoid (3)
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Steak on the hot stone Net −1
“The oldest child was having the steak on the hot stone. Now she’s had this in many restaurants before and for such a big steak it should have been sliced for her to cook her own way. It wasn’t. The hot stone also had oil on and was spitting. By the time she had managed to cut such a thick steak the hot stone was no longer hot, therefore not cooking the meat. We asked for another stone and this did come out and was hotter than the first one (no oil) and she managed to cook to her liking.”
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“The oldest child was having the steak on the hot stone. Now she’s had this in many restaurants before and for such a big steak it should have been sliced for her to cook her own way. It wasn’t. The hot stone also had oil on and was spitting. By the time she had managed to cut such a thick steak the hot stone was no longer hot, therefore not cooking the meat. We asked for another stone and this did come out and was hotter than the first one (no oil) and she managed to cook to her liking.”October 2018
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Arabic coffee Net −1
“Arabic coffee wasn’t that much good and it was cold , but the staff whom offer the coffee he was great”
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“Arabic coffee wasn’t that much good and it was cold , but the staff whom offer the coffee he was great”May 2019
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Prosecco Net −1
“Finally asked for Prosecco, it came it was poured and it was warm!”
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“Finally asked for Prosecco, it came it was poured and it was warm!”October 2018
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Reserve seafood buffet evenings in advance; one reviewer specifically advised booking during this busy theme night.
Validate Valet. Ask reception to validate your valet parking ticket; a review says three hours are free after validation.
Confirm Timing. Confirm the lunch buffet start time and indoor availability before travelling, since one guest received conflicting information.
Check Inclusions. Ask whether juices or other drinks are included in the buffet before ordering or paying.
Try Specials. Ask what the day’s special is: a business-lunch review says the chef changes it routinely.
Plan the visit
Practical details
1 Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center First, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent Quality
Some reviewers found the buffet limited or average, with one calling the meat quality below standard.
High Pricing
A review described the restaurant as heavily overpriced, while another called the prices a bit high.
Slow Service
A past dinner visit reported waiting over an hour for food, with children’s dishes arriving separately.
Booking Confusion
A lunch guest waited until arrival to learn that an indoor party had filled all available seats.
Extras Unclear
Some guests were unsure whether buffet drinks were included, and one review found dessert choices limited at Iftar.
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The Bottom Line
Eat & Meat in Trade Centre is a hotel restaurant where buffet dining is the main draw. The menu changes from day to day, and reviews mention business-lunch buffets, Iftar spreads and a Thursday seafood night with a fresh catch station. For à la carte dining, fritto misto, 12-hour short ribs, beef rib steak and grilled salmon are among the more useful dishes to know about.
The setting is generally described as calm, clean, cosy and business-professional. Several reviews praise the attentive service, while the buffet has earned strong comments for its variety, desserts and even vegetables. Families have a kids’ menu; one review specifically liked the Mini Pizza Margherita.
During Ramadan, guests also mentioned Arabic décor, entertainment and kahwa. There are some practical caveats. A few diners found the selection limited or the food average for the price, and one older dinner review reported a wait of more than an hour.
Booking and communication have also slipped: a guest waited at the lounge before learning an indoor party had filled the restaurant. Confirm the buffet time, available seating and whether drinks are included before setting out. If you drive, reviews say valet parking can be free for three hours after validation.