Marina views
The restaurant pairs meals with attractive Marina views and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere.
Farmer & Butcher Restaurant
Dubai Marina
Farmer & Butcher is an international-dish restaurant in Dubai Marina, with a relaxed setting overlooking the Marina Walk. Reviews make the mixed grill and generously portioned burgers stand out, while families also mention accommodating service and good value for group meals.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
358 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong grills
Mixed grill and meat platters are recurring highlights, with tender beef, lamb and chicken mentioned by diners.
Large portions
Portions are described as generous, including a 1kg mixed grill that fed a group of six with sides.
Family friendly
A family group of 10 enjoyed the meal, and another group specifically recommended the restaurant for families with children.
Menu variety
The menu covers different tastes, from grills and burgers to salads, appetisers, French toast and desserts.
Friendly service
Reviews repeatedly describe the team as attentive and welcoming, including helpful menu guidance during busy visits.
Good shisha
Shisha is available and was specifically described as good alongside the food, views and atmosphere.
What to Eat at Farmer & Butcher Restaurant 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 Farmer & Butcher Restaurant, 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 Farmer & Butcher Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Red velvet cake Net +2
“This place has fantastic food me and my partner came here we had a variety of food we picked the beef ribs with beef steaks and chicken this was phenomenal the steak was cooked to perfection aswell as the chicken the waiter was very good he was called sulman after our meal they gave us a complementary slice of red velvet cake which was amazingly fresh definitely recommend to anyone coming to dubai”
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Review excerpts
“This place has fantastic food me and my partner came here we had a variety of food we picked the beef ribs with beef steaks and chicken this was phenomenal the steak was cooked to perfection aswell as the chicken the waiter was very good he was called sulman after our meal they gave us a complementary slice of red velvet cake which was amazingly fresh definitely recommend to anyone coming to dubai”September 2025
“Wow amazing we had the beef and rib with chicken evey mouth full was so soft and melt in your mouth and the red velvet cake was to die for”September 2025
Honorable mentions (14)
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1Kg mixed grill Net +1
“We ordered the 1kg mixed grill and some sides. There was plenty of food, delicious lamb, beef and chicken as well as dips, sauces, breads, vegetables and other garnishes.”
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“We ordered the 1kg mixed grill and some sides. There was plenty of food, delicious lamb, beef and chicken as well as dips, sauces, breads, vegetables and other garnishes.”April 2025
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Beef and rib with chicken Net +1
“Wow amazing we had the beef and rib with chicken evey mouth full was so soft and melt in your mouth and the red velvet cake was to die for”
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“Wow amazing we had the beef and rib with chicken evey mouth full was so soft and melt in your mouth and the red velvet cake was to die for”September 2025
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Beef ribs Net +1
“This place has fantastic food me and my partner came here we had a variety of food we picked the beef ribs with beef steaks and chicken this was phenomenal the steak was cooked to perfection aswell as the chicken the waiter was very good he was called sulman after our meal they gave us a complementary slice of red velvet cake which was amazingly fresh definitely recommend to anyone coming to dubai”
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Review excerpts
“This place has fantastic food me and my partner came here we had a variety of food we picked the beef ribs with beef steaks and chicken this was phenomenal the steak was cooked to perfection aswell as the chicken the waiter was very good he was called sulman after our meal they gave us a complementary slice of red velvet cake which was amazingly fresh definitely recommend to anyone coming to dubai”September 2025
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Beef steaks Net +1
“This place has fantastic food me and my partner came here we had a variety of food we picked the beef ribs with beef steaks and chicken this was phenomenal the steak was cooked to perfection aswell as the chicken the waiter was very good he was called sulman after our meal they gave us a complementary slice of red velvet cake which was amazingly fresh definitely recommend to anyone coming to dubai”
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Review excerpts
“This place has fantastic food me and my partner came here we had a variety of food we picked the beef ribs with beef steaks and chicken this was phenomenal the steak was cooked to perfection aswell as the chicken the waiter was very good he was called sulman after our meal they gave us a complementary slice of red velvet cake which was amazingly fresh definitely recommend to anyone coming to dubai”September 2025
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F&b sliders Net +1
“Loved the French toast, Americano, and F&B sliders too.”
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“Loved the French toast, Americano, and F&B sliders too.”December 2025
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French toast Net +1
“Loved the French toast, Americano, and F&B sliders too.”
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“Loved the French toast, Americano, and F&B sliders too.”December 2025
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Fries Net +1
“The fries are probably some of the best I’ve ever had.”
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“The fries are probably some of the best I’ve ever had.”September 2025
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Kofta Net +1
“Food is amazing chicken so soft and juicy so does the meat and kofta tabouleh same as i remember when i was in lebanon brings me back .staff is super accommodating and friendly would recommend it 100%”
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“Food is amazing chicken so soft and juicy so does the meat and kofta tabouleh same as i remember when i was in lebanon brings me back .staff is super accommodating and friendly would recommend it 100%”April 2025
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Mix grill plate Net +1
“Excellent food at an outstanding ambience. Mix Grill plate was outstanding.”
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“Excellent food at an outstanding ambience. Mix Grill plate was outstanding.”October 2025
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Mixed meat/grill platter Net +1
“The food here is absolutely brilliant, had the mixed meat/grill platter and one of the best I’ve had.”
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“The food here is absolutely brilliant, had the mixed meat/grill platter and one of the best I’ve had.”August 2025
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Sharing platter for two Net +1
“Lovely food, the sharing platter for two was really great value. Very friendly staff, would definitely come back again 😍”
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“Lovely food, the sharing platter for two was really great value. Very friendly staff, would definitely come back again 😍”July 2025
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Shrimp mango salad Net +1
“The shrimp mango salad was amazing – fresh and flavorful.”
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“The shrimp mango salad was amazing – fresh and flavorful.”December 2025
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Steak Net +1
“One of if not the best steak I've ever eaten.”
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“One of if not the best steak I've ever eaten.”July 2025
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Tabouleh Net +1
“Food is amazing chicken so soft and juicy so does the meat and kofta tabouleh same as i remember when i was in lebanon brings me back .staff is super accommodating and friendly would recommend it 100%”
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“Food is amazing chicken so soft and juicy so does the meat and kofta tabouleh same as i remember when i was in lebanon brings me back .staff is super accommodating and friendly would recommend it 100%”April 2025
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Americano Net +1
“Loved the French toast, Americano, and F&B sliders too.”
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“Loved the French toast, Americano, and F&B sliders too.”December 2025
What to Avoid (3)
Food 3
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Brownie Net −1
“The gesture of the manager changing it was good. But still the brownie is poor.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The gesture of the manager changing it was good. But still the brownie is poor.”December 2025
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Tiramisu Net −1
“What I've seen is that the tiramisu was clearly made with chantilly cream instead of the basic Mascarpone and Philadelphia cream.”
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Critical review excerpts
“What I've seen is that the tiramisu was clearly made with chantilly cream instead of the basic Mascarpone and Philadelphia cream.”December 2025
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Veggie burger Net −1
“The veggie burger is literally worse than a child would make at home, insanely dry with zero flavour.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The veggie burger is literally worse than a child would make at home, insanely dry with zero flavour.”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check water. Ask the price of bottled water before ordering; one diner was not told and paid 28 AED.
Allow time. For large groups, allow extra time because one table of nine received meals separately.
Share grills. For a group meal, consider the 1kg mixed grill with sides; a group of six found it plentiful.
Skip veggie. If considering a burger, note the strongly negative review of the veggie version, described as dry and flavourless.
Choose carefully. Desserts received mixed feedback, so consider prioritising the savoury menu rather than relying on the tiramisu or brownie.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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Common Concerns
Water pricing
One diner was charged 28 AED for bottled water without being told the price beforehand.
Dessert inconsistency
A review criticised the tiramisu and brownie, saying the dessert quality was below expectations despite a manager offering a replacement.
Slow kitchen
For a group of nine, dishes arrived separately rather than together, creating a noticeably slow meal.
Veggie burger
One diner found the veggie burger extremely dry and lacking flavour, and also disliked the regular burgers.
Higher prices
One review found prices somewhat high for a casual meal, even while feeling the value matched what was paid.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
28 AED
bottle of water
“I was charged 28 AED for a bottle of water, and I was not informed of the price beforehand”Google review · January 2026
58 AED
burger
“The burger cost 58 AED, so paying almost half of that for water felt unreasonable”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
Farmer & Butcher is a Dubai Marina restaurant built around international dishes, with the Marina Walk view adding to the appeal. The reviews are strongest on grilled food: the mixed meat/grill platter, 1kg mixed grill, beef ribs and steaks all receive specific praise. Burgers can be generous and tasty, although the veggie version has a sharply negative review.
There is plenty beyond the grill. Customers mention the shrimp mango salad, French toast, F&B sliders and a broad menu, while shisha is also available. Large portions make the restaurant practical for families and sharing meals; one family of 10 enjoyed everything, and a group of six found the 1kg mixed grill plentiful with sides.
Service is commonly described as warm, attentive and helpful with menu choices. A few cautions matter. A group of nine received its meals separately, so larger parties may want to allow extra time.
Dessert feedback is uneven, with one detailed complaint about the tiramisu and brownie. Prices are generally described as reasonable for the area, but one diner paid 28 AED for bottled water without being told the cost, while another felt prices ran slightly high. Ask about water pricing before ordering.