Fresh selection
You can choose seafood from the counter and have it cooked to your preference.
Fish Basket Restaurant مطعم سله الاسماك
Oud Metha
Fish Basket is a seafood restaurant in Oud Metha where you can choose fresh fish and have it grilled or fried with Arabic-style spices. Reviews particularly highlight grilled shrimp, grilled fish and generous seafood combinations, with delivery also praised for arriving hot and on time.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
1,117 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Grilled seafood
Grilled shrimp, hamour and sea bream are recurring favourites, with several reviews noting careful cooking.
Generous trays
The Mega Deal Tray combines fish, shrimp, shellfish, lobster, crab, soups, rice and sauces for groups.
Hot delivery
Home delivery is reported to arrive hot, while another customer noted delivery was on time without delay.
Group seating
The restaurant has ample seating for larger groups, making it practical for shared seafood meals.
Parking options
Reviews mention valet parking, parking in front of the restaurant and nearby RTA parking.
Arabic sides
Arabian salad, hummus Beiruti, tabbouleh and Arabic tea are specifically praised alongside the seafood.
Family friendly
One review says children enjoyed both the food and the sweets served after the meal.
What to Eat at Fish Basket Restaurant مطعم سله الاسماك 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 Fish Basket Restaurant مطعم سله الاسماك, 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 Fish Basket Restaurant مطعم سله الاسماك got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Arabian salad Net +1
“The best Arabian salad I have tried so far, very tasty Hummus Beiruti and also grilled sea bream! Thanks a lot, chef Hassan.”
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“The best Arabian salad I have tried so far, very tasty Hummus Beiruti and also grilled sea bream! Thanks a lot, chef Hassan.”April 2025
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Basbousah Net +1
“- Basbousah: This Middle Eastern classic was moist, buttery, and topped with a drizzle of syrup and crunchy pistachios. It was the perfect balance of sweetness and texture.”
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“- Basbousah: This Middle Eastern classic was moist, buttery, and topped with a drizzle of syrup and crunchy pistachios. It was the perfect balance of sweetness and texture.”April 2025
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Fresh watermelon & oranges Net +1
“- Fresh Watermelon & Oranges: A refreshing palate cleanser! The juicy slices of watermelon and oranges added a light, citrusy touch that complemented the richer desserts beautifully.”
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“- Fresh Watermelon & Oranges: A refreshing palate cleanser! The juicy slices of watermelon and oranges added a light, citrusy touch that complemented the richer desserts beautifully.”April 2025
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Grilled red fish Net +1
“Try the grilled red fish, and prawns. Taste like butter and were cooked to perfection.”
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“Try the grilled red fish, and prawns. Taste like butter and were cooked to perfection.”July 2021
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Grilled sea bream Net +1
“The best Arabian salad I have tried so far, very tasty Hummus Beiruti and also grilled sea bream! Thanks a lot, chef Hassan.”
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“The best Arabian salad I have tried so far, very tasty Hummus Beiruti and also grilled sea bream! Thanks a lot, chef Hassan.”April 2025
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Hamour fish Net +1
“For dinner, I indulged in their Hamour Fish, Jumbo Shrimp, and Mussels, and each dish was exceptional. The Hamour Fish was perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor, while the Jumbo Shrimp were juicy and grilled to perfection.”
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“For dinner, I indulged in their Hamour Fish, Jumbo Shrimp, and Mussels, and each dish was exceptional. The Hamour Fish was perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor, while the Jumbo Shrimp were juicy and grilled to perfection.”April 2025
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Hummus beiruti Net +1
“The best Arabian salad I have tried so far, very tasty Hummus Beiruti and also grilled sea bream! Thanks a lot, chef Hassan.”
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“The best Arabian salad I have tried so far, very tasty Hummus Beiruti and also grilled sea bream! Thanks a lot, chef Hassan.”April 2025
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Jumbo shrimp Net +1
“For dinner, I indulged in their Hamour Fish, Jumbo Shrimp, and Mussels, and each dish was exceptional. The Hamour Fish was perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor, while the Jumbo Shrimp were juicy and grilled to perfection.”
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“For dinner, I indulged in their Hamour Fish, Jumbo Shrimp, and Mussels, and each dish was exceptional. The Hamour Fish was perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor, while the Jumbo Shrimp were juicy and grilled to perfection.”April 2025
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Mega deal tray Net +1
“We ordered the Mega Deal Tray, which included: • 1 Grilled Sea Bream • 1 Grilled Fish Fillet • 10 Medium Grilled Shrimp • ½ kg Seashells • 1 Grilled Lobster 🦞 • 3 Grilled Crabs • 2 Seafood Soups • 2 Sayadieh Rice • Taratour, Tartar Sauce, Vegetable Plate, and Spicy Sauce All of that for only AED 220! My honest feedback: the seafood was absolutely delicious and incredibly fresh. The food truly speaks for itself.”
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“We ordered the Mega Deal Tray, which included: • 1 Grilled Sea Bream • 1 Grilled Fish Fillet • 10 Medium Grilled Shrimp • ½ kg Seashells • 1 Grilled Lobster 🦞 • 3 Grilled Crabs • 2 Seafood Soups • 2 Sayadieh Rice • Taratour, Tartar Sauce, Vegetable Plate, and Spicy Sauce All of that for only AED 220! My honest feedback: the seafood was absolutely delicious and incredibly fresh. The food truly speaks for itself.”June 2026
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Mullet fish plate Net +1
“Good mullet fish plate with lemon and garlic.”
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“Good mullet fish plate with lemon and garlic.”June 2025
Honorable mentions (4)
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Mussels Net +1
“For dinner, I indulged in their Hamour Fish, Jumbo Shrimp, and Mussels, and each dish was exceptional. The Hamour Fish was perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor, while the Jumbo Shrimp were juicy and grilled to perfection. The Mussels, served in a creamy sauce, were so good that I wanted to lick the bowl clean (but I restrained myself 😅).”
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“For dinner, I indulged in their Hamour Fish, Jumbo Shrimp, and Mussels, and each dish was exceptional. The Hamour Fish was perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor, while the Jumbo Shrimp were juicy and grilled to perfection. The Mussels, served in a creamy sauce, were so good that I wanted to lick the bowl clean (but I restrained myself 😅).”April 2025
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Shrimps grill Net +1
“We enjoy our lunch especially the shrimps grill and hamour and the salads. Plus the very friendly staff name Noor..for sure we will be back..”
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“We enjoy our lunch especially the shrimps grill and hamour and the salads. Plus the very friendly staff name Noor..for sure we will be back..”June 2025
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Snapper and prawns grill Net +1
“My snapper and prawns grill was good.”
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“My snapper and prawns grill was good.”February 2020
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Tabuleh Net +1
“Tabuleh is well made.”
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“Tabuleh is well made.”June 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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See food salad Net −1
“See food salad can be improved, it should have more lemon or vinegar, it is a bit heavy with pomice olive oil and has only mini shrimp and calamari. Both are too little to the point I thought they gave a wrong order of a green salad.”
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Critical review excerpts
“See food salad can be improved, it should have more lemon or vinegar, it is a bit heavy with pomice olive oil and has only mini shrimp and calamari. Both are too little to the point I thought they gave a wrong order of a green salad.”June 2025
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Sibas fish Net −1
“The food was good in general, we took the 69 dhs offer it was good portion for 2 persons, but the sibas fish wasn't great, it was good, but the rest of the food was tasty and fresh, I hope they enhance the quality of the sibas”
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“The food was good in general, we took the 69 dhs offer it was good portion for 2 persons, but the sibas fish wasn't great, it was good, but the rest of the food was tasty and fresh, I hope they enhance the quality of the sibas”January 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check promotions. Ask which day a promotion applies before ordering; one diner was told the offer ran only on Thursdays.
Choose your fish. Use the counter selection if you want a specific fish and cooking style rather than a preset dish.
Share large fish. If dining alone, ask about portion size first: one reviewer found the available fish too large for one person.
Allow extra time. For busy visits, leave a time buffer; a past diner reported waiting an hour and a half for food.
Use front parking. Check the parking in front first; a customer found plenty of spaces and also mentioned valet service.
Save dessert room. If dining in, consider leaving space for traditional sweets and fruit served after the main meal.
Plan the visit
Practical details
behind Lamcy Plaza
Oud Metha, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Price concerns
Some diners found the pricing high compared with other seafood restaurants, despite other reviews calling it good value.
Promotion limits
A customer expected a promotion but was told it was available only on Thursdays.
Drink choice
One review says the restaurant only stocked Kinza soft drinks, which the customer disliked.
Salad balance
The seafood salad was criticised for heavy olive oil and very small amounts of shrimp and calamari.
Slow service
An older review reported a 90-minute wait and some undercooked dishes, although the shrimp was well done.
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The Bottom Line
Fish Basket is a traditional seafood restaurant in Oud Metha built around choosing fresh fish and having it cooked to your liking. Reviews mention grilled or fried fish with Arabic spices, plus standout grilled shrimp, hamour, sea bream and seafood soups. That makes it a useful choice when a group wants different dishes rather than one fixed meal.
The Mega Deal Tray is the clearest shared-order example: it included sea bream, fish fillet, 10 grilled shrimp, shellfish, lobster, crab, soups, rice and sauces. A diner paid AED 220 for the full tray and described the seafood as fresh. There is ample seating for larger groups, and reviews mention parking in front, nearby RTA parking and valet service.
Home delivery has also been praised for arriving hot and on time. Pricing feedback is mixed. Several diners call the portions reasonable or good value, while others found the restaurant expensive compared with nearby seafood places.
Check promotional terms before ordering, since one customer was told an offer applied only on Thursdays. If you are dining alone, ask about fish size, and allow extra time during busy periods: an older review reported a 90-minute wait. The limited Kinza soft-drink selection is another minor drawback.