Beachfront setting
Outdoor tables sit beside the water, with sand underfoot and especially striking sunset views.
Fish Beach Taverna
Dubai Marina
Fish Beach Taverna is a Turkish and Greek seafood restaurant in Dubai Marina, set outdoors beside the beach with water views. Reviews point to it for sunset dining, shared whole fish, mezze and relaxed meals where the setting matters almost as much as what arrives from the kitchen.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,779 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh seafood
Reviews repeatedly highlight fresh fish, including sea bass, grilled octopus, calamari and whole fish for sharing.
Sharing dishes
Whole fish and seafood platters give groups an easy way to order for the table.
Relaxed atmosphere
The open-air, white-washed setting is described as romantic, calm and reminiscent of Greek islands or Bodrum.
Meze selection
Cold starters and dips, including smoky eggplant and creamy yogurt, are a recurring strength.
Group friendly
One party of 12, including two babies, said the team accommodated them comfortably.
What to Eat at Fish Beach Taverna 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 Beach Taverna, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Fish Beach Taverna, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 3
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Kalamari Net +3
“The kalamari is a must !!!!”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The kalamari is a must !!!!”April 2026
“The Calamari served among the best tasted in Dubai.”January 2024
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Seabass Net +3
“The seabass was delicious.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The seabass was delicious.”March 2023
“The calamari, shrimp, grilled salmon, and seabass were all delicious, and the baklava was the perfect ending.”May 2026
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Grilled fish Net +2
“Hi was very nice evening, the food was great and the atmosphere is amazing we had to do it again we had a grilled fish as main and mix appetiser and shisha”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Hi was very nice evening, the food was great and the atmosphere is amazing we had to do it again we had a grilled fish as main and mix appetiser and shisha”February 2025
“The clam chowder was creamy and hearty, while the grilled fish was flaky and cooked perfectly.”March 2025
Honorable mentions (20)
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10 Dish sharing platter Net +1
“We chose the 10 dish sharing platter which was a great choice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We chose the 10 dish sharing platter which was a great choice.”June 2019
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Baklava Net +1
“The calamari, shrimp, grilled salmon, and seabass were all delicious, and the baklava was the perfect ending.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The calamari, shrimp, grilled salmon, and seabass were all delicious, and the baklava was the perfect ending.”May 2026
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Clam chowder Net +1
“The clam chowder was creamy and hearty, while the grilled fish was flaky and cooked perfectly.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The clam chowder was creamy and hearty, while the grilled fish was flaky and cooked perfectly.”March 2025
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Fish in white wine & saffron sauce Net +1
“We had an amazing range of cold starters & the fish in white wine & saffron sauce to due for!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had an amazing range of cold starters & the fish in white wine & saffron sauce to due for!”October 2024
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Fish treat cocktail Net +1
“Highly recommend the Fish treat cocktail as well.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Highly recommend the Fish treat cocktail as well.”May 2026
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Grilled octopus Net +1
“The fresh seafood, especially the grilled octopus and seabass, is delicious and beautifully presented.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The fresh seafood, especially the grilled octopus and seabass, is delicious and beautifully presented.”July 2025
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Grilled salmon Net +1
“The calamari, shrimp, grilled salmon, and seabass were all delicious, and the baklava was the perfect ending.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The calamari, shrimp, grilled salmon, and seabass were all delicious, and the baklava was the perfect ending.”May 2026
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Homemade sourdough bread Net +1
“Even the homemade sourdough bread came in a tray with a fresh lemon, basil plant, tomatoes & oils.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Even the homemade sourdough bread came in a tray with a fresh lemon, basil plant, tomatoes & oils.”October 2024
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Mante Net +1
“I ordered one of their Turkish dishes "Mante" and it was absolutely delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered one of their Turkish dishes "Mante" and it was absolutely delicious.”December 2025
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Meze selection Net +1
“The meze selection was the highlight: everything was fresh, beautifully presented and full of flavor, from smoky eggplant and creamy yogurt dips to light seafood dishes.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The meze selection was the highlight: everything was fresh, beautifully presented and full of flavor, from smoky eggplant and creamy yogurt dips to light seafood dishes.”November 2025
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Mix appetiser Net +1
“Hi was very nice evening, the food was great and the atmosphere is amazing we had to do it again we had a grilled fish as main and mix appetiser and shisha”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Hi was very nice evening, the food was great and the atmosphere is amazing we had to do it again we had a grilled fish as main and mix appetiser and shisha”February 2025
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Octopus Net +1
“The service was really great from Qamar, he is very friendly and the food was delicious! Specially my octopus, very tasty 😋👌🏼”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The service was really great from Qamar, he is very friendly and the food was delicious! Specially my octopus, very tasty 😋👌🏼”October 2025
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Ready made seafood skewer Net +1
“I particularly liked the ready made seafood skewer.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I particularly liked the ready made seafood skewer.”June 2019
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Sea bass saffron dish Net +1
“Everything was delicious!! If you got him - you’re in great hands! Order sea bass saffron dish.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Everything was delicious!! If you got him - you’re in great hands! Order sea bass saffron dish.”October 2024
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Sharing seafood platter Net +1
“One of the best places for food and outings, we really enjoyed the atmosphere food was good and service was excellent, we had the sharing seafood platter and it ok for 2”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“One of the best places for food and outings, we really enjoyed the atmosphere food was good and service was excellent, we had the sharing seafood platter and it ok for 2”January 2026
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Shrimp Net +1
“The calamari, shrimp, grilled salmon, and seabass were all delicious, and the baklava was the perfect ending.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The calamari, shrimp, grilled salmon, and seabass were all delicious, and the baklava was the perfect ending.”May 2026
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Shrimp cheese dish Net +1
“The shrimp cheese dish was good but not really my kind of thing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The shrimp cheese dish was good but not really my kind of thing.”August 2020
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Shrimps and mushroom casserole Net +1
“The I ordered the shrimps and mushroom casserole which was great.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The I ordered the shrimps and mushroom casserole which was great.”June 2019
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Smoky eggplant Net +1
“The meze selection was the highlight: everything was fresh, beautifully presented and full of flavor, from smoky eggplant and creamy yogurt dips to light seafood dishes.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The meze selection was the highlight: everything was fresh, beautifully presented and full of flavor, from smoky eggplant and creamy yogurt dips to light seafood dishes.”November 2025
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Fried feta cheese Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The fried feta cheese, idk I’ve had better in other restaurants but it was alright.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (6)
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Fried potatoes Net −1
“When I have mentioned that the fried potatoes are way too oily when I bite , I couldn’t feel anything else but the oil dripping everywhere !The waiter only said - yea it’s fried.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“When I have mentioned that the fried potatoes are way too oily when I bite , I couldn’t feel anything else but the oil dripping everywhere !The waiter only said - yea it’s fried.”April 2026
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Garlic shrimp Net −1
“We had garlic shrimp as well which was again just swimming in oil and salt ….”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We had garlic shrimp as well which was again just swimming in oil and salt ….”April 2026
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Katmer Net −1
“And for the final touch : the dessert - Katmer, COMPLETELY burnt , dried out, no flavor , no love .”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“And for the final touch : the dessert - Katmer, COMPLETELY burnt , dried out, no flavor , no love .”April 2026
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Mashed potatoes Net −1
“The meat had no seasoning, the vegetables tasted like they came straight from the fridge, and the mashed potatoes were dry, heavy, and missing butter or cream.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The meat had no seasoning, the vegetables tasted like they came straight from the fridge, and the mashed potatoes were dry, heavy, and missing butter or cream.”November 2025
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Safran signature casserole Net −1
“I felt the prices didn’t match the quality, presentation and portion of the food we ordered (170 AED for Safran signature casserole).”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I felt the prices didn’t match the quality, presentation and portion of the food we ordered (170 AED for Safran signature casserole).”August 2022
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Tomato salad Net −1
“The tomato salad I ordered was just that — chopped tomatoes with a few spinach leaves. No olive oil, no seasoning, no dressing.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The tomato salad I ordered was just that — chopped tomatoes with a few spinach leaves. No olive oil, no seasoning, no dressing.”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve early if you want a table by the water; the best beachfront seats can fill up.
Check hours. Ask about kitchen timing for late lunches: hot dishes may stop after 3:45 PM, while mezze and cold dishes remain available.
Arrange transport. The walk through the hotel to the beach can be long and confusing, so ask the hotel for a buggy.
Choose weather. Outdoor seating is most appealing in cooler months, when the beach setting is comfortable for a longer meal.
Clarify fish size. If ordering a whole sea bass, confirm the size and sharing expectations yourself rather than letting staff decide for you.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Fish Beach Taverna, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
The Palm Jumeirah - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several reviews report long waits, including drinks taking 15–20 minutes and food arriving later than promised.
High prices
Some diners felt portions did not justify the bill, particularly for full fish and other premium dishes.
Inconsistent food
While many praise the seafood, others reported dishes that were overly salty, oily, burnt or under-seasoned.
Uneven hospitality
Reviews range from attentive service to indifferent staff and an uncomfortable attempt to discourage a sea bass order.
Outdoor access
A step reportedly prevented a disabled guest from reaching the outdoor area.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
170 AED
Safran signature casserole
“I felt the prices didn’t match the quality, presentation and portion of the food we ordered (170 AED for Safran signature casserole)”Google review · August 2022
aed 75 or 85
cocktail
“The cocktail which cost aed 75 or 85 tasted like rubber and washing liquid!”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
Fish Beach Taverna is a beachfront Turkish and Greek seafood restaurant in Dubai Marina, with open-air tables overlooking the water. It earns its strongest praise for sunset dinners, romantic evenings and the relaxed setting, including seating on sand. The menu leans heavily toward seafood, with whole fish for sharing, sea bass, grilled octopus, calamari and a broad mezze selection.
Food quality is not completely consistent. Many diners describe the fish as fresh and beautifully prepared, and one review calls the calamari among the best tasted in Dubai. Others found portions small for the price, while one meal was criticised for being excessively salty and oily, with a burnt katmer dessert.
Expect to pay for the location as well as the plate; reviews repeatedly describe the restaurant as expensive. Service also varies sharply. Some visits feature warm, attentive hospitality, while others report long waits, missing follow-ups and indifferent staff.
Book ahead for beachfront seating, especially in cooler weather and around sunset. For late lunches, check the kitchen schedule: hot food may finish at 3:45 PM, although mezze and cold dishes can still be available. The hotel can arrange a buggy for the walk to the beach, and wheelchair access to the outdoor area may need checking in advance.