Waterfront sunsets
The outdoor area is a strong draw for sunset dining, with views towards downtown Dubai.
FUOCO Bar & Restaurant
Dubai Creek Harbour
FUOCO is a modern European bar and restaurant in Dubai Creek Harbour, with Mediterranean-influenced dishes, creative cocktails and a waterfront setting. Reviews make the tomahawk steak and sunset outdoor seating especially worth noting, whether you are planning dinner, drinks or a group celebration.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
162 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Standout steak
Reviewers repeatedly single out the steak, including a perfectly cooked medium tomahawk and an outstanding filet mignon.
Creative cocktails
The bar team explains the in-house drinks and can tailor cocktails to your taste; Clear Paloma and Plum Horizon are named favourites.
Beautiful design
The interior is repeatedly praised for its modern, artistic look, high-end materials and carefully fitted-out feel.
Group occasions
A 30-guest birthday celebration was handled from start to finish, while another last-minute graduation booking received help with gifts and cardboard cutouts.
Live music
The evening atmosphere can include a live DJ playing relaxing beats, with both indoor and outdoor seating available.
Brunch portions
A Saturday brunch reviewer found the starters strong enough to order seconds, with generous repeat servings and a meal running from 2 to 5.
Family friendly
One review specifically describes the restaurant as suitable for both couples and families.
What to Eat at FUOCO Bar & 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 FUOCO Bar & Restaurant, 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 FUOCO Bar & Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Clear paloma Net +2
“Had a wonderful experience! Melwyn served us some fantastic drinks—especially the Clear Paloma, which was absolutely outstanding. The ambience was amazing as well, making the whole visit even more enjoyable. Will definitely be coming back soon with friends, and I highly recommend this place!”
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“Had a wonderful experience! Melwyn served us some fantastic drinks—especially the Clear Paloma, which was absolutely outstanding. The ambience was amazing as well, making the whole visit even more enjoyable. Will definitely be coming back soon with friends, and I highly recommend this place!”November 2025
“The cocktails and drinks for the ones who doesnt like boring choices. The bartender Melwyn will help you to choose from the list or create anything according to your taste, always perfectly served and with all the details, just dont be shy to ask! You definitely have to try his Clear Paloma, Plum horizon and Shakeratto.”March 2026
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Tomahawk steak Net +2
“Probably the best tomahawk steak I’ve had in my entire life.”
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“Probably the best tomahawk steak I’ve had in my entire life.”July 2025
“We had an array of food but really went there for the Tomahawk steak and it was perfect. Chef Vasily is a great Chef and took the time to BBQ a perfect medium Tomahawk steak.”October 2025
Honorable mentions (16)
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Beef ribs Net +1
“Had the most incredible meal, wish I had taken pictures! The crab pasta and beef ribs were absolutely incredible, highest quality meal I’ve had in 4 years living in Dubai, personally thanked chef Daniel from Kenya, a real talent and amazing guy, this restaurant is the hidden gem of creek harbour, as a resident I can’t wait to visit again!!”
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“Had the most incredible meal, wish I had taken pictures! The crab pasta and beef ribs were absolutely incredible, highest quality meal I’ve had in 4 years living in Dubai, personally thanked chef Daniel from Kenya, a real talent and amazing guy, this restaurant is the hidden gem of creek harbour, as a resident I can’t wait to visit again!!”January 2026
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Beef short ribs Net +1
“The entres were good. We also tried the Beef Short ribs which were like butter, and the Duck which was perfectly cooked and presented.”
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“The entres were good. We also tried the Beef Short ribs which were like butter, and the Duck which was perfectly cooked and presented.”October 2025
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Beef short ribs with sunchoke purée Net +1
“For the mains, we explored the Robata selection, opting for the sea bass with mini romaine, beef short ribs with sunchoke purée, and ribeye with asparagus and béarnaise sauce. Every bite was a testament to the kitchen’s craftsmanship.”
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“For the mains, we explored the Robata selection, opting for the sea bass with mini romaine, beef short ribs with sunchoke purée, and ribeye with asparagus and béarnaise sauce. Every bite was a testament to the kitchen’s craftsmanship.”February 2025
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Beef tartare with potato chips Net +1
“From the moment we arrived, the service was nothing short of exceptional, and the food exceeded all expectations. We started with a selection of appetizers, including zucchini carpaccio with Parmesan espuma and truffle, farm burrata with Parmesan and truffle, a fresh green salad with apple, pecan, and added crab, as well as beef tartare with potato chips. Each dish was impeccably prepared and bursting with flavor.”
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“From the moment we arrived, the service was nothing short of exceptional, and the food exceeded all expectations. We started with a selection of appetizers, including zucchini carpaccio with Parmesan espuma and truffle, farm burrata with Parmesan and truffle, a fresh green salad with apple, pecan, and added crab, as well as beef tartare with potato chips. Each dish was impeccably prepared and bursting with flavor.”February 2025
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Black bread Net +1
“Amazing experience. The black bread from the beginning was great. 10/10.”
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“Amazing experience. The black bread from the beginning was great. 10/10.”February 2026
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Bread with seasoned butter Net +1
“To start, we were served bread with seasoned butter, which was delicious.”
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“To start, we were served bread with seasoned butter, which was delicious.”January 2026
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Crab pasta Net +1
“Had the most incredible meal, wish I had taken pictures! The crab pasta and beef ribs were absolutely incredible, highest quality meal I’ve had in 4 years living in Dubai, personally thanked chef Daniel from Kenya, a real talent and amazing guy, this restaurant is the hidden gem of creek harbour, as a resident I can’t wait to visit again!!”
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“Had the most incredible meal, wish I had taken pictures! The crab pasta and beef ribs were absolutely incredible, highest quality meal I’ve had in 4 years living in Dubai, personally thanked chef Daniel from Kenya, a real talent and amazing guy, this restaurant is the hidden gem of creek harbour, as a resident I can’t wait to visit again!!”January 2026
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Farm burrata with parmesan and truffle Net +1
“From the moment we arrived, the service was nothing short of exceptional, and the food exceeded all expectations. We started with a selection of appetizers, including zucchini carpaccio with Parmesan espuma and truffle, farm burrata with Parmesan and truffle, a fresh green salad with apple, pecan, and added crab, as well as beef tartare with potato chips. Each dish was impeccably prepared and bursting with flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“From the moment we arrived, the service was nothing short of exceptional, and the food exceeded all expectations. We started with a selection of appetizers, including zucchini carpaccio with Parmesan espuma and truffle, farm burrata with Parmesan and truffle, a fresh green salad with apple, pecan, and added crab, as well as beef tartare with potato chips. Each dish was impeccably prepared and bursting with flavor.”February 2025
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Filet mignon Net +1
“We also had the filet mignon, perfectly cooked, served with potatoes, morels, and a demi-glace sauce that was outstanding.”
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“We also had the filet mignon, perfectly cooked, served with potatoes, morels, and a demi-glace sauce that was outstanding.”January 2026
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Fresh green salad with apple, pecan, and added crab Net +1
“From the moment we arrived, the service was nothing short of exceptional, and the food exceeded all expectations. We started with a selection of appetizers, including zucchini carpaccio with Parmesan espuma and truffle, farm burrata with Parmesan and truffle, a fresh green salad with apple, pecan, and added crab, as well as beef tartare with potato chips. Each dish was impeccably prepared and bursting with flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“From the moment we arrived, the service was nothing short of exceptional, and the food exceeded all expectations. We started with a selection of appetizers, including zucchini carpaccio with Parmesan espuma and truffle, farm burrata with Parmesan and truffle, a fresh green salad with apple, pecan, and added crab, as well as beef tartare with potato chips. Each dish was impeccably prepared and bursting with flavor.”February 2025
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Plum horizon Net +1
“The cocktails and drinks for the ones who doesnt like boring choices. The bartender Melwyn will help you to choose from the list or create anything according to your taste, always perfectly served and with all the details, just dont be shy to ask! You definitely have to try his Clear Paloma, Plum horizon and Shakeratto.”
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Review excerpts
“The cocktails and drinks for the ones who doesnt like boring choices. The bartender Melwyn will help you to choose from the list or create anything according to your taste, always perfectly served and with all the details, just dont be shy to ask! You definitely have to try his Clear Paloma, Plum horizon and Shakeratto.”March 2026
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Ribeye with asparagus and béarnaise sauce Net +1
“For the mains, we explored the Robata selection, opting for the sea bass with mini romaine, beef short ribs with sunchoke purée, and ribeye with asparagus and béarnaise sauce. Every bite was a testament to the kitchen’s craftsmanship.”
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Review excerpts
“For the mains, we explored the Robata selection, opting for the sea bass with mini romaine, beef short ribs with sunchoke purée, and ribeye with asparagus and béarnaise sauce. Every bite was a testament to the kitchen’s craftsmanship.”February 2025
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Sea bass with mini romaine Net +1
“For the mains, we explored the Robata selection, opting for the sea bass with mini romaine, beef short ribs with sunchoke purée, and ribeye with asparagus and béarnaise sauce. Every bite was a testament to the kitchen’s craftsmanship.”
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Review excerpts
“For the mains, we explored the Robata selection, opting for the sea bass with mini romaine, beef short ribs with sunchoke purée, and ribeye with asparagus and béarnaise sauce. Every bite was a testament to the kitchen’s craftsmanship.”February 2025
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Shakeratto Net +1
“The cocktails and drinks for the ones who doesnt like boring choices. The bartender Melwyn will help you to choose from the list or create anything according to your taste, always perfectly served and with all the details, just dont be shy to ask! You definitely have to try his Clear Paloma, Plum horizon and Shakeratto.”
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Review excerpts
“The cocktails and drinks for the ones who doesnt like boring choices. The bartender Melwyn will help you to choose from the list or create anything according to your taste, always perfectly served and with all the details, just dont be shy to ask! You definitely have to try his Clear Paloma, Plum horizon and Shakeratto.”March 2026
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Wagyu burger Net +1
“The dishes were varied in terms of acceptance. Some were good (wagyu burger), some were less good (tuna tartare, which lacked flavour. It had taste, but it lacked flavour), some were bad (white anchovies (very fishy lingering aftertaste).”
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“The dishes were varied in terms of acceptance. Some were good (wagyu burger), some were less good (tuna tartare, which lacked flavour. It had taste, but it lacked flavour), some were bad (white anchovies (very fishy lingering aftertaste).”June 2026
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Zucchini carpaccio with parmesan espuma and truffle Net +1
“From the moment we arrived, the service was nothing short of exceptional, and the food exceeded all expectations. We started with a selection of appetizers, including zucchini carpaccio with Parmesan espuma and truffle, farm burrata with Parmesan and truffle, a fresh green salad with apple, pecan, and added crab, as well as beef tartare with potato chips. Each dish was impeccably prepared and bursting with flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“From the moment we arrived, the service was nothing short of exceptional, and the food exceeded all expectations. We started with a selection of appetizers, including zucchini carpaccio with Parmesan espuma and truffle, farm burrata with Parmesan and truffle, a fresh green salad with apple, pecan, and added crab, as well as beef tartare with potato chips. Each dish was impeccably prepared and bursting with flavor.”February 2025
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Espresso Net +1
“To end the meal, we enjoyed a perfectly brewed espresso.”
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“To end the meal, we enjoyed a perfectly brewed espresso.”February 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Tuna tartare Net −1
“The dishes were varied in terms of acceptance. Some were good (wagyu burger), some were less good (tuna tartare, which lacked flavour. It had taste, but it lacked flavour), some were bad (white anchovies (very fishy lingering aftertaste).”
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Critical review excerpts
“The dishes were varied in terms of acceptance. Some were good (wagyu burger), some were less good (tuna tartare, which lacked flavour. It had taste, but it lacked flavour), some were bad (white anchovies (very fishy lingering aftertaste).”June 2026
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White anchovies Net −1
“The dishes were varied in terms of acceptance. Some were good (wagyu burger), some were less good (tuna tartare, which lacked flavour. It had taste, but it lacked flavour), some were bad (white anchovies (very fishy lingering aftertaste).”
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Critical review excerpts
“The dishes were varied in terms of acceptance. Some were good (wagyu burger), some were less good (tuna tartare, which lacked flavour. It had taste, but it lacked flavour), some were bad (white anchovies (very fishy lingering aftertaste).”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Catch sunset. Choose outdoor seating for sunset if views towards downtown Dubai are a priority.
Ask the bar. If the cocktail list feels limiting, ask for a drink tailored to your taste; the review specifically mentions Clear Paloma and Plum Horizon.
Check brunch deals. For Saturday brunch, ask about the premium package and check whether your Entertainer offer applies; reviewers said it was valid on the premium package.
Use valet. Valet parking is available through Address Hotel, which is useful to know before arriving.
Plan celebrations. For a birthday or graduation, ask the team about arranging a dedicated spot for gifts and cardboard cutouts.
Plan the visit
Practical details
lower entrance from waterfront or elevator from hotel ground floor - Address Grand
Al Kheeran First - Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai
| Mon | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven dishes
One meal was inconsistent: the tuna tartare lacked flavour and the white anchovies left a lingering fishy aftertaste.
Casual service
A reviewer felt the waiter was too casual for the price point and missed small touches such as topping up water and providing napkins or wet wipes.
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The Bottom Line
FUOCO is a modern European bar and restaurant in Dubai Creek Harbour, with a waterfront setting, Mediterranean-leaning food and a drinks-focused bar. The reviews point to several good reasons to come: order the tomahawk steak or crab pasta for dinner, try a Clear Paloma, or book the Saturday brunch if you want a longer afternoon meal. The setting does much of the work.
The interior is modern and artistic, while the outdoor area is especially appealing around sunset, with views towards downtown Dubai. Evening visits can include a live DJ playing relaxing beats, so the mood ranges from quiet background music to a livelier bar atmosphere. The restaurant is described as suitable for couples and families, and reviewers have used it for birthdays, graduations and larger gatherings.
Cocktail enthusiasts can ask for recommendations or a drink adjusted to their taste. Brunch diners should check the premium package and whether an Entertainer offer applies. Valet parking is available through Address Hotel.
One important caveat is consistency: a reviewer found the tuna tartare bland, the white anchovies overly fishy and the service too casual for the price point, with small table-service touches missing.