Live stations
More than 17 live cooking stations make the buffet feel like several restaurants rather than one long counter.
Gastronomy
Palm Jumeirah
Gastronomy is an all-day international buffet in Palm Jumeirah, with live cooking stations spread across a large dining space. Reviews particularly highlight the seafood section, including oysters and lobster, as well as the extensive dessert offering.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,214 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Seafood
Oysters, prawns, lobster and sashimi are recurring highlights, with several reviews describing the seafood as fresh and high quality.
Desserts
The dessert selection is unusually large, with dedicated ice cream, toppings and pastry options.
Outdoor views
Terrace seating can add fountain views and a quieter, more relaxed setting to dinner.
What to Eat at Gastronomy 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 Gastronomy, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Gastronomy, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Sashimi Net +3
“The sushi and sashimi were very good.”
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“The sushi and sashimi were very good.”February 2026
“The seafood section was definitely the highlight, grilled lobster, sashimi, sushi and oysters made it absolutely worth it.”March 2026
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Ice cream Net +2
“Also the deserts and ice cream was really special.”
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“Also the deserts and ice cream was really special.”July 2026
“A big appreciation as well to the pastry team, especially Chef Maulana and Chef Militha, for their amazing pastries and ice cream ✨🫶🏻 Everything was wonderful.”March 2026
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Nigiri Net +2
“The seafood section is the undisputed star of this culinary paradise—featuring succulent lobsters, jumbo prawns, freshly shucked oysters, and an impressive Japanese spread overflowing with sushi, maki, sashimi, and nigiri.”
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“The seafood section is the undisputed star of this culinary paradise—featuring succulent lobsters, jumbo prawns, freshly shucked oysters, and an impressive Japanese spread overflowing with sushi, maki, sashimi, and nigiri.”December 2025
“The seafood station was our favorite, with fresh lobsters, oysters, and an exceptional Japanese raw bar with sushi, sashimi, and nigiri…not to mention the outstanding caviar.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (23)
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Birthday cake Net +1
“A special thank you for the complimentary birthday cake from the Chef—it was a wonderful surprise.”
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“A special thank you for the complimentary birthday cake from the Chef—it was a wonderful surprise.”February 2026
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Brisket Net +1
“The ribs, brisket, lamb chops just incredible. Properly cooked, full of flavor, no shortcuts with all the flavoured salts and sauces and accompaniments.”
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“The ribs, brisket, lamb chops just incredible. Properly cooked, full of flavor, no shortcuts with all the flavoured salts and sauces and accompaniments.”April 2026
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Caviar Net +1
“The seafood station was our favorite, with fresh lobsters, oysters, and an exceptional Japanese raw bar with sushi, sashimi, and nigiri…not to mention the outstanding caviar.”
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“The seafood station was our favorite, with fresh lobsters, oysters, and an exceptional Japanese raw bar with sushi, sashimi, and nigiri…not to mention the outstanding caviar.”January 2026
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Chilled prawns Net +1
“The absolute highlights for me were the grilled white fish and the chilled prawns—a perfect 10/10 🐟.”
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“The absolute highlights for me were the grilled white fish and the chilled prawns—a perfect 10/10 🐟.”April 2026
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Cocktails Net +1
“The cocktails are also really good.”
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“The cocktails are also really good.”March 2026
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Dim sum Net +1
“While I don't have a deep Dim Sum background, the ones I had were very fresh and delicious 🥟.”
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“While I don't have a deep Dim Sum background, the ones I had were very fresh and delicious 🥟.”April 2026
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Dumplings Net +1
“The curries and dumplings were also good.”
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“The curries and dumplings were also good.”February 2026
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Freshly shucked oysters Net +1
“The seafood section is the undisputed star of this culinary paradise—featuring succulent lobsters, jumbo prawns, freshly shucked oysters, and an impressive Japanese spread overflowing with sushi, maki, sashimi, and nigiri.”
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Review excerpts
“The seafood section is the undisputed star of this culinary paradise—featuring succulent lobsters, jumbo prawns, freshly shucked oysters, and an impressive Japanese spread overflowing with sushi, maki, sashimi, and nigiri.”December 2025
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Grilled lobster Net +1
“The seafood section was definitely the highlight, grilled lobster, sashimi, sushi and oysters made it absolutely worth it.”
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“The seafood section was definitely the highlight, grilled lobster, sashimi, sushi and oysters made it absolutely worth it.”March 2026
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Grilled white fish Net +1
“The absolute highlights for me were the grilled white fish and the chilled prawns—a perfect 10/10 🐟.”
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“The absolute highlights for me were the grilled white fish and the chilled prawns—a perfect 10/10 🐟.”April 2026
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Jumbo prawns Net +1
“The seafood section is the undisputed star of this culinary paradise—featuring succulent lobsters, jumbo prawns, freshly shucked oysters, and an impressive Japanese spread overflowing with sushi, maki, sashimi, and nigiri.”
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Review excerpts
“The seafood section is the undisputed star of this culinary paradise—featuring succulent lobsters, jumbo prawns, freshly shucked oysters, and an impressive Japanese spread overflowing with sushi, maki, sashimi, and nigiri.”December 2025
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Lamb chops Net +1
“The ribs, brisket, lamb chops just incredible. Properly cooked, full of flavor, no shortcuts with all the flavoured salts and sauces and accompaniments.”
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“The ribs, brisket, lamb chops just incredible. Properly cooked, full of flavor, no shortcuts with all the flavoured salts and sauces and accompaniments.”April 2026
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Lobster sambal Net +1
“A special thank you to Chef Wayan for the lobster sambal, I absolutely loved it.”
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“A special thank you to Chef Wayan for the lobster sambal, I absolutely loved it.”March 2026
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Maki Net +1
“The seafood section is the undisputed star of this culinary paradise—featuring succulent lobsters, jumbo prawns, freshly shucked oysters, and an impressive Japanese spread overflowing with sushi, maki, sashimi, and nigiri.”
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Review excerpts
“The seafood section is the undisputed star of this culinary paradise—featuring succulent lobsters, jumbo prawns, freshly shucked oysters, and an impressive Japanese spread overflowing with sushi, maki, sashimi, and nigiri.”December 2025
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Mini cake Net +1
“However, the mini cake they brought for my birthday was quite delicious—it would definitely blow a chocolate lover's mind 🍫🕯️.”
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“However, the mini cake they brought for my birthday was quite delicious—it would definitely blow a chocolate lover's mind 🍫🕯️.”April 2026
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Prawns Net +1
“The prawns were fresh, oysters were really nice, and the salmon sashimi was honestly the highlight…fatty, clean, really good quality.”
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“The prawns were fresh, oysters were really nice, and the salmon sashimi was honestly the highlight…fatty, clean, really good quality.”April 2026
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Ribs Net +1
“The ribs, brisket, lamb chops just incredible. Properly cooked, full of flavor, no shortcuts with all the flavoured salts and sauces and accompaniments.”
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“The ribs, brisket, lamb chops just incredible. Properly cooked, full of flavor, no shortcuts with all the flavoured salts and sauces and accompaniments.”April 2026
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Salmon sashimi Net +1
“The prawns were fresh, oysters were really nice, and the salmon sashimi was honestly the highlight…fatty, clean, really good quality.”
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“The prawns were fresh, oysters were really nice, and the salmon sashimi was honestly the highlight…fatty, clean, really good quality.”April 2026
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Spaghetti Net +1
“The Italian section was so good. The spaghetti, the truffle ravioli with beef everything was just done right. The pizza was also exceptional.”
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“The Italian section was so good. The spaghetti, the truffle ravioli with beef everything was just done right. The pizza was also exceptional.”April 2026
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Steak Net +1
“The steak was tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned — exactly how we wanted it.”
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“The steak was tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned — exactly how we wanted it.”February 2026
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Steaks Net +1
“Meat lovers won't be disappointed either, with perfectly cooked steaks that melt in your mouth.”
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“Meat lovers won't be disappointed either, with perfectly cooked steaks that melt in your mouth.”December 2025
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Truffle ravioli with beef Net +1
“The Italian section was so good. The spaghetti, the truffle ravioli with beef everything was just done right. The pizza was also exceptional.”
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“The Italian section was so good. The spaghetti, the truffle ravioli with beef everything was just done right. The pizza was also exceptional.”April 2026
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Lobster Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The lobster is subjective, but looking at the big picture, it was a 9/10 🦞.”
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“The lobster is subjective, but looking at the big picture, it was a 9/10 🦞.”April 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Stuffed vine leaves Net −1
“As for the Arabic section, there wasn't much variety—just stuffed vine leaves and a pastry item. Quite disappointing in terms of representation.”
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“As for the Arabic section, there wasn't much variety—just stuffed vine leaves and a pastry item. Quite disappointing in terms of representation.”April 2026
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Tuna Net −1
“The tuna wasn’t great either.”
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“The tuna wasn’t great either.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book terrace. Reserve ahead if you want outdoor seating; one review says terrace reservations are required, unlike the buffet itself.
Arrive early. For a better chance of a quieter terrace table, arrive around 5:45pm; doors usually open at 5:50pm.
Wear comfort. The spread is large enough to involve plenty of walking, so comfortable shoes are practical.
Save room. Plan around dessert rather than filling up early; several reviews single out the pastries, ice cream and sweets.
Ask chefs. If a displayed dish does not suit your diet, ask at the live station: one chef prepared a vegetarian soup on request.
Expect waits. The seafood station can be popular, so allow extra time for lobster and oysters during busy periods.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Atlantis The Royal - Crescent Rd
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
High pricing
One reviewer considered the buffet premium for its offering, while another described it as expensive despite finding it worthwhile.
Inconsistent cooking
A birthday dinner review reported beef cuts arriving burnt after being requested well done.
Busy service
One guest found tables were not cleared promptly, leaving plates piled up during a birthday dinner.
Bread quality
The bread section was described as disappointing, with bread that felt stale in the cold environment.
Uneven sections
Reviews were less impressed by the Arabic, meat and sushi sections than by the seafood and Italian offerings.
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The Bottom Line
Gastronomy is a large international buffet in Palm Jumeirah, built around live cooking stations rather than a single pass of prepared dishes. You can explore seafood, sushi and sashimi, Italian pizza and pasta, grills, Indian and Asian dishes, plus a sizeable dessert area. More than one review says the layout feels like several restaurants in one.
Seafood is the clearest draw. Oysters, prawns, lobster and salmon sashimi receive repeated praise, although the lobster was overcooked for one guest. The Italian station also earns specific approval for pizza, spaghetti and truffle ravioli, while the cheese room and ice cream station are worth leaving space for.
The setting is elegant and spacious, with terrace seating overlooking the fountain and evening water-and-fire shows. Service is often attentive, and staff have helped with custom dietary requests, including a vegetarian soup made at a live station. It can work for birthdays, anniversaries, family meals and larger dinners.
This is not a budget buffet: one breakfast-brunch review quoted AED 265 per person, and another diner felt the selection did not justify the price. Arrive early for a quieter terrace table, wear comfortable shoes, and expect waits at the busiest seafood stations. A reservation is especially useful for outdoor seating.