Steak quality
Steaks are often praised for generous portions, careful grilling and strong flavour, including a perfectly medium South African tenderloin.
Grand Grill
Dubai Marina
Grand Grill is a South African restaurant in Dubai Marina centred on grilled meats, with steaks and ribs drawing the most attention. Reviews also highlight relaxed brunches, Tuesday ladies’ night deals and outdoor seating overlooking the hotel grounds.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
407 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Ribs on order
The restaurant cooks steak and ribs to order, and several diners describe the ribs as especially tender and tasty.
Birthday touches
Birthday celebrations can include singing, cheering, drums and a complimentary cake, making the occasion feel specially marked.
Outdoor setting
The outdoor area has views of the hotel grounds, with one brunch review also mentioning a live DJ and pleasant Dubai weather.
African decor
Inside, African art gives the dining room a distinctive visual character rather than a generic steakhouse look.
Fresh grilling
One diner appreciated being able to see chefs cooking fresh in the kitchen, adding a sense of theatre to the meal.
What to Eat at Grand Grill 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 Grand Grill, 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 Grand Grill, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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3 Course menu Net +1
“They have an Offer on Tuesday for both MEN and WOMEN, that’s just an absolute steal, for 135AED women get unlimited drinks and 3 course menu whilst men get unlimited chicken and ribs for 120AED.”
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“They have an Offer on Tuesday for both MEN and WOMEN, that’s just an absolute steal, for 135AED women get unlimited drinks and 3 course menu whilst men get unlimited chicken and ribs for 120AED.”January 2025
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3-Course meal Net +1
“The menu was a 3-course meal and they’re all appetising. It includes 3 starters (cold and hot) Mains (we got ribeye and tiger prawns) and a dessert.”
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“The menu was a 3-course meal and they’re all appetising. It includes 3 starters (cold and hot) Mains (we got ribeye and tiger prawns) and a dessert.”February 2025
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Argentian beef fillet Net +1
“I had a Argentian Beef Fillet. Awesome!!! Quality outstanding. Perfectly grilled. Sides perfect as well.”
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“I had a Argentian Beef Fillet. Awesome!!! Quality outstanding. Perfectly grilled. Sides perfect as well.”December 2022
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Bbq ribs Net +1
“All you can eat chicken and bbq ribs, exclusive for the gents. Both the aforementioned options come with free flow drinks, including alcohol. The food quality was way better than what we expected for the price. Everything was well cooked and seasoned.”
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“All you can eat chicken and bbq ribs, exclusive for the gents. Both the aforementioned options come with free flow drinks, including alcohol. The food quality was way better than what we expected for the price. Everything was well cooked and seasoned.”May 2023
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Beef ribs Net +1
“The beef ribs and oxtail were incredible.”
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“The beef ribs and oxtail were incredible.”May 2022
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Chicken and ribs Net +1
“They have an Offer on Tuesday for both MEN and WOMEN, that’s just an absolute steal, for 135AED women get unlimited drinks and 3 course menu whilst men get unlimited chicken and ribs for 120AED.”
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“They have an Offer on Tuesday for both MEN and WOMEN, that’s just an absolute steal, for 135AED women get unlimited drinks and 3 course menu whilst men get unlimited chicken and ribs for 120AED.”January 2025
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Fillet steak Net +1
“Ladies can enjoy a 3 course set menu (including a fillet steak for the main course) as well as select free-flowing beverages all evening for just AED 125 (£25). Gents can enjoy all you can eat chicken & ribs for just AED 115 or AED 185 (£37) with 4 beverages included. We made a reservation in advance as we imagined (with an offer like this) the restaurant would be quite busy – we were right! We arrived at the restaurant and it had a great vibe and even better atmosphere. The lighting was dimmed, décor was sophisticated and it had a very romantic ambience. We were greeted by a friendly waiter who seated immediately. We had a great table, right beside the kitchen, meaning you could see the chefs cooking the food fresh. He helped us with our menu choices and explained the ladies & gents night offers in more detail. The food was delicious - one of the best steaks we have tasted for a while and the heaped plate of chicken and ribs was enough to feed an entire football team, there was more than enough to keep us satisfied.”
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Review excerpts
“Ladies can enjoy a 3 course set menu (including a fillet steak for the main course) as well as select free-flowing beverages all evening for just AED 125 (£25). Gents can enjoy all you can eat chicken & ribs for just AED 115 or AED 185 (£37) with 4 beverages included. We made a reservation in advance as we imagined (with an offer like this) the restaurant would be quite busy – we were right! We arrived at the restaurant and it had a great vibe and even better atmosphere. The lighting was dimmed, décor was sophisticated and it had a very romantic ambience. We were greeted by a friendly waiter who seated immediately. We had a great table, right beside the kitchen, meaning you could see the chefs cooking the food fresh. He helped us with our menu choices and explained the ladies & gents night offers in more detail. The food was delicious - one of the best steaks we have tasted for a while and the heaped plate of chicken and ribs was enough to feed an entire football team, there was more than enough to keep us satisfied.”September 2020
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King prawns Net +1
“King prawns were outstanding.”
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“King prawns were outstanding.”April 2026
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Lamb chops Net +1
“The pasta is very good but the highlight is the steak and lamb chops today. Just superb.”
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“The pasta is very good but the highlight is the steak and lamb chops today. Just superb.”December 2025
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Macaroons Net +1
“I could not get enough of the selection of sides and salads, everything was fresh and delicious. The dessert options were also to die for. My favourites were the mini meringues and macaroons - both absolutely divine!”
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“I could not get enough of the selection of sides and salads, everything was fresh and delicious. The dessert options were also to die for. My favourites were the mini meringues and macaroons - both absolutely divine!”December 2025
Honorable mentions (9)
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Medium-rare rib-eye Net +1
“What can be better than a fine Medium-Rare Rib-Eye, with a glass of South Africa Shiraz, and a South Africa Milk Tart for the end of touch. I enjoy every moment.”
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“What can be better than a fine Medium-Rare Rib-Eye, with a glass of South Africa Shiraz, and a South Africa Milk Tart for the end of touch. I enjoy every moment.”April 2024
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Mini meringues Net +1
“I could not get enough of the selection of sides and salads, everything was fresh and delicious. The dessert options were also to die for. My favourites were the mini meringues and macaroons - both absolutely divine!”
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“I could not get enough of the selection of sides and salads, everything was fresh and delicious. The dessert options were also to die for. My favourites were the mini meringues and macaroons - both absolutely divine!”December 2025
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Mugodu Net +1
“Never been humiliated like I was in this this place ever! Mind you it was my first time, the service was good and the mugodu I went there for was not bad either.”
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“Never been humiliated like I was in this this place ever! Mind you it was my first time, the service was good and the mugodu I went there for was not bad either.”December 2025
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Oxtail Net +1
“The beef ribs and oxtail were incredible.”
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“The beef ribs and oxtail were incredible.”May 2022
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Signature grilled steaks Net +1
“I highly recommend their signature grilled steaks, the flavour is just out of this world. Pair it with a nice glass of red wine and you are in for a treat!”
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“I highly recommend their signature grilled steaks, the flavour is just out of this world. Pair it with a nice glass of red wine and you are in for a treat!”December 2025
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South african tenderloin Net +1
“We ordered the South African tenderloin, cooked perfectly medium. The meat was excellent quality and served with a fresh side salad.”
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“We ordered the South African tenderloin, cooked perfectly medium. The meat was excellent quality and served with a fresh side salad.”December 2025
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Sunday brunch Net +1
“The food is excellent. Strongly recommend the Sunday brunch.”
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“The food is excellent. Strongly recommend the Sunday brunch.”June 2026
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Wings and ribs Net +1
“Now Tuesday Wings and Ribs still rocks. Amazing food.”
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“Now Tuesday Wings and Ribs still rocks. Amazing food.”June 2024
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Set course menu Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The food was average with nothing special about it. We got the set course menu and found the appetizers not remarkable at all. The meat was very tender however the flavor was not what you would expect from a flamed grilled piece of meat. The mushroom sauce tasted anything but mushroom. The dessert was rather artificial tasting. The fettuccine al pesto for my child were also flavorless.”
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Prosecco Net +1
“House wines and prosecco were are alright, cocktail list is below average as well as the dessert.”
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“House wines and prosecco were are alright, cocktail list is below average as well as the dessert.”September 2025
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Red wine Net +1
“I highly recommend their signature grilled steaks, the flavour is just out of this world. Pair it with a nice glass of red wine and you are in for a treat!”
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“I highly recommend their signature grilled steaks, the flavour is just out of this world. Pair it with a nice glass of red wine and you are in for a treat!”December 2025
What to Avoid (4)
Food 4
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Australian rib eye Net −1
“The Australian rib eye was an inferior cut, definitely not aged as the menu claimed. w medium cooking, the meat was dry.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The Australian rib eye was an inferior cut, definitely not aged as the menu claimed. w medium cooking, the meat was dry.”May 2024
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Beef carpaccio Net −1
“Beef carpaccio had more salad leaves than carpaccio.”
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“Beef carpaccio had more salad leaves than carpaccio.”May 2024
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Buffet Net −1
“UPDATE- my last review was 4 years ago, we loved it then. But we went again yesterday for Saturday brunch (buffet) and it was very cheap quality food. The service staff were friendly enough but you can tell they were so inexperienced in giving quality service, quite immature if I’m honest.”
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“UPDATE- my last review was 4 years ago, we loved it then. But we went again yesterday for Saturday brunch (buffet) and it was very cheap quality food. The service staff were friendly enough but you can tell they were so inexperienced in giving quality service, quite immature if I’m honest.”September 2025
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Fettuccine al pesto Net −1
“The food was average with nothing special about it. We got the set course menu and found the appetizers not remarkable at all. The meat was very tender however the flavor was not what you would expect from a flamed grilled piece of meat. The mushroom sauce tasted anything but mushroom. The dessert was rather artificial tasting. The fettuccine al pesto for my child were also flavorless.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The food was average with nothing special about it. We got the set course menu and found the appetizers not remarkable at all. The meat was very tender however the flavor was not what you would expect from a flamed grilled piece of meat. The mushroom sauce tasted anything but mushroom. The dessert was rather artificial tasting. The fettuccine al pesto for my child were also flavorless.”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Inspect cuts. Ask to see the steak cut before ordering: reviews mention several origins and price points, and one diner found an Australian rib-eye disappointing.
Check opening. Confirm the restaurant is open directly before driving over; one confirmed website reservation was made for a day it was closed.
Choose mains. If dessert and drinks are not your priority, focus on the meat mains; one review found the main course tasty but desserts and cocktails weak.
Time brunch. For a livelier Saturday brunch atmosphere, consider arriving after 13:30, when one review said the mood had built up.
Use valet. If you are dining there, the hotel’s valet parking was reported as free for restaurant visitors.
Check terrace. Ask about current construction noise before choosing outdoor seating, as conditions were reported to affect the terrace.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Habtoor Grand Beach Resort - Lobby Level - King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Limited choices
The menu has very few options for non-meat eaters, so vegetarian diners may find brunch particularly restrictive.
Outdoor noise
Construction near the hotel has made the terrace noisy and less comfortable for outdoor dining.
Inconsistent cooking
A visit with few occupied tables still produced incorrect sauces and overcooked meat, suggesting execution can vary.
Slow preparation
Several reviews mention long waits, including one visit where only one chef was cooking.
Value concerns
Some diners consider the food expensive for the quality, while others find the portions and special offers good value.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
135AED
Tuesday women’s offer with unlimited drinks and 3-course menu
“They have an Offer on Tuesday for both MEN and WOMEN, that’s just an absolute steal, for 135AED women get unlimited drinks and 3 course menu whilst men get unlimited chicken and ribs for 120AED”Google review · January 2025
120AED
Tuesday men’s unlimited chicken and ribs offer
“They have an Offer on Tuesday for both MEN and WOMEN, that’s just an absolute steal, for 135AED women get unlimited drinks and 3 course menu whilst men get unlimited chicken and ribs for 120AED”Google review · January 2025
AED 125
Tuesday ladies’ 3-course set menu with free-flowing beverages
“Ladies can enjoy a 3 course set menu (including a fillet steak for the main course) as well as select free-flowing beverages all evening for just AED 125 (£25)”Google review · September 2020
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The Bottom Line
Grand Grill is a Dubai Marina South African restaurant for people who come mainly for grilled meat. The review highlights include signature steaks, ribs cooked to order, South African tenderloin and beef ribs with oxtail. Portions can be generous: one 400 g tenderloin was described as enough for two to share.
Brunch is a recurring draw, particularly Sunday and Saturday formats, with steaks, lamb chops, sides and salads often receiving strong feedback. Tuesday ladies’ night has also attracted attention for set menus, unlimited drinks and chicken-and-ribs offers. Birthday celebrations may include singing, cheering, drums or even a complimentary cake, so it is worth mentioning the occasion when booking.
The setting has African artwork indoors and outdoor tables with hotel-ground views. However, construction has made the terrace noisy in some recent reviews, so check conditions before requesting an outside table. Vegetarian choice is very limited, and cocktails, wine and desserts receive more mixed comments than the meat mains.
Service is frequently described as warm and attentive, but there are also reports of slow preparation, incorrect dishes and an uncomfortable payment interaction. Prices range from attractive promotional deals to a higher-priced standard menu, so checking the current offer and steak cut before ordering is sensible.