Steak cooking
Tomahawk, rib-eye and wagyu cuts are repeatedly described as tender, juicy and cooked exactly as requested.
Hunter & Barrel Emirates Hills
Barsha Heights
Hunter & Barrel is a Dubai steakhouse centred on premium cuts, with customers especially praising its tomahawk and wagyu steaks. It also suits relaxed lunches, date nights and celebrations, with a warm, low-lit dining room and outdoor seating.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,686 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Wagyu choice
The menu gives steak lovers several wagyu options, including grain-fed ribeye, striploin and tenderloin.
Sharing cuts
The 1.3kg Angus Tomahawk and Hunter Sharing Platter make the meal easy to share with a group.
Atmosphere
Reviews describe a cozy, intimate, low-lit setting that works for date nights, drinks and special occasions.
Lunch value
A weekly business menu was reported at AED 85 for a main course, dessert and a soft drink.
Parking option
One customer reported free Level 1 parking after validation, which makes driving there less troublesome.
Side dishes
Truffle mashed potatoes, mushrooms, asparagus and the four-cheese dip receive particularly useful praise.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve ahead, particularly on weekends, because one review says the restaurant can fill up and larger groups may get cramped tables.
Choose lunch. For a calmer visit, consider lunch: one first-time lunch review reported no crowd and a quieter vibe.
Request seating. If you do not smoke, ask for the non-smoking side when booking or arriving.
Check corkage. Bringing your own wine was reported at AED 200 per bottle, so confirm the corkage charge before arriving with bottles.
Validate parking. Drivers should ask about Level 1 parking validation, which one guest said made parking free.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Vida Hills Hotel - Shop 12 Al Naseem St
Al Thanyah Third, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
flank steak
A frequent visitor calls the flank steak the standout among the many dishes tried.
Pain Perdu
Pain Perdu is singled out as an especially memorable dessert by a returning customer.
Common Concerns
Inconsistent cooking
One visit produced meat described as raw, despite positive comments about the front-of-house team.
Service variance
A guest found two waitstaff members unfriendly and felt unwelcome, although the manager replaced an over-dressed salad promptly.
Sound levels
One anniversary dinner review found the lighting too low and the music too loud later in the evening.
Some weak dishes
The seabream was described as tasteless at AED 175, while another guest found the edamame under-seasoned and lacking crunch.
Wine pricing
Wine may feel expensive by UAE restaurant standards, so factor that into the bill.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 200 per bottle
corkage price per bottle
“We also brought our own wines, and the corkage price of AED 200 per bottle was very reasonable for the experience and service provided”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Hunter & Barrel is a steak-focused restaurant where the main draw is the choice of premium cuts and reliable cooking reported by many guests. 3kg Angus Tomahawk and Hunter Sharing Platter are practical choices for sharing. Truffle mashed potatoes, brisket starters and the four-cheese dip also get specific praise.
The setting leans cozy and low-lit, with a bar, outdoor seating and separate smoking and non-smoking areas. That makes it flexible for a date night, drinks, family dinner or business lunch. Lunch can be calmer than dinner, and one regular reported a weekly business menu at AED 85 including a main course, dessert and soft drink.
Drivers should ask about Level 1 parking validation. There are a few caveats. Service is usually described as attentive, but one visit felt notably unfriendly, and another reported raw meat with stale bread.
Music and lighting were also too intense for one anniversary dinner. Wine may be costly, while a seabream dish priced at AED 175 was poorly received. Booking ahead is sensible on weekends, especially for larger groups.