Breakfast buffet
The breakfast buffet has fresh fruit, pastries, vegetables and a broad selection of hot dishes, with reviewers also praising the coffee.
JamJars Restaurant & Bar
Dubai Marina
JamJars Restaurant & Bar is a lively hotel restaurant and sports-bar-style hangout in Dubai Marina. Reviews point to a strong breakfast buffet, hearty Sunday Roast, big-screen sports and events such as Curry Night and quiz night, with a relaxed atmosphere for meals, drinks or group celebrations.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
1,808 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sunday Roast
Sunday Roast portions are generous; one review praised the lamb shank, beef, crispy vegetables and cauliflower cheese.
Sports viewing
A large LED screen and big TV support live sports viewing, including F1 and football, while the bar keeps a lively atmosphere.
Family friendly
Families can use the table soccer while adults sit and talk; a review also found the buffet fresh and good value.
Event nights
Curry Night brings Indian food with vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices, while quiz night adds a more social evening option.
Atmosphere
The room combines a relaxed café feel with a vibrant sports-bar atmosphere, supported by music and occasional live performance.
Dietary care
A diner with coeliac disease said their request was handled professionally, suggesting useful care for specific dietary needs.
What to Eat at JamJars Restaurant & Bar 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 JamJars Restaurant & Bar, 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.
These items at JamJars Restaurant & Bar got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Sunday roast Net +2
“We tried the Sunday Roast, which was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, providing a satisfying portion that exceeded our expectations in both quantity and quality.”
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“We tried the Sunday Roast, which was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, providing a satisfying portion that exceeded our expectations in both quantity and quality.”December 2025
“great Sunday roast...food was wonderful....generous portions, and they made my dad's 89th birthday special.”March 2026
Honorable mentions (17)
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Beef brioche Net +1
“I went for the beef brioche and cajun fries (2 can share the fries they give you loads). It was delicious.”
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“I went for the beef brioche and cajun fries (2 can share the fries they give you loads). It was delicious.”March 2025
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Breakfast buffet Net +1
“I went for the breakfast buffet and had such a lovely experience. The food was fresh, tasty, and had a great variety to choose from.”
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“I went for the breakfast buffet and had such a lovely experience. The food was fresh, tasty, and had a great variety to choose from.”July 2025
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Breakfast deal Net +1
“Considering a coffee and croissant can cost upwards of 60 AED, the breakfast deal is very much worth it.”
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“Considering a coffee and croissant can cost upwards of 60 AED, the breakfast deal is very much worth it.”January 2026
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Brioche rolls Net +1
“Try the brioche rolls, both of them were so good.”
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“Try the brioche rolls, both of them were so good.”December 2025
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Cajun fries Net +1
“I went for the beef brioche and cajun fries (2 can share the fries they give you loads). It was delicious.”
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“I went for the beef brioche and cajun fries (2 can share the fries they give you loads). It was delicious.”March 2025
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Cheese platter Net +1
“The food was on point, especially the cheese platter, which was perfect for sharing.”
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“The food was on point, especially the cheese platter, which was perfect for sharing.”October 2024
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Dinner buffet Net +1
“We had dinner at Jamjars Restaurant & Bar inside the Millennium Hotel and it was such a great experience! We tried the dinner buffet—so many choices and everything tasted great.”
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“We had dinner at Jamjars Restaurant & Bar inside the Millennium Hotel and it was such a great experience! We tried the dinner buffet—so many choices and everything tasted great.”June 2025
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French toast Net +1
“The French toast is amazing and so was our waitress Elizabeth:>”
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“The French toast is amazing and so was our waitress Elizabeth:>”March 2026
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Fried eggs with vegetables Net +1
“And thank you for JEWEL and thank you for your smile And always stayed with that smile I have too much breakfast Rice with vegetables, roasted potatoes, and fried eggs with vegetables And sweets I ate this and I liked it very much.”
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“And thank you for JEWEL and thank you for your smile And always stayed with that smile I have too much breakfast Rice with vegetables, roasted potatoes, and fried eggs with vegetables And sweets I ate this and I liked it very much.”September 2025
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Lamb shank Net +1
“The lamb was a shank and fell off the bone. Really nice.”
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“The lamb was a shank and fell off the bone. Really nice.”July 2025
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Nachos Net +1
“The nachos were the perfect start—crispy, loaded, and full of flavor.”
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“The nachos were the perfect start—crispy, loaded, and full of flavor.”March 2025
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Red cabbage Net +1
“Veg nice and crispy, cauliflower cheese in a seperate dish and the red cabbage flavoured with orange was delicious.”
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“Veg nice and crispy, cauliflower cheese in a seperate dish and the red cabbage flavoured with orange was delicious.”July 2025
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Rice with vegetables Net +1
“And thank you for JEWEL and thank you for your smile And always stayed with that smile I have too much breakfast Rice with vegetables, roasted potatoes, and fried eggs with vegetables And sweets I ate this and I liked it very much.”
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“And thank you for JEWEL and thank you for your smile And always stayed with that smile I have too much breakfast Rice with vegetables, roasted potatoes, and fried eggs with vegetables And sweets I ate this and I liked it very much.”September 2025
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Roasted potatoes Net +1
“And thank you for JEWEL and thank you for your smile And always stayed with that smile I have too much breakfast Rice with vegetables, roasted potatoes, and fried eggs with vegetables And sweets I ate this and I liked it very much.”
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“And thank you for JEWEL and thank you for your smile And always stayed with that smile I have too much breakfast Rice with vegetables, roasted potatoes, and fried eggs with vegetables And sweets I ate this and I liked it very much.”September 2025
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Smoked brisket Net +1
“The smoked brisket ( not captured. 😭) was unbelievably tender and had that rich, smoky depth that you’d hope for.”
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“The smoked brisket ( not captured. 😭) was unbelievably tender and had that rich, smoky depth that you’d hope for.”March 2025
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Taco Net +1
“The food is way beyond my expectation, especially the taco! I love them!”
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“The food is way beyond my expectation, especially the taco! I love them!”November 2024
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Wagyu burger Net +1
“I had the Wagyu burger—it was freshly made and tasted great. I’d definitely recommend it, especially if you’re staying at the nearby hotel.”
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“I had the Wagyu burger—it was freshly made and tasted great. I’d definitely recommend it, especially if you’re staying at the nearby hotel.”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Try happy hour. Visit during the reported 1 PM–8 PM happy hour if you want drinks at a better-value time.
Ask about coffee. For breakfast, ask whether coffee can be prepared manually rather than taken from the machines.
Check events. Look up the schedule before visiting: Curry Night, quiz night and live sports can change the evening experience.
Share the fries. The cajun fries come in a large portion, so consider sharing them if you are ordering alongside a main.
Plan celebrations. For birthdays or larger gatherings, contact the venue ahead of time; reviewers found the event planning attentive and stress-free.
Ask about screens. If you are coming for a match or race, ask which screen or event is being shown before settling in.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Marsa St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
No concerns reported yet.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
60 AED
coffee and croissant
“Considering a coffee and croissant can cost upwards of 60 AED, the breakfast deal is very much worth it”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
JamJars is a hotel restaurant and bar in Dubai Marina that works particularly well for breakfast, casual dinners, sports and group occasions. You can start with the breakfast buffet, order a Wagyu burger or beef brioche, or come for the well-reviewed Sunday Roast. Event-led visits include Curry Night and quiz night.
Breakfast gets repeated attention for its variety, including fruit, pastries, vegetables and hot dishes. The Sunday Roast is more substantial than a token roast dinner: one review describes lamb shank that fell off the bone, beef, crispy vegetables, cauliflower cheese and orange-flavoured red cabbage. The cajun fries are generous enough for two to share.
The mood shifts from relaxed café to lively sports bar, with music, a large LED screen for live F1 and football, and occasional live guitar. Families have found the table soccer useful for keeping children occupied while adults talk. Happy hour is reported from 1 PM to 8 PM, and one breakfast review says a coffee and croissant can cost upwards of 60 AED while the breakfast deal feels better value.
If you have coeliac disease or another dietary concern, mention it clearly when ordering; one diner said the request was handled professionally.