Food Variety
Reviews mention satisfying Lebanese dishes, seafood, kebabs, burgers, breakfast and buffet meals.
Kavo Restaurant - Shisha Cafe / Masgouf
Jumeirah
Kavo is a restaurant with shisha in Jumeirah, combining Arabic and international-style dining with a relaxed café setting. Reviews mention breakfast, Lebanese food, Moroccan tea and a poolside area, with shisha available for an after-meal visit.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
631 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Poolside Setting
The venue includes outdoor seating and a poolside area, giving meals and drinks a more leisurely setting.
Family Facilities
One review reports a separate family section and a children's game room, alongside an adult shisha lounge.
Beach Proximity
Kavo is described as around a five-minute walk from La Mer beach, useful for pairing dinner with a beach visit.
Moroccan Tea
The Moroccan tea was praised as fragrant and authentic, making it a specific café order worth considering.
Relaxed Vibe
Customers describe the atmosphere as calm and relaxing, while another review praised the music and overall ambience.
Shisha Lounge
Several reviews specifically mention enjoying shisha after meals, and one describes a dedicated adult shisha lounge.
What to Eat at Kavo Restaurant - Shisha Cafe / Masgouf 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 Kavo Restaurant - Shisha Cafe / Masgouf, 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 Kavo Restaurant - Shisha Cafe / Masgouf, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 6
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Beef burger Net +1
“Best beef burger i ever had!”
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“Best beef burger i ever had!”July 2023
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Caesar salad Net +1
“The Caesar salad is fresh, crisp, and expertly dressed, with a balance of flavors that makes it truly stand out.”
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“The Caesar salad is fresh, crisp, and expertly dressed, with a balance of flavors that makes it truly stand out.”August 2024
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Iftar Net +1
“We had a delicious iftar there. Everything was Fresh and really tasty. Love Lebanese cuisine. I recommend .”
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“We had a delicious iftar there. Everything was Fresh and really tasty. Love Lebanese cuisine. I recommend .”March 2025
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Kebabs Net +1
“Kebabs are perfectly cooked to the correct tenderness of the meat .”
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“Kebabs are perfectly cooked to the correct tenderness of the meat .”April 2022
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Umm ali Net +1
“Their umm Ali was so delicious.”
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“Their umm Ali was so delicious.”April 2022
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Iftar buffet Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We had an iftar buffet and it was really big and every dish was just delicious. We really enjoyed it.”
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“We had an iftar buffet and it was really big and every dish was just delicious. We really enjoyed it.”April 2024
Drinks 1
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Moroccan tea Net +1
“The Moroccan tea is perfectly brewed, fragrant, and authentic—just like being in a Moroccan café.”
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“The Moroccan tea is perfectly brewed, fragrant, and authentic—just like being in a Moroccan café.”August 2024
What to Avoid (5)
Food 4
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Eggs benedict Net −1
“I ordered the Eggs Benedict for breakfast, and unfortunately this is not something I would order again. The poached eggs were served on white bread (which went soggy) and it was also served with apricot jam and butter, with a side of mushrooms and tomatoes. I have never in my life seen such an "Eggs Benedict" and the food did not resemble the menu at all.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the Eggs Benedict for breakfast, and unfortunately this is not something I would order again. The poached eggs were served on white bread (which went soggy) and it was also served with apricot jam and butter, with a side of mushrooms and tomatoes. I have never in my life seen such an "Eggs Benedict" and the food did not resemble the menu at all.”March 2023
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Iftaar Net −1
“Very bad service . Don’t feel like you are in Dubai and Iftaar price is not worth . Stuff behavior and service is very bad . During Iftaar manager was making videos of everyone . Food tasteless , setting place uncomfortable feels like you are in someone’s wedding . Can’t eat properly they don’t even refill”
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Critical review excerpts
“Very bad service . Don’t feel like you are in Dubai and Iftaar price is not worth . Stuff behavior and service is very bad . During Iftaar manager was making videos of everyone . Food tasteless , setting place uncomfortable feels like you are in someone’s wedding . Can’t eat properly they don’t even refill”March 2025
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Pizza Net −1
“I asked for shisha he didn’t tell me which kind he bring me the expensive one directly after i saw they have different price about shisha he have to ask me which kind and i choose, i order 1 pizza it’s was extra small and they make it with KETCHUP without sauce tomate never saw that in my life bad experience”
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Critical review excerpts
“I asked for shisha he didn’t tell me which kind he bring me the expensive one directly after i saw they have different price about shisha he have to ask me which kind and i choose, i order 1 pizza it’s was extra small and they make it with KETCHUP without sauce tomate never saw that in my life bad experience”January 2025
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Waffles Net −1
“Even the waffles are store-bought and reheated.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Even the waffles are store-bought and reheated.”March 2025
Drinks 1
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Orange juice Net −1
“More than average. The food for Iftar was really not good, the orange juice is fake and tastes like medicinal syrup, and there aren’t enough desserts for everyone, not that it matters, because just by looking at them, you can tell they’re dry.”
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Critical review excerpts
“More than average. The food for Iftar was really not good, the orange juice is fake and tastes like medicinal syrup, and there aren’t enough desserts for everyone, not that it matters, because just by looking at them, you can tell they’re dry.”March 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Buffet. If booking Iftar, ask how often dishes will be replenished; multiple guests found the buffet empty after the first serving.
Check Availability. Call before setting out for breakfast or another timed meal, since one customer arrived to find the restaurant closed despite online hours.
Clarify Shisha. Ask to see the shisha options and prices before ordering; one guest says the most expensive option was brought without being discussed.
Plan Parking. Allow extra time for parking or check valet arrangements in advance, as a review describes parking near the venue as difficult.
Check Menu. Before ordering a listed dish, confirm it is available; one customer waited and was only then told the item was unavailable.
Choose Seating. If smoke or loud music matters, ask about seating first: reviews mention no smoker separation and music too loud for conversation.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Lamer
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1, Dubai
Common Concerns
Iftar Refills
Several Iftar reviews report that buffet dishes were not replenished, leaving salads, hot food and desserts unavailable.
Inconsistent Service
Service feedback ranges from attentive to very poor, including difficulty getting a waiter’s attention in an almost empty venue.
Smoking Separation
One review says smokers and non-smokers are not separated, which may be uncomfortable for families with children.
Parking Difficulty
A customer found parking difficult and said the available solution was valet parking.
Food Inconsistency
Individual complaints include undercooked lamb, an unusually small pizza made with ketchup, and breakfast dishes unlike the menu description.
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The Bottom Line
Kavo is a Jumeirah restaurant with shisha, food, drinks and several different ways to spend an evening. Reviews point to breakfast, Lebanese cuisine, seafood, kebabs and burgers, while the Moroccan tea and Caesar salad receive especially specific praise. There is also a poolside area, outdoor seating and an adult shisha lounge, with one review mentioning karaoke as casual entertainment.
The setting can work for groups and families: customers describe a separate family section and children’s game room, and the venue is about a five-minute walk from La Mer beach. Other reviews call the atmosphere calm and relaxing, although one found the music too loud for conversation. Quality and service are uneven.
Many diners praise the food and attentive service, but complaints include an undercooked lamb dish, a very small pizza made with ketchup, and menu items being unavailable only after a long wait. The biggest caution is Iftar: several guests reported empty buffet trays and poor or delayed refills, while others had a very good buffet experience. Call ahead to confirm opening hours, dish availability and Iftar arrangements.
Ask about shisha pricing before ordering, and plan for difficult parking or valet use.
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