Kraken Seafood Restaurant Dubai

Name: Kraken Seafood Restaurant Dubai
Address: 6742+2Q5 - Al Wasl Rd, Jumeirah, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971542240069

Jumeirah

Restaurant Closed 0 542 240 069

Kraken is a contemporary seafood restaurant in Jumeirah built around charcoal-fired cooking and regional ingredients. Reviews point to its 7- and 9-course tasting menus, creative seafood dishes and house-made kombucha pairings as the main reasons to visit.

Reputation Score

5.0

★★★★★

238 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Local sourcing

Around 70% of the ingredients are sourced locally, including regional seafood and produce.

Tasting menus

The 7- and 9-course menus let diners sample a carefully paced, story-led progression of seafood dishes.

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What to Eat at Kraken Seafood Restaurant Dubai

These items at Kraken Seafood Restaurant Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 7

7-Course menu Net +4

“Finally, the 7 course menu presented great value and for sure we will come back to try the 9 courses one!”
Krabuccino Net +3

“Every single dish was flawless, but my personal top three have to be the cobia fish, the crabbuchino soup, and the king fish main course — each one executed to perfection.”
Olives Net +3

“I’m not usually a fan of olives, but Kraken completely changed my mind. I actually started enjoying them.”
Bread Net +2

“Fantastic bread – try both varieties!”
Non-alcoholic pairing Net +2

“The non-alcoholic pairing was just as impressive - thoughtfully curated and perfectly matched to each course.”
Octopus tacos Net +2

“My personal highlights were the octopus tacos and the Krabuccino.”
Tuna pizza Net +2

“Another must-try is the tuna pizza. It was full of flavor in every bite.”

Honorable mentions (17)

10-Course tasting menu Net +1

“We chose the 10-course tasting menu, and each dish was better than the last — an indescribable blend of flavors, colors, and textures, accompanied by incredible surprises that delighted the senses at every moment.”
9-Course tasting menu Net +1

“We went for the 9-course tasting menu and every single dish was outstanding.”
Crab soup Net +1

“The crab soup, maturated king fish with its incredible sauce, the strawberry dessert, the non-alcoholic tequila with a surprising touch of salt, kombucha and the local caviar were particularly unforgettable.”
Croque monsieur Net +1

“:) It was also great to get some of the chef's specialties like the Croque Monsieur, as delicious as ever.”
Dry-aged cobia sashimi Net +1

“The highlights of the evening were the exquisitely delicious Thai blue crab soup and the beautifully dry-aged Cobia sashimi (kudos to Chef Robin).”
Fish Net +1

“The food is outstanding — especially the fish, cooked to perfection with a crisp, flawless crust and rich flavor.”
Hibiscus combucha Net +1

“Must try Hibiscus combucha from the magician mixologist Phei, prepared and fermented in house”
King fish main course Net +1

“Every single dish was flawless, but my personal top three have to be the cobia fish, the crabbuchino soup, and the king fish main course — each one executed to perfection.”
Local caviar Net +1

“The crab soup, maturated king fish with its incredible sauce, the strawberry dessert, the non-alcoholic tequila with a surprising touch of salt, kombucha and the local caviar were particularly unforgettable.”
Maturated king fish Net +1

“The crab soup, maturated king fish with its incredible sauce, the strawberry dessert, the non-alcoholic tequila with a surprising touch of salt, kombucha and the local caviar were particularly unforgettable.”
Ostrish tartare-sour dough Net +1

“The food was delicious (especially Sardine-chermoula & Ostrish tartare-sour dough 😍😍!) and everything was super fresh and full of flavor.”
Oyster Net +1

“Personal highlights have to be the oyster, the crabuccino, and that dessert… truly to die for.”
Quicksilver Net +1

“Our favourite was the Quicksilver, a perfect blend of coconut water, pineapple and salt foam. So refreshing, sweet yet salty, and it instantly takes you to the sea.”
Sardine Net +1

“The olives, the bread and the sardine were outstanding.”
Sardine-chermoula Net +1

“The food was delicious (especially Sardine-chermoula & Ostrish tartare-sour dough 😍😍!) and everything was super fresh and full of flavor.”
Shrimp chicharrón dipped in sesame labneh Net +1

“My favorite starter was the shrimp chicharrón dipped in sesame labneh. It was incredibly crispy and perfectly balanced.”
Thai blue crab soup Net +1

“The highlights of the evening were the exquisitely delicious Thai blue crab soup and the beautifully dry-aged Cobia sashimi (kudos to Chef Robin).”

Drinks 4

Tequila-style shot Net +2

“The non-alcoholic drinks deserve a special mention too, especially the tequila-style shot at the bar, very creative and fun.”
House-made kombucha Net +1

“The house-made kombucha was excellent.”
Kombucha pairings Net +1

“The kombucha pairings were a standout and added something really unique to the meal.”
Non-alcoholic tequila Net +1

“The crab soup, maturated king fish with its incredible sauce, the strawberry dessert, the non-alcoholic tequila with a surprising touch of salt, kombucha and the local caviar were particularly unforgettable.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try tasting. Choose the 7-course menu to sample more of the kitchen’s work; one reviewer called it great value.

Ask for seating. Ask about the chef’s table if you want to watch the live kitchen and interact with the chefs.

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Practical details

6742+2Q5 - Al Wasl Rd

Al Wasl - Jumeirah 2, Dubai

0 542 240 069

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fri	6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sat	6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sun	6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Small portions

Portions can feel small, so the tasting menu is a better fit than expecting a large, filling plate.

High cost

One reviewer described the restaurant as not cheap and reported an average of 400–450 AED per person.

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The Bottom Line

Kraken is a contemporary seafood restaurant in Jumeirah where the main event is a carefully guided tasting-menu dinner. Choose the 7-course or 9-course format to explore its locally sourced, charcoal-focused cooking; the dishes are explained as they arrive, so this suits diners who enjoy a little theatre with their meal. The menu is seafood-led but not predictable.

Reviewers repeatedly mention the Krabuccino, tuna “pizza”, octopus tacos, kingfish and the surprising olive course. The restaurant says it builds around regional ingredients, and one diner estimated that around 70% are sourced locally. The chef’s table is worth asking about if you want a view of the live kitchen.

Drinks are a major part of the experience. Kraken is alcohol-free, with house-made kombucha and inventive pairings accompanying the courses; the tequila-style non-alcoholic shot and Hibiscus kombucha are recurring talking points. The underwater-inspired interior, open kitchen and Burj Khalifa views give the evening a polished setting without making it feel overly formal.

There are practical trade-offs. A reviewer found portions small and the restaurant expensive, quoting 400–450 AED per person, while another noted street noise from some seats. Weekend parking was described as ample, and the rooftop café is a useful finishing stop for coffee and skyline views.