Kris Restaurant and Lounge

Name: Kris Restaurant and Lounge
Address: Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street (Trade Centre Road), Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143771111

Al Karama

Indian restaurant Closed 04 377 1111

Kris Restaurant and Lounge is a 19th-floor Indian restaurant and lounge in Al Karama, with a city-facing setting and live music. Reviews make its buffet dining—especially Iftar and themed evenings—the main draw, while the lounge also serves dishes such as tomahawk steak and continental barbecue.

Reputation Score

4.3

★★★★☆

389 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Skyline views

The 19th-floor dining room looks across Sheikh Zayed Road, with the Burj Khalifa visible from some tables.

Buffet variety

Several reviews describe generous buffets, including pasta stations, seafood, salads, roast meats and mini-desserts.

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What to Eat at Kris Restaurant and Lounge

These items at Kris Restaurant and Lounge got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 1

Sushi Net +2

“Buffet was nice with lots of variety.I would rate theire Sushi as the best.Thank you for arranging multiple cakes for us as we had 2-3 birthday which we celebrated.”

Honorable mentions (33)

Baked seabass with hara sauce Net +1

“We also tried the Greek Lemon Chicken n potatoes and Greek styled Baked Sea Bream, both got the thumbs up 👍. baked Seabass with Hara sauce which was pretty good too 👍.”
Beef signature burger Net +1

“We ordered the beef signature burger and the brisket ciabatta. Both were great picks.”
Breakfast buffet Net +1

“Amazing 19th floor with 360degrees view of the city. Breakfast buffet is worth it, service is quick, chef’s are very kind and staff too.”
Brisket ciabatta Net +1

“We ordered the beef signature burger and the brisket ciabatta. Both were great picks.”
Butter chicken Net +1

“Notable recommendations from our guests were the butter chicken. Spinach cutlets, corn cheese balls and my personal favorite - the Ras malai.”
Carbonara Net +1

“A big thanks to Chef Joel for the excellent recommendation, and to Chef Echo for preparing my Carbonara — it was absolutely delicious, rich in flavor, and perfectly cooked.”
Chicken alfredo Net +1

“Chefs Lilam, Divendra, Chef Ganga, Dikshant (his Chicken Alfredo was delicious), and Ecco (fresh crepes perfection!) truly impressed.”
Chicken malai tikka Net +1

“Recently, we dropped by to celebrate a birthday and decided to order stuffed mushrooms – the taste was off the charts 👌, Chicken Malai Tikka – decent enough 👌, Fish n Chips – decent as well 👍, pan-seared Norwegian Salmon – absolutely mouth-watering 👌!”
Chicken sausage Net +1

“The tomahawk steak was rich and tender, the chicken sausage brought the flavor, but the ribs? Unreal.”
Chilly chicken Net +1

“Food: 4/5. Chilly chicken that we had was mind-blowing”
Continental barbecue platter Net +1

“Their continental barbecue platter is a must.”
Corn cheese balls Net +1

“Notable recommendations from our guests were the butter chicken. Spinach cutlets, corn cheese balls and my personal favorite - the Ras malai.”
Creamy seafood Net +1

“In addition to the fresh seafood, there was a hot kitchen filled with pre-prepared dishes, including creamy seafood, Tom yum soup, Seafood stew annd many many more options that were simply delicious.”
Crispy chicken salad Net +1

“The crispy chicken salad was delicious and fresh.”
Fish n chips Net +1

“Recently, we dropped by to celebrate a birthday and decided to order stuffed mushrooms – the taste was off the charts 👌, Chicken Malai Tikka – decent enough 👌, Fish n Chips – decent as well 👍, pan-seared Norwegian Salmon – absolutely mouth-watering 👌!”
Fresh crepes Net +1

“Chefs Lilam, Divendra, Chef Ganga, Dikshant (his Chicken Alfredo was delicious), and Ecco (fresh crepes perfection!) truly impressed.”
Greek lemon chicken n potatoes Net +1

“We also tried the Greek Lemon Chicken n potatoes and Greek styled Baked Sea Bream, both got the thumbs up 👍. baked Seabass with Hara sauce which was pretty good too 👍.”
Greek styled baked sea bream Net +1

“We also tried the Greek Lemon Chicken n potatoes and Greek styled Baked Sea Bream, both got the thumbs up 👍. baked Seabass with Hara sauce which was pretty good too 👍.”
Let’s meat and brunch Net +1

“I recently visited them for their Sunday brunch- Let’s Meat and Brunch that happens every Sunday from 1pm and offers a good variety of meat as well as salads, cheeses, seafood and vegetarian dishes along with desserts.”
Pan-seared norwegian salmon Net +1

“Recently, we dropped by to celebrate a birthday and decided to order stuffed mushrooms – the taste was off the charts 👌, Chicken Malai Tikka – decent enough 👌, Fish n Chips – decent as well 👍, pan-seared Norwegian Salmon – absolutely mouth-watering 👌!”
Per mare per terram Net +1

“Our Saturday night at Per Mare Per Terram was nothing short of spectacular.”
Personalized eggs Net +1

“The food is great too. You can have fresh juice and order personalized eggs just like you want it.”
Ramadan buffet Net +1

“It had everything for everyone, the choice of the Ramadan Buffet was very vast having different kinds of international food. The quality was phenomenal.”
Ras malai Net +1

“Notable recommendations from our guests were the butter chicken. Spinach cutlets, corn cheese balls and my personal favorite - the Ras malai.”
Ribs Net +1

“The tomahawk steak was rich and tender, the chicken sausage brought the flavor, but the ribs? Unreal. Easily the best thing I had fall off the bone good with a smoky, juicy punch.”
Seafood platter Net +1

“Loved the seafood platter and the mini-desserts, a foodie’s dream.”
Seafood stew Net +1

“In addition to the fresh seafood, there was a hot kitchen filled with pre-prepared dishes, including creamy seafood, Tom yum soup, Seafood stew annd many many more options that were simply delicious.”
Spinach cutlets Net +1

“Notable recommendations from our guests were the butter chicken. Spinach cutlets, corn cheese balls and my personal favorite - the Ras malai.”
Steak menu Net +1

“Our guests had delicious dinner with an amazing view at this restaurant. The Steak menu which we ordered was more than expected.”
Stuffed mushrooms Net +1

“Recently, we dropped by to celebrate a birthday and decided to order stuffed mushrooms – the taste was off the charts 👌, Chicken Malai Tikka – decent enough 👌, Fish n Chips – decent as well 👍, pan-seared Norwegian Salmon – absolutely mouth-watering 👌!”
Sunday brunch Net +1

“I recently visited them for their Sunday brunch- Let’s Meat and Brunch that happens every Sunday from 1pm and offers a good variety of meat as well as salads, cheeses, seafood and vegetarian dishes along with desserts.”
Tom yum soup Net +1

“In addition to the fresh seafood, there was a hot kitchen filled with pre-prepared dishes, including creamy seafood, Tom yum soup, Seafood stew annd many many more options that were simply delicious.”
Tomahawk steak Net +1

“The tomahawk steak was rich and tender, the chicken sausage brought the flavor, but the ribs? Unreal.”

Drinks 1

Fresh juice Net +1

“The food is great too. You can have fresh juice and order personalized eggs just like you want it.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Iftar Net −1

“View from the restaurant is good .We went for Iftar and restaurant was overcrowded and food was little over than average . Staff is sweet and courteous.”
Mixed seafood grill Net −1

“However, the mixed seafood grill is not freshly served. It was surprisingly ready straight after ordering and not tasty.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Time photos. For sunset photos, arrive around 5:30pm; a review says access to the roof above changes after 6pm.

Check extras. Ask what drinks are included before ordering: some buffet reviews say iced tea and other drinks cost extra.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street (Trade Centre Road)

Al Karama, Dubai

04 377 1111

Mon	12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 2:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Uneven food

One review found the selection narrow and the food tasteless, so buffet quality may vary by occasion.

Extra juices

Fresh juice may cost extra rather than being included in the buffet or meal.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

AED 99 per person

Sunday brunch- Let’s Meat and Brunch

“The brunch was reasonably priced at AED 99 per person and it also offered breakfast options”

Google review · August 2022

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The Bottom Line

Kris Restaurant and Lounge gives you a high-floor dining setting in Al Karama, with views stretching towards Sheikh Zayed Road, the Burj Khalifa and, from some areas, the creek and port. The clearest reason to consider it is its buffet programme: reviews mention Iftar spreads, a Saturday themed buffet called Per Mare Per Terram, and a large sushi counter. The lounge also has live music and a separate bar atmosphere.

Food feedback is mixed rather than uniformly strong. Guests have praised butter chicken, Carbonara, fresh juice, tomahawk steak and a continental barbecue platter, while others found the selection limited, seafood disappointing or the food tasteless. Fresh juice and drinks such as iced tea may be charged separately, so check inclusions before ordering.

The venue works for birthdays, family meals and sizeable private events; one baptism lunch hosted 30–70 guests, while another group celebrated several birthdays with multiple cakes. Service is repeatedly described as attentive, though experiences vary. By car, reviews mention valet parking and free self-parking.

For sunset photographs, arrive around 5:30pm, and confirm any brunch booking is still available before committing.