Buffet Variety
Breakfast and brunch spreads cover fresh dishes, international cuisines, salads, mains and desserts, with live food stations at some events.
Lo+Cale
Dubai Marina
Lo+Cale is a hotel restaurant in Dubai Marina with indoor and outdoor seating, known in reviews for extensive breakfast buffets and international brunches. The terrace overlooks the Marina, while live DJs or bands can add an upbeat evening atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
236 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Marina Views
Outdoor seating gives diners views across the Marina, with several reviews describing the terrace as especially pleasant in cooler weather.
Family Brunches
Selected themed brunches include children’s areas and activities; the Easter event had face painting, bunny characters and cupcake decorating.
Live Entertainment
Friday and themed brunch evenings have featured live DJs, bands and performers, making the venue more lively than a standard hotel restaurant.
Named Dishes
Reviews specifically praise the chicken tacos, burrata bruschetta, beef shortrib baos and Egg royale.
Calm Setting
Alongside the entertainment, customers also describe the restaurant as comfortable, clean and relaxing for a quieter meal.
What to Eat at Lo+Cale 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 Lo+Cale, 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.
These items at Lo+Cale got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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‘Around the world’ brunch Net +2
“We had a wonderful ‘Around the World’ brunch on this nice restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina. When you entered the restaurant, you will be greeted with smiling and pleasant staff - Sarah and Su Moon are gems. They’re very kind, accommodating and such a breeze to interact with. The seating is comfortable and the food selection is super good. They offer, Mexican, Indian, Italian, American and the appetizers from salads, sushi, mains and to the dessert it is heavenly. It was sumptuous.”
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“We had a wonderful ‘Around the World’ brunch on this nice restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina. When you entered the restaurant, you will be greeted with smiling and pleasant staff - Sarah and Su Moon are gems. They’re very kind, accommodating and such a breeze to interact with. The seating is comfortable and the food selection is super good. They offer, Mexican, Indian, Italian, American and the appetizers from salads, sushi, mains and to the dessert it is heavenly. It was sumptuous.”April 2025
“The Mega Brunch "Around the World" at Lo+Cale, Crown Plaza, is a fantastic culinary journey! We had an amazing time exploring the incredible variety of dishes, each bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. From international cuisines to local favorites, every bite was delicious.”December 2024
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Chicken tacos Net +2
“Gautam was outstanding. Chicken Tacos were great, a nice bit of spice.”
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“Gautam was outstanding. Chicken Tacos were great, a nice bit of spice.”September 2025
“The food was well prepared, tried the burrata bruschetta (our favourite), the chicken tacos and beef shortrib Baos.”November 2025
Honorable mentions (14)
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Beef bao Net +1
“Amazing place 😍 very tasty food✨✨ Dinamite shrimps are soo good)) beef bao fantastic ✨✨ Very kind waiters and hostess) Kindly recommend this restaurant!”
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“Amazing place 😍 very tasty food✨✨ Dinamite shrimps are soo good)) beef bao fantastic ✨✨ Very kind waiters and hostess) Kindly recommend this restaurant!”December 2025
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Beef shortrib baos Net +1
“The food was well prepared, tried the burrata bruschetta (our favourite), the chicken tacos and beef shortrib Baos.”
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“The food was well prepared, tried the burrata bruschetta (our favourite), the chicken tacos and beef shortrib Baos.”November 2025
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Brunch Net +1
“Today’s brunch was really amazing, nice international cuisine, nice ambiance with a live band, live food stations, Lebanese, Italian, Mexican and a lot more.”
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“Today’s brunch was really amazing, nice international cuisine, nice ambiance with a live band, live food stations, Lebanese, Italian, Mexican and a lot more.”October 2024
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Burrata bruschetta Net +1
“The food was well prepared, tried the burrata bruschetta (our favourite), the chicken tacos and beef shortrib Baos.”
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“The food was well prepared, tried the burrata bruschetta (our favourite), the chicken tacos and beef shortrib Baos.”November 2025
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Dessert buffet spread Net +1
“Wide variety and super delicious food (not to mention the well prepared and decorated dessert buffet spread) accommodating staff and very nice live entertainment! Will definitely come back!”
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“Wide variety and super delicious food (not to mention the well prepared and decorated dessert buffet spread) accommodating staff and very nice live entertainment! Will definitely come back!”October 2024
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Dinamite shrimps Net +1
“Amazing place 😍 very tasty food✨✨ Dinamite shrimps are soo good)) beef bao fantastic ✨✨ Very kind waiters and hostess) Kindly recommend this restaurant!”
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“Amazing place 😍 very tasty food✨✨ Dinamite shrimps are soo good)) beef bao fantastic ✨✨ Very kind waiters and hostess) Kindly recommend this restaurant!”December 2025
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Easter brunch Net +1
“I couldn't wait to share my review of our Easter Brunch at Lo+Cale this afternoon. Perfect day and perfect venue, so beautifully done eggs, bunny, and all. The food was delicious, well presented, with varied options to choose from.”
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“I couldn't wait to share my review of our Easter Brunch at Lo+Cale this afternoon. Perfect day and perfect venue, so beautifully done eggs, bunny, and all. The food was delicious, well presented, with varied options to choose from.”April 2023
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Egg royale Net +1
“The chef Carl was responsible for the egg station and after trying their Egg royale I can say that I am truly impressed!”
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“The chef Carl was responsible for the egg station and after trying their Egg royale I can say that I am truly impressed!”July 2025
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Fig and avocado salad Net +1
“The fig and avocado salad is exactly what I needed after a long day of travel.”
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“The fig and avocado salad is exactly what I needed after a long day of travel.”September 2025
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Iftar Net +1
“I have visited this place for the first time for Iftar, and I guess that I'm gonna be a repeated customer there: 1- The view is stunning, where you can see the marina and the towers. 2- The effort they made to arrange the food and sweets was showing up. 3- The employees are professional, and the service is really fast. 4- Eventhoug they had a lot of variety, but actually, all of them tasted really amazing. 5- Compared to the arrangement and the quality of the food, plus the service, the price is considered very cheap.”
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“I have visited this place for the first time for Iftar, and I guess that I'm gonna be a repeated customer there: 1- The view is stunning, where you can see the marina and the towers. 2- The effort they made to arrange the food and sweets was showing up. 3- The employees are professional, and the service is really fast. 4- Eventhoug they had a lot of variety, but actually, all of them tasted really amazing. 5- Compared to the arrangement and the quality of the food, plus the service, the price is considered very cheap.”April 2024
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New zealand one Net +1
“So I asked to order the New Zealand one instead. Then the waiter says, "it's the same wine, just get this one." I explained that the grapes are different from country to country. The only comonality is that they are both Sauvignon Blancs, but New Zealand tastes different than Chile. He seemed surprised to find that out. Weird. So a different guy brings the NZ wine, warm! So he puts it in the fridge. Usually someone would put it in ice with salt and water, then rotate it so it cools off fast. Instead it's sitting in the fridge. Thanks. Third, our wait staff has a very strong accent that is hard enough to understand, plus she is soft spoken, AND wearing a mask. After about 45 minutes we got the wine cold, and it was good.”
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“So I asked to order the New Zealand one instead. Then the waiter says, "it's the same wine, just get this one." I explained that the grapes are different from country to country. The only comonality is that they are both Sauvignon Blancs, but New Zealand tastes different than Chile. He seemed surprised to find that out. Weird. So a different guy brings the NZ wine, warm! So he puts it in the fridge. Usually someone would put it in ice with salt and water, then rotate it so it cools off fast. Instead it's sitting in the fridge. Thanks. Third, our wait staff has a very strong accent that is hard enough to understand, plus she is soft spoken, AND wearing a mask. After about 45 minutes we got the wine cold, and it was good.”January 2026
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Ramadan buffet Net +1
“The Ramadan buffet (salads, sweets, and BBQ) was very flavorful and freshly prepared.”
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“The Ramadan buffet (salads, sweets, and BBQ) was very flavorful and freshly prepared.”March 2026
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Ramadan iftar buffet Net +1
“Ramadan iftar buffet was amazing, great variety of food and all good quality.”
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“Ramadan iftar buffet was amazing, great variety of food and all good quality.”March 2023
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Three course meal Net +1
“We had a three course meal and every part of it was amazing.”
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“We had a three course meal and every part of it was amazing.”March 2023
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Gin and soda (with cucumber) Net +1
“Finally the Gin and soda (with cucumber). Was perfect before a nice long walk on the bay.”
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“Finally the Gin and soda (with cucumber). Was perfect before a nice long walk on the bay.”September 2025
What to Avoid (3)
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Burger Net −1
“Really the highlights are, overcooked burger with zero flavor, warm white wine, and undertrained staff.”
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“Really the highlights are, overcooked burger with zero flavor, warm white wine, and undertrained staff.”January 2026
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Sauvignon blanc from chile Net −1
“When I got the sample, I didn't like it. It was a Sauvignon Blanc from Chile.”
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“When I got the sample, I didn't like it. It was a Sauvignon Blanc from Chile.”January 2026
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Coffee Net −1
“Need to improve on the quality of coffee.”
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“Need to improve on the quality of coffee.”December 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Extras. Before ordering coffee with a set lunch, ask for its price and confirm any extras; one guest was charged 70 AED for coffee against a 69 AED lunch deal.
Confirm Doneness. If you want a medium burger, check the kitchen’s current policy first; one review says burgers were restricted to well done.
Book Brunch. For a livelier visit, consider a themed brunch: reviews mention live music, international food and children’s activities.
Choose Terrace. Request outdoor seating when weather allows if Marina scenery matters to you; the terrace is repeatedly noted for its views.
Clarify Deposits. For a large iftar booking, confirm cancellation and deposit-refund terms in writing before paying, after one guest reported a prolonged refund follow-up.
Ask Directions. Allow time to find the entrance on a first visit, as one reviewer liked the restaurant but said the route was unclear.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Crowne Plaza - Al Yahoom St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Deposit Delays
One corporate-iftar review says a cancelled booking deposit was still unresolved after almost two months of follow-up.
Coffee Pricing
A reviewer paid 70 AED for coffee alongside a 69 AED business lunch deal and said the charge was not shown on the menu.
Coffee Quality
The same business-lunch review found the coffee unpleasant and advised against ordering it.
Cooking Limits
One diner said the burger could only be prepared well done and described it as overcooked and lacking flavour.
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LOCAL
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The Bottom Line
Lo+Cale is the main restaurant at Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina, and breakfast is one of its clearest strengths. Reviews describe a fresh, well-presented spread with plenty of choice, while the “Around the World” brunch brings Mexican, Indian, Italian, American and other international dishes to the table. The Ramadan iftar buffet and themed brunches are also recurring draws.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Indoor and outdoor seating are available, and the terrace looks across the Marina. Depending on the event, evenings can include a live DJ or band; one brunch review specifically mentions jazz, blues and pop.
Families may appreciate the children’s corner and activities offered at some themed events, including face painting and cupcake decorating. Food feedback is mostly strong, with particular mentions for chicken tacos, burrata bruschetta, beef shortrib baos and Egg royale. Service is often described as attentive, though one diner reported confusion around gluten-free requests and wine service, as well as a burger limited to well done.
Check add-on prices carefully: one guest paid 70 AED for coffee with a 69 AED business lunch deal and found the charge unclear. For corporate iftar bookings, confirm deposit-refund arrangements before paying.