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Outdoor tables overlook the golf course and lake, creating a scenic setting for breakfast, lunch or drinks.
Arabian Ranches
Maison Mathis is a relaxed European-style restaurant in Arabian Ranches, known for its golf-course setting, broad menu and family-friendly atmosphere. Breakfast, steaks and drinks on the terrace are recurring reasons to book a table.
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Outdoor tables overlook the golf course and lake, creating a scenic setting for breakfast, lunch or drinks.
Breakfast stands out for generous portions, varied choices and well-liked Benedicts, pastries and coffee.
Reviews highlight excellent steaks, juicy spare ribs and especially tender lamb ribs.
The menu covers breakfast, European dishes, pizza, pasta, vegan choices and a dedicated pork selection.
Families have a kids menu and an outdoor play area, making weekend meals easier with children.
The drinks menu includes a broad selection of beer and wine, with happy-hour beer also mentioned.
The on-site bakery is noted for artisanal bread, pastries and coffee served with a small financier.
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“Food was great especially the Benedict’s which went down well.”
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“Food was great especially the Benedict’s which went down well.”December 2022
“We ordered some cake to take home and that was delicious too”
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“We ordered some cake to take home and that was delicious too”September 2024
“They also surprised us with a small complimentary cake for February 14th, which was a very thoughtful gesture.”February 2026
“The brunch is hearty and there are healthy options if you feel like that (or a Full English if you prefer a pork heavy treat).”
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“The brunch is hearty and there are healthy options if you feel like that (or a Full English if you prefer a pork heavy treat).”September 2024
“The menu offers a variety of delicious options, but the standouts for me were the signature burger, escargots, and oysters.”
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“The menu offers a variety of delicious options, but the standouts for me were the signature burger, escargots, and oysters.”March 2024
“+ Additional Review : Oysters were real delicacy, sauce was on point - nachos with pulled brisket and guacamole was show-taker !”December 2023
“The pastries were equally delectable, with delicate layers and rich flavors that made for a heavenly dessert.”
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“The pastries were equally delectable, with delicate layers and rich flavors that made for a heavenly dessert.”May 2023
“From the freshly baked pastries to the aromatic coffee, everything was top-notch.”July 2023
“The pizza with mushrooms and cheese is my personal favorite, as it is bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection.”
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“The pizza with mushrooms and cheese is my personal favorite, as it is bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection.”March 2023
“And don't even get me started on the mouthwatering desserts! The pizza with mushrooms and cheese is a personal favorite, cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.”March 2024
“- I took the sourdough avocado toast + 2 poached eggs . To be honest when I saw on the menu that it was with pomegranate, tomatoes , cucumbers , I got excited to try it ! Turned out they were just for decoration😂😂😂😂 apart from this, I really enjoyed it 😜”
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“- I took the sourdough avocado toast + 2 poached eggs . To be honest when I saw on the menu that it was with pomegranate, tomatoes , cucumbers , I got excited to try it ! Turned out they were just for decoration😂😂😂😂 apart from this, I really enjoyed it 😜”October 2025
“I couldn't resist trying their selection of artisanal bread, which was crusty on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and perfectly accompanied my meal.”
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“I couldn't resist trying their selection of artisanal bread, which was crusty on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and perfectly accompanied my meal.”May 2023
“We tried meat egg benedit and banana pancake. Overall, it was very good.”
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“We tried meat egg benedit and banana pancake. Overall, it was very good.”September 2024
“The Truffle Mac 'N Cheese was delicious, the Beet Salad was spectacular, the pizza was not as good as it usually is.”
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“The Truffle Mac 'N Cheese was delicious, the Beet Salad was spectacular, the pizza was not as good as it usually is.”January 2023
“We had piggy in a blanket and the calamari as Appetizer. Both were good but especially the calamari are a clear recommendation.”
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“We had piggy in a blanket and the calamari as Appetizer. Both were good but especially the calamari are a clear recommendation.”April 2026
“For the starters , you can never go wrong with a camembert , and for the main course, wooden oven pizza, signature burger, mussels..”
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“For the starters , you can never go wrong with a camembert , and for the main course, wooden oven pizza, signature burger, mussels..”May 2025
“- My husband had the crispy bacon eggs skillet & my Mom had the chocolate waffle + added red berries . They said they liked what they ordered.”
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“- My husband had the crispy bacon eggs skillet & my Mom had the chocolate waffle + added red berries . They said they liked what they ordered.”October 2025
“- My husband had the crispy bacon eggs skillet & my Mom had the chocolate waffle + added red berries . They said they liked what they ordered.”
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“- My husband had the crispy bacon eggs skillet & my Mom had the chocolate waffle + added red berries . They said they liked what they ordered.”October 2025
“The Duck breast in Orange source was very dry, fish tacos were very good, but the pork ribs were amazing.”
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“The Duck breast in Orange source was very dry, fish tacos were very good, but the pork ribs were amazing.”December 2019
“Must try lamb ribs. Juicy, tasty, 10/10 absolute winner.”
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“Must try lamb ribs. Juicy, tasty, 10/10 absolute winner.”March 2024
“We tried meat egg benedit and banana pancake. Overall, it was very good.”
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“We tried meat egg benedit and banana pancake. Overall, it was very good.”September 2024
“Food is consistently good and generally priced on the high side. I enjoyed every dish we ordered: Pork ribs, pizzas and mussel soup.”
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“Food is consistently good and generally priced on the high side. I enjoyed every dish we ordered: Pork ribs, pizzas and mussel soup.”March 2025
“+ Additional Review : Oysters were real delicacy, sauce was on point - nachos with pulled brisket and guacamole was show-taker !”
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“+ Additional Review : Oysters were real delicacy, sauce was on point - nachos with pulled brisket and guacamole was show-taker !”December 2023
“We had piggy in a blanket and the calamari as Appetizer. Both were good but especially the calamari are a clear recommendation.”
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“We had piggy in a blanket and the calamari as Appetizer. Both were good but especially the calamari are a clear recommendation.”April 2026
“The menu offers a variety of delicious options, but the standouts for me were the signature burger, escargots, and oysters.”
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“The menu offers a variety of delicious options, but the standouts for me were the signature burger, escargots, and oysters.”March 2024
“The slow cooked pork belly was cooked to perfection and the garnish of the pork skin cracklings created a good contrast in texture.”
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“The slow cooked pork belly was cooked to perfection and the garnish of the pork skin cracklings created a good contrast in texture.”October 2022
“- I took the sourdough avocado toast + 2 poached eggs . To be honest when I saw on the menu that it was with pomegranate, tomatoes , cucumbers , I got excited to try it ! Turned out they were just for decoration😂😂😂😂 apart from this, I really enjoyed it 😜”
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“- I took the sourdough avocado toast + 2 poached eggs . To be honest when I saw on the menu that it was with pomegranate, tomatoes , cucumbers , I got excited to try it ! Turned out they were just for decoration😂😂😂😂 apart from this, I really enjoyed it 😜”October 2025
“Mains were the spare ribs and the spaghetti Carbonara. The ribs are tender and juicy and the portion is also very generous.”
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“Mains were the spare ribs and the spaghetti Carbonara. The ribs are tender and juicy and the portion is also very generous.”April 2026
“I had the steak pie. The portions are quite big.”
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“I had the steak pie. The portions are quite big.”November 2023
“They provided a comprehensive vegan menu, from which I opted for Pedro peppers as starters followed by a delightful Thai curry.”
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“They provided a comprehensive vegan menu, from which I opted for Pedro peppers as starters followed by a delightful Thai curry.”March 2024
“The Truffle Mac 'N Cheese was delicious, the Beet Salad was spectacular, the pizza was not as good as it usually is.”
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“The Truffle Mac 'N Cheese was delicious, the Beet Salad was spectacular, the pizza was not as good as it usually is.”January 2023
“The veg pizza and pasta selection are both delicious and perfectly suited for a relaxed weekend brunch.”
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“The veg pizza and pasta selection are both delicious and perfectly suited for a relaxed weekend brunch.”October 2025
“From the freshly baked pastries to the aromatic coffee, everything was top-notch.”
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“From the freshly baked pastries to the aromatic coffee, everything was top-notch.”July 2023
“The restaurant offers excellent food with a wide variety of drinks including beers.”
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“The restaurant offers excellent food with a wide variety of drinks including beers.”December 2024
“Amazing food, but be careful because they are using pork, ham and wine in cooking recipes.”
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“Amazing food, but be careful because they are using pork, ham and wine in cooking recipes.”February 2026
“The Duck breast in Orange source was very dry, fish tacos were very good, but the pork ribs were amazing.”
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“The Duck breast in Orange source was very dry, fish tacos were very good, but the pork ribs were amazing.”December 2019
“The preparation took quite some time and my fish & chips came half cooked. Our server managed to get a new order whipped up quick enough.”
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“The preparation took quite some time and my fish & chips came half cooked. Our server managed to get a new order whipped up quick enough.”March 2025
“Great atmosphere and service team but let down by the poor food experience. Surprisingly Mushroom Risotto was not right and had a sweet finish to it which was shocking, Pork Belly also was average quality.”
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“Great atmosphere and service team but let down by the poor food experience. Surprisingly Mushroom Risotto was not right and had a sweet finish to it which was shocking, Pork Belly also was average quality.”May 2025
“Great atmosphere and service team but let down by the poor food experience. Surprisingly Mushroom Risotto was not right and had a sweet finish to it which was shocking, Pork Belly also was average quality.”
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“Great atmosphere and service team but let down by the poor food experience. Surprisingly Mushroom Risotto was not right and had a sweet finish to it which was shocking, Pork Belly also was average quality.”May 2025
“SAN SEBASTIAN CHESE CAKE is ORIGINALLY & TRADITIONALLY made WITH NO CHOCOLATE SAUCE. If you’re going to add extra things you’re supposed to inform or ask. Adding chocolate to this cake is a disgrace that should be warned.”
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“SAN SEBASTIAN CHESE CAKE is ORIGINALLY & TRADITIONALLY made WITH NO CHOCOLATE SAUCE. If you’re going to add extra things you’re supposed to inform or ask. Adding chocolate to this cake is a disgrace that should be warned.”January 2026
Book Ahead. Reserve in advance, especially for weekend or peak-time outdoor seating, as the restaurant often fills up.
Choose Winter. For the golf-course terrace, cooler winter weather is the safer bet; summer heat can limit outdoor enjoyment.
Check Shade. If booking outdoors, confirm that your table has shade rather than assuming an umbrella will be provided.
Try Weekdays. A weekday lunch may be calmer than the weekend; one diner found it not too busy and enjoyed the attentive setting.
Ask Entertainer. Ask which dishes or offers are included before relying on Entertainer benefits, as coverage may vary.
Check Ingredients. Ask about recipes if needed: reviews specifically warn that pork, ham and wine are used in cooking.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Several reviews describe long waits; one guest waited 1 hour and 15 minutes for an overcooked steak.
Service can slow noticeably when busy, including delayed orders, bills and table attention.
An outdoor booking resulted in a table in direct sun without an umbrella.
Food is not uniformly reliable: reviews mention overcooked steak, half-cooked fish and disappointing risotto.
Some diners consider the pricing high, although one review felt the golf-course location partly justified it.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
bagel with cheese, eggs and pork bacon
“One of the best bagel of my life only for 69 AED”Google review · April 2026
The Bottom Line
Maison Mathis is a long-running European-style restaurant in Arabian Ranches with a particularly attractive golf-course setting. You can come for a relaxed breakfast, order dishes such as steak, lamb ribs, mussels or wood-oven pizza, and stay for drinks on the terrace. The broad menu also includes vegan choices, a kids menu and an on-site bakery.
Breakfast is one of the clearest strengths. Reviews mention varied Benedicts, satisfying portions, fresh pastries and very good coffee; one diner singled out a toasted multigrain bagel with cheese, eggs and crispy pork bacon. The golf and lake views make the outdoor seating appealing, especially in winter, while the interior has a warm European feel.
Families have an outdoor play area, though it is small and may be too hot in warmer weather. Book ahead for weekends and busy periods, particularly if you want to sit outside. Service is uneven: many diners describe friendly, attentive staff, but others report long waits, delayed bills and missed checks.
Food is also not flawless, with isolated complaints about overcooked steak and half-cooked fish. Prices can feel high, and pork, ham and wine feature in some recipes, so ask before ordering if that matters to you.