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Maxzi The Good Food Shop - Downtown
Downtown Dubai
Maxzi The Good Food Shop is a burger-and-steak restaurant in Downtown Dubai, with a relaxed atmosphere and outdoor seating facing Burj Khalifa. Reviews highlight its smash burgers, grilled jalapeño cheese burger, steaks, generous portions and attentive service.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
999 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Steak quality
One review found the steak juicy, tender and perfectly cooked, while another called the steak salad consistent across branches.
Burj Khalifa view
Outdoor seating gives diners a direct view of Burj Khalifa, making the setting especially appealing in the evening.
Friendly service
Reviews repeatedly describe the team as welcoming, attentive and quick, with staff checking on diners throughout the meal.
Burger tasting
Best-selling burgers are served split in two, which lets a table sample several varieties in one visit.
Crisp fries
The fries received specific praise for being thin and crispy, while sweet potato fries were also singled out.
Family portions
A reviewer found the kids-sized chicken strips and fries sufficient for a toddler, with leftovers.
What to Eat at Maxzi The Good Food Shop - Downtown 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 Maxzi The Good Food Shop - Downtown, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Maxzi The Good Food Shop - Downtown got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chocolate mousse Net +2
“They also gave us a chocolate mouse as welcome it’s good after the fire”
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“They also gave us a chocolate mouse as welcome it’s good after the fire”May 2026
“The food was so good that we finished it before we could take any photos. Best burger best sweet potato fries. Best chocolate mousse. We also had the avocado kale shake. What a nice place. Will definitely return. Thanks Kishani for great service!!!!”April 2026
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Grilled jalapeño cheese burger Net +2
“I loved their grilled jalapeño cheese burger.”
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“I loved their grilled jalapeño cheese burger.”February 2026
“2- grilled jalapeño cheese burger it’s more than perfect but too spicy”May 2026
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Wagyu lamb burger Net +2
“Ate lunch here it was so tasty, thanks to our server Prakriti for recommending the lamb wagyu burger, I was worried it would be too game-y, but it was the perfect mix of lamb and Wagyu. it wasn’t too heavy either.”
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“Ate lunch here it was so tasty, thanks to our server Prakriti for recommending the lamb wagyu burger, I was worried it would be too game-y, but it was the perfect mix of lamb and Wagyu. it wasn’t too heavy either.”November 2025
“Clean eating but make it burgers and steak 🙌🏼 wagyu lamb burger was the star of the show and churros were also super nice.”December 2025
Honorable mentions (17)
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Bacon cheesy fries Net +1
“We ordered the Chicken Bacon Double Slider, Bacon Cheesy Fries, and tried their new Strawberry Basil Lemonade- everything was absolutely delicious. The food was flavorful, fresh, and well-prepared, while the drink was refreshing.🥰”
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“We ordered the Chicken Bacon Double Slider, Bacon Cheesy Fries, and tried their new Strawberry Basil Lemonade- everything was absolutely delicious. The food was flavorful, fresh, and well-prepared, while the drink was refreshing.🥰”June 2026
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Bacon double slides Net +1
“Bacon double slides it’s very quality and tasty and fatty too”
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“Bacon double slides it’s very quality and tasty and fatty too”May 2026
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Bbq brisket tater tots Net +1
“3- bbq brisket tater tots it’s perfect”
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“3- bbq brisket tater tots it’s perfect”May 2026
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Brisket fries Net +1
“We ordered the Jalapeño burger, ribs, and brisket fries, and everything was really delicious. The flavors were great and the food quality was excellent.”
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“We ordered the Jalapeño burger, ribs, and brisket fries, and everything was really delicious. The flavors were great and the food quality was excellent.”March 2026
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Cheeseburger Net +1
“One of the best burgers in town. Try the cheeseburger. Takes you back to your childhood.”
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“One of the best burgers in town. Try the cheeseburger. Takes you back to your childhood.”June 2026
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Chicken bacon double slider Net +1
“We ordered the Chicken Bacon Double Slider, Bacon Cheesy Fries, and tried their new Strawberry Basil Lemonade- everything was absolutely delicious. The food was flavorful, fresh, and well-prepared, while the drink was refreshing.🥰”
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“We ordered the Chicken Bacon Double Slider, Bacon Cheesy Fries, and tried their new Strawberry Basil Lemonade- everything was absolutely delicious. The food was flavorful, fresh, and well-prepared, while the drink was refreshing.🥰”June 2026
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Chicken hot honey Net +1
“New chicken hot honey is good to try too.”
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“New chicken hot honey is good to try too.”June 2026
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Chicken parmesan Net +1
“So happy that they opened a branch nearby my home! I really like this restaurant food: everything feels fresh and good quality. Delicious chicken parmesan, but the rice could be less sticky. I felt my order took too long to be prepared, though. Very good and attentive service from the waiter. Decent pricing. I will definitely come back soon and try their famous burgers!”
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“So happy that they opened a branch nearby my home! I really like this restaurant food: everything feels fresh and good quality. Delicious chicken parmesan, but the rice could be less sticky. I felt my order took too long to be prepared, though. Very good and attentive service from the waiter. Decent pricing. I will definitely come back soon and try their famous burgers!”September 2025
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Churros Net +1
“Clean eating but make it burgers and steak 🙌🏼 wagyu lamb burger was the star of the show and churros were also super nice.”
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“Clean eating but make it burgers and steak 🙌🏼 wagyu lamb burger was the star of the show and churros were also super nice.”December 2025
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Jalapeño burger Net +1
“We ordered the Jalapeño burger, ribs, and brisket fries, and everything was really delicious. The flavors were great and the food quality was excellent.”
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“We ordered the Jalapeño burger, ribs, and brisket fries, and everything was really delicious. The flavors were great and the food quality was excellent.”March 2026
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Mac and cheese Net +1
“Best place in town! It was my first visit and definitely not my last. I recommend the mac and cheese and the steak 🔥 The service was amazing, and Ann was outstanding. I couldn’t believe she’s a trainee — she knows the menu inside out and guided me so confidently. I honestly thought she’d been there for years. Great job, Ann! 👏”
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“Best place in town! It was my first visit and definitely not my last. I recommend the mac and cheese and the steak 🔥 The service was amazing, and Ann was outstanding. I couldn’t believe she’s a trainee — she knows the menu inside out and guided me so confidently. I honestly thought she’d been there for years. Great job, Ann! 👏”March 2026
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Maxzi bbq platter Net +1
“The food is great! I recommend the Maxzi BBQ Platter and Maxzi burger.”
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“The food is great! I recommend the Maxzi BBQ Platter and Maxzi burger.”March 2026
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Maxzi burger Net +1
“The food is great! I recommend the Maxzi BBQ Platter and Maxzi burger.”
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“The food is great! I recommend the Maxzi BBQ Platter and Maxzi burger.”March 2026
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Smash burger Net +1
“The smash burger has perfectly crispy edges, juicy inside and is full of flavor.”
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“The smash burger has perfectly crispy edges, juicy inside and is full of flavor.”January 2026
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Steak salad Net +1
“Tried my usual steak salad and it’s just as good and love how they keep their consistency across branches.”
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“Tried my usual steak salad and it’s just as good and love how they keep their consistency across branches.”October 2025
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Sweet potato fries Net +1
“The food was so good that we finished it before we could take any photos. Best burger best sweet potato fries. Best chocolate mousse. We also had the avocado kale shake. What a nice place. Will definitely return. Thanks Kishani for great service!!!!”
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“The food was so good that we finished it before we could take any photos. Best burger best sweet potato fries. Best chocolate mousse. We also had the avocado kale shake. What a nice place. Will definitely return. Thanks Kishani for great service!!!!”April 2026
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Traful fries Net +1
“i advise u to try the burgers and traful fries”
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“i advise u to try the burgers and traful fries”June 2026
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Avocado kale shake Net +1
“The food was so good that we finished it before we could take any photos. Best burger best sweet potato fries. Best chocolate mousse. We also had the avocado kale shake. What a nice place. Will definitely return. Thanks Kishani for great service!!!!”
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“The food was so good that we finished it before we could take any photos. Best burger best sweet potato fries. Best chocolate mousse. We also had the avocado kale shake. What a nice place. Will definitely return. Thanks Kishani for great service!!!!”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Use validated parking. For driving visitors, use the visitor parking entrance, collect the red token and ask for validation; one review says it covers up to two hours.
Share burgers. Order split burgers if you want to taste several best-sellers rather than committing to one.
Choose outdoors. For the clearest landmark setting, request outdoor seating, where a review reported a beautiful Burj Khalifa view.
Share drinks. The drinks are described as huge and potentially enough for two people, so consider sharing one.
Mind the heat. If you are sensitive to spice, ask about the jalapeño burger before ordering; one diner found it too spicy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Boulevard Plaza - Tower 2 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
Common Concerns
Small burger
One review liked the burger but found its size smaller than expected.
Spicy jalapeño
The grilled jalapeño cheese burger was described as excellent but too spicy for that diner.
Occasional wait
One visitor felt the chicken parmesan took too long to arrive and found the rice too sticky.
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The Bottom Line
Maxzi The Good Food Shop in Downtown Dubai is mainly a burger-and-steak stop, with enough variety for a proper meal rather than just a quick fast-food bite. Reviews specifically mention the smash burger, grilled jalapeño cheese burger, steak, steak salad, ribs and brisket fries. The burgers can be served split in two, a useful detail if you want to share and try more than one.
The setting is a major part of the Downtown branch. Diners describe a cosy, relaxed interior with an old-school American-joint feel, while outdoor seating looks towards Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. It suits an evening meal or a post-opera dinner, and one family reviewer found the kids-sized chicken strips and fries generous enough for a toddler with leftovers.
Service is one of the clearest strengths: reviews describe quick, attentive staff and occasional complimentary chocolate mousse or another sweet treat. There are a few caveats. One diner found the burger small, another found the grilled jalapeño cheese burger too spicy, and a review mentioned a slow chicken-parmesan order with overly sticky rice.
Drivers should use the visitor parking entrance, keep the red token and ask for validation; a review says parking can be validated for up to two hours.
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