Smoked meats
Several diners describe the smoked meats as soft, juicy and full of flavour, with the brisket repeatedly standing out.
Meat Max
Downtown Dubai
Meat Max is an American smokehouse and steakhouse in Downtown Dubai, with a menu built around smoked meats, steaks and burgers. Reviews particularly point to the sliced beef brisket, tender smoked cuts and well-cooked ribeye, alongside a relaxed atmosphere and attentive service.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
481 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Brisket
The sliced beef brisket is a strong order: one review calls it perfectly cooked, flavourful and the meal’s highlight.
Steaks
Reviews mention ribeye and Wagyu ribeye arriving tender, juicy and cooked well, with the meat’s flavour preserved.
Corn ribs
Corn ribs are more than a side afterthought here; diners describe them as smoky, sweet, crunchy and addictive.
Boulevard view
The Boulevard setting and terrace appeal to diners looking for a meal with a Dubai view, including Burj photo opportunities.
Warm service
The team is often described as attentive without being pushy, creating a relaxed meal rather than a rushed one.
What to Eat at Meat Max 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 Meat Max, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Meat Max, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Corn ribs Net +2
“This is the first restaurant where I have tried corn ribs and they were spectacular. The entire dish was a chefs kiss”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“This is the first restaurant where I have tried corn ribs and they were spectacular. The entire dish was a chefs kiss”May 2026
“Had lunch at Meat Max today and it was outstanding. The smoked ribeye was rich, tender, and perfectly cooked, the chicken was juicy with just the right amount of smoke, and the corn ribs were an absolute standout — smoky, sweet, and addictive.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (22)
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2Kg mixed grill Net +1
“We ordered the 2kg mixed grill that had most of the meat selections and it was delicious! The meat was quality meat, super tender and smoky flavor - very fresh and tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the 2kg mixed grill that had most of the meat selections and it was delicious! The meat was quality meat, super tender and smoky flavor - very fresh and tasty.”June 2025
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Baked potato Net +1
“Even the baked potato was incredibly good, simple but done with care and the perfect side to complement the dish.”
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Review excerpts
“Even the baked potato was incredibly good, simple but done with care and the perfect side to complement the dish.”February 2026
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Beef short rib Net +1
“The Beef Short Rib was absolutely juicy and delicious — a definite must-try!”
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Review excerpts
“The Beef Short Rib was absolutely juicy and delicious — a definite must-try!”November 2025
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Brisket Net +1
“Enjoyed every bit of the brisket.. For some reason they gave like 1aed of pickles on a €100 dish, expected more 😉”
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Review excerpts
“Enjoyed every bit of the brisket.. For some reason they gave like 1aed of pickles on a €100 dish, expected more 😉”May 2026
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Burger Net +1
“We had the burger and the lamb shanks, both were really nice, but the burger was out of this world.”
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Review excerpts
“We had the burger and the lamb shanks, both were really nice, but the burger was out of this world.”June 2026
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Burger brisket Net +1
“It exceeded my expectations, corn as appetizer was crunchy and very well seasoned, we order two main dishes one is burger brisket with French fries, meat is extremely fresh and tasty I love it.”
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Review excerpts
“It exceeded my expectations, corn as appetizer was crunchy and very well seasoned, we order two main dishes one is burger brisket with French fries, meat is extremely fresh and tasty I love it.”May 2025
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Cheeks Net +1
“The place is amazing. We tried the steak, the cheeks and the burgers and they were incredible. It was my first time to eat the cheeks and was impressed by the way it is perfectly cooked.”
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Review excerpts
“The place is amazing. We tried the steak, the cheeks and the burgers and they were incredible. It was my first time to eat the cheeks and was impressed by the way it is perfectly cooked.”April 2026
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Corn rib Net +1
“Even the starters were good (greek salad, onion rings, corn rib)..”
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Review excerpts
“Even the starters were good (greek salad, onion rings, corn rib)..”July 2025
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Greek salad Net +1
“Even the starters were good (greek salad, onion rings, corn rib)..”
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Review excerpts
“Even the starters were good (greek salad, onion rings, corn rib)..”July 2025
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Lamb shanks Net +1
“We had the burger and the lamb shanks, both were really nice, but the burger was out of this world.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had the burger and the lamb shanks, both were really nice, but the burger was out of this world.”June 2026
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Mixed grill plate Net +1
“We did really enjoy our dinner. We had a mixed grill plate for two people and the meat was delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We did really enjoy our dinner. We had a mixed grill plate for two people and the meat was delicious.”January 2026
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Onion rings Net +1
“Even the starters were good (greek salad, onion rings, corn rib)..”
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Review excerpts
“Even the starters were good (greek salad, onion rings, corn rib)..”July 2025
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Rib eye Net +1
“Meat max is something else! We ordered rib eye The meat was perfectly cooked Tender,juicy, full of flavour”
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Review excerpts
“Meat max is something else! We ordered rib eye The meat was perfectly cooked Tender,juicy, full of flavour”May 2026
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Ribeye wagyu steak Net +1
“We went late night, ordered Ribeye Wagyu Steak, Smoke chicken, Mac and Cheese and some side drinks. The atmosphere is very nice and staff are very helpful, especially the food it was very exquisite and great”
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Review excerpts
“We went late night, ordered Ribeye Wagyu Steak, Smoke chicken, Mac and Cheese and some side drinks. The atmosphere is very nice and staff are very helpful, especially the food it was very exquisite and great”July 2025
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Sliced beef brisket Net +1
“The sliced beef brisket was the highlight of our meal, perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. The sauce and rice had a unique touch of Emirati style, which added a local flair to the dish.”
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Review excerpts
“The sliced beef brisket was the highlight of our meal, perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. The sauce and rice had a unique touch of Emirati style, which added a local flair to the dish.”November 2025
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Smoke chicken Net +1
“We went late night, ordered Ribeye Wagyu Steak, Smoke chicken, Mac and Cheese and some side drinks. The atmosphere is very nice and staff are very helpful, especially the food it was very exquisite and great”
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Review excerpts
“We went late night, ordered Ribeye Wagyu Steak, Smoke chicken, Mac and Cheese and some side drinks. The atmosphere is very nice and staff are very helpful, especially the food it was very exquisite and great”July 2025
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Smoked chicken Net +1
“Amazing food! Loved the smoked chicken & wagyu steak!”
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“Amazing food! Loved the smoked chicken & wagyu steak!”July 2025
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Smoked meat Net +1
“The smoked meat at Meat Max is on another level. Quality you appreciate even more when you did not expect it to be that good.”
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Review excerpts
“The smoked meat at Meat Max is on another level. Quality you appreciate even more when you did not expect it to be that good.”May 2026
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Smoked ribeye Net +1
“Had lunch at Meat Max today and it was outstanding. The smoked ribeye was rich, tender, and perfectly cooked, the chicken was juicy with just the right amount of smoke, and the corn ribs were an absolute standout — smoky, sweet, and addictive.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Had lunch at Meat Max today and it was outstanding. The smoked ribeye was rich, tender, and perfectly cooked, the chicken was juicy with just the right amount of smoke, and the corn ribs were an absolute standout — smoky, sweet, and addictive.”January 2026
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Wagyu ribeye Net +1
“I tried the Wagyu ribeye and it was really tasty, cooked well and full of flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried the Wagyu ribeye and it was really tasty, cooked well and full of flavor.”December 2025
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Wagyu steak Net +1
“Amazing food! Loved the smoked chicken & wagyu steak!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing food! Loved the smoked chicken & wagyu steak!”July 2025
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Mac n cheese Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We went late night, ordered Ribeye Wagyu Steak, Smoke chicken, Mac and Cheese and some side drinks. The atmosphere is very nice and staff are very helpful, especially the food it was very exquisite and great”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We went late night, ordered Ribeye Wagyu Steak, Smoke chicken, Mac and Cheese and some side drinks. The atmosphere is very nice and staff are very helpful, especially the food it was very exquisite and great”July 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Cheesesteak Net −1
“To make matters worse, they charged AED 14 for a Pepsi, which is extremely overpriced, and AED 45 for a cheesesteak that was not delicious or worth the price.”
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Critical review excerpts
“To make matters worse, they charged AED 14 for a Pepsi, which is extremely overpriced, and AED 45 for a cheesesteak that was not delicious or worth the price.”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check offers. Confirm promotion rules before ordering, especially bone-marrow quantities and refill timing; one offer led to long waits.
Verify lunch. If you are visiting on a weekend for the business lunch, confirm availability first because one diner was refused the advertised deal.
Order brisket. Make the brisket a priority if it suits your taste; one diner specifically said they would return for it.
Bring a group. Consider the 2kg mixed grill when dining with several people; a reviewer found it suited group meat cravings.
Plan parking. Allow extra time to find parking nearby, as free spaces were reported to be difficult to locate.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Clarens Tower 2 - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| 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 |
Common Concerns
Offer delays
The AED 139 bone-marrow promotion drew complaints about receiving only two pieces first and waiting over 30 minutes for more.
Inconsistent steak
One diner found the steak tough, chewy and gummy, a sharp contrast with the many positive cooking reviews.
Offer confusion
A customer arrived for a daily business-lunch deal but was refused because it was the weekend, despite the advertised wording.
Parking
Free parking nearby can be difficult to find, so parking may need planning before you arrive.
Dry mac
The mac and cheese was reported as dry and lacking the rich, cheesy flavour expected.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
50 AED
business lunch
“Their business lunch starting at just 50 AED is amazing value for such premium food”Google review · March 2026
AED 14
Pepsi
“To make matters worse, they charged AED 14 for a Pepsi, which is extremely overpriced, and AED 45 for a cheesesteak that was not delicious or worth the price”Google review · July 2026
AED 45
cheesesteak
“To make matters worse, they charged AED 14 for a Pepsi, which is extremely overpriced, and AED 45 for a cheesesteak that was not delicious or worth the price”Google review · July 2026
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The Bottom Line
Meat Max is an American smokehouse and steakhouse in Downtown Dubai, aimed squarely at diners who want substantial meat dishes. The menu gives you plenty to work with: reviews highlight sliced beef brisket, Beef Short Rib, smoked ribeye, Wagyu ribeye and burgers. The brisket in particular is repeatedly described as tender, flavourful and worth returning for.
The cooking is usually the main attraction. Diners mention juicy steaks, soft smoked meats, smoky-sweet corn ribs and a 2kg mixed grill that works well for a group. The Boulevard setting, terrace and Burj photo views add some atmosphere, while several reviews describe the service as attentive and welcoming without feeling pushy.
A business lunch starting at 50 AED is also mentioned as good value by one reviewer. There are a couple of practical cautions. Experiences with the AED 139 steak, burger and unlimited bone-marrow promotion were poor for some diners, who reported long waits and difficulty receiving refills.
Another customer was refused a business-lunch offer on a weekend despite its advertised wording, so confirm terms before ordering. Free parking nearby can be challenging, and the mac and cheese was criticised as dry. For a first visit, brisket or smoked ribeye looks like the safer starting point.