Tender brisket
The brisket is often described as soft, juicy and exceptionally well cooked, with one reviewer noting a 15-hour smoke.
Jumeirah Beach Residence
MIGHTY QUINN'S is a slow-smoked American BBQ restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, known in reviews for tender brisket and hearty sides. The brisket can be ordered moist, while the mac and cheese and ribs are frequent picks for a filling meal.
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The brisket is often described as soft, juicy and exceptionally well cooked, with one reviewer noting a 15-hour smoke.
You can ask for brisket “moist”, meaning it is served with more fat for a richer texture.
Mac and cheese, burnt end beans, sweet potato and fries receive some of the clearest praise alongside the meat.
Several diners describe the staff as welcoming and efficient, with prompt service during repeat lunch visits.
The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, including a spacious garden mentioned positively by a diner.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of MIGHTY QUINN'S Slow Smoked Barbeque, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“Also mac and cheese is pretty good 👌🏻”
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“Also mac and cheese is pretty good 👌🏻”July 2019
“We loved everything in their menu and that includes their Mac & Cheese as well.”April 2019
“Dirty Fries as appetizer, good.”
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“Dirty Fries as appetizer, good.”November 2021
“Tried shepherd's pie, dirty fires, brisket, quesadilla, onion soup. Everything was very tasty and as expected.”January 2023
“Onion soup is good.”
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“Onion soup is good.”November 2021
“Tried shepherd's pie, dirty fires, brisket, quesadilla, onion soup. Everything was very tasty and as expected.”January 2023
“Loved the ribs and the brisket but the appetizers can do better tbh”
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“Loved the ribs and the brisket but the appetizers can do better tbh”March 2019
“And nice ribs.”July 2021
“Good smoked sausages and mash...”
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“Good smoked sausages and mash...”July 2021
“Liked the brisket and the sausage. Didn't like the double smoked meat that much.”April 2018
“Be warned the 450g Full pound brisket is a BIG meal!”
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“Be warned the 450g Full pound brisket is a BIG meal!”July 2018
“We decided to try both the apple crumble and the bread and butter puddings and it was almost impossible to say which was the best.”
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“We decided to try both the apple crumble and the bread and butter puddings and it was almost impossible to say which was the best.”April 2018
“Great BBQ brisket and burgers 👌”
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“Great BBQ brisket and burgers 👌”December 2020
“Great beef chorizo...”
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“Great beef chorizo...”July 2021
“Yummy brisket, pick the beef rice as a side and thank me later.”
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“Yummy brisket, pick the beef rice as a side and thank me later.”August 2022
“We decided to try both the apple crumble and the bread and butter puddings and it was almost impossible to say which was the best.”
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“We decided to try both the apple crumble and the bread and butter puddings and it was almost impossible to say which was the best.”April 2018
“Their Briskets are a must try.”
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“Their Briskets are a must try.”July 2019
“Burnt end beans were amazing - again the barbecue sauce and pieces of brisket just worked so well together.”
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“Burnt end beans were amazing - again the barbecue sauce and pieces of brisket just worked so well together.”April 2018
“The best satisfaction came from the corn fritters and the potato salad.”
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“The best satisfaction came from the corn fritters and the potato salad.”January 2019
“The entrees were good, our favorite was the croquettes but a special mention for the Mac and cheese.”
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“The entrees were good, our favorite was the croquettes but a special mention for the Mac and cheese.”July 2023
“My double burger was served cold but tasty 😋 Very slow service, just not enough staff.”
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“My double burger was served cold but tasty 😋 Very slow service, just not enough staff.”January 2021
“Main course fajitas good, but overpriced and can't choose for a mix of beef and chicken.”
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“Main course fajitas good, but overpriced and can't choose for a mix of beef and chicken.”November 2021
“The best satisfaction came from the corn fritters and the potato salad.”
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“The best satisfaction came from the corn fritters and the potato salad.”January 2019
“The pulled Lamb is good too!”
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“The pulled Lamb is good too!”August 2018
“Tried shepherd's pie, dirty fires, brisket, quesadilla, onion soup. Everything was very tasty and as expected.”
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“Tried shepherd's pie, dirty fires, brisket, quesadilla, onion soup. Everything was very tasty and as expected.”January 2023
“We had the Quinn’s Platter and Brisket with ice tea - we were blown away by how soft and tasty the food was and the friendliness of the Chef, hostess and waitress! Thank you for an awesome lunch!”
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“We had the Quinn’s Platter and Brisket with ice tea - we were blown away by how soft and tasty the food was and the friendliness of the Chef, hostess and waitress! Thank you for an awesome lunch!”January 2023
“Tried shepherd's pie, dirty fires, brisket, quesadilla, onion soup. Everything was very tasty and as expected.”
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“Tried shepherd's pie, dirty fires, brisket, quesadilla, onion soup. Everything was very tasty and as expected.”January 2023
“Brisket was very good, delicious as well as salad and side coleslaw.”
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“Brisket was very good, delicious as well as salad and side coleslaw.”August 2018
“Their slow-cooked brisket is better than any brisket I’ve ever had in America even though it’s an American chain, this location specifically has been the best. It’s Amazing.”
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“Their slow-cooked brisket is better than any brisket I’ve ever had in America even though it’s an American chain, this location specifically has been the best. It’s Amazing.”December 2023
“The meat( we ordered USA brisket and South African ribeye) both were cooked perfectly.”
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“The meat( we ordered USA brisket and South African ribeye) both were cooked perfectly.”February 2022
“Possibly the best Steak I've had... and I've had some excellent steak.”
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“Possibly the best Steak I've had... and I've had some excellent steak.”July 2018
“The sweet fries are also a good choice.”
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“The sweet fries are also a good choice.”September 2022
“The meat( we ordered USA brisket and South African ribeye) both were cooked perfectly.”
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“The meat( we ordered USA brisket and South African ribeye) both were cooked perfectly.”February 2022
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“Smoked chicken breast another main was your average nothing amazing.”
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“I also had a side of baked beans. Beans were actually crunchy when I bit into them. I don't know why baked beans are crunchy, but my grade on those are an F.”
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“I also had a side of baked beans. Beans were actually crunchy when I bit into them. I don't know why baked beans are crunchy, but my grade on those are an F.”January 2021
“Today i had a very bad experience, when I ordered the boneless bbq chicken breast. I found a piece of meat that had a bone in my plate.”
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“Today i had a very bad experience, when I ordered the boneless bbq chicken breast. I found a piece of meat that had a bone in my plate.”July 2019
“I tried the brisket burger, the beef was full of fat and the cheese was too much. It was a heavy meal even something went wrong with me, but the french fries was delicious.”
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“I tried the brisket burger, the beef was full of fat and the cheese was too much. It was a heavy meal even something went wrong with me, but the french fries was delicious.”September 2022
“We've ordered the brisket, some appetizers and the crispy chicken sandwich. Nothing tasted of bbq or smoked!”
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“We've ordered the brisket, some appetizers and the crispy chicken sandwich. Nothing tasted of bbq or smoked!”January 2019
“Liked the brisket and the sausage. Didn't like the double smoked meat that much.”
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“Liked the brisket and the sausage. Didn't like the double smoked meat that much.”April 2018
“The four sides we chose were house coleslaw, mighty rice, mash and fries. All of the sides apart from the mash were lacking in flavour.”
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“The four sides we chose were house coleslaw, mighty rice, mash and fries. All of the sides apart from the mash were lacking in flavour.”May 2022
“What was meant to be a platter of brisket, smoked chicken and lamb shoulder was 2 slices of brisket, a few chunks of dry chicken and 4 tiny lamb ribs!”
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“What was meant to be a platter of brisket, smoked chicken and lamb shoulder was 2 slices of brisket, a few chunks of dry chicken and 4 tiny lamb ribs!”April 2020
“The tacos served in puff pastry that shocked me honestly.”
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“The tacos served in puff pastry that shocked me honestly.”January 2021
“Quite disappointed, we got the use brisket which came with two sides and the chicken which also came with two sides. The four sides we chose were house coleslaw, mighty rice, mash and fries. All of the sides apart from the mash were lacking in flavour. The brisket was the dryest brisket I've ever had and the chicken was ok but not the best.”
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“Quite disappointed, we got the use brisket which came with two sides and the chicken which also came with two sides. The four sides we chose were house coleslaw, mighty rice, mash and fries. All of the sides apart from the mash were lacking in flavour. The brisket was the dryest brisket I've ever had and the chicken was ok but not the best.”May 2022
“The four sides we chose were house coleslaw, mighty rice, mash and fries. All of the sides apart from the mash were lacking in flavour.”
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“The four sides we chose were house coleslaw, mighty rice, mash and fries. All of the sides apart from the mash were lacking in flavour.”May 2022
“Might rice( side dish) rice was dry and meat( lamb) alot of it was burned/ overcooked.”November 2021
Ask moist. Ask for the brisket “moist” if you prefer a fattier, juicier cut rather than a leaner slice.
Try mac. Add the mac and cheese: it was singled out as a standout side with the brisket and ribeye.
Check availability. If you are visiting specifically for Trinosauris ribs, check first because one reviewer said they are not always available.
Validate parking. If you drive, remember to validate your parking ticket, a practical detail mentioned by a diner.
Watch portions. If you are particularly hungry or sharing, confirm the serving size before ordering; some diners found the portions unexpectedly small.
Plan the visit
Some visits have produced brisket that was dry, cold or seemingly reheated, so consistency is not guaranteed.
A few diners felt the BBQ portions were too small for the price, including one platter that did not fill one person.
Reviews are mixed on seasoning: one diner found the food lacking flavour and several sides disappointing.
One quiet visit had very cold air conditioning and no music or ambient sound, which may affect the mood.
Service has generally been praised, but one diner reported waiting more than 30 minutes.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
2 beef briskets, a bottle of water and a side of baked beans
“"That wasn't very much food?!" I paid 275 aed for 2 beef briskets, a bottle of water and a side of baked beans”Google review · January 2021
sandwiches
“In my opinion slightly overpriced, their sandwiches- two slices of bread with meat for 85 aed sounds expensive”Google review · January 2021
The Bottom Line
MIGHTY QUINN'S is a slow-smoked BBQ restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, with brisket as the main reason many diners return. Reviews describe the meat as soft, juicy and cooked for 15 hours, and you can ask for it “moist” with the fat left on. Ribs, burgers and the Quinn’s Platter also appear regularly, while mac and cheese is one of the most dependable side recommendations.
The experience is not completely uniform. Many diners praise friendly, quick service and say the food is cooked well, but others received brisket that was dry, cold or seemed reheated. Sides can be similarly uneven: mac and cheese, fries and burnt end beans get strong praise, while one visit found most selected sides short on flavour.
The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, including a spacious garden, although one quiet visit had freezing air conditioning and no background music. Prices and portions deserve a little attention. A reviewer paid 275 AED for two beef briskets, water and baked beans, while another described sandwiches at 85 AED as expensive.
If you are driving, validate the parking ticket. For a first visit, ask for moist brisket, add the mac and cheese, and check availability if Trinosauris ribs are the specific target.