Sea Bass
The sea bass is repeatedly praised, with reviewers describing it as fresh, outstanding and a reliable main-course choice.
MINA Brasserie
DIFC
MINA Brasserie is a modern brasserie in DIFC at the Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre, suited to polished lunches and relaxed special-occasion dinners. Reviews particularly highlight the sea bass, tiramisu and stylish terrace, with breakfast also drawing praise for its sugar-free Brazilian açai.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
860 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Tiramisu
Tiramisu is one of the restaurant’s most consistently celebrated desserts and a popular way to finish the meal.
Stylish Setting
The elegant but relaxed interior and terrace work well for date nights, dinners with friends and special occasions.
Breakfast Details
Breakfast includes a notably specific option: sugar-free açai sourced directly from Brazil, alongside a highly praised egg-white omelette.
Live Atmosphere
Live music, DJs and singing performances add energy while some diners still found the music comfortable for conversation.
Parking
One review specifically notes that both valet and self-parking are available, a useful convenience for a DIFC dinner.
Vegetarian Choice
The menu has enough vegetarian variety to satisfy diners looking beyond seafood and meat.
What to Eat at MINA Brasserie 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 MINA Brasserie, 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 MINA Brasserie got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Sea bass Net +3
“Th sea bass was wonderfully fresh and delicately prepared, and the tartare was refined and beautifully balanced.”
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“Th sea bass was wonderfully fresh and delicately prepared, and the tartare was refined and beautifully balanced.”February 2026
“Highlighted recommend the ‘Simply Shrimp’ starter and ‘Sea Bass’ -Main.”February 2026
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Wagyu burger Net +3
“The Wagyu burger and the ravioli were both beautifully prepared and full of flavor. Everything tasted refined and high quality.”
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“The Wagyu burger and the ravioli were both beautifully prepared and full of flavor. Everything tasted refined and high quality.”January 2026
“I also enjoyed the Wagyu Burger. It was juicy and delicious.”October 2025
Honorable mentions (21)
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Açai Net +1
“The attention to detail is remarkable—their açai is entirely sugar-free and sourced directly from Brazil, which is incredibly rare to find.”
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“The attention to detail is remarkable—their açai is entirely sugar-free and sourced directly from Brazil, which is incredibly rare to find.”July 2026
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Berry sorbet Net +1
“A berry sorbet brought the evening to a light, refreshing finish”
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“A berry sorbet brought the evening to a light, refreshing finish”February 2026
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Burrata linguine Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the tuna tartar, the burrata linguine, and honestly… everything was incredible.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the tuna tartar, the burrata linguine, and honestly… everything was incredible.”January 2026
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Egg-white omelette Net +1
“The egg-white omelette was easily the best I’ve ever had, and the French toast was insanely delicious.”
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“The egg-white omelette was easily the best I’ve ever had, and the French toast was insanely delicious.”July 2026
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French toast Net +1
“The egg-white omelette was easily the best I’ve ever had, and the French toast was insanely delicious.”
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“The egg-white omelette was easily the best I’ve ever had, and the French toast was insanely delicious.”July 2026
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Grilled mushroom halloumi and truffle gratinee Net +1
“We started with a Tomato and Avocado Salad, which was fresh, followed by the incredible Grilled Mushroom Halloumi and Truffle Gratinee—definitely the highlights.”
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“We started with a Tomato and Avocado Salad, which was fresh, followed by the incredible Grilled Mushroom Halloumi and Truffle Gratinee—definitely the highlights.”December 2024
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Grilled striploin Net +1
“For mains, we tried the Grilled Tiger Prawn and Grilled Striploin, both absolutely amazing.”
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“For mains, we tried the Grilled Tiger Prawn and Grilled Striploin, both absolutely amazing.”December 2024
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Grilled tiger prawn Net +1
“For mains, we tried the Grilled Tiger Prawn and Grilled Striploin, both absolutely amazing.”
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“For mains, we tried the Grilled Tiger Prawn and Grilled Striploin, both absolutely amazing.”December 2024
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House-made bread Net +1
“The house-made bread was exceptional -warm, perfectly crusty, and impossibl to resist”
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“The house-made bread was exceptional -warm, perfectly crusty, and impossibl to resist”February 2026
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King crab spaghetti Net +1
“The King Crab Spaghetti is absolutely divine, my go-to every time.”
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“The King Crab Spaghetti is absolutely divine, my go-to every time.”February 2025
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Mushroom ravioli Net +1
“The sea bass was outstanding, and the mushroom ravioli was rich and comforting.”
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“The sea bass was outstanding, and the mushroom ravioli was rich and comforting.”February 2026
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Oysters Net +1
“We loved everything on the menu including the incredible oysters & delicious dessert.”
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“We loved everything on the menu including the incredible oysters & delicious dessert.”September 2025
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Roasted sea bass Net +1
“The French and Mediterranean menu is exceptional—from the Michael Mina Tuna Tartare to the perfectly roasted sea bass, frite and fresh, flavorful seafood, every dish is crafted to perfection.”
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“The French and Mediterranean menu is exceptional—from the Michael Mina Tuna Tartare to the perfectly roasted sea bass, frite and fresh, flavorful seafood, every dish is crafted to perfection.”February 2025
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Sauvignon blanc Net +1
“I love their shrimp appetizer and Sauvignon blanc, you must try it.”
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“I love their shrimp appetizer and Sauvignon blanc, you must try it.”December 2025
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Sea bass with potatoes Net +1
“For the main course, we had the burger and the sea bass with potatoes, both dishes were perfectly cooked and complemented by delicious cocktails.”
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“For the main course, we had the burger and the sea bass with potatoes, both dishes were perfectly cooked and complemented by delicious cocktails.”December 2024
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Shrimp appetizer Net +1
“I love their shrimp appetizer and Sauvignon blanc, you must try it.”
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“I love their shrimp appetizer and Sauvignon blanc, you must try it.”December 2025
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Simply shrimp Net +1
“Highlighted recommend the ‘Simply Shrimp’ starter and ‘Sea Bass’ -Main.”
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“Highlighted recommend the ‘Simply Shrimp’ starter and ‘Sea Bass’ -Main.”February 2026
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Tomato and avocado salad Net +1
“We started with a Tomato and Avocado Salad, which was fresh, followed by the incredible Grilled Mushroom Halloumi and Truffle Gratinee—definitely the highlights.”
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“We started with a Tomato and Avocado Salad, which was fresh, followed by the incredible Grilled Mushroom Halloumi and Truffle Gratinee—definitely the highlights.”December 2024
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Tomatoes and burrata Net +1
“I tried a fresh salad with a variety of greens and a beautifully arranged plate of tomatoes and burrata, which was both visually appealing and delicious.”
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“I tried a fresh salad with a variety of greens and a beautifully arranged plate of tomatoes and burrata, which was both visually appealing and delicious.”December 2024
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Truffle mac and cheese Net +1
“The only thing we really enjoyed was the truffle mac and cheese.”
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“The only thing we really enjoyed was the truffle mac and cheese.”May 2026
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Tuna steak Net +1
“Especially we loved their tuna tartar and tuna steak (as a big fan of fish and seafood I can say that here it is one of the best 🙌🏻).”
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“Especially we loved their tuna tartar and tuna steak (as a big fan of fish and seafood I can say that here it is one of the best 🙌🏻).”December 2024
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Aromatic tea Net +1
“I ordered tiramisu with a cup of aromatic tea and was absolutely delighted with this incredibly tasty dessert.”
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“I ordered tiramisu with a cup of aromatic tea and was absolutely delighted with this incredibly tasty dessert.”October 2025
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Non-alcoholic wine Net +1
“Drinks were excellent too, and they even have non-alcoholic wine! It was my first time trying it and I was pleasantly surprised by how good it tasted.”
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“Drinks were excellent too, and they even have non-alcoholic wine! It was my first time trying it and I was pleasantly surprised by how good it tasted.”September 2025
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Paloma cocktail Net +1
“I love Paloma cocktail and it was perfectly made.”
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“I love Paloma cocktail and it was perfectly made.”February 2026
What to Avoid (3)
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Carpaccio Net −1
“The carpaccio was good but needed more flavour.”
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“The carpaccio was good but needed more flavour.”May 2026
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Ice cream Net −1
“We were told the kitchen was closing, which made the experience feel rushed, and by the time we reached dessert, the ice cream had already melted.”
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“We were told the kitchen was closing, which made the experience feel rushed, and by the time we reached dessert, the ice cream had already melted.”May 2026
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Tuna tartare Net −1
“We were not fans of the tuna tartare, despite the garlic and chili and everything they mix in with it, it still lacked a lot of flavour.”
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“We were not fans of the tuna tartare, despite the garlic and chili and everything they mix in with it, it still lacked a lot of flavour.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Reserve ahead for busy evenings; one review says the restaurant’s atmosphere and food shine most when the room is full.
Request Garden. If you prefer an outdoor-feeling lunch, ask for the garden area, which one regular reviewer specifically favours.
Allow Time. Build in extra time and confirm course pacing, as reviews report long waits followed by mains and desserts arriving too quickly.
Check Lunch Value. The business lunch includes coffee, but a recent review found it less cost-effective than the previous year, so check the current menu.
Use Parking. For driving, the restaurant has both valet and self-parking, which can make an evening visit easier.
Plan the visit
Practical details
GV09 Level GF, Gate Village - Building 9, Unit - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow Pacing
Several reviews describe long waits for drinks, bread and starters, followed by courses arriving too quickly.
Rushed Courses
A closing-kitchen situation led to mains and desserts arriving before earlier courses were finished; the ice cream had melted.
Uneven Flavour
One diner found the carpaccio and tuna tartare under-seasoned and described the burger as disappointing.
Premium Pricing
A reviewer felt the 150-priced burger did not justify its cost, despite liking the crispy fries and truffle mac and cheese.
Noisy Lunch
The business-lunch atmosphere was described as noisy, and one guest reported an unpleasant interaction with a supervisor about phone volume.
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The Bottom Line
MINA Brasserie is a polished modern brasserie in DIFC at the Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre. It suits a business lunch, date night or stylish dinner with friends, with an elegant setting that can shift from calm to lively when DJs or live performances are on. The terrace and garden area are recurring favourites.
The food is the strongest reason to book. Sea bass appears repeatedly as a standout, while the Michael Mina Tuna Tartare, Wagyu burger and tiramisu each have enthusiastic followings. Breakfast is also more than an afterthought: one reviewer singled out the sugar-free Brazilian açai and egg-white omelette.
Vegetarian diners have several choices, and non-alcoholic wines and champagne are available. Service is often warm, professional and attentive, but it is not perfectly consistent. Multiple recent reviews describe difficulty getting staff attention, long waits for drinks and starters, then rushed courses when the kitchen was closing.
One business-lunch guest also found the room noisy and objected to a supervisor’s approach. Prices are premium, and a reviewer questioned the value of the 150-priced burger. If driving, both valet and self-parking are available; booking ahead is sensible for busier evenings.