Seafood nights
Friday seafood nights can include oysters, lobster, prawns, crabs and grilled fish, alongside salads and other buffet dishes.
Mina's Kitchen Dubai
Dubai Marina
Mina’s Kitchen is an all-day buffet restaurant in Dubai Marina, with themed dining ranging from seafood evenings and Sunday Roast Brunch to expansive Iftar spreads. Its live cooking stations, indoor-and-outdoor seating and family-friendly entertainment make it flexible for celebrations, hotel dining and group meals.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
343 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Iftar spread
Several diners describe the Iftar buffet as extensive, with traditional dishes, grills, salads, outdoor stations and a strong dessert selection.
Live cooking
Mina’s Market lets diners choose meat or seafood and watch chefs prepare it live, adding an interactive element to the buffet.
Family brunches
Brunch reviews mention play areas, face painting, magic shows and other children’s activities, making the venue practical for family gatherings.
Beach setting
Some meals include outdoor seating near the beach, with live stations and views that suit relaxed evening dining.
Breakfast choice
Breakfast stands out for its variety, including a wide yoghurt selection, pastries, fruit and an omelette bar.
Well-cooked grills
Even critical dinner reviews singled out the grill, especially the fish and steak, as the strongest part of the spread.
What to Eat at Mina's Kitchen Dubai 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's Kitchen Dubai, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. 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's Kitchen Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Iftar Net +2
“I’ve already visited them couple of times and recently I tried their Iftar and it was incredible.”
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“I’ve already visited them couple of times and recently I tried their Iftar and it was incredible.”February 2026
“Had Iftar with my friends, the buffet was massive, extensive and lots of options and the vibe was amazing and great ambiance and atmosphere, highly recommend for Iftar”March 2024
Honorable mentions (23)
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Cheeseboard Net +1
“The East Asian section was incredible. Cheeseboard too.”
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“The East Asian section was incredible. Cheeseboard too.”March 2025
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Cheesecake Net +1
“I love their cheesecake and the seafood options.”
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“I love their cheesecake and the seafood options.”August 2025
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Cinnamon rolls Net +1
“My favorites were the cinnamon rolls and the omelette bar.”
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“My favorites were the cinnamon rolls and the omelette bar.”March 2021
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Crabs Net +1
“You will find oyster, lobster, prawns, crabs and many kinds of fish, all are very tasty.”
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“You will find oyster, lobster, prawns, crabs and many kinds of fish, all are very tasty.”April 2025
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Crispy calamari Net +1
“Our shared appetizers, including crispy calamari and flavorful bruschetta, were exceptional, while the grilled steaks and delicate seafood dishes left us feeling satisfied.”
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“Our shared appetizers, including crispy calamari and flavorful bruschetta, were exceptional, while the grilled steaks and delicate seafood dishes left us feeling satisfied.”July 2023
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Dosa Net +1
“Chef at the Indian food station was so kind to prepare a dosa just for me. Everything was deliciuous! I love here!”
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“Chef at the Indian food station was so kind to prepare a dosa just for me. Everything was deliciuous! I love here!”January 2025
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Flavorful bruschetta Net +1
“Our shared appetizers, including crispy calamari and flavorful bruschetta, were exceptional, while the grilled steaks and delicate seafood dishes left us feeling satisfied.”
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“Our shared appetizers, including crispy calamari and flavorful bruschetta, were exceptional, while the grilled steaks and delicate seafood dishes left us feeling satisfied.”July 2023
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Fried calamari Net +1
“Grilled seafood was nothing special. But I really enjoyed fried calamari and they have a really wide range of small snacks with seafood. Really liked it.”
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“Grilled seafood was nothing special. But I really enjoyed fried calamari and they have a really wide range of small snacks with seafood. Really liked it.”September 2025
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Grilled pork bacon Net +1
“The grilled pork bacon was also delicious and perfectly cooked.”
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“The grilled pork bacon was also delicious and perfectly cooked.”June 2026
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Jelly beans Net +1
“It also included Jelly Beans which adults like me dipped into as well!”
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“It also included Jelly Beans which adults like me dipped into as well!”January 2025
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Lemon sorbet Net +1
“Lemon sorbet for dessert was a cherry on top of evening. We left full and happy.”
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“Lemon sorbet for dessert was a cherry on top of evening. We left full and happy.”May 2021
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Lobster Net +1
“You will find oyster, lobster, prawns, crabs and many kinds of fish, all are very tasty.”
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“You will find oyster, lobster, prawns, crabs and many kinds of fish, all are very tasty.”April 2025
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Lobster buffet Net +1
“Had the lobster buffet here. Awesome. Great choice, very tasty. Why not 5 stars- lobsters here (unlimited by the way) were less tasty than for example at Address in Fujairah. Still- great experience. Highly recommended”
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“Had the lobster buffet here. Awesome. Great choice, very tasty. Why not 5 stars- lobsters here (unlimited by the way) were less tasty than for example at Address in Fujairah. Still- great experience. Highly recommended”June 2022
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My roast Net +1
“My Roast is my go-to Sunday brunch which never fails to deliver. I take all my family and friends here when they visit and everyone loves it.”
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“My Roast is my go-to Sunday brunch which never fails to deliver. I take all my family and friends here when they visit and everyone loves it.”February 2026
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Oyster Net +1
“You will find oyster, lobster, prawns, crabs and many kinds of fish, all are very tasty.”
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“You will find oyster, lobster, prawns, crabs and many kinds of fish, all are very tasty.”April 2025
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Prawns Net +1
“You will find oyster, lobster, prawns, crabs and many kinds of fish, all are very tasty.”
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“You will find oyster, lobster, prawns, crabs and many kinds of fish, all are very tasty.”April 2025
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Quozi Net +1
“Food was ok nothing special, no fizzy drinks included in price of 210 and some dishes were really nice like the quozi and shawarma however dishes like steak and the desserts were really bad.”
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“Food was ok nothing special, no fizzy drinks included in price of 210 and some dishes were really nice like the quozi and shawarma however dishes like steak and the desserts were really bad.”December 2024
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Roast Net +1
“Beautiful place - amazing and friendly service, very good quality and delicious food - live entertainment and kids playing area - what more to ask! Highly recommend the Roast as well”
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“Beautiful place - amazing and friendly service, very good quality and delicious food - live entertainment and kids playing area - what more to ask! Highly recommend the Roast as well”September 2022
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Shawarma Net +1
“Food was ok nothing special, no fizzy drinks included in price of 210 and some dishes were really nice like the quozi and shawarma however dishes like steak and the desserts were really bad.”
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“Food was ok nothing special, no fizzy drinks included in price of 210 and some dishes were really nice like the quozi and shawarma however dishes like steak and the desserts were really bad.”December 2024
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Shrimp Net +1
“The buffet opened at 7:30 pm, and by 7:45 pm we were told they had already run out of shrimp. After raising this, we were eventually served three shrimps, for a family of four. While nicely cooked, it clearly was sampling only.”
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“The buffet opened at 7:30 pm, and by 7:45 pm we were told they had already run out of shrimp. After raising this, we were eventually served three shrimps, for a family of four. While nicely cooked, it clearly was sampling only.”June 2026
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Steak Net +1
“The only beautiful thing was the grill, both fish and steak were well prepared and worth a second helping.”
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“The only beautiful thing was the grill, both fish and steak were well prepared and worth a second helping.”June 2026
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Sunday roast brunch Net +1
“Amazing Sunday Roast Brunch, unlimited lobsters and oysters and all sorts of roasts!!!”
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“Amazing Sunday Roast Brunch, unlimited lobsters and oysters and all sorts of roasts!!!”June 2025
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The roast Net +1
“We came as a family for The Roast - we had the non alcoholic package. Lovely food, service was fine and the music was a little loud however i am sure they had quieter tables.”
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“We came as a family for The Roast - we had the non alcoholic package. Lovely food, service was fine and the music was a little loud however i am sure they had quieter tables.”June 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Chicken kababs Net −1
“The meat specially meat and chicken kababs were not cooked well and it was still raw from inside .”
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“The meat specially meat and chicken kababs were not cooked well and it was still raw from inside .”October 2021
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Meat kababs Net −1
“The meat specially meat and chicken kababs were not cooked well and it was still raw from inside .”
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“The meat specially meat and chicken kababs were not cooked well and it was still raw from inside .”October 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm hours. Reconfirm the buffet closing time directly before booking; one booking said 11 PM but the buffet closed around 9:30 PM.
Check inclusions. Ask exactly what each package includes, especially coffee, premium drinks and Entertainer discounts, before settling in.
Order grills. At seafood night, place your grill-station order early because preparation can take time.
Ask about stations. During Iftar, ask staff where the outdoor stations are so you do not miss shawarma, grilled meat, falafel or luqaimat.
Check dinner menu. Ask for the current dinner spread before booking; one guest was told brunch is the specialty and dinner mainly serves in-house guests.
Choose quieter seating. If music matters, request a quieter table when booking; one family found the brunch music loud.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mina's Kitchen Dubai, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina - King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Timing confusion
Several guests were told the buffet would close earlier than the time stated during booking, including a 9:30 PM closure against an 11:00 PM confirmation.
Inconsistent variety
Dinner quality and range vary sharply: one guest found only two mains, a small salad bar and limited international sections.
Package disputes
A seafood-buffet guest was charged after being told Entertainer could be used, while another found coffee excluded from the top brunch package.
Dessert weakness
Some dinner reviews found the desserts disappointing, with one guest also reporting badly frozen, poorly labelled ice cream.
Occasion oversight
A couple who mentioned their anniversary during booking and on arrival said the occasion was not acknowledged.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
385 AED
house package
“We went for the evening brunch and purchased the house package for 385 AED”Google review · June 2025
795aed each
most expensive package
“We got the most expensive package (795aed each) but that didn’t include coffee…?! Coffee was extra as were espresso martinis, and yet you could have as much champagne as you wanted”Google review · March 2025
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The Bottom Line
Mina’s Kitchen is an all-day buffet restaurant in Dubai Marina inside The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi. It is most compelling for themed meals: Friday seafood nights may include oysters, lobster, prawns and crabs, while Sunday Roast Brunch has been praised for unlimited lobsters, oysters and roasts. Iftar can be a particularly expansive experience, with indoor and outdoor food areas, grilled specialities, salads and desserts.
The live cooking setup is a useful feature rather than just decoration. At Mina’s Market, diners can choose red meat, white meat or seafood and watch chefs prepare it. Breakfast also gets good feedback for its yoghurt, pastry, fruit and omelette selections.
Families may appreciate brunch entertainment such as play areas, face painting and magic shows, while outdoor seating near the beach adds atmosphere for evening meals. Expect variation, especially at dinner. One guest paid AED 210 per person for a notably limited spread, while other reviews describe large, diverse buffets and excellent grills.
Seafood quality and desserts also receive mixed feedback. The setting is elegant, but service and value have not been consistent. Before booking, confirm the buffet’s actual closing time and exactly what packages include.
Guests have reported mismatches involving early closures, Entertainer discounts and extras such as coffee or fizzy drinks.