Marina views
The outdoor tables overlook the water and Dubai Marina’s skyscrapers, making the setting a major part of the meal.
Nando's Marina Walk
Dubai Marina
Nando's Marina Walk is a chicken restaurant in Dubai Marina serving Portuguese-style, flame-grilled chicken with PERi-PERi marinades. Reviews point to the classic chicken, butterfly chicken with sweet-potato fries and a marina-side outdoor setting as the main draws.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
2,959 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Juicy chicken
A reviewer described the chicken as extremely juicy, fresh and very tasty.
Outdoor seating
The outdoor area and sea view suit a relaxed breakfast, lunch or dinner by the Marina Walk.
Local menu
Visitors from the UK noted that the Dubai menu differs enough to make trying new dishes worthwhile.
Helpful guidance
Staff have been praised for clearly explaining the menu and dishes, useful if you are unfamiliar with the Dubai selection.
Family value
One family of three elders and one child reported spending under 200 AED, which they considered economical for Marina Walk.
What to Eat at Nando's Marina Walk 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 Nando's Marina Walk, 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 Nando's Marina Walk got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Butterfly chicken Net +1
“We love Nando’s Marina! Butterfly chicken with sweet potatoes fries is our fav dish 👍🏼 During our last visit Sunita was very nice and welcoming, thanks!”
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“We love Nando’s Marina! Butterfly chicken with sweet potatoes fries is our fav dish 👍🏼 During our last visit Sunita was very nice and welcoming, thanks!”May 2026
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Chicken piece Net +1
“The chicken piece was outstanding, easily earning a 10/10 for its taste and quality.”
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“The chicken piece was outstanding, easily earning a 10/10 for its taste and quality.”July 2025
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Chicken wings Net +1
“The chicken wings at Nandos Marina walk were amazing juicy, and full of flavor.”
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“The chicken wings at Nandos Marina walk were amazing juicy, and full of flavor.”November 2025
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Creamy cashew chicken Net +1
“The creamy cashew chicken was amazing and not something you can get in the UK so it was definitely a treat.”
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“The creamy cashew chicken was amazing and not something you can get in the UK so it was definitely a treat.”December 2024
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Espatada lime chicken Net +1
“However, the espatada lime chicken didn't quite hit the mark, rating it a 6/10. While still enjoyable, it didn't live up to the high standards set by the regular chicken piece.”
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“However, the espatada lime chicken didn't quite hit the mark, rating it a 6/10. While still enjoyable, it didn't live up to the high standards set by the regular chicken piece.”July 2025
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Espetada carnival Net +1
“We ordered the wings platter and Espetada Carnival and were welcomed by Soniya with a warm smile. The place is nice and cozy. The food was good, especially the sides like the three-bean salad and sweet potato chips. I’ll definitely visit again.”
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“We ordered the wings platter and Espetada Carnival and were welcomed by Soniya with a warm smile. The place is nice and cozy. The food was good, especially the sides like the three-bean salad and sweet potato chips. I’ll definitely visit again.”January 2026
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Mediterranean salad Net +1
“Perfect spot for a dinner with a view. We had someovely Mediterranean salad with a sweet onion espatada. Mr Shubham was a lovely and kind waiter who made the experience even better. Seriously recommended.”
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“Perfect spot for a dinner with a view. We had someovely Mediterranean salad with a sweet onion espatada. Mr Shubham was a lovely and kind waiter who made the experience even better. Seriously recommended.”May 2026
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Peri fix Net +1
“The flavours were bold, unique, and absolutely spot on. The peri fix was not just excellent… it was dangerously good, the kind of meal that makes you question why you ever settle for less.”
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“The flavours were bold, unique, and absolutely spot on. The peri fix was not just excellent… it was dangerously good, the kind of meal that makes you question why you ever settle for less.”August 2025
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Peri-peri grilled chicken Net +1
“Highly recommend this place for their delicious Peri-Peri grilled chicken. It’s a must-try!”
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“Highly recommend this place for their delicious Peri-Peri grilled chicken. It’s a must-try!”January 2025
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Perry chick full platter Net +1
“I visited Nandos at Marina walk and tried their perry chick full platter, it was delicious as usual and since it was Jan 2026 (week 1), the cold breeze and breath taking views of Marina made our family trip worth remembering.”
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“I visited Nandos at Marina walk and tried their perry chick full platter, it was delicious as usual and since it was Jan 2026 (week 1), the cold breeze and breath taking views of Marina made our family trip worth remembering.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (9)
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Stuffed omelette Net +1
“The waiter gave us buy 2, get 1 breakfast voucher, I rushed back the next morning and the stuffed omelette was too good.”
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“The waiter gave us buy 2, get 1 breakfast voucher, I rushed back the next morning and the stuffed omelette was too good.”October 2023
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Sweet of molten malva cake Net +1
“I particularly loved the delicious Sweet of Molten Malva Cake and the Tasty Espetada A Torre.”
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“I particularly loved the delicious Sweet of Molten Malva Cake and the Tasty Espetada A Torre.”December 2023
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Sweet onion espatada Net +1
“Perfect spot for a dinner with a view. We had someovely Mediterranean salad with a sweet onion espatada. Mr Shubham was a lovely and kind waiter who made the experience even better. Seriously recommended.”
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“Perfect spot for a dinner with a view. We had someovely Mediterranean salad with a sweet onion espatada. Mr Shubham was a lovely and kind waiter who made the experience even better. Seriously recommended.”May 2026
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Sweet potato chips Net +1
“We ordered the wings platter and Espetada Carnival and were welcomed by Soniya with a warm smile. The place is nice and cozy. The food was good, especially the sides like the three-bean salad and sweet potato chips. I’ll definitely visit again.”
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“We ordered the wings platter and Espetada Carnival and were welcomed by Soniya with a warm smile. The place is nice and cozy. The food was good, especially the sides like the three-bean salad and sweet potato chips. I’ll definitely visit again.”January 2026
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Sweet potatoes fries Net +1
“We love Nando’s Marina! Butterfly chicken with sweet potatoes fries is our fav dish 👍🏼 During our last visit Sunita was very nice and welcoming, thanks!”
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“We love Nando’s Marina! Butterfly chicken with sweet potatoes fries is our fav dish 👍🏼 During our last visit Sunita was very nice and welcoming, thanks!”May 2026
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Tasty espetada a torre Net +1
“I particularly loved the delicious Sweet of Molten Malva Cake and the Tasty Espetada A Torre.”
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“I particularly loved the delicious Sweet of Molten Malva Cake and the Tasty Espetada A Torre.”December 2023
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Three-bean salad Net +1
“We ordered the wings platter and Espetada Carnival and were welcomed by Soniya with a warm smile. The place is nice and cozy. The food was good, especially the sides like the three-bean salad and sweet potato chips. I’ll definitely visit again.”
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“We ordered the wings platter and Espetada Carnival and were welcomed by Soniya with a warm smile. The place is nice and cozy. The food was good, especially the sides like the three-bean salad and sweet potato chips. I’ll definitely visit again.”January 2026
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Watermelon Net +1
“The food and watermelon 🍉❤️❤️❤️ with siddique Mohammed’s helped out.”
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“The food and watermelon 🍉❤️❤️❤️ with siddique Mohammed’s helped out.”October 2025
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Wings platter Net +1
“We ordered the wings platter and Espetada Carnival and were welcomed by Soniya with a warm smile. The place is nice and cozy. The food was good, especially the sides like the three-bean salad and sweet potato chips. I’ll definitely visit again.”
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“We ordered the wings platter and Espetada Carnival and were welcomed by Soniya with a warm smile. The place is nice and cozy. The food was good, especially the sides like the three-bean salad and sweet potato chips. I’ll definitely visit again.”January 2026
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Pomegranate juice Net +1
“We had a great experience at Nando’s! Food were so great and their season drink the pomegranate juice is so amazing. Anil was so good, kind, and very welcoming. He made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of throughout our visit. The service really stood out, friendly, attentive, and professional. Highly recommended!”
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“We had a great experience at Nando’s! Food were so great and their season drink the pomegranate juice is so amazing. Anil was so good, kind, and very welcoming. He made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of throughout our visit. The service really stood out, friendly, attentive, and professional. Highly recommended!”April 2026
What to Avoid (4)
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Quarter chicken Net −1
“- they put way too much sauce on the quarter chicken. When we asked them to fix they just refused to do anything about it. And started explaining to us that’s how it’s done. Even though we have eaten at many Nando’s around the world. - too many tables and not enough staff to manage - the chicken was a bit over cooked in some places”
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“- they put way too much sauce on the quarter chicken. When we asked them to fix they just refused to do anything about it. And started explaining to us that’s how it’s done. Even though we have eaten at many Nando’s around the world. - too many tables and not enough staff to manage - the chicken was a bit over cooked in some places”December 2022
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Quinoa salad Net −1
“The quinoa salad had an odd taste, and some components appeared to be past their best, raising concerns about freshness and food safety.”
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“The quinoa salad had an odd taste, and some components appeared to be past their best, raising concerns about freshness and food safety.”May 2025
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Wedges Net −1
“- the wedges were over fried as well Generally we love Nando’s in Dubai and in London. But this branch did not give a good experience”
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“- the wedges were over fried as well Generally we love Nando’s in Dubai and in London. But this branch did not give a good experience”December 2022
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Cappuccino Net −1
“The cappuccino was overly bitter and unpleasant.”
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“The cappuccino was overly bitter and unpleasant.”May 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose chicken. For a safer first order, consider the regular chicken: one reviewer rated it 10/10, while the espatada lime chicken received 6/10.
Avoid peaks. If dining in, consider quieter times rather than a busy evening, when service has been reported as slower.
Ask offers. If you are considering breakfast, ask what promotions are currently running; one review mentioned a Buy 1 Get 1 offer.
Layer up. Outdoor seating is appealing, but bring an extra layer on cooler evenings: one diner moved inside because it was chilly.
Use taxis. Taxi access was reported just around the corner, useful when stopping by from the Marina area.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ground Floor - Marina Promenade
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Service can slow down on busy evenings, and one diner reported long waits while takeaway orders were being handled.
Outdoor music
The music was described as loud and annoying by a diner sitting outside.
Unavailable drink
One coconut and pear drink took about 15 minutes before the diner was told its ingredients were unavailable.
Salad concern
A review criticised the quinoa salad’s taste and questioned the freshness of some components.
Rising prices
One returning customer felt that escalating prices were making the restaurant heavier on the pocket.
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The Bottom Line
Nando’s Marina Walk is a Dubai Marina chicken restaurant where the food, water views and walkable setting are the main reasons to stop. You can order PERi-PERi grilled chicken, wings, butterfly chicken or one of the branch’s less familiar dishes, then continue along Marina Walk afterwards. The classic chicken is the safest bet according to one comparison, while butterfly chicken with sweet-potato fries is a repeat favourite.
Reviews also mention Espetada Carnival, creamy cashew chicken, three-bean salad and pomegranate juice. The menu differs from the UK, so regular Nando’s customers may find a few worthwhile changes. Outdoor seating gives you the marina view and works especially well in cooler daytime weather.
Families and friends appear regularly in the reviews, and one birthday table received a dessert serenade from the crew. Taxi access around the corner is a useful practical detail. Service is usually described as friendly and attentive, but busy evenings have brought slower service, particularly when takeaway orders were being prepared.
Outside, the music may be too loud for some diners. A separate visit raised concerns about an unavailable drink and quinoa-salad freshness, so it is worth checking availability before ordering. One family reported a bill below 200 AED for three elders and a child.