Fresh Seafood
Reviews often describe the seafood as fresh, flavorful and well prepared.
Off The Hook Seafood Restaurant- Ibn Batutta Mall
Jebel Ali Village
Off The Hook is a casual seafood restaurant in Jebel Ali Village where seafood boils are poured onto the table for hands-on eating. Reviews highlight generous set meals, Cajun garlic butter sauce and fresh seafood, with a relaxed atmosphere that works for groups or solo diners.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
6,297 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous Portions
The AED 89 solo meal was described as large enough for two people, with leftovers packed to take away.
Hands-On Dining
Seafood is served directly onto a paper-lined table, with gloves and a bib for the deliberately messy meal.
Sauce Choice
Customers mention the OTH sauce, Cajun garlic butter and a wide range of sauces as key parts of the meal.
Set-Meal Value
The Trio Set includes unlimited rice and drinks and was considered generous enough to share among four people.
Relaxed Setting
One review found the atmosphere comfortable for solo diners, while others describe the setting as cozy and clean.
Metro Access
The restaurant is close to the metro station and just metres from the Home Box entrance.
What to Eat at Off The Hook Seafood Restaurant- Ibn Batutta Mall 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 Off The Hook Seafood Restaurant- Ibn Batutta Mall, 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 Off The Hook Seafood Restaurant- Ibn Batutta Mall got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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89 Aed solo meal Net +1
“I tried the 89 AED solo meal, and the portion was huge,easily enough for two people.”
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“I tried the 89 AED solo meal, and the portion was huge,easily enough for two people.”July 2026
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Black calamari Net +1
“I was actually so excited to eat that I forgot to take a pic of the black calamari 😅 but trust me, it was really good too!”
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“I was actually so excited to eat that I forgot to take a pic of the black calamari 😅 but trust me, it was really good too!”April 2026
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Original house mix Net +1
“I highly recommend trying their original house mix, it’s honestly wow and makes the whole meal special.”
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“I highly recommend trying their original house mix, it’s honestly wow and makes the whole meal special.”January 2026
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Oth special sauce Net +1
“seafood is fresh. OTH special sauce is delicious.”
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“seafood is fresh. OTH special sauce is delicious.”December 2025
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Seafood boil Net +1
“We ordered a massive seafood boil, and when they poured it directly onto the table, I knew things were about to get serious. Crab legs, shrimp, mussels, corn, rice, and an explosion of garlic butter sauce everywhere. It was glorious chaos.”
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“We ordered a massive seafood boil, and when they poured it directly onto the table, I knew things were about to get serious. Crab legs, shrimp, mussels, corn, rice, and an explosion of garlic butter sauce everywhere. It was glorious chaos.”February 2025
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Seafood boil with cajun garlic butter sauce Net +1
“Loved the seafood boil with Cajun garlic butter sauce - amazing flavors! 👍 Portions were generous and prices were reasonable.”
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“Loved the seafood boil with Cajun garlic butter sauce - amazing flavors! 👍 Portions were generous and prices were reasonable.”January 2026
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Seafood buckets Net +1
“They’re especially famous for their seafood buckets, delicious rice, and outstanding variety of sauces.”
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“They’re especially famous for their seafood buckets, delicious rice, and outstanding variety of sauces.”May 2026
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Seafood soup Net +1
“The seafood was fresh and delicious, but the seafood soup was definitely our favorite—it was rich, flavorful, and so comforting.”
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“The seafood was fresh and delicious, but the seafood soup was definitely our favorite—it was rich, flavorful, and so comforting.”July 2026
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Set meal Net +1
“it is a sea food unique in its way of presenting the food on the table, everything mixed and they put it directly on the table, We ended up ordering set meal always. they use jumbo shrimps with their special OTH sauce, We enjoyed so much, we felt price for set meals were worth it.”
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“it is a sea food unique in its way of presenting the food on the table, everything mixed and they put it directly on the table, We ended up ordering set meal always. they use jumbo shrimps with their special OTH sauce, We enjoyed so much, we felt price for set meals were worth it.”February 2026
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Shrimp boil Net +1
“Prices are super reasonable I pay around AED 120 for a shrimp boil with rice, corn, and a drink, and leave full and satisfied.”
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“Prices are super reasonable I pay around AED 120 for a shrimp boil with rice, corn, and a drink, and leave full and satisfied.”July 2025
Honorable mentions (3)
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Spring roll Net +1
“5/5, I tried their spring roll but did not took a photo, it was good.”
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“5/5, I tried their spring roll but did not took a photo, it was good.”March 2026
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Tom yum soup Net +1
“) I also tried their new Tom Yum soup, but it was a little spicy for me, but still tasty.”
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“) I also tried their new Tom Yum soup, but it was a little spicy for me, but still tasty.”October 2025
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Trio set Net +1
“We tried their Trio Set with unlimited rice and drinks — perfect for sharing among 4 people. The servings were generous, and everything was flavorful and fresh. Highly recommend if you’re looking for good seafood, great service, and value for your money in JB!”
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“We tried their Trio Set with unlimited rice and drinks — perfect for sharing among 4 people. The servings were generous, and everything was flavorful and fresh. Highly recommend if you’re looking for good seafood, great service, and value for your money in JB!”October 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Grande Net −1
“We ordered the Grande which is supposed to be good for 8–10 people as mentioned but it was honestly disappointing.”
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“We ordered the Grande which is supposed to be good for 8–10 people as mentioned but it was honestly disappointing.”July 2026
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Oth sauce Net −1
“BTW, waiting issue aside, food itself was not worth the wait. ordered OTH sauce but 80% was oil and you can barely taste anything.”
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“BTW, waiting issue aside, food itself was not worth the wait. ordered OTH sauce but 80% was oil and you can barely taste anything.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit Off-Peak. Try a late lunch around 3pm; one review found it quiet then, while weekends can bring long waits.
Check Spice. Ask for low or medium spiciness if you prefer milder sauces, as one review found the sauces quite spicy.
Request Separate. If you do not want the sauce to overwhelm the seafood, ask for it separately when ordering.
Clarify Drinks. Confirm which drinks are included before ordering; one customer was charged extra for sparkling water.
Expect Mess. Wear clothes you can relax in and use the gloves and bib: seafood is poured directly onto the table.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for service, especially at peak meals, as one review reported food taking almost 30 minutes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ibn Battuta Mall
Jebel Ali Village, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 9:15 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 9:15 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 9:15 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 9:15 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:15 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:15 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 9:15 PM |
Common Concerns
Long Waits
Several reviews mention delays, including a 45-minute wait without advance warning and almost 30 minutes for food.
Inconsistent Sauce
Some diners found the sauce overly oily or said its flavour varied between visits.
Weekend Crowds
Weekend visits can be crowded, with reviews also suggesting the restaurant may be understaffed at busy times.
Food Safety
One customer reported finding sharp black and greenish plastic in two sets of rolls.
Table Pressure
A diner said the group was asked to leave exactly 15 minutes after finishing because other customers were waiting.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
89 AED
89 AED solo meal
“I tried the 89 AED solo meal, and the portion was huge,easily enough for two people”Google review · July 2026
around AED 120
shrimp boil with rice, corn, and a drink
“Prices are super reasonable I pay around AED 120 for a shrimp boil with rice, corn, and a drink, and leave full and satisfied”Google review · July 2025
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The Bottom Line
Off The Hook at Ibn Battuta Mall is built around seafood boils served directly onto a paper-lined table, so the meal is hands-on, saucy and intentionally informal. You can order a Trio Meal, a solo meal, or a larger seafood boil with shrimp, crab, mussels, corn and rice. Gloves and a bib help contain some of the mess.
The reviews are strongest on freshness, generous portions and sauces. The Cajun garlic butter sauce gets repeated praise, while the seafood soup, OTH special sauce and house mix are also mentioned as worthwhile choices. A Trio Set with unlimited rice and drinks was described as enough for four people, and an AED 89 solo meal was reportedly large enough for two.
Timing is the main thing to plan around. Weekend crowds and understaffing have led to waits ranging from nearly 30 minutes to 45 minutes, although a late lunch at 3pm was quieter. Sauce consistency is not guaranteed: some diners found it too oily or overpowering, so asking for sauce separately or choosing low to medium spice may help.
The restaurant is near the metro station and close to the Home Box entrance. One review also reported plastic in rolls, a serious food-handling concern worth keeping in mind.