Crocodile Views
Outdoor tables overlook live crocodiles in the park’s water, giving the meal an unusual setting.
Okavango Restaurant
Mushraif
Okavango Restaurant is a Pan-African and European restaurant inside Dubai Crocodile Park, with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking live crocodiles. Reviews point to dishes such as Okavango Chicken and Malva Pudding, making it a relaxed stop before or after the exhibits—or a meal destination without park entry.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
356 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Park Access
You can eat at the restaurant without buying a Crocodile Park entry ticket.
African Menu
The menu includes African dishes alongside international choices, with Okavango Chicken and African Red Stew praised by diners.
Generous Portions
Several reviews describe the portions as generous; one visitor found the food well prepared and filling.
Family Friendly
A family review says the restaurant worked well for a couple visiting with their three-year-old.
Calm Setting
The indoor and outdoor areas are described as clean, peaceful and comfortable, including for an evening meal.
Event Venue
A baby shower review found the venue suitable for an event, with smooth planning and attentive service.
Coffee Break
The terrace works well as a place to cool down with coffee or fresh juice after a park tour.
What to Eat at Okavango Restaurant 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 Okavango Restaurant, 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 Okavango Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Pizza Net +3
“Okavango restaurant is a must try! Their pizza and pasta are supeeeerb!”
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“Okavango restaurant is a must try! Their pizza and pasta are supeeeerb!”December 2025
“Amazing place! The food is delicious, especially the pizza 🍕. The staff are very friendly and welcoming.”February 2026
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Malva pudding Net +2
“I tried the blueberry pancake, malva pudding, and iced matcha here. The malva pudding was delicious, but the blueberry pancake and iced matcha were rather ordinary in comparison.”
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“I tried the blueberry pancake, malva pudding, and iced matcha here. The malva pudding was delicious, but the blueberry pancake and iced matcha were rather ordinary in comparison.”April 2026
“The Grand Opening menu was beautifully curated with a lovely mix of African and international flavours – from Kele Wele, African Red Stew, Choza Lamb Chops, Okavango Signature Chicken to delicious sides like Jollof Rice and Pilaf Rice. Desserts were equally delightful, especially the Malva Pudding.”February 2026
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Tiramisu Net +2
“The pizza and tiramisu are the best we’ve ever had.”
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“The pizza and tiramisu are the best we’ve ever had.”December 2025
“The food is amazing. It brought me to Africa. I love the Kachumbari salad and peri peri wings. My most favorite? The Okavango Chicken, the sauce is unforgettable. African Red Stew is a must try too. Also got to try their delightful desserts, carrot cake and tiramisu. I liked everything!”February 2026
Honorable mentions (11)
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African red stew Net +1
“The food is amazing. It brought me to Africa. I love the Kachumbari salad and peri peri wings. My most favorite? The Okavango Chicken, the sauce is unforgettable. African Red Stew is a must try too. Also got to try their delightful desserts, carrot cake and tiramisu. I liked everything!”
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Review excerpts
“The food is amazing. It brought me to Africa. I love the Kachumbari salad and peri peri wings. My most favorite? The Okavango Chicken, the sauce is unforgettable. African Red Stew is a must try too. Also got to try their delightful desserts, carrot cake and tiramisu. I liked everything!”February 2026
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Carrot cake Net +1
“The food is amazing. It brought me to Africa. I love the Kachumbari salad and peri peri wings. My most favorite? The Okavango Chicken, the sauce is unforgettable. African Red Stew is a must try too. Also got to try their delightful desserts, carrot cake and tiramisu. I liked everything!”
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“The food is amazing. It brought me to Africa. I love the Kachumbari salad and peri peri wings. My most favorite? The Okavango Chicken, the sauce is unforgettable. African Red Stew is a must try too. Also got to try their delightful desserts, carrot cake and tiramisu. I liked everything!”February 2026
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Chicken burger Net +1
“the food here is great also, get the chicken burger and signature house chicken! bye!”
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“the food here is great also, get the chicken burger and signature house chicken! bye!”March 2026
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Fries Net +1
“The vibe is so nice, luxurious and cozy at the same time. We ordered only fries(31AED) and it was so yummy! We want to try other dishes on the menu. It looked so nice. Very nice restaurant & cafe.”
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“The vibe is so nice, luxurious and cozy at the same time. We ordered only fries(31AED) and it was so yummy! We want to try other dishes on the menu. It looked so nice. Very nice restaurant & cafe.”May 2026
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Jollof rice Net +1
“The Grand Opening menu was beautifully curated with a lovely mix of African and international flavours – from Kele Wele, African Red Stew, Choza Lamb Chops, Okavango Signature Chicken to delicious sides like Jollof Rice and Pilaf Rice. Desserts were equally delightful, especially the Malva Pudding.”
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Review excerpts
“The Grand Opening menu was beautifully curated with a lovely mix of African and international flavours – from Kele Wele, African Red Stew, Choza Lamb Chops, Okavango Signature Chicken to delicious sides like Jollof Rice and Pilaf Rice. Desserts were equally delightful, especially the Malva Pudding.”February 2026
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Kachumbari salad Net +1
“The food is amazing. It brought me to Africa. I love the Kachumbari salad and peri peri wings. My most favorite? The Okavango Chicken, the sauce is unforgettable. African Red Stew is a must try too. Also got to try their delightful desserts, carrot cake and tiramisu. I liked everything!”
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Review excerpts
“The food is amazing. It brought me to Africa. I love the Kachumbari salad and peri peri wings. My most favorite? The Okavango Chicken, the sauce is unforgettable. African Red Stew is a must try too. Also got to try their delightful desserts, carrot cake and tiramisu. I liked everything!”February 2026
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Okavango chicken Net +1
“The food is amazing. It brought me to Africa. I love the Kachumbari salad and peri peri wings. My most favorite? The Okavango Chicken, the sauce is unforgettable. African Red Stew is a must try too. Also got to try their delightful desserts, carrot cake and tiramisu. I liked everything!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is amazing. It brought me to Africa. I love the Kachumbari salad and peri peri wings. My most favorite? The Okavango Chicken, the sauce is unforgettable. African Red Stew is a must try too. Also got to try their delightful desserts, carrot cake and tiramisu. I liked everything!”February 2026
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Peri peri wings Net +1
“The food is amazing. It brought me to Africa. I love the Kachumbari salad and peri peri wings. My most favorite? The Okavango Chicken, the sauce is unforgettable. African Red Stew is a must try too. Also got to try their delightful desserts, carrot cake and tiramisu. I liked everything!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is amazing. It brought me to Africa. I love the Kachumbari salad and peri peri wings. My most favorite? The Okavango Chicken, the sauce is unforgettable. African Red Stew is a must try too. Also got to try their delightful desserts, carrot cake and tiramisu. I liked everything!”February 2026
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Pilaf rice Net +1
“The Grand Opening menu was beautifully curated with a lovely mix of African and international flavours – from Kele Wele, African Red Stew, Choza Lamb Chops, Okavango Signature Chicken to delicious sides like Jollof Rice and Pilaf Rice. Desserts were equally delightful, especially the Malva Pudding.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Grand Opening menu was beautifully curated with a lovely mix of African and international flavours – from Kele Wele, African Red Stew, Choza Lamb Chops, Okavango Signature Chicken to delicious sides like Jollof Rice and Pilaf Rice. Desserts were equally delightful, especially the Malva Pudding.”February 2026
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Signature house chicken Net +1
“the food here is great also, get the chicken burger and signature house chicken! bye!”
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“the food here is great also, get the chicken burger and signature house chicken! bye!”March 2026
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Suya Net +1
“This place is definitely a hidden gem and worth going out of the way for. Only small suggestion, the suya would be even better with a bit of yaji on the side.”
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“This place is definitely a hidden gem and worth going out of the way for. Only small suggestion, the suya would be even better with a bit of yaji on the side.”January 2026
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Coffee Net +1
“Coffee is tasty by Jeyjey”
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“Coffee is tasty by Jeyjey”April 2026
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Tea Net +1
“To add - the tea is also amazing !!”
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“To add - the tea is also amazing !!”August 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Blueberry pancake Net −1
“The malva pudding was delicious, but the blueberry pancake and iced matcha were rather ordinary in comparison. Here's pancakes are thicker and denser, unlike the thin pancakes or soufflé pancakes usually can see in the market, so although it's a bit ordinary, this pancake is very filling.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The malva pudding was delicious, but the blueberry pancake and iced matcha were rather ordinary in comparison. Here's pancakes are thicker and denser, unlike the thin pancakes or soufflé pancakes usually can see in the market, so although it's a bit ordinary, this pancake is very filling.”April 2026
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Iced matcha Net −1
“The malva pudding was delicious, but the blueberry pancake and iced matcha were rather ordinary in comparison.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The malva pudding was delicious, but the blueberry pancake and iced matcha were rather ordinary in comparison.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Skip Entry. If you only want to eat, use the restaurant without purchasing a Crocodile Park ticket.
Choose Outdoors. Ask for an outdoor table if watching crocodiles while dining is part of the appeal.
Check Portions. Ask whether burgers or sandwiches include fries before ordering, since one diner found the menu unclear.
Time the Park. If you are also exploring the park, a review suggests arriving around 11:00 AM or 4:00 PM for possible baby-crocodile encounters.
Try Malva. Malva Pudding was repeatedly singled out, including by diners who preferred it to the blueberry pancake and iced matcha.
Plan the visit
Practical details
6C3R+2FV
Mushraif, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven Drinks
One visitor found the blueberry pancake and iced matcha ordinary compared with the malva pudding.
Unclear Sides
A menu description reportedly did not make clear that burgers and sandwiches came with a lot of fries.
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The Bottom Line
Okavango Restaurant sits inside Dubai Crocodile Park and combines a savanna-style setting with modern Pan-African and European food. You can order dishes such as Okavango Chicken, African Red Stew, Kachumbari salad and Malva Pudding, or choose more familiar options including pizza, pasta and burgers. The main draw is the outdoor view: diners can watch live crocodiles from the terrace while eating.
You do not need a park entry ticket to use the restaurant, which makes it a realistic standalone stop in Mushraif as well as a break before or after the exhibits. Indoor and outdoor seating, a calm atmosphere and reviews from families with young children make it suitable for a relaxed meal. One review also found it comfortable for working and mentioned good Wi-Fi.
Service is consistently described as welcoming and attentive, and several diners praised staff for useful food recommendations. Portions are generally described as generous. For value context, one customer paid 31AED for fries, while another reported 135AED for one person on average.
Do check what comes with burgers or sandwiches: one diner was surprised by the large amount of fries. The blueberry pancake and iced matcha received more mixed feedback than the malva pudding.