Well-cooked steaks
Reviews repeatedly describe the steaks as tender, juicy and cooked to perfection, including ribeye, tenderloin and different cuts ordered together.
Porterhouse Bar & Grill
Palm Jumeirah
Porterhouse Bar & Grill is a steakhouse in Palm Jumeirah, with customer reviews focused on carefully cooked cuts such as ribeye, tenderloin and tomahawk. It also suits celebrations, relaxed date nights and family meals, with a bar atmosphere and occasional half-board dining option.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
415 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Tomahawk service
The tomahawk can be brought to the table on a trolley and sliced in front of guests, turning the main course into a memorable part of the meal.
Marrow butter
The complimentary bread with bone-marrow salted butter is a standout opening bite mentioned by diners.
Family friendly
One review specifically notes menu choices for children, while another describes the restaurant as family friendly.
Relaxed atmosphere
Jazz music, a laid-back setting and an atmosphere suited to conversation make it a comfortable choice for a date night.
Half-board choice
Guests staying at Sofitel can use the half-board option, with reviews describing a broad choice of dishes and a meal worth returning for.
English pub
The first floor includes an English-pub-style area with barrel tables, darts and pool games for a more casual drink or snack.
What to Eat at Porterhouse Bar & Grill 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 Porterhouse Bar & Grill, 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 Porterhouse Bar & Grill got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Tomahawk steak Net +2
“Big thanks to Aushan for taking such good care of us and recommending the tomahawk steak, honestly the best decision ever 😍 It was absolutely delicious and definitely the highlight of our stay.”
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“Big thanks to Aushan for taking such good care of us and recommending the tomahawk steak, honestly the best decision ever 😍 It was absolutely delicious and definitely the highlight of our stay.”May 2026
“We shared the tomahawk steak which was cooked to perfection.”December 2024
Honorable mentions (31)
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Apple crumble Net +1
“The apple crumble for dessert was also incredible and the perfect way to finish the meal.”
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“The apple crumble for dessert was also incredible and the perfect way to finish the meal.”August 2026
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Bone marrow salted butter Net +1
“The complimentary bread with the bone marrow salted butter was so delicious.”
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“The complimentary bread with the bone marrow salted butter was so delicious.”December 2024
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Bread Net +1
“The complimentary bread with the bone marrow salted butter was so delicious.”
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“The complimentary bread with the bone marrow salted butter was so delicious.”December 2024
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Bread with marrow butter Net +1
“The tartare was great, and the bread with marrow butter was absolutely delicious.”
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“The tartare was great, and the bread with marrow butter was absolutely delicious.”August 2026
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Ceaser salad Net +1
“For the main course, we tried the ceaser salad and prawn cocktail, I just loved the ceaser salad so much and highly recommend it.”
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“For the main course, we tried the ceaser salad and prawn cocktail, I just loved the ceaser salad so much and highly recommend it.”August 2024
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Chateaubriand Net +1
“The chateaubriand was cooked to perfection and the service provided by Binoy, Guillaume, Marta and Wilbert was second to none.”
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“The chateaubriand was cooked to perfection and the service provided by Binoy, Guillaume, Marta and Wilbert was second to none.”September 2023
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Cheesecake Net +1
“The restaurant then brought out a delicious cheesecake to celebrate the birthday which was so wonderful.”
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“The restaurant then brought out a delicious cheesecake to celebrate the birthday which was so wonderful.”December 2024
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Classic cheesecake Net +1
“Classic cheesecake was great as well.”
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“Classic cheesecake was great as well.”April 2024
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Date cake Net +1
“The steak is premium cut, their house salad was the perfect appetizer and definitely you don’t want to miss their mouthwatering date cake!”
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“The steak is premium cut, their house salad was the perfect appetizer and definitely you don’t want to miss their mouthwatering date cake!”April 2024
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Eton mess Net +1
“Dessert was an Eton mess, again very tasty and the meringue was light and crumbly.”
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“Dessert was an Eton mess, again very tasty and the meringue was light and crumbly.”September 2023
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French onion soup Net +1
“I recommend the French Onion soup, which was delicious, I would even go as far as saying it was the best I’ve had.”
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“I recommend the French Onion soup, which was delicious, I would even go as far as saying it was the best I’ve had.”September 2023
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Grilled broccolini Net +1
“Went for Parmesan fries, grilled broccolini and creamed spinach. The spinach was a little too watery and I don’t think the feta worked that great. But the fries and broccolini were lovely.”
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“Went for Parmesan fries, grilled broccolini and creamed spinach. The spinach was a little too watery and I don’t think the feta worked that great. But the fries and broccolini were lovely.”December 2024
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Grilled chicken ceaser salad Net +1
“Great food!! Grilled chicken ceaser salad was fantastic!!”
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“Great food!! Grilled chicken ceaser salad was fantastic!!”March 2023
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House salad Net +1
“The steak is premium cut, their house salad was the perfect appetizer and definitely you don’t want to miss their mouthwatering date cake!”
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“The steak is premium cut, their house salad was the perfect appetizer and definitely you don’t want to miss their mouthwatering date cake!”April 2024
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Mashed potatoes Net +1
“Absolutely amazing food! The fish was incredibly delicious, and the mashed potatoes were perfectly smooth and flavorful.”
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“Absolutely amazing food! The fish was incredibly delicious, and the mashed potatoes were perfectly smooth and flavorful.”January 2026
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Onion rings Net +1
“Really solid steakhouse. Props to the steak, and special shout out to the onion rings, which were light, crispy, and abundant.”
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“Really solid steakhouse. Props to the steak, and special shout out to the onion rings, which were light, crispy, and abundant.”October 2025
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Oysters Net +1
“As appetizers we had oysters really amazing and beef tartare.”
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“As appetizers we had oysters really amazing and beef tartare.”October 2025
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Parmesan fries Net +1
“Went for Parmesan fries, grilled broccolini and creamed spinach. The spinach was a little too watery and I don’t think the feta worked that great. But the fries and broccolini were lovely.”
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“Went for Parmesan fries, grilled broccolini and creamed spinach. The spinach was a little too watery and I don’t think the feta worked that great. But the fries and broccolini were lovely.”December 2024
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Porterhouse steak Net +1
“Mr Romesh was extremely kind and helpful, he made sure that everyone is happy and enjoying the delicious food. Highly recommend it. Try Porterhouse steak (enough for 2)”
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“Mr Romesh was extremely kind and helpful, he made sure that everyone is happy and enjoying the delicious food. Highly recommend it. Try Porterhouse steak (enough for 2)”May 2021
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Poterhouse ice cream Net +1
“And for desert sorbet and Poterhouse Ice Cream, which is a mustvtry also.”
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“And for desert sorbet and Poterhouse Ice Cream, which is a mustvtry also.”August 2024
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Ribeye Net +1
“The ribeye was very tender. Overall the food was good.”
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“The ribeye was very tender. Overall the food was good.”July 2026
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Ribs Net +1
“The ribs were amazing—tender, flavorful, and definitely one of the highlights of the meal.”
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“The ribs were amazing—tender, flavorful, and definitely one of the highlights of the meal.”August 2026
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Risotto Net +1
“The tenderloin steak was really soft and juicy, wife’s risotto was ok.”
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“The tenderloin steak was really soft and juicy, wife’s risotto was ok.”December 2023
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Salmon Net +1
“Nice meal, I had the salmon and husband had the steak frites. It was my birthday and they kindly bought out a little cake. Only thing I’d say is the restaurant outside is lacking atmosphere and it was a very mixed bag with the dress code.”
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“Nice meal, I had the salmon and husband had the steak frites. It was my birthday and they kindly bought out a little cake. Only thing I’d say is the restaurant outside is lacking atmosphere and it was a very mixed bag with the dress code.”January 2024
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Slow cooked beef brisket Net +1
“For the main dish, we took the Steak Frites Australian Thin Skirt and the Slow Cooked Beef Brisket, and I can they bothe tasted amazing.”
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“For the main dish, we took the Steak Frites Australian Thin Skirt and the Slow Cooked Beef Brisket, and I can they bothe tasted amazing.”August 2024
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Steak frites Net +1
“Nice meal, I had the salmon and husband had the steak frites. It was my birthday and they kindly bought out a little cake. Only thing I’d say is the restaurant outside is lacking atmosphere and it was a very mixed bag with the dress code.”
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“Nice meal, I had the salmon and husband had the steak frites. It was my birthday and they kindly bought out a little cake. Only thing I’d say is the restaurant outside is lacking atmosphere and it was a very mixed bag with the dress code.”January 2024
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Steak frites australian thin skirt Net +1
“For the main dish, we took the Steak Frites Australian Thin Skirt and the Slow Cooked Beef Brisket, and I can they bothe tasted amazing.”
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“For the main dish, we took the Steak Frites Australian Thin Skirt and the Slow Cooked Beef Brisket, and I can they bothe tasted amazing.”August 2024
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Tenderloin steak Net +1
“The tenderloin steak was really soft and juicy, wife’s risotto was ok.”
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“The tenderloin steak was really soft and juicy, wife’s risotto was ok.”December 2023
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Themed lunch Net +1
“During our stay we attended a themed lunch at the restaurant which was themed on the squid games (Netflix) and all I can say is wow!”
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“During our stay we attended a themed lunch at the restaurant which was themed on the squid games (Netflix) and all I can say is wow!”November 2021
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Tomato soup Net +1
“Lovely food, had the tomato soup which was delicious to start, wife had the prawn cocktail and finished it all.”
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“Lovely food, had the tomato soup which was delicious to start, wife had the prawn cocktail and finished it all.”December 2023
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Yorkshire puddings with gravy Net +1
“Loved the carving of the meat at the table and the Yorkshire puddings with gravy!”
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“Loved the carving of the meat at the table and the Yorkshire puddings with gravy!”November 2021
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Prosecco Net +1
“The steak knife cut my tenderloin like butter, I enjoyed every bite, every sip of my Prosecco in the a lovely atmosphere.”
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“The steak knife cut my tenderloin like butter, I enjoyed every bite, every sip of my Prosecco in the a lovely atmosphere.”January 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Creamed spinach Net −1
“Went for Parmesan fries, grilled broccolini and creamed spinach. The spinach was a little too watery and I don’t think the feta worked that great.”
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“Went for Parmesan fries, grilled broccolini and creamed spinach. The spinach was a little too watery and I don’t think the feta worked that great.”December 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve before visiting: one walk-in party found the restaurant fully booked and waited about an hour for a table.
Check surcharges. If using Sofitel’s half-board option, ask which steaks carry a supplement before ordering.
Try tomahawk. For a celebratory meal, consider the tomahawk; a diner called it the highlight of a Sofitel stay.
Request seating. For a quieter date or anniversary meal, request a table away from the kids section and confirm the seating area when booking.
Try set menu. The set menu is a useful way to sample an appetiser, main course and dessert in one meal.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Palm Jumeirah East - Crescent Rd
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Cocktails miss
One otherwise very positive steakhouse review found the cocktails disappointing.
Dining noise
A table in the kids section was affected by a toddler crying throughout the meal, which disrupted conversation.
Dessert delay
One visit saw desserts take more than 30 minutes to arrive, although the same diner later reported better service.
Higher pricing
A reviewer considered the pricing on the higher side, even while finding it broadly consistent with the food quality and standard.
Outdoor atmosphere
The outdoor restaurant area was described as lacking atmosphere, and the dress code felt inconsistent to one birthday visitor.
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The Bottom Line
Porterhouse Bar & Grill is a Palm Jumeirah steakhouse at Sofitel Dubai The Palm, centred on premium cuts but not limited to steak. Reviews mention Porterhouse steak, tomahawk, tenderloin and fish, alongside starters such as French Onion soup, oysters and beef tartare. The tomahawk may be presented on a trolley and sliced at the table, which adds a little theatre to a birthday or anniversary dinner.
The setting leans polished but relaxed. Jazz music and a laid-back atmosphere suit date nights, while children’s menu choices and family-friendly comments make it workable for mixed groups. There is also an English-pub-style bar area upstairs with barrel tables, darts and pool games, plus drinks and snacks.
Service is one of the most consistent strengths in the reviews, with diners describing attentive help, menu explanations and thoughtful celebration touches such as complimentary birthday or anniversary cakes. Half-board guests at the Sofitel have a broad choice of dishes, but check supplements: one review reports an extra 60AED for steak. Booking ahead is sensible, as a walk-in party found the restaurant fully booked.
If quiet conversation matters, ask not to be seated in the kids section; one meal there was disrupted by a crying toddler. The outdoor area has also received mixed atmosphere feedback.