Steak quality
One reviewer said the steak was cooked exactly to order, with especially good mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Rags To Riches Restaurant
Dubai Production City
Rags To Riches is a neighbourhood steakhouse and smokehouse in Dubai Production City, with a relaxed bar atmosphere. Reviews point to the smoked platter, well-liked steaks and lively evenings with quiz nights, live music and a pool table.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
211 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live music
Live singers can turn dinner into a lively or relaxed evening, from dancing and singalongs to calmer performances.
Attentive service
Reviews consistently describe the team as attentive, welcoming and quick, including regular check-ins and clear menu guidance.
Quiz nights
Quiz nights are a strong choice if you want dinner with an activity rather than a quiet meal.
Pool table
The free pool table gives groups something to do between drinks or alongside a casual meal.
Generous portions
Several reviews mention good value and generous serving sizes, including substantial meat portions.
What to Eat at Rags To Riches 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 Rags To Riches Restaurant, 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 Rags To Riches Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Brisket burger Net +1
“"We had such an amazing time at Rags To Riches Restaurant, and Jenny was absolutely incredible! She greeted us with such a warm, friendly smile right away, explained the menu perfectly, and gave great recommendations (the brisket burger and Jack Daniel's wings were chef's kiss )) .”
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“"We had such an amazing time at Rags To Riches Restaurant, and Jenny was absolutely incredible! She greeted us with such a warm, friendly smile right away, explained the menu perfectly, and gave great recommendations (the brisket burger and Jack Daniel's wings were chef's kiss )) .”July 2026
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Broccoli Net +1
“I'm super picky with mashed potatoes and veggies, but WOW. The mashed potatoes were so creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was actually PERFECT.”
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“I'm super picky with mashed potatoes and veggies, but WOW. The mashed potatoes were so creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was actually PERFECT.”June 2026
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Burnt bites Net +1
“The Burnt Bites were outstanding, and the live music made the night even better.”
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“The Burnt Bites were outstanding, and the live music made the night even better.”June 2026
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Chicken involtini Net +1
“The chicken involtini was excellent, full of flavor and really well prepared.”
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“The chicken involtini was excellent, full of flavor and really well prepared.”June 2026
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Gambas Net +1
“The food was excellent and the staff friendly and attentive. We enjoyed a delicious meal of Chicken Quesadillas, Gambas, Seabass with mushroom risotto, parmesan cheese, and rocket leaves; as well as T-Bone Steak with potatoes, grilled vegetables and a side of peppercorn sauce.”
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“The food was excellent and the staff friendly and attentive. We enjoyed a delicious meal of Chicken Quesadillas, Gambas, Seabass with mushroom risotto, parmesan cheese, and rocket leaves; as well as T-Bone Steak with potatoes, grilled vegetables and a side of peppercorn sauce.”January 2023
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Half chicken Net +1
“They have launched new smokehouse food menu - had the half chicken - very tasty.”
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“They have launched new smokehouse food menu - had the half chicken - very tasty.”July 2025
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Jack daniel's wings Net +1
“"We had such an amazing time at Rags To Riches Restaurant, and Jenny was absolutely incredible! She greeted us with such a warm, friendly smile right away, explained the menu perfectly, and gave great recommendations (the brisket burger and Jack Daniel's wings were chef's kiss )) .”
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“"We had such an amazing time at Rags To Riches Restaurant, and Jenny was absolutely incredible! She greeted us with such a warm, friendly smile right away, explained the menu perfectly, and gave great recommendations (the brisket burger and Jack Daniel's wings were chef's kiss )) .”July 2026
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Mashed potatoes Net +1
“I'm super picky with mashed potatoes and veggies, but WOW. The mashed potatoes were so creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was actually PERFECT.”
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“I'm super picky with mashed potatoes and veggies, but WOW. The mashed potatoes were so creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was actually PERFECT.”June 2026
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Mozzarella sticks Net +1
“The sliders were so cute and soooo good, and don't even get me started on the mozzarella sticks... that sweet and tangy sauce?? I could eat it forever!!”
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“The sliders were so cute and soooo good, and don't even get me started on the mozzarella sticks... that sweet and tangy sauce?? I could eat it forever!!”June 2026
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Seabass with mushroom risotto, parmesan cheese, and rocket leaves Net +1
“The food was excellent and the staff friendly and attentive. We enjoyed a delicious meal of Chicken Quesadillas, Gambas, Seabass with mushroom risotto, parmesan cheese, and rocket leaves; as well as T-Bone Steak with potatoes, grilled vegetables and a side of peppercorn sauce.”
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“The food was excellent and the staff friendly and attentive. We enjoyed a delicious meal of Chicken Quesadillas, Gambas, Seabass with mushroom risotto, parmesan cheese, and rocket leaves; as well as T-Bone Steak with potatoes, grilled vegetables and a side of peppercorn sauce.”January 2023
Honorable mentions (5)
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Sizzling brownie Net +1
“For dessert, PLEASE get the sizzling brownie!!! The hot brownie with the ice cream melting on top was EVERYTHING. Rich, chocolatey, warm, and just chef's kiss.”
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“For dessert, PLEASE get the sizzling brownie!!! The hot brownie with the ice cream melting on top was EVERYTHING. Rich, chocolatey, warm, and just chef's kiss.”June 2026
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Sliders Net +1
“The sliders were so cute and soooo good, and don't even get me started on the mozzarella sticks... that sweet and tangy sauce?? I could eat it forever!!”
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“The sliders were so cute and soooo good, and don't even get me started on the mozzarella sticks... that sweet and tangy sauce?? I could eat it forever!!”June 2026
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Smoked platter Net +1
“We ordered the smoked platter and quesadillas, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.”
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“We ordered the smoked platter and quesadillas, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.”June 2026
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Steak Net +1
“The steak was literally one of the BEST I've ever had, and they cooked it exactly how I wanted it!”
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“The steak was literally one of the BEST I've ever had, and they cooked it exactly how I wanted it!”June 2026
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T-bone steak with potatoes, grilled vegetables and a side of peppercorn sauce Net +1
“The food was excellent and the staff friendly and attentive. We enjoyed a delicious meal of Chicken Quesadillas, Gambas, Seabass with mushroom risotto, parmesan cheese, and rocket leaves; as well as T-Bone Steak with potatoes, grilled vegetables and a side of peppercorn sauce.”
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“The food was excellent and the staff friendly and attentive. We enjoyed a delicious meal of Chicken Quesadillas, Gambas, Seabass with mushroom risotto, parmesan cheese, and rocket leaves; as well as T-Bone Steak with potatoes, grilled vegetables and a side of peppercorn sauce.”January 2023
What to Avoid (1)
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Smoked platter for four Net −1
“We ordered the smoked platter for four to share, along with the quesadillas, and everything was disappointing.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the smoked platter for four to share, along with the quesadillas, and everything was disappointing.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try quiz night. Choose quiz night if you want a more interactive evening; one visitor found it especially enjoyable.
Check discounts. Ask about Smokehouse Friday offers: one review reported a 20% discount on the smokehouse menu.
Ask about seating. If cigarette smoke bothers you, request the non-smoking area when you arrive, though one guest still noticed an odour there.
Book music nights. For entertainment, target an evening with a singer; Friday visits have included dancing, singing and live performances.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Qudra Street 11c
Al Hebiah Second - Dubai Studio City, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food inconsistency
One visit found the smoked platter disappointing, with chewy ribs, dry chicken and badly cooked smoked meat.
Smoke odour
A reviewer noticed strong cigarette smoke on arrival and an unpleasant cleaning-cloth smell after moving areas.
Plain quesadillas
One reviewer found the quesadillas bland and said the accompanying guacamole did not taste homemade.
Average meals
Not every visit is exceptional: one review described the food as decent rather than memorable.
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The Bottom Line
Rags To Riches is a casual neighbourhood steakhouse and smokehouse in Dubai Production City that works particularly well for groups wanting food with a bit of entertainment. You can order steak, a smoked platter, brisket burger or chicken involtini, then stay for live music, quiz night or a game of pool. The food feedback is mostly strong but not completely uniform.
One diner praised a steak cooked exactly to order, creamy mashed potatoes, broccoli and the sizzling brownie, while another enjoyed Burnt Bites and a half chicken. There is also a clear outlier: a visit found the smoked platter’s ribs chewy, the chicken dry and the quesadillas bland. That makes asking about current smokehouse recommendations worthwhile.
Service is one of the safest reasons to visit, with repeated reports of friendly, attentive staff who explain dishes, check in regularly and keep drinks topped up. The atmosphere ranges from relaxed outdoor drinks to energetic Friday singing and dancing. Reviews also mention good happy-hour or drinks deals, including a reported 20% Smokehouse Friday discount, though no exact current prices are supplied.
If smoke is a concern, request non-smoking seating early; one guest still noticed an unpleasant odour after moving areas.