Fresh Seafood
Reviews describe fresh ingredients, strong flavours and well-prepared seafood, with prawns receiving especially high praise.
Red Shrimps Restaurant
Al Khawaneej
Red Shrimps is a casual seafood restaurant in Al Khawaneej, with generous portions and a menu built around prawns, seafood buckets and rice dishes. Reviewers particularly mention the seafood paella, which can serve two, and the Go Crazy shrimp.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
470 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large Portions
The seafood paella was described as rich, well presented and large enough for two people.
Lake Views
The setting includes a view of an artificial lake, adding a more relaxed backdrop to the meal.
Family Friendly
Reviews describe the restaurant as suitable for families and big groups, with children enjoying dishes such as fish and chips and calamari.
Easy Parking
A free parking lot is available, which makes the restaurant easier to reach by car.
Warm Service
Many reviews describe the team as friendly, attentive and accommodating, including when guests arrived close to closing time.
What to Eat at Red Shrimps 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 Red Shrimps 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Red Shrimps Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Go crazy shrimp Net +2
“A good place to taste some of the best seafood. Tried their "Go Crazy" shrimps. You will want to come back definitely.”
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“A good place to taste some of the best seafood. Tried their "Go Crazy" shrimps. You will want to come back definitely.”June 2025
“We ordered the Go Crazy Shrimp and the herb-marinated sea bass. Both dishes were flavorful and well prepared, with the sea bass standing out for its balance and freshness. The shrimp itself had great flavor, though it may have been slightly overcooked, as the shell tended to stick and was a bit difficult to peel. A small execution detail, but worth noting. One practical suggestion: the Go Crazy Shrimp would pair far better with white rice or bread instead of French fries, which didn’t complement the sauce as well.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (11)
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Big fried mix Net +1
“The experience was really good, we love the big fried mix, you must try.”
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“The experience was really good, we love the big fried mix, you must try.”January 2026
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Calamari rings Net +1
“The calamari rings were crispy and tender.”
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“The calamari rings were crispy and tender.”April 2023
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Chef's shrimp with rice (mini) Net +1
“Then i tried the Chef's Shrimp with rice (mini). I asked for medium spicy.. It was a really delicious, hot, and big portion for one person.”
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“Then i tried the Chef's Shrimp with rice (mini). I asked for medium spicy.. It was a really delicious, hot, and big portion for one person.”May 2023
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Chicken white sauce pasta Net +1
“Ohh! I love the platter my husband ordered and chicken white sauce pasta is very tasty.”
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“Ohh! I love the platter my husband ordered and chicken white sauce pasta is very tasty.”May 2026
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Crab salad Net +1
“The crab salad was super good, you must try as well.”
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“The crab salad was super good, you must try as well.”January 2026
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Fish and chips Net +1
“Also the paella 🥘 was really delicious and cooked well (you can know the fish resturant Cheif from the paella 😁) and the fish and chips was really good , kids love it.”
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“Also the paella 🥘 was really delicious and cooked well (you can know the fish resturant Cheif from the paella 😁) and the fish and chips was really good , kids love it.”January 2026
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Herb-marinated sea bass Net +1
“We ordered the Go Crazy Shrimp and the herb-marinated sea bass. Both dishes were flavorful and well prepared, with the sea bass standing out for its balance and freshness.”
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“We ordered the Go Crazy Shrimp and the herb-marinated sea bass. Both dishes were flavorful and well prepared, with the sea bass standing out for its balance and freshness.”January 2026
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Seafood boil bucket Net +1
“We ordered Paella and a seafood boil bucket 🦞 which was more than enough for two.”
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“We ordered Paella and a seafood boil bucket 🦞 which was more than enough for two.”January 2023
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Seafood platter Net +1
“We ordered a seafood platter for a family of 4. The shrimp were large, prepared well in 3 different ways, all of which we found tasty. The calamari rings were crispy and tender. Our picky eater kids devoured them along with the mussels. We had food left to take home.”
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“We ordered a seafood platter for a family of 4. The shrimp were large, prepared well in 3 different ways, all of which we found tasty. The calamari rings were crispy and tender. Our picky eater kids devoured them along with the mussels. We had food left to take home.”April 2023
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Tom yum soup Net +1
“I was welcomed with a very tasty appetizer, its kind of bread/chips and some spicy sauce and pickle, then i tried their excellent Tom Yum Soup.”
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“I was welcomed with a very tasty appetizer, its kind of bread/chips and some spicy sauce and pickle, then i tried their excellent Tom Yum Soup.”May 2023
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Seafood bucket Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Furthermore, we told them we didn't want mussels in our seafood bucket and they refused to replace with extra shrimps or crabs. And just removed the mussels.”
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What to Avoid (2)
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Shrimp bucket Net −1
“This was one of the worst food experiences we’ve ever had. We ordered the shrimp bucket, it was swimming in oil and quite spicy. The packaging was a disaster, the plastic cover looked like it was going to melt from the hot food and everything had spilled inside the bag, creating a complete mess. To make matters worse, we ended up with food poisoning afterward. Absolutely unacceptable and a serious health risk.”
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Critical review excerpts
“This was one of the worst food experiences we’ve ever had. We ordered the shrimp bucket, it was swimming in oil and quite spicy. The packaging was a disaster, the plastic cover looked like it was going to melt from the hot food and everything had spilled inside the bag, creating a complete mess. To make matters worse, we ended up with food poisoning afterward. Absolutely unacceptable and a serious health risk.”August 2025
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Shrimp lava Net −1
“The shrimp lava was not that good, but may be it is just that we didn’t like the taste, first time to try it ever , may be it just not what we were expecting.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The shrimp lava was not that good, but may be it is just that we didn’t like the taste, first time to try it ever , may be it just not what we were expecting.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check AC. Call ahead during hot weather to confirm the air-conditioning is working before choosing an indoor table.
Try Paella. The seafood paella is a useful group order: one reviewer found the portion good for two.
Visit Afternoons. Afternoon visits may be quieter; one reviewer found the restaurant especially calm at that time.
Use Parking. If you are driving, the restaurant has a free parking lot.
No Booking. Reservations were not required for one visit, though calling ahead could still help if you are short on time.
Call Ahead. If you have a strict schedule, call ahead; one guest did so before a movie and had the table and food ready on time.
Plan the visit
Practical details
6FMF+HH5 - Al Khawaneej St
Al Khawaneej - Al Khawaneej 1, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
AC Problems
Several summer reviews report that the air-conditioning was not working, making the dining room uncomfortably hot.
Hygiene Concern
One customer reported finding a hair in their food, which is a serious cleanliness concern.
Outdoor Insects
A reviewer said opening the doors after sunset allowed flies and insects to reach the table and food.
Inconsistent Shrimp
Two reviews describe shrimp with an unpleasant taste and a rubbery or sticky texture after the dish was reheated.
Forgotten Drinks
One visit included a service lapse where drinks arrived after the mains because the order had been forgotten.
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The Bottom Line
Red Shrimps is a casual seafood restaurant in Al Khawaneej where shrimp-led dishes and generous sharing plates are the main draw. The seafood paella is a strong group order: one reviewer found it rich with seafood, well presented and portioned for two. Other named favourites include the Go Crazy shrimps, Tom Yum Soup and seafood boil bucket.
The restaurant suits family meals and larger groups, with indoor and outdoor seating, an artificial-lake view and free parking. Reviews also mention children enjoying the fish and chips and calamari. Service is often described as warm and accommodating, including one late-arriving group whose order was prepared close to closing time.
A no-reservation visit worked for one reviewer, while calling ahead helped another guest fit dinner around a movie. There are important caveats. Multiple summer reviews say the air-conditioning was not working, leaving the dining room very hot; check its status before visiting.
One guest reported a hair in their food, while another described flies entering after the doors were opened at sunset. Shrimp quality also appears inconsistent in a small number of reviews, so raise any problem promptly rather than accepting a reheated dish.