Seafood Tower
The raw seafood tower is repeatedly highlighted for freshness and quality.
Rockfish
Jumeirah
Rockfish is a beachfront seafood restaurant in Jumeirah, with indoor and terrace seating facing the sea and Burj Al Arab. Reviews point to refined meals built around a raw seafood tower, sea bass, Italian-leaning seafood dishes and sunset views.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
1,048 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sea Bass
The salt-encrusted sea bass is excellent, with a tableside presentation that includes cracking the crust and filleting the fish.
Outdoor Calm
Lunch outdoors can be relaxed and comfortable, with wide tables, natural light and seating facing the sea.
Allergy Care
After an allergy communication problem, the team made extra efforts to ensure the guests were safe and comfortable.
Live Music
Some evening visits include live music, adding a livelier element to the otherwise elegant setting.
Family Seating
The restaurant is described as welcoming to families as well as couples, and it has a kids menu.
What to Eat at Rockfish 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 Rockfish, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Rockfish, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 3
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Piemonte profiteroles Net +3
“Piemonte Profiterole: 100000/10”
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Review excerpts
“Piemonte Profiterole: 100000/10”December 2024
“My husband got Fritto Misto for starter and the Piemonte Profiteroles for dessert which were good portions and very tasty.”May 2025
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Tiramisu Net +3
“Well, the tiramisu was very nice, its texture was far too soft for my liking.”
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Review excerpts
“Well, the tiramisu was very nice, its texture was far too soft for my liking.”July 2025
“My husband had his favourite Tiramisu, he said it’s the best one he has ever had.”October 2023
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Tasting menu Net +2
“The tasting menu was a ride through his creativity and kitchen. Not only what the eyes could see was amazing but the explosion of flavors once in the mouth will definitely take us back to Rockfish at the earliest.”
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“The tasting menu was a ride through his creativity and kitchen. Not only what the eyes could see was amazing but the explosion of flavors once in the mouth will definitely take us back to Rockfish at the earliest.”August 2023
“We had a wonderful tasting menu dinner. The atmosphere, service and food were excellent.”August 2025
Honorable mentions (27)
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Scallop seamare Net +1
“- Main Courses: Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina and Scallop Seamare The handmade gnocchi was soft and chewy, coated in a rich tomato sauce and melted cheese—an ode to the warmth and vibrance of Italy. The Norwegian scallops stole the show, perfectly seared to a golden crisp outside while remaining tender and juicy inside. Paired with cauliflower cream and truffle, this dish was a masterpiece that left a lasting impression.”
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Review excerpts
“- Main Courses: Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina and Scallop Seamare The handmade gnocchi was soft and chewy, coated in a rich tomato sauce and melted cheese—an ode to the warmth and vibrance of Italy. The Norwegian scallops stole the show, perfectly seared to a golden crisp outside while remaining tender and juicy inside. Paired with cauliflower cream and truffle, this dish was a masterpiece that left a lasting impression.”July 2025
“The Baby Spanish Salad was fresh and delicious, but the Scallop Seamare was the star.. perfectly seared Norwegian scallops with truffle, beef bacon, and cauliflower cream. Absolute perfection!”June 2025
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Baby spanish salad Net +1
“The Baby Spanish Salad was fresh and delicious, but the Scallop Seamare was the star.. perfectly seared Norwegian scallops with truffle, beef bacon, and cauliflower cream. Absolute perfection!”
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Review excerpts
“The Baby Spanish Salad was fresh and delicious, but the Scallop Seamare was the star.. perfectly seared Norwegian scallops with truffle, beef bacon, and cauliflower cream. Absolute perfection!”June 2025
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Beef carpaccio Net +1
“We opted for mostly fish-based main courses, along with beef carpaccio for starters. The champion and non-alcoholic drinks complemented our meal perfectly.”
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“We opted for mostly fish-based main courses, along with beef carpaccio for starters. The champion and non-alcoholic drinks complemented our meal perfectly.”March 2024
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Bluefin tuna Net +1
“📸 Starter - Bluefin Tuna: 6.5/10 tasty but not amazing, small starter portion size, well presented”
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Review excerpts
“📸 Starter - Bluefin Tuna: 6.5/10 tasty but not amazing, small starter portion size, well presented”May 2025
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Calprese risotto Net +1
“I had calprese risotto it was amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“I had calprese risotto it was amazing.”October 2023
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Chocolate soufflé tart with pistachio ice cream Net +1
“We then had the most amazing dessert I had chocolate soufflé tart with pistachio ice cream oh my it was so delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“We then had the most amazing dessert I had chocolate soufflé tart with pistachio ice cream oh my it was so delicious.”October 2023
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Cioclate dessert with gianduia chocolate Net +1
“Special dish cioclate dessert with Gianduia chocolate (I uploaded the video) 🔝 one ☝️”
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Review excerpts
“Special dish cioclate dessert with Gianduia chocolate (I uploaded the video) 🔝 one ☝️”May 2025
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Fresh sea food and fruit platter Net +1
“I loved the fresh sea food and fruit platter.”
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Review excerpts
“I loved the fresh sea food and fruit platter.”October 2025
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Gnocchi alla sorrentina Net +1
“- Main Courses: Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina and Scallop Seamare The handmade gnocchi was soft and chewy, coated in a rich tomato sauce and melted cheese—an ode to the warmth and vibrance of Italy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“- Main Courses: Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina and Scallop Seamare The handmade gnocchi was soft and chewy, coated in a rich tomato sauce and melted cheese—an ode to the warmth and vibrance of Italy.”July 2025
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Grilled octopus starter Net +1
“The grilled octopus starter and pasta with vongole were outstanding.”
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“The grilled octopus starter and pasta with vongole were outstanding.”March 2024
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Langoustines with vegetables Net +1
“Langoustines with vegetables He said it was absolutely delicious.”
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“Langoustines with vegetables He said it was absolutely delicious.”October 2023
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Lobster ravioli Net +1
“I particularly recommend the lobster ravioli, the spaghetti vongole, and the truffle risotto. These three dishes captured my attention the most, with flavors that were precise, balanced, and present.”
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“I particularly recommend the lobster ravioli, the spaghetti vongole, and the truffle risotto. These three dishes captured my attention the most, with flavors that were precise, balanced, and present.”January 2026
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Lobster risotto Net +1
“Meat dishes are good, and special mentioned for the Lobster Risotto.”
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“Meat dishes are good, and special mentioned for the Lobster Risotto.”July 2019
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Lonster risotto Net +1
“Food was excellent, especially lonster risotto, highly recommended as well as mozzarella for the starters!”
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“Food was excellent, especially lonster risotto, highly recommended as well as mozzarella for the starters!”May 2025
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Pasta with vongole Net +1
“The grilled octopus starter and pasta with vongole were outstanding.”
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“The grilled octopus starter and pasta with vongole were outstanding.”March 2024
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Pink lady Net +1
“Pink lady : 8/10”
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“Pink lady : 8/10”December 2024
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Ragu pasta Net +1
“not really, here I had the worst Frito misto, the shrims weren't cleaned properly and they where too small, tasted bad, I recommend the ragu pasta, tuna pasta also was an 7/10, and the cocktail 10000/10”
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Review excerpts
“not really, here I had the worst Frito misto, the shrims weren't cleaned properly and they where too small, tasted bad, I recommend the ragu pasta, tuna pasta also was an 7/10, and the cocktail 10000/10”June 2025
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Raw plate Net +1
“Top location to see Burj al Arab (la Vela per gli italiani), raw plate very good, head chef very very profession.”
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“Top location to see Burj al Arab (la Vela per gli italiani), raw plate very good, head chef very very profession.”May 2025
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Raw seafood tower Net +1
“The raw seafood tower is the highlight, fresh and of high quality. Service is attentive and kind.”
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“The raw seafood tower is the highlight, fresh and of high quality. Service is attentive and kind.”April 2026
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Set menu Net +1
“Our group had a wonderful time with a set menu at Rockfish. The service and food were truly amazing.”
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“Our group had a wonderful time with a set menu at Rockfish. The service and food were truly amazing.”September 2023
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Spaghetti vongole Net +1
“I particularly recommend the lobster ravioli, the spaghetti vongole, and the truffle risotto. These three dishes captured my attention the most, with flavors that were precise, balanced, and present.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I particularly recommend the lobster ravioli, the spaghetti vongole, and the truffle risotto. These three dishes captured my attention the most, with flavors that were precise, balanced, and present.”January 2026
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Truffle risotto Net +1
“I particularly recommend the lobster ravioli, the spaghetti vongole, and the truffle risotto. These three dishes captured my attention the most, with flavors that were precise, balanced, and present.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I particularly recommend the lobster ravioli, the spaghetti vongole, and the truffle risotto. These three dishes captured my attention the most, with flavors that were precise, balanced, and present.”January 2026
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Tuna appetizer Net +1
“The tuna appetizer too was quite delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“The tuna appetizer too was quite delicious.”September 2024
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Vellutata di zucca Net +1
“- Starters: Beef Carpaccio and Vellutata di Zucca The beef carpaccio was as delicate as silk, paired with truffle and Parmesan cheese to deliver a rich, layered flavor. The pumpkin soup, on the other hand, was velvety smooth, with a touch of tanginess from the lemon ricotta cheese that added a refreshing balance.”
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Review excerpts
“- Starters: Beef Carpaccio and Vellutata di Zucca The beef carpaccio was as delicate as silk, paired with truffle and Parmesan cheese to deliver a rich, layered flavor. The pumpkin soup, on the other hand, was velvety smooth, with a touch of tanginess from the lemon ricotta cheese that added a refreshing balance.”July 2025
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Fritto misto Net 0
Mixed feedback
“My husband got Fritto Misto for starter and the Piemonte Profiteroles for dessert which were good portions and very tasty.”
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“My husband got Fritto Misto for starter and the Piemonte Profiteroles for dessert which were good portions and very tasty.”May 2025
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Oysters Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“However, the service was not much we had the brunch package, which include 2 oysters as we were 2 , one of the oyster looked messy which is okay we asked for a replacement which took maybe 30 mins.”
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Tuna pasta Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“not really, here I had the worst Frito misto, the shrims weren't cleaned properly and they where too small, tasted bad, I recommend the ragu pasta, tuna pasta also was an 7/10, and the cocktail 10000/10”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 4
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Chateau d’armajan sauternes des primes wine Net +1
“We had Chateau d’armajan Sauternes des primes wine. That the sommelier suggested oh my goodness it’s the best wine we have ever tasted.”
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“We had Chateau d’armajan Sauternes des primes wine. That the sommelier suggested oh my goodness it’s the best wine we have ever tasted.”October 2023
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Sardinian white wine Net +1
“We had a nice Sardinian white wine - very refreshing!”
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“We had a nice Sardinian white wine - very refreshing!”July 2025
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Spritz Net +1
“A very nice place where you can enjoy a drink while contemplating a beautiful view, a beautiful sunset… one of the best spritz I have ever drunk.”
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“A very nice place where you can enjoy a drink while contemplating a beautiful view, a beautiful sunset… one of the best spritz I have ever drunk.”March 2023
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White tea Net +1
“White tea : 10/10”
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Review excerpts
“White tea : 10/10”December 2024
What to Avoid (1)
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Sea bass fish (in salt) Net −1
“The sea bass fish (in salt) was not fresh.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The sea bass fish (in salt) was not fresh.”May 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Early. Reserve ahead for New Year and peak dates, when minimum-spend rules may apply.
Check Spend. Ask about minimum spend before booking peak-date visits, particularly around New Year.
Request Outdoors. Ask for an outdoor, sea-facing table if the view and sunset are a priority.
Use Valet. Free valet parking is available, which is useful when visiting the hotel restaurant.
Confirm Allergies. Discuss allergy requirements clearly with the team when ordering, as one visit involved a communication mix-up.
Bring Kids. Families can ask about the kids menu; reviews also describe the setting as suitable for children.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Naseem, Madinat - Jumeira St
Umm Suqeim Third - Jumeirah, Dubai
Common Concerns
High Pricing
Several reviews place Rockfish above average or on the pricey side, in line with Jumeirah hotel dining.
Limited Menu
One review found the Mediterranean seafood menu surprisingly limited, despite the restaurant’s stature.
Small Portions
A Restaurant Week meal included just two scallops with no side, leaving one guest hungry.
Dim Lighting
The subdued lighting can make reading the menu difficult, especially during dinner.
Service Lapses
Reviews include a booking-date mix-up and an occasion dessert arriving without the requested candles or message.
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The Bottom Line
Rockfish is a beachfront seafood restaurant in Jumeirah where the setting is a major part of the meal: terrace and outdoor tables face the sea and Burj Al Arab, and sunset visits are especially popular. You can order the raw seafood tower, salt-encrusted sea bass, Scallop Seamare or Italian-style dishes such as lobster ravioli and spaghetti vongole. The strongest feedback is for fresh seafood, polished presentation and attentive service.
The salt-crusted sea bass can arrive with a tableside crust-cracking and filleting presentation, while the Scallop Seamare and lobster ravioli receive particularly enthusiastic mentions. Desserts, especially Piemonte Profiterole and tiramisu, also make a good impression. Some evenings include live music.
This is expensive Jumeirah hotel dining rather than a casual seafood stop. One reviewer found the menu limited, and another reported that a Restaurant Week serving of two scallops without a side was too small. Lighting can be very subdued, so reading the menu may be awkward.
Families are catered for with a kids menu, and free valet parking is a useful convenience. For New Year or other peak dates, reserve early and ask about minimum spend. If allergies matter, explain them carefully when ordering; one visit involved a communication mix-up despite a strong recovery.