Well-cooked steak
Reviews repeatedly describe the steak as tender, juicy and cooked to the requested doneness.
Rowley's | Steakhouse Restaurant in DIFC
DIFC
Rowley’s is a steakhouse in DIFC centred on steak and frites, with unlimited fries, salad and sauces alongside the main course. Reviews also point to a terrace with Burj Khalifa views, making it suited to relaxed lunches, dinners and celebrations.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
3,179 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Unlimited fries
The steak comes with unlimited crispy fries, fresh salad and sauces, including the frequently praised secret sauce.
Burj Khalifa views
The terrace and surrounding setting give the meal a strong DIFC skyline backdrop, especially at night.
Simple ordering
The paper ordering system lets diners circle their choices with a pen, which one reviewer found especially straightforward.
Waiting games
An interactive table with mini-games can make the pre-meal wait less tedious.
Celebration setting
Elegant surroundings and attentive service have worked well for birthdays and other memorable occasions.
What to Eat at Rowley's | Steakhouse Restaurant in DIFC 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 Rowley's | Steakhouse Restaurant in DIFC, 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 Rowley's | Steakhouse Restaurant in DIFC, 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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Secret sauce Net +7
“I was surprised with the quality of the STEAK, for 80 AED. That was a good steak. Make sure to add the secret sauce.”
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Review excerpts
“I was surprised with the quality of the STEAK, for 80 AED. That was a good steak. Make sure to add the secret sauce.”May 2026
“The steak was good, but their secret sauce took it to another level.”June 2026
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1Kg côte de bœuf Net +2
“We celebrated Eid at Rowley’s with the 1kg Côte de Bœuf feast! Everything is sumptuous! The location is picture perfect with the Burj Khalifa view and downtown view. The food is divine, the Côte de Bœuf is perfectly cooked and goes together with the unlimited classic fries.”
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“We celebrated Eid at Rowley’s with the 1kg Côte de Bœuf feast! Everything is sumptuous! The location is picture perfect with the Burj Khalifa view and downtown view. The food is divine, the Côte de Bœuf is perfectly cooked and goes together with the unlimited classic fries.”May 2026
“The food was absolutely amazing! We ordered the 1KG Cote De Boeuf Steak, which came with salad, sauces, drinks, and unlimited fries. The meat was incredibly tender and grilled to perfection — truly worth every dirham.”May 2026
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Caesar salad Net +2
“I ordered the Caesar salad, it was good.”
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“I ordered the Caesar salad, it was good.”May 2026
“The Caesar salad and tomato salad were both good—ingredients tasted fresh and the dressings were well balanced.”April 2026
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Classic steak Net +2
“really good steaks at great value! the classic steaks came with a wonderful char on the outside yet was still juicy on the inside!”
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“really good steaks at great value! the classic steaks came with a wonderful char on the outside yet was still juicy on the inside!”February 2026
“We ordered both the Special Steak and the Classic Steak, and both were delicious. The Special Steak was especially tender and juicy, which made it our favorite.”June 2026
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Crispy fries Net +2
“The concept is simple—great quality steak, unlimited crispy fries, fresh salad, and their signature sauce—but everything was executed perfectly.”
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“The concept is simple—great quality steak, unlimited crispy fries, fresh salad, and their signature sauce—but everything was executed perfectly.”June 2026
“The table was full of beautifully presented dishes—from the perfectly grilled steak, cooked just right with a juicy, tender center, to the crispy fries that were seasoned so well you couldn’t stop reaching for more.”May 2026
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Parmesan fries Net +2
“The Parmesan fries are a must-try and paired perfectly with the meal.”
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“The Parmesan fries are a must-try and paired perfectly with the meal.”June 2026
“The parmesan fries were tasty as well.”May 2026
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Power lunch Net +2
“Grabbed the Power Lunch at Rowley’s for just AED80. It comes with a fresh salad, a succulent steak, and unlimited fries and bread.Pure comfort food. The service was fast and amazing. Total value for money if you want a quick, filling meal.”
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Review excerpts
“Grabbed the Power Lunch at Rowley’s for just AED80. It comes with a fresh salad, a succulent steak, and unlimited fries and bread.Pure comfort food. The service was fast and amazing. Total value for money if you want a quick, filling meal.”July 2026
“We came for the "Power Lunch" extended menu (80AED) and stayed for the incredible vibes!”April 2026
Honorable mentions (19)
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250G steak Net +1
“The set includes a 250g steak, salad, and unlimited fries, plus complimentary bread and butter. Food-wise, the steak was cooked medium as requested. Even after sitting for a while during filming, it stayed tender.”
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“The set includes a 250g steak, salad, and unlimited fries, plus complimentary bread and butter. Food-wise, the steak was cooked medium as requested. Even after sitting for a while during filming, it stayed tender.”April 2026
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Chocolate mousse dessert Net +1
“Chocolate mousse dessert best way to conclude the meal.”
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Review excerpts
“Chocolate mousse dessert best way to conclude the meal.”May 2026
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Classic strip loin Net +1
“Ordered the classic strip loin with house salad and fries and a Coke Zero. Salad came quick, steak showed up about 20 mins later. Cooked it medium well and it was really good. Would definitely come back for that.”
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“Ordered the classic strip loin with house salad and fries and a Coke Zero. Salad came quick, steak showed up about 20 mins later. Cooked it medium well and it was really good. Would definitely come back for that.”July 2026
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Fox Net +1
“I can’t get enough of the all Rowley’s sauces, specially the Secret sauce and fox, love it!”
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“I can’t get enough of the all Rowley’s sauces, specially the Secret sauce and fox, love it!”May 2026
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Ice cream Net +1
“The team also surprised us with complimentary desserts, delicious ice cream, and thoughtful souvenirs to take home.”
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“The team also surprised us with complimentary desserts, delicious ice cream, and thoughtful souvenirs to take home.”June 2026
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Kabayan special offer Net +1
“The Kabayan Special offer was definitely worth the price.”
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“The Kabayan Special offer was definitely worth the price.”May 2026
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Powerlunch Net +1
“I opted for their powerlunch with a glass of wine & cheesecake & the food was incredible.”
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“I opted for their powerlunch with a glass of wine & cheesecake & the food was incredible.”December 2025
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Ribeye steak Net +1
“I always order the ribeye steak cooked medium rare, and the desserts were amazing as well.”
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“I always order the ribeye steak cooked medium rare, and the desserts were amazing as well.”May 2026
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Special steak Net +1
“We ordered both the Special Steak and the Classic Steak, and both were delicious. The Special Steak was especially tender and juicy, which made it our favorite.”
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“We ordered both the Special Steak and the Classic Steak, and both were delicious. The Special Steak was especially tender and juicy, which made it our favorite.”June 2026
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Spicy sauce Net +1
“The steak was phenomenal, but the real game-changer is mixing the secret sauce with the spicy sauce-trust me on this!”
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“The steak was phenomenal, but the real game-changer is mixing the secret sauce with the spicy sauce-trust me on this!”April 2026
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Steak and fries deal Net +1
“Amazing steak and fries deal, lovely atmosphere.”
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“Amazing steak and fries deal, lovely atmosphere.”May 2026
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The little fox burger Net +1
“Rowley’s DIFC absolutely nailed their Football Special! The Little Fox burger was juicy, the salad fresh, and the unlimited fries kept coming hot and crisp.”
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“Rowley’s DIFC absolutely nailed their Football Special! The Little Fox burger was juicy, the salad fresh, and the unlimited fries kept coming hot and crisp.”June 2026
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Tomato salad Net +1
“The Caesar salad and tomato salad were both good—ingredients tasted fresh and the dressings were well balanced.”
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“The Caesar salad and tomato salad were both good—ingredients tasted fresh and the dressings were well balanced.”April 2026
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Truffle fries Net +1
“halfway through the dinner, another server saw that our truffle fries were almost finished and promptly brought out a full plate of freshly fried hot crispy truffles fries for topup!”
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“halfway through the dinner, another server saw that our truffle fries were almost finished and promptly brought out a full plate of freshly fried hot crispy truffles fries for topup!”February 2026
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Wagyu special steak Net +1
“The Wagyu special steak was good and cooked nicely, and the sauce that came with it was really good.”
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“The Wagyu special steak was good and cooked nicely, and the sauce that came with it was really good.”May 2026
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Wagyu steak Net +1
“The wagyu steak was also really good and definitely one of the highlights of the meal.”
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“The wagyu steak was also really good and definitely one of the highlights of the meal.”May 2026
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Wagyu striploin Net +1
“This is definitely one of the best steaks you’re gonna get in Dubai. Usually I prefer my steaks to be medium well but opted for medium today, and my wagyu striploin (which was today’s special cut) was perfectly tender, enjoyed it and will definitely return in the future!”
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“This is definitely one of the best steaks you’re gonna get in Dubai. Usually I prefer my steaks to be medium well but opted for medium today, and my wagyu striploin (which was today’s special cut) was perfectly tender, enjoyed it and will definitely return in the future!”June 2026
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Peppercorn Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Visited Rowley’s and had an amazing experience. The steak was cooked perfectly, and both the secret sauce and peppercorn sauce were absolutely delicious.”
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“Visited Rowley’s and had an amazing experience. The steak was cooked perfectly, and both the secret sauce and peppercorn sauce were absolutely delicious.”June 2026
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Cheesecake Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The cheesecake was decent, but nothing particularly memorable.”
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Glass of wine Net +1
“The additional AED 20 for a glass of wine was absolutely worth it too.”
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“The additional AED 20 for a glass of wine was absolutely worth it too.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit early. Go before the busy period or check the waiting list first; peak visits have taken 20–25 minutes to two hours.
Try the sauce. Add the secret sauce to the steak; several reviews treat it as the standout pairing.
Expect terrace wind. The terrace delivers the Burj Khalifa view, but bring patience for windy conditions when dining outside.
Use the promo. For a lower-cost steak meal, look out for the AED80 Power Lunch, which includes salad and unlimited fries.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Level P3, Central Park Towers
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Long waits
Peak periods can mean substantial queues, with one visit taking almost two hours before seating.
No reservations
A reviewer wished for a proper reservation system rather than standing outside in the heat.
Inconsistent bread
One particularly negative visit reported stale bread and slow refills, so service may vary during busy periods.
Portion concern
One reviewer felt the steak portion was unusually small for the price, despite the unlimited fries.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED80
Power Lunch
“Grabbed the Power Lunch at Rowley’s for just AED80”Google review · July 2026
290 AED
CNY dinner promotion
“went on 19 of Feb, there was the CNY dinner promotion where you get 2 classic steaks with unlimited fries, 2 salads and 1 bottle of house red wine for 290 AED!!!”Google review · February 2026
AED 20
glass of wine
“The additional AED 20 for a glass of wine was absolutely worth it too”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Rowley’s is a DIFC steakhouse built around a straightforward steak-and-frites format. You can order classic or special steaks with salad, unlimited fries and a choice of sauces; the secret sauce is the recurring favourite. The terrace adds Burj Khalifa views, while the elegant, warm interior suits both casual meals and birthday dinners.
Value depends on which offer is running. Reviews mention an AED80 Power Lunch with steak, salad, bread and unlimited fries, as well as a Football Special priced at AED59. A 1kg Côte de Bœuf feast has also been used for group celebrations, and Parmesan fries, wagyu cuts and chocolate mousse get specific mentions.
The simple paper ordering system and table mini-games are useful touches while you wait. The main caution is demand. Peak visits have involved 20–25-minute waits, 40–45 minutes or even almost two hours, and one reviewer wished for a proper reservation system.
Going before the busy period is the safest approach. Terrace seating can be windy, while seats near the bar may be noisy. Most service reviews describe attentive, welcoming staff, but one busy visit reported stale bread, slow refills and a steak portion that felt too small for the price.
Expectations may depend on timing and table service.