Terrace Views
The 29th-floor terrace gives diners a strong sunset and skyline backdrop.
Santè Ria
Jumeirah Village Circle
Santè Ria is a South American restaurant and bar in Jumeirah Village Circle, combining Latin dishes with cocktails, music and a rooftop setting. Reviews make the arepa, Lomo Saltado and sunset terrace views especially useful reasons to consider it for dinner, drinks or a group brunch.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,654 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
South American Food
Reviews describe the food as fresh, flavourful and well presented, with generous portions.
Standout Arepa
One visitor returned specifically for the arepa, calling it good enough to bring them back.
Group Friendly
Large portions, a relaxed interior and space for family celebrations make it workable for groups.
Live Music
Live music adds entertainment to dinner, while brunches bring a more energetic atmosphere.
Building Parking
Self-parking within the building makes getting to the restaurant more convenient.
Happy Hour
Selected food and drinks are available during happy hour until 9pm, according to one review.
What to Eat at Santè Ria 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 Santè Ria, 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 Santè Ria got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Jerk chicken Net +2
“Everything was 10/10 the Jerk chicken melts in your mouth, the tacos and ceviche was phenomenal and serving is big and affordable!”
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“Everything was 10/10 the Jerk chicken melts in your mouth, the tacos and ceviche was phenomenal and serving is big and affordable!”October 2024
“I’d advise you try the sea bream and shrimp sauce or the jerk chicken.”April 2025
Honorable mentions (22)
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Anniversary brunch Net +1
“We had such a great time. The staff were lovely and had a great attitude with a fun service style. We had the anniversary brunch and all the food included was delicious. From the ceviche to the chicken wings which I had two servings, we use to make these at home, were full of flavor and delicious. The dessert was to die for. Great fun night out? Highly recommended good vibes and great music.”
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“We had such a great time. The staff were lovely and had a great attitude with a fun service style. We had the anniversary brunch and all the food included was delicious. From the ceviche to the chicken wings which I had two servings, we use to make these at home, were full of flavor and delicious. The dessert was to die for. Great fun night out? Highly recommended good vibes and great music.”September 2023
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Arepa Net +1
“We visited twice, and we came back especially because of the arepa — it’s that good.”
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“We visited twice, and we came back especially because of the arepa — it’s that good.”February 2026
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Argentinian grass fed hereford picanha Net +1
“• The Argentinian Grass Fed Hereford Picanha (300g) — nicely cooked with good flavor. Overall, the food was decent to good (normal to above average), with nice Latino flavors, though nothing mind-blowing.”
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“• The Argentinian Grass Fed Hereford Picanha (300g) — nicely cooked with good flavor. Overall, the food was decent to good (normal to above average), with nice Latino flavors, though nothing mind-blowing.”April 2026
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Arroz chaufa Net +1
“If you are going, you have to order the Arroz Chaufa, Ceviche and the Chicken Milanese. All are incredible and perfect for sharing!”
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“If you are going, you have to order the Arroz Chaufa, Ceviche and the Chicken Milanese. All are incredible and perfect for sharing!”April 2025
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Beef skewers Net +1
“The beef skewers were tender, juicy, and infused with a rich charcoal-smoked flavor.”
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“The beef skewers were tender, juicy, and infused with a rich charcoal-smoked flavor.”December 2025
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Braised lamb shank and loin Net +1
“The braised lamb shank and loin were outstanding; perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor.”
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“The braised lamb shank and loin were outstanding; perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor.”December 2025
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Ceviche antiguo mixto Net +1
“The Ceviche Antiguo Mixto was 👌. I tried their Classic Ceviche before and wanted to try a new one. Both were delicious. The Antiguo Mixto has red snapper, shrimp, calamari, and octopus, so definitely get that if you want a variety of fresh raw seafood on your plate.”
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“The Ceviche Antiguo Mixto was 👌. I tried their Classic Ceviche before and wanted to try a new one. Both were delicious. The Antiguo Mixto has red snapper, shrimp, calamari, and octopus, so definitely get that if you want a variety of fresh raw seafood on your plate.”January 2023
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Chicken milanese Net +1
“If you are going, you have to order the Arroz Chaufa, Ceviche and the Chicken Milanese. All are incredible and perfect for sharing!”
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“If you are going, you have to order the Arroz Chaufa, Ceviche and the Chicken Milanese. All are incredible and perfect for sharing!”April 2025
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Chicken tacos Net +1
“Also, loved the chicken tacos and the warm lava brownie with a scoop of ice cream!”
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“Also, loved the chicken tacos and the warm lava brownie with a scoop of ice cream!”December 2025
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Chicken wings with bbq sauce Net +1
“The chicken wings with BBQ sauce and tacos were equally satisfying, never failing to impress.”
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“The chicken wings with BBQ sauce and tacos were equally satisfying, never failing to impress.”December 2025
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Citrus ceviche Net +1
“The pies and the citrus ceviche are worthy of the return visit!”
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“The pies and the citrus ceviche are worthy of the return visit!”November 2025
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Classic ceviche Net +1
“The Ceviche Antiguo Mixto was 👌. I tried their Classic Ceviche before and wanted to try a new one. Both were delicious.”
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“The Ceviche Antiguo Mixto was 👌. I tried their Classic Ceviche before and wanted to try a new one. Both were delicious.”January 2023
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Grilled octopus Net +1
“I ordered the grilled octopus and the olive sauce is the best thing I have had this week!”
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“I ordered the grilled octopus and the olive sauce is the best thing I have had this week!”December 2025
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Lomo saltado Net +1
“Very nice place, visited for the first time and the food was really good. I recommend the lomo saltado and Lucuma cheesecake.”
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“Very nice place, visited for the first time and the food was really good. I recommend the lomo saltado and Lucuma cheesecake.”September 2025
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Lucuma cheesecake Net +1
“Very nice place, visited for the first time and the food was really good. I recommend the lomo saltado and Lucuma cheesecake.”
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“Very nice place, visited for the first time and the food was really good. I recommend the lomo saltado and Lucuma cheesecake.”September 2025
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Mango salad Net +1
“I loved the tacos and the mango salad. Really very nice and with a tremendous view watching the sunset from thr top of the 29th floor.”
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“I loved the tacos and the mango salad. Really very nice and with a tremendous view watching the sunset from thr top of the 29th floor.”June 2026
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Nachos Net +1
“I recommend the guacamole with your nachos; it has the right amount of smokey flavor to it.”
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“I recommend the guacamole with your nachos; it has the right amount of smokey flavor to it.”January 2023
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Pan de queso Net +1
“The food choice is only a platter with snacks which flavour was pleasant but did not worth the price (most of the items had low food cost such as corn, tortillas, flautas and pan de queso).”
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“The food choice is only a platter with snacks which flavour was pleasant but did not worth the price (most of the items had low food cost such as corn, tortillas, flautas and pan de queso).”November 2025
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Sea bream and shrimp sauce Net +1
“I’d advise you try the sea bream and shrimp sauce or the jerk chicken.”
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“I’d advise you try the sea bream and shrimp sauce or the jerk chicken.”April 2025
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Tres leches Net +1
“For dessert, you can never go wrong with a Tres Leches (stay away if you're lactose intolerant, but you're your own person capable of making your own decisions and facing the consequences). Every spoonful tasted and felt like heaven.”
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“For dessert, you can never go wrong with a Tres Leches (stay away if you're lactose intolerant, but you're your own person capable of making your own decisions and facing the consequences). Every spoonful tasted and felt like heaven.”January 2023
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Warm lava brownie with a scoop of ice cream Net +1
“Also, loved the chicken tacos and the warm lava brownie with a scoop of ice cream! It was not my intention to eat that dessert but that was the best I have had in a while!!!”
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“Also, loved the chicken tacos and the warm lava brownie with a scoop of ice cream! It was not my intention to eat that dessert but that was the best I have had in a while!!!”December 2025
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Weekend brunch Net +1
“Santa Ria Dubai is officially my favorite weekend brunch spot! The food is amazing fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”
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“Santa Ria Dubai is officially my favorite weekend brunch spot! The food is amazing fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”May 2025
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Blueberry mocktail Net +1
“The drinks are excellent! I really enjoyed the refreshing natural pineapple water and the blueberry mocktail — it was very tasty, flavorful, and definitely one of the highlights. 🍹”
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“The drinks are excellent! I really enjoyed the refreshing natural pineapple water and the blueberry mocktail — it was very tasty, flavorful, and definitely one of the highlights. 🍹”April 2026
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Natural pineapple water Net +1
“The drinks are excellent! I really enjoyed the refreshing natural pineapple water and the blueberry mocktail — it was very tasty, flavorful, and definitely one of the highlights. 🍹”
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“The drinks are excellent! I really enjoyed the refreshing natural pineapple water and the blueberry mocktail — it was very tasty, flavorful, and definitely one of the highlights. 🍹”April 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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House beverage package Net −1
“The house beverage package costs 375 AED and you can choose from only basic items and the quality of spirit and wine brands is very entry level (low quality).”
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Critical review excerpts
“The house beverage package costs 375 AED and you can choose from only basic items and the quality of spirit and wine brands is very entry level (low quality).”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid Peaks. If you want quicker ordering, consider an earlier or quieter visit; one full night brought a 30-minute ordering delay.
Check Terrace. If the terrace is important to your plans, check the weather first because high winds have closed it.
Confirm Discounts. Ask whether your discount applies before booking or ordering a brunch package.
Order Earlier. For a proper meal, arrive before the kitchen cutoff; the venue stays open later for drinks.
Use Parking. Self-parking is available inside the building, making access simpler for drivers.
Share Dishes. For a group meal, consider sharing Arroz Chaufa, Ceviche and Chicken Milanese, which one review recommends together.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The First Collection at - 29th & 30th Floor - Street 30
Al Barsha South Fourth - Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Peak Delays
A completely full service resulted in around 30 minutes waiting just to place an order.
Brunch Value
One Saturday brunch review found the AED 375 package and snack platter poor value.
Discount Confusion
A discount was said to be unavailable for brunch only when the bill arrived.
Weather Closure
High winds can make the outdoor terrace unavailable.
Kitchen Cutoff
The venue reportedly stays open later than the kitchen, which closes around 11 or 11:30pm.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
375 AED
house beverage package
“The house beverage package costs 375 AED and you can choose from only basic items and the quality of spirit and wine brands is very entry level (low quality)”Google review · November 2025
AED 160
unlimited tacos & margaritas
“We visited Sante Ria on Taco Tuesdays (unlimited tacos & margaritas for AED 160 after 6pm) and had a fantastic time!”Google review · October 2025
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The Bottom Line
Santè Ria is a South American restaurant and bar in Jumeirah Village Circle, with a lively Latin setting, terrace views and food that works for dinner, drinks, group meals and brunch. Reviews repeatedly point to the arepa, Lomo Saltado, tacos, ceviche and generous portions; Arroz Chaufa, Ceviche and Chicken Milanese are specifically described as good sharing orders. The terrace is a major draw, including sunset views from the 29th floor, while the indoor space has separate smoking and non-smoking areas.
Self-parking within the building is a useful JVC convenience. Live music and brunch music make it more energetic at busy events, though early Saturday evening can be quieter and laid-back. For value, check the exact package before booking.
One Reggaeton brunch review found the AED 375 house beverage package limited to entry-level brands and felt the snack platter did not justify the price; a Taco Tuesday visit, by contrast, reported unlimited tacos and margaritas for AED 160 after 6pm. Happy hour on selected food and drinks runs until 9pm according to one review. Service is often described as warm and attentive, but a completely full night brought a 30-minute wait to place an order, suggesting peak-event staffing can matter.
30pm even though the venue stays open until 2am, so late drinks are safer than late dinner.