Choose Fish
The market-style display lets you select your fish and decide how it is cooked, rather than choosing only from fixed menu dishes.
Seafood Market
Al Garhoud
Seafood Market is a contemporary hotel seafood restaurant in Al Garhoud, built around a market-style display and 18 seawater tanks. You can choose your fish or shellfish and have it prepared your way, with fresh lobster and grilled seafood among the recurring highlights.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,278 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Seafood
Reviews repeatedly describe the fish and shellfish as fresh, including grilled seabass, hammour, shrimp, crabs and lobster.
Cooking Choices
The kitchen can prepare selected seafood in different styles; one reviewer enjoyed local hammour deep-fried with sweet and sour sauce.
Family Meals
Several reviews describe a welcoming setting for family meals, including celebrations and larger groups.
Generous Portions
One diner found the portions massive, while another described them as generous without being overwhelming.
Standout Dishes
Long-time customers specifically praise the squid in lemon butter sauce, crab soup, deep-fried anchovy and fresh lobster.
What to Eat at Seafood Market 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 Seafood Market, 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 Seafood Market, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Baked mussels with sriracha Net +1
“I ordered the baked mussels with sriracha and calamari, both of which were delicious and cooked to perfection.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered the baked mussels with sriracha and calamari, both of which were delicious and cooked to perfection.”January 2025
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Crab soup Net +1
“My absolute favorites are the squid in lemon butter sauce, the comforting crab soup, the perfectly deep-fried anchovy, and the fresh lobster.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My absolute favorites are the squid in lemon butter sauce, the comforting crab soup, the perfectly deep-fried anchovy, and the fresh lobster.”January 2026
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Crabs Net +1
“I enjoyed the oysters and the crabs, and especially the King Crab (expensive!).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I enjoyed the oysters and the crabs, and especially the King Crab (expensive!).”September 2021
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Deep-fried anchovy Net +1
“My absolute favorites are the squid in lemon butter sauce, the comforting crab soup, the perfectly deep-fried anchovy, and the fresh lobster.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My absolute favorites are the squid in lemon butter sauce, the comforting crab soup, the perfectly deep-fried anchovy, and the fresh lobster.”January 2026
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Fried banana Net +1
“Fried Banana is a must.”
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Review excerpts
“Fried Banana is a must.”January 2021
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Fried rice Net +1
“Their fried rice is so nice and delicious .”
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Review excerpts
“Their fried rice is so nice and delicious .”December 2025
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Grilled sea bass + lemon garlic sauce Net +1
“recommendations: scallops, oysters, omani lobsters and grilled sea bass + lemon garlic sauce which is perfect with any of these.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“recommendations: scallops, oysters, omani lobsters and grilled sea bass + lemon garlic sauce which is perfect with any of these.”July 2023
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Hammour Net +1
“We had Calamari, Jumbo Shrimp, Seabass and Hammour all grilled. Every dish we ordered, was delicious and beautifully presented.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had Calamari, Jumbo Shrimp, Seabass and Hammour all grilled. Every dish we ordered, was delicious and beautifully presented.”September 2025
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Juicy crabs Net +1
“From the juicy crabs to the tender shrimp, every bite was a treat.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“From the juicy crabs to the tender shrimp, every bite was a treat.”August 2025
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Jumbo shrimp Net +1
“We had Calamari, Jumbo Shrimp, Seabass and Hammour all grilled. Every dish we ordered, was delicious and beautifully presented.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had Calamari, Jumbo Shrimp, Seabass and Hammour all grilled. Every dish we ordered, was delicious and beautifully presented.”September 2025
Honorable mentions (14)
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King crab Net +1
“I enjoyed the oysters and the crabs, and especially the King Crab (expensive!).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I enjoyed the oysters and the crabs, and especially the King Crab (expensive!).”September 2021
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Omani lobsters Net +1
“recommendations: scallops, oysters, omani lobsters and grilled sea bass + lemon garlic sauce which is perfect with any of these.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“recommendations: scallops, oysters, omani lobsters and grilled sea bass + lemon garlic sauce which is perfect with any of these.”July 2023
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Oysters Net +1
“I enjoyed the oysters and the crabs, and especially the King Crab (expensive!).”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I enjoyed the oysters and the crabs, and especially the King Crab (expensive!).”September 2021
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Pistachio creme brûlée Net +1
“Wide variety if sea food choices including local fish Manish was particularly very helpful and I enjoyed the pistachio creme brûlée he recommended”
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Review excerpts
“Wide variety if sea food choices including local fish Manish was particularly very helpful and I enjoyed the pistachio creme brûlée he recommended”July 2024
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Sea bass Net +1
“We had sea bass, shrimp, squid, and salad. The fish was grilled perfectly.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had sea bass, shrimp, squid, and salad. The fish was grilled perfectly.”November 2025
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Seabass Net +1
“We had Calamari, Jumbo Shrimp, Seabass and Hammour all grilled. Every dish we ordered, was delicious and beautifully presented.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had Calamari, Jumbo Shrimp, Seabass and Hammour all grilled. Every dish we ordered, was delicious and beautifully presented.”September 2025
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Shrimp with lemon and creamy sauce Net +1
“The shrimp with lemon and creamy sauce was delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The shrimp with lemon and creamy sauce was delicious.”November 2025
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Shrimps with butter sauce Net +1
“Try the shrimps with butter sauce.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Try the shrimps with butter sauce.”January 2021
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Squid Net +1
“The squid was fine, but I've had better.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The squid was fine, but I've had better.”November 2025
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Squid in lemon butter sauce Net +1
“My absolute favorites are the squid in lemon butter sauce, the comforting crab soup, the perfectly deep-fried anchovy, and the fresh lobster.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My absolute favorites are the squid in lemon butter sauce, the comforting crab soup, the perfectly deep-fried anchovy, and the fresh lobster.”January 2026
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Stir-fried vegetables in oyster sauce Net +1
“Even the stir-fried vegetables in oyster sauce are done just right. Simple, fresh flavors, well prepared, and always satisfying.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Even the stir-fried vegetables in oyster sauce are done just right. Simple, fresh flavors, well prepared, and always satisfying.”January 2026
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Tender shrimp Net +1
“From the juicy crabs to the tender shrimp, every bite was a treat.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“From the juicy crabs to the tender shrimp, every bite was a treat.”August 2025
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Fresh lobster Net 0
Mixed feedback
“My absolute favorites are the squid in lemon butter sauce, the comforting crab soup, the perfectly deep-fried anchovy, and the fresh lobster.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“My absolute favorites are the squid in lemon butter sauce, the comforting crab soup, the perfectly deep-fried anchovy, and the fresh lobster.”January 2026
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Seabream Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Seabream was ok”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Grilled prawns Net −1
“We also ordered grilled prawns and surprisingly, they were grilled without and seasoning!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We also ordered grilled prawns and surprisingly, they were grilled without and seasoning!”February 2025
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Sea bream Net −1
“The sea bream I took was all bloody from inside and that was very disappointing especially when I was hungry”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The sea bream I took was all bloody from inside and that was very disappointing especially when I was hungry”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Early. Book an early dinner if you want the widest seafood choice, as some items may run out later.
Choose Preparation. When selecting fish, ask about preparation options and sauces; diners have chosen grilled, fried or steamed styles.
Allow Time. Avoid peak or major-holiday lunch periods if possible, since one confirmed Eid reservation involved a 15-minute seating delay and a one-hour food wait.
Check Parking. If driving, confirm parking arrangements and stamp your parking ticket before leaving.
Try Sauces. Ask for sauce recommendations: reviewers particularly liked lemon-garlic sauce with grilled fish and butter sauce with shrimp.
Check Booking. For celebrations, confirm special requests directly before arriving; one birthday arrangement was forgotten despite being requested during booking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Center - Airport Rd
Al Garhoud, Dubai
| Mon | 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Service can be inconsistent: one family waited about 15 minutes after a confirmed reservation and then an hour for food.
High Prices
Multiple diners considered the restaurant expensive, including one who felt a meal costing over 1000 DHS did not justify the taste.
Noise Levels
The large dining room can become noisy, with one review mentioning constant clattering indoors.
Quality Concerns
A few reviews report disappointing preparation, including a bloody sea bream and grilled prawns served without seasoning.
Hygiene Report
One customer reported seeing insects, including a cockroach landing on their food; this is a serious isolated complaint to bear in mind.
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The Bottom Line
Seafood Market in Al Garhoud is built around a fish-market experience rather than a standard seafood menu. You choose fish or shellfish from the display, then select how it is prepared. Reviews mention grilled seabass and hammour, prawns, calamari, crabs and lobster, with the squid in lemon butter sauce and crab soup standing out for one long-time customer.
The restaurant also has 18 seawater tanks, according to its description. The strongest pattern is freshness, generous portions and helpful service. Families return for meals and birthdays, while the market setup works well for groups who want to share different preparations.
The atmosphere is generally described as warm and welcoming, though the large dining room can get loud; one review found the indoor clatter distracting, while another described the overall setting as average and in need of renovation. This is not a budget seafood stop. One diner reported spending over 1000 DHS and felt the food did not justify it, while another paid $400 AUD for prawns, local fish with seafood rice, fruit and Prosecco.
Service is usually praised, but a few visits involved very long waits or reservation confusion. Book early for better availability, confirm celebration requests, and check parking-ticket validation if driving.