Fresh seafood
Seafood dishes such as lobster spaghetti, salmon tartare, Dover sole and the Portuguese Seafood Cataplana are repeatedly praised.
Seagrill Bistro
Palm Jumeirah
Seagrill Bistro is a modern Mediterranean restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, known for seafood, grilled dishes and relaxed seaside dining. Reviews point to the lobster spaghetti, seafood platter and Sunday brunch as worthwhile ways to explore the menu, with indoor and outdoor seating for quiet lunches or leisurely meals.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
326 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large platters
The grilled seafood platter for two was described as large enough to feed four, with fries, salad and sauces included.
Calm setting
The atmosphere is often described as peaceful and relaxing, with outdoor seating near the water and no loud music.
Attentive service
Many diners mention polite, professional service, including staff who explain dishes and check that meals are going well.
Family friendly
Children are welcomed with kids’ menu options, and one review describes staff helping parents settle two babies during dinner.
Brunch variety
Sunday brunch includes sharing starters, changing mains, desserts, live music and either non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage options.
Chef flexibility
A brunch chef adapted dishes for a diner who avoided meat and had allergies, which is useful when discussing dietary needs.
What to Eat at Seagrill Bistro 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 Seagrill Bistro, 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 Seagrill Bistro got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Salmon Net +3
“Had a great time at Seagrill Bistro! Prawns and salmon were 🔥, thanks to Nishantha for top notch service 😊. Would definitely go back!”
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“Had a great time at Seagrill Bistro! Prawns and salmon were 🔥, thanks to Nishantha for top notch service 😊. Would definitely go back!”January 2026
“I tried the brisket, grilled chicken, and salmon, and every dish was excellent.”May 2026
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Seafood platter Net +3
“The seafood platter for starters was phenomenal and you can order as much as you want!”
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“The seafood platter for starters was phenomenal and you can order as much as you want!”February 2020
“Great place, seafood platter is packed with loads of tasty and varied options, supposed to be potion for 2 but it came like potion for 5 which was amazing.”September 2020
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Baked alaska Net +2
“The final baked Alaska was brilliantly done dessert and good note to the chef.”
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“The final baked Alaska was brilliantly done dessert and good note to the chef.”May 2025
“The Baked Alaska dessert was the perfect grand finale — beautifully done and delicious.”July 2025
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Lobster spaghetti Net +2
“We ordered the lobster spaghetti, salmon fillet, and fish fingers for our little one, and everything was absolutely delicious—fresh and flavorful.”
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“We ordered the lobster spaghetti, salmon fillet, and fish fingers for our little one, and everything was absolutely delicious—fresh and flavorful.”June 2026
“We ordered the beetroot and goat cheese salad, the lobster spaghetti, and the char-grilled lamb chops. Everything was well prepared, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (29)
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Beef wellington Net +1
“For the mains, we enjoyed a perfectly cooked Beef Wellington and Salmon Wellington, both served with an impressive array of sides. Rich, satisfying, and full of flavor.”
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“For the mains, we enjoyed a perfectly cooked Beef Wellington and Salmon Wellington, both served with an impressive array of sides. Rich, satisfying, and full of flavor.”July 2025
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Beetroot and goat cheese salad Net +1
“We ordered the beetroot and goat cheese salad, the lobster spaghetti, and the char-grilled lamb chops. Everything was well prepared, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”
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“We ordered the beetroot and goat cheese salad, the lobster spaghetti, and the char-grilled lamb chops. Everything was well prepared, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”July 2026
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Beetroot salad Net +1
“We loved everything, from the delicious complimentary bread( that’s really so so delicious) to the fresh beetroot salad and salmon tartare.”
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“We loved everything, from the delicious complimentary bread( that’s really so so delicious) to the fresh beetroot salad and salmon tartare.”June 2026
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Bouillabaisse Net +1
“we had so much left over and didnt want to waste and send back to the kitchen, so we asked for it to be packed for a take-home and they could not have been more obliging, we had to agree to a disclaimer and not take back the (oh-so umami) Bouillabaisse, butn we took home everything else, except the fries, and reheated it back at out aparthotel (Adagio) the following lunchtime!”
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“we had so much left over and didnt want to waste and send back to the kitchen, so we asked for it to be packed for a take-home and they could not have been more obliging, we had to agree to a disclaimer and not take back the (oh-so umami) Bouillabaisse, butn we took home everything else, except the fries, and reheated it back at out aparthotel (Adagio) the following lunchtime!”May 2025
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Breaded sole goujons Net +1
“The Breaded Sole Goujons were perfectly crispy, and the Portuguese Seafood Cataplana was amazing and full of flavor.”
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“The Breaded Sole Goujons were perfectly crispy, and the Portuguese Seafood Cataplana was amazing and full of flavor.”June 2026
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Brisket Net +1
“I tried the brisket, grilled chicken, and salmon, and every dish was excellent.”
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“I tried the brisket, grilled chicken, and salmon, and every dish was excellent.”May 2026
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Char-grilled lamb chops Net +1
“We ordered the beetroot and goat cheese salad, the lobster spaghetti, and the char-grilled lamb chops. Everything was well prepared, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”
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“We ordered the beetroot and goat cheese salad, the lobster spaghetti, and the char-grilled lamb chops. Everything was well prepared, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”July 2026
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Complimentary focaccia bread Net +1
“They started us off with complimentary focaccia bread, which was absolutely delicious.”
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“They started us off with complimentary focaccia bread, which was absolutely delicious.”July 2026
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Crispy squid Net +1
“The food was great and fresh. We had the crispy squid, salad, and salmon. large portions, couldn't finish all.”
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“The food was great and fresh. We had the crispy squid, salad, and salmon. large portions, couldn't finish all.”November 2024
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Dover sole Net +1
“The highlight of the meal was the Dover sole, perfectly prepared, and the spinach salad, which was fresh and full of flavor.”
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“The highlight of the meal was the Dover sole, perfectly prepared, and the spinach salad, which was fresh and full of flavor.”August 2025
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Fish fingers Net +1
“We ordered the lobster spaghetti, salmon fillet, and fish fingers for our little one, and everything was absolutely delicious—fresh and flavorful.”
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“We ordered the lobster spaghetti, salmon fillet, and fish fingers for our little one, and everything was absolutely delicious—fresh and flavorful.”June 2026
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Foie gras Net +1
“I just enjoyed all the selection from the menu, especially the foie gras.”
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“I just enjoyed all the selection from the menu, especially the foie gras.”December 2018
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“I tried the brisket, grilled chicken, and salmon, and every dish was excellent.”
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“I tried the brisket, grilled chicken, and salmon, and every dish was excellent.”May 2026
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Grilled seafood platter for 2 Net +1
“The food: we had the grilled seafood platter for 2, sharing, wow, fresh, lovely fish, cooked to perfection, but the portion size for a 2 sharing was HUGE WOW and would have easily catered for 4!”
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“The food: we had the grilled seafood platter for 2, sharing, wow, fresh, lovely fish, cooked to perfection, but the portion size for a 2 sharing was HUGE WOW and would have easily catered for 4!”May 2025
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Home made foccaccia Net +1
“we had one extra side of steamed green vegs, all fresh (not frozen), and had their customary home made foccaccia (depsite us being on a bread free diet, we couldnt resist it, warm bread drizzled olive oil over it, balsamic, salt...OMG drooling even thinking back to it!”
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“we had one extra side of steamed green vegs, all fresh (not frozen), and had their customary home made foccaccia (depsite us being on a bread free diet, we couldnt resist it, warm bread drizzled olive oil over it, balsamic, salt...OMG drooling even thinking back to it!”May 2025
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Lamb chops Net +1
“Food was very enjoyable as well and I personally recommend the lamb chops.”
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“Food was very enjoyable as well and I personally recommend the lamb chops.”December 2023
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Lamp chops Net +1
“Taste wise, it was good. My friends liked the lamp chops and risotto was good too.”
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“Taste wise, it was good. My friends liked the lamp chops and risotto was good too.”October 2024
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Lobster Net +1
“Food is nice and their lobster is very delicious- the reason for my low rating is That i mentioned while reserving that the ocasión was a farewell as they asked me over the phone.”
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“Food is nice and their lobster is very delicious- the reason for my low rating is That i mentioned while reserving that the ocasión was a farewell as they asked me over the phone.”September 2019
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Mushroom pasta Net +1
“The risotto and mushroom pasta was simply amazing.”
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“The risotto and mushroom pasta was simply amazing.”April 2022
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Parfait Net +1
“We tried the parfait and the saffron napoleon and it was delicious!”
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“We tried the parfait and the saffron napoleon and it was delicious!”June 2026
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Portuguese seafood cataplana Net +1
“The Breaded Sole Goujons were perfectly crispy, and the Portuguese Seafood Cataplana was amazing and full of flavor.”
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“The Breaded Sole Goujons were perfectly crispy, and the Portuguese Seafood Cataplana was amazing and full of flavor.”June 2026
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Prawns Net +1
“Had a great time at Seagrill Bistro! Prawns and salmon were 🔥, thanks to Nishantha for top notch service 😊. Would definitely go back!”
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“Had a great time at Seagrill Bistro! Prawns and salmon were 🔥, thanks to Nishantha for top notch service 😊. Would definitely go back!”January 2026
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Saffron napoleon Net +1
“We tried the parfait and the saffron napoleon and it was delicious!”
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“We tried the parfait and the saffron napoleon and it was delicious!”June 2026
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Salmon fillet Net +1
“We ordered the lobster spaghetti, salmon fillet, and fish fingers for our little one, and everything was absolutely delicious—fresh and flavorful.”
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“We ordered the lobster spaghetti, salmon fillet, and fish fingers for our little one, and everything was absolutely delicious—fresh and flavorful.”June 2026
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Salmon tartare Net +1
“We loved everything, from the delicious complimentary bread( that’s really so so delicious) to the fresh beetroot salad and salmon tartare.”
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Review excerpts
“We loved everything, from the delicious complimentary bread( that’s really so so delicious) to the fresh beetroot salad and salmon tartare.”June 2026
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Salmon wellington Net +1
“For the mains, we enjoyed a perfectly cooked Beef Wellington and Salmon Wellington, both served with an impressive array of sides. Rich, satisfying, and full of flavor.”
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“For the mains, we enjoyed a perfectly cooked Beef Wellington and Salmon Wellington, both served with an impressive array of sides. Rich, satisfying, and full of flavor.”July 2025
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Spinach salad Net +1
“The highlight of the meal was the Dover sole, perfectly prepared, and the spinach salad, which was fresh and full of flavor.”
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“The highlight of the meal was the Dover sole, perfectly prepared, and the spinach salad, which was fresh and full of flavor.”August 2025
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Steamed green vegs Net +1
“we had one extra side of steamed green vegs, all fresh (not frozen), and had their customary home made foccaccia (depsite us being on a bread free diet, we couldnt resist it, warm bread drizzled olive oil over it, balsamic, salt.”
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“we had one extra side of steamed green vegs, all fresh (not frozen), and had their customary home made foccaccia (depsite us being on a bread free diet, we couldnt resist it, warm bread drizzled olive oil over it, balsamic, salt.”May 2025
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Tomato soup Net +1
“Make sure you get the tomato soup! Best we’ve ever had!!”
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“Make sure you get the tomato soup! Best we’ve ever had!!”January 2024
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Prosecco Net +1
“The bubbles were prosecco, it was quite nice.”
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“The bubbles were prosecco, it was quite nice.”February 2020
Tips for a Better Visit
Book brunch. Reserve Sunday brunch in advance if you want the sharing format, live music and changing menu.
Choose indoors. Choose indoor seating if cigarette smoke outdoors would bother you while eating.
Share platters. Consider sharing the seafood platter: one review found the portion for two large enough for four.
Allow time. For dinner, allow extra time or confirm service timing, since one reservation faced a very long wait for mains.
Check charges. If the restaurant brings a celebration dessert, confirm whether it is complimentary before accepting it.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Palm Jumeirah
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 12:30 PM – 5:50 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:30 PM – 5:50 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:30 PM – 5:50 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:30 PM – 5:50 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM – 5:50 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:30 PM – 5:50 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:30 PM – 5:50 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Long delays
One dinner reservation experienced a delay of more than 90 minutes before the main course arrived.
Small portions
Some diners felt portions, especially salads, were too small for the price.
Uneven brunch
One brunch review found the salad simple and several vegetable sides salty, sour or dry.
Bright lighting
The bright blue table lights were said to clash with the otherwise relaxing outdoor ambience.
Smoking outdoors
A brunch guest noticed cigarette smoke drifting from nearby outdoor tables; indoor seating was described as smoke-free.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
345AED
non-alcoholic brunch package
“Brunch packages start at 345AED for non-alcoholic package and 495AED and 595AED respectively for their wine & beer and sparkling & cocktail packages”Google review · February 2023
495AED
wine & beer brunch package
“Brunch packages start at 345AED for non-alcoholic package and 495AED and 595AED respectively for their wine & beer and sparkling & cocktail packages”Google review · February 2023
595AED
sparkling & cocktail brunch package
“Brunch packages start at 345AED for non-alcoholic package and 495AED and 595AED respectively for their wine & beer and sparkling & cocktail packages”Google review · February 2023
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The Bottom Line
Seagrill Bistro is a seaside Mediterranean restaurant in Palm Jumeirah where seafood is the clearest draw. You can order dishes such as lobster spaghetti, salmon fillet, Dover sole or Portuguese Seafood Cataplana, while the grilled seafood platter is made for sharing and was described as large enough for four. The menu also reaches beyond fish, with lamb chops, steaks and risotto appearing in reviews.
The setting is a strong part of the experience. Diners describe the restaurant as calm and elegant, with outdoor tables near the water, a sea breeze and occasional live music at brunch. Families are welcome, with children’s menu options, and one brunch chef adjusted food for meat-free and allergy-related needs.
Sunday brunch uses a sharing format with starters, changing mains and desserts; beverage packages can be non-alcoholic or alcoholic. Service is usually attentive and professional, but it has not been perfectly consistent. One dinner party waited from a 19:30 reservation until after 21:00 for its main course, while another review mentions repeated reminders for drinks.
Portions also divide opinion: the seafood platter was exceptionally generous, but some salads and other meals felt small for the price. If dining outdoors, note that cigarette smoke and bright blue table lighting may affect the atmosphere.