Fresh Shellfish
Several diners describe the seafood as fresh, hot and free of any unpleasant smell.
Shellfish Bar Cajun Seafood
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Shellfish Bar Cajun Seafood is a Cajun seafood restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with an Asian-influenced menu built around seafood boils, sauces and shellfish. Reviews particularly point to the generous Captain Boil and the lakeside outdoor seating, with karaoke available after the meal.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
216 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Cajun Sauce
The Cajun sauce is a consistent highlight, with diners praising its flavour and seasoning.
Large Portions
The Captain Boil was described as generous enough for three to four people in one visit.
Sauce Choices
Captain Boil diners can sample sauces before choosing, and adjust the spice level from mild to fire.
Lakeside Seating
Outdoor tables have views of Jumeirah Lake, adding a scenic element to the meal.
Unlimited Drinks
Some seafood boil meals include unlimited iced tea, while one Captain Boil review also mentions unlimited rice.
Karaoke Available
The restaurant has karaoke or videoke available after the meal.
What to Eat at Shellfish Bar Cajun Seafood 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 Shellfish Bar Cajun Seafood, 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 Shellfish Bar Cajun Seafood got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 3
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Captain boil Net +5
“He recommended the captain boil and it did not disappoint. The food was very very delicious. The portion was very big easily fills 3-4 people .”
Positive 6Negative 1
Review excerpts
“He recommended the captain boil and it did not disappoint. The food was very very delicious. The portion was very big easily fills 3-4 people .”June 2025
“Worth the try…we had Cajun Captain Boil Seafood. The Cajun sauce was blended well. The food was tasty and so good”September 2024
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Sailor seafood boil Net +5
“We took the sailor seafood boil and it was the best ever! The sauce was very tasty and my friends loved it.”
Positive 5Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We took the sailor seafood boil and it was the best ever! The sauce was very tasty and my friends loved it.”April 2025
“The Sailor Boil was amazing and enough for 2.”March 2025
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Dynamite shrimp Net +2
“We tried Captain seafood boil ,crunchy calamari and dynamite shrimps..tastes superb.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried Captain seafood boil ,crunchy calamari and dynamite shrimps..tastes superb.”March 2024
“:) We also had their ala carte items like calamari and dynamite shrimp. Everything was just so good and will I go back? Definitely yes!”March 2024
Honorable mentions (11)
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Berry merry Net +1
“Anyway, The beverages were excellent, passion twist, berry merry.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Anyway, The beverages were excellent, passion twist, berry merry.”August 2024
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Calamari Net +1
“:) We also had their ala carte items like calamari and dynamite shrimp. Everything was just so good and will I go back? Definitely yes!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“:) We also had their ala carte items like calamari and dynamite shrimp. Everything was just so good and will I go back? Definitely yes!”March 2024
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Crispy chips Net +1
“Best seafood at such price still portions are really big, better if you come very hungry😅 service is attentive, polite and very quick, no waiting at all and they give you four sauces with their crispy chips to try and this deserves to be a separate dish.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best seafood at such price still portions are really big, better if you come very hungry😅 service is attentive, polite and very quick, no waiting at all and they give you four sauces with their crispy chips to try and this deserves to be a separate dish.”April 2025
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Crunchy calamari Net +1
“We tried Captain seafood boil ,crunchy calamari and dynamite shrimps..tastes superb.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried Captain seafood boil ,crunchy calamari and dynamite shrimps..tastes superb.”March 2024
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Grilled fish Net +1
“The grilled fish was perfect too! Will definitely come again.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The grilled fish was perfect too! Will definitely come again.”April 2025
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Lunch combo Net +1
“Their lunch combo is marvelous being a grand plate full of seafood at your chose ( crabs, mussels, calamars or prawns), cold lemon ice tea and it costs 89 aed for 2 people. Best seafood at such price still portions are really big, better if you come very hungry😅”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their lunch combo is marvelous being a grand plate full of seafood at your chose ( crabs, mussels, calamars or prawns), cold lemon ice tea and it costs 89 aed for 2 people. Best seafood at such price still portions are really big, better if you come very hungry😅”April 2025
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Ocean crunch calamari Net +1
“While waiting, we savored Boom Boom Shrimp, Ocean Crunch Calamari, and the refreshing SB Fusion Salad. The calamari stole the show - perfectly cooked, crunchy, and larger than life!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“While waiting, we savored Boom Boom Shrimp, Ocean Crunch Calamari, and the refreshing SB Fusion Salad. The calamari stole the show - perfectly cooked, crunchy, and larger than life!”January 2024
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Oceanic bliss burger Net +1
“My friend ordered an oceanic bliss burger; it's really huge! What you see in the picture is what you get in real life! It was really an amazing experience.🔥”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My friend ordered an oceanic bliss burger; it's really huge! What you see in the picture is what you get in real life! It was really an amazing experience.🔥”January 2024
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Passion twist Net +1
“Anyway, The beverages were excellent, passion twist, berry merry.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Anyway, The beverages were excellent, passion twist, berry merry.”August 2024
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Seafood combo with egg noodles and cajun sauce Net +1
“We took the seafood combo with egg noodles and Cajun sauce. The food was great and the service by Simer was super.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We took the seafood combo with egg noodles and Cajun sauce. The food was great and the service by Simer was super.”January 2025
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Seafood with cajun sauce for two Net +1
“The Seafood with Cajun Sauce for two was fresh and flavorful, for us, it was perfectly seasoned.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Seafood with Cajun Sauce for two was fresh and flavorful, for us, it was perfectly seasoned.”December 2024
Drinks 1
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Cold lemon ice tea Net +1
“Their lunch combo is marvelous being a grand plate full of seafood at your chose ( crabs, mussels, calamars or prawns), cold lemon ice tea and it costs 89 aed for 2 people.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their lunch combo is marvelous being a grand plate full of seafood at your chose ( crabs, mussels, calamars or prawns), cold lemon ice tea and it costs 89 aed for 2 people.”April 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Veg spring rolls Net −1
“The Veg Spring Rolls was disgusting! Indeed, we packed most of it (will end up in the bin!). It was oily! The veggies were strings of carrot & cabbage.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The Veg Spring Rolls was disgusting! Indeed, we packed most of it (will end up in the bin!). It was oily! The veggies were strings of carrot & cabbage.”January 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Dine In. For a clearer match with the menu photos, consider dining in rather than ordering online.
Check Deals. Confirm current promotions before visiting: a diner was told the Careem Dine Outs 30% offer had been cancelled.
Visit Afternoons. Ask about the deal available from 3pm onwards; one review found a big seafood portion for 57 AED.
Sample Sauces. When ordering a Captain Boil, ask to taste the sauces first so you can choose your preferred flavour and spice level.
Check Vegetarian. If you are vegetarian, call ahead to confirm availability because several listed options were unavailable on one visit.
Use Public Washroom. Plan for the public washroom rather than expecting an in-restaurant toilet.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
Common Concerns
Online Mismatch
One online order differed sharply from its listing: the pasta arrived with only two pieces of shrimp.
Portion Variation
One diner found the Captain Boil for three to four barely fed two people and contained mostly corn.
Hygiene Concerns
A review reported stained cutlery, poor cleanliness and an overly hot dining room.
Limited Vegetarian
A diner said only vegetable spring rolls and broccoli soup were available, with other vegetarian choices unavailable.
No Toilet
The restaurant has no toilet of its own; diners must use the public washroom.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
89 aed
lunch combo
“Their lunch combo is marvelous being a grand plate full of seafood at your chose ( crabs, mussels, calamars or prawns), cold lemon ice tea and it costs 89 aed for 2 people”Google review · April 2025
AED 169
Shrimp & Lobster Thermidor
“On Friday 10th Jan, I enquired whether they cud deliver “Shrimp & Lobster Thermidor” which is priced at AED 169”Google review · January 2025
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The Bottom Line
Shellfish Bar Cajun Seafood is a Jumeirah Lake Towers spot for Cajun-style seafood, especially boil platters. The Captain Boil can include crab, shrimp, mussels, calamari, baby octopus, crab balls and corn, while the Sailor Boil is another frequently praised choice. You can sample sauces before deciding and adjust the spice from mild to fire.
The strongest pattern in the reviews is the food when eaten in: seafood is often described as fresh, hot and generously portioned, and the Cajun sauce gets particular praise. Unlimited iced tea is mentioned with some meals, and one lunch combo for two included seafood, iced tea and a choice of sides. Outdoor seating looks across Jumeirah Lake, and karaoke or videoke is available.
Value can be attractive, but check the current offer before going. One review mentions a lunch combo at 89 AED for two, while another quotes Shrimp & Lobster Thermidor at AED 169. Portion sizes are not entirely consistent, however, and one Captain Boil was mostly corn and barely enough for two.
Online ordering deserves caution after a pasta arrived with only two shrimp. Vegetarian choices may also be limited, and the restaurant has no in-house toilet, so plan to use the public washroom.