Mixed Grills
Mixed grill platters are praised for generous portions, varied meats and accompanying hummus, salad, bread or rice.
Star Grills (TODAYS VIEW RESTAURANT)
Bur Dubai
Star Grills is a grill-focused restaurant in Bur Dubai, known in reviews for charcoal chicken and mixed grill platters. Its creekside setting, with indoor and outdoor seating, also makes it a handy stop near the marine and ferry area.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
422 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Charcoal Chicken
The charcoal chicken is described as tender rather than burnt or dried, with garlic paste, muttabal and hummus on the side.
Creek Views
Outdoor tables overlook Dubai Creek, Abra traffic and the infinity bridge, while indoor seating is also available.
Signature Shakes
The signature and Jughead shakes are repeatedly singled out, including a creamy blend of mango, strawberry, banana and mixed nuts.
Budget Meals
Several reviews describe the food as reasonably priced, including a full chicken grill reported to feed three to four people.
Menu Range
Reviews mention grilled seafood, Arabic dishes, burgers, wraps, biryani and vegetarian choices rather than grills alone.
What to Eat at Star Grills (TODAYS VIEW RESTAURANT) 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 Star Grills (TODAYS VIEW RESTAURANT), 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 Star Grills (TODAYS VIEW RESTAURANT), ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 6
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Lamb chops Net +7
“🍖Lamb chops - we were in lamb heaven here”
Positive 7Negative 0
Review excerpts
“🍖Lamb chops - we were in lamb heaven here”January 2021
“The prefectly cooked and seasoned Lamb chops is another finger licking and a must try Item from their menu.”March 2020
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Fattoush salad Net +4
“Along with their favorite fattoush salad. Fresh ingredients and good portion, served with bread, these are simple soulful that satisfies your heart.”
Positive 4Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Along with their favorite fattoush salad. Fresh ingredients and good portion, served with bread, these are simple soulful that satisfies your heart.”November 2019
“For starters we had fattoush salad and it was crispy and fresh and totally loved it”September 2019
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Mix grill platter Net +4
“For mains, we had lamb chops, mix grill platter and flattened chicken. OH boy...lamb chops were so juicy and succulent and it was out of the world. Mix grill platter was good enough for 5-6 people.”
Positive 4Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For mains, we had lamb chops, mix grill platter and flattened chicken. OH boy...lamb chops were so juicy and succulent and it was out of the world. Mix grill platter was good enough for 5-6 people.”September 2019
“Their Mix gril contained everything that’s required to fulfill your needs. It consisted of Arayes, Chicken Kebab, Mutton Kebab, Chicken Wings, Mutton Chops, Lamb Chops and Sheesh Tawook, along with grilled Tomato and Onion.”November 2019
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Flattened chicken Net +2
“At first i thought it was just another common tasting grilled dish until i have tasted their salad all the way to their main dish (flattened grill chicken and lamb chops) with variety of hummus on the side, bread and of course with their biryani rice. Had some shakes after and falooda for dessert. Everything one my table was outstanding.”
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Review excerpts
“At first i thought it was just another common tasting grilled dish until i have tasted their salad all the way to their main dish (flattened grill chicken and lamb chops) with variety of hummus on the side, bread and of course with their biryani rice. Had some shakes after and falooda for dessert. Everything one my table was outstanding.”October 2019
“🍗Flattened grill chicken - the full chicken heat was perfect and flavorful”January 2021
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Beach boy Net +2
“Jughead Special Shake, Star Grillz Signature Shake, Beach Boy and Mashka. All were so tasty and refreshing. To tell you the truth I ordered the Jughead Special again without my wife knowing about it.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Jughead Special Shake, Star Grillz Signature Shake, Beach Boy and Mashka. All were so tasty and refreshing. To tell you the truth I ordered the Jughead Special again without my wife knowing about it.”November 2019
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Biryani rice Net +2
“I ordered Biryani Rice and 1 Kadak. Both were good.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered Biryani Rice and 1 Kadak. Both were good.”June 2026
“At first i thought it was just another common tasting grilled dish until i have tasted their salad all the way to their main dish (flattened grill chicken and lamb chops) with variety of hummus on the side, bread and of course with their biryani rice. Had some shakes after and falooda for dessert. Everything one my table was outstanding.”October 2019
Honorable mentions (25)
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Baba ganoush Net +1
“Their special baba ganoush and hummus added extra punch to the meal”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their special baba ganoush and hummus added extra punch to the meal”March 2020
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Charcoal chicken Net +1
“The charcoal chicken was remarkably soft and tender while in other restaurants usually end up in burnt and dried chicken.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The charcoal chicken was remarkably soft and tender while in other restaurants usually end up in burnt and dried chicken.”March 2020
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Chicken ceasers salad Net +1
“For Salads, we ordered the Fatoush and Chicken Ceasers Salad. It was fresh and of my liking.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For Salads, we ordered the Fatoush and Chicken Ceasers Salad. It was fresh and of my liking.”November 2019
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Chicken chili Net +1
“Chicken lollypop chicken chili and BBQ they have the best taste not only these but the fresh juice and smoothes very economical and good service and best of all is the location”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Chicken lollypop chicken chili and BBQ they have the best taste not only these but the fresh juice and smoothes very economical and good service and best of all is the location”January 2020
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Chicken lollipop Net +1
“Chicken lollypop chicken chili and BBQ they have the best taste not only these but the fresh juice and smoothes very economical and good service and best of all is the location”
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Review excerpts
“Chicken lollypop chicken chili and BBQ they have the best taste not only these but the fresh juice and smoothes very economical and good service and best of all is the location”January 2020
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Chicken shawarma Net +1
“I generally take a chicken shawarma at 6 dhs now.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I generally take a chicken shawarma at 6 dhs now.”December 2025
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Dragon chicken Net +1
“Food I tried from star grill 🌟 chicken lollipop 🌟 dragon chicken 🌟grill chicken 🌟 lamp chops 🌟 mix grill platter 🌟 Tiger prawns 🌟 fish sherry 🌟shezwan noodles 🌟 chicken fried rice with manchurian 🌟 lemon mint mojitu 🌟 vannila milkshake Everything I had was super delicious and yummy”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food I tried from star grill 🌟 chicken lollipop 🌟 dragon chicken 🌟grill chicken 🌟 lamp chops 🌟 mix grill platter 🌟 Tiger prawns 🌟 fish sherry 🌟shezwan noodles 🌟 chicken fried rice with manchurian 🌟 lemon mint mojitu 🌟 vannila milkshake Everything I had was super delicious and yummy”June 2021
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Falooda Net +1
“At first i thought it was just another common tasting grilled dish until i have tasted their salad all the way to their main dish (flattened grill chicken and lamb chops) with variety of hummus on the side, bread and of course with their biryani rice. Had some shakes after and falooda for dessert. Everything one my table was outstanding.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“At first i thought it was just another common tasting grilled dish until i have tasted their salad all the way to their main dish (flattened grill chicken and lamb chops) with variety of hummus on the side, bread and of course with their biryani rice. Had some shakes after and falooda for dessert. Everything one my table was outstanding.”October 2019
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Fish and mixed grill Net +1
“We ordered the fish and mixed grill which was great for two people, it was delicious! Everything was well seasoned and tasty.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered the fish and mixed grill which was great for two people, it was delicious! Everything was well seasoned and tasty.”March 2022
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Fish biryani Net +1
“I initially ordered the lamb kebab but he told me it would take too long to prepare so I got the fish biryani, a Turkish coffee and a pomegranate juice as well as a bottle of water. The manager got me the juice to go and put it in the fridge till I was about to leave. The food was very good for $9.37 USD and the service was great!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I initially ordered the lamb kebab but he told me it would take too long to prepare so I got the fish biryani, a Turkish coffee and a pomegranate juice as well as a bottle of water. The manager got me the juice to go and put it in the fridge till I was about to leave. The food was very good for $9.37 USD and the service was great!”July 2019
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Fish grill Net +1
“It’s a very nice restaurant in creek, hummus was delicious and fish grill was excellent taste! With grill, bread, vegetable plate and hummus so many Arabic sauce made from yogurt and peas.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It’s a very nice restaurant in creek, hummus was delicious and fish grill was excellent taste! With grill, bread, vegetable plate and hummus so many Arabic sauce made from yogurt and peas.”May 2023
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Fresh hammour grill Net +1
“We tried hamour fish grilled. It was super tasty and delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried hamour fish grilled. It was super tasty and delicious.”January 2022
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Grill chicken Net +1
“Food I tried from star grill 🌟 chicken lollipop 🌟 dragon chicken 🌟grill chicken 🌟 lamp chops 🌟 mix grill platter 🌟 Tiger prawns 🌟 fish sherry 🌟shezwan noodles 🌟 chicken fried rice with manchurian 🌟 lemon mint mojitu 🌟 vannila milkshake Everything I had was super delicious and yummy”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food I tried from star grill 🌟 chicken lollipop 🌟 dragon chicken 🌟grill chicken 🌟 lamp chops 🌟 mix grill platter 🌟 Tiger prawns 🌟 fish sherry 🌟shezwan noodles 🌟 chicken fried rice with manchurian 🌟 lemon mint mojitu 🌟 vannila milkshake Everything I had was super delicious and yummy”June 2021
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Grilled chicken Net +1
“Grilled chicken is good, but the taste is not consistent.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Grilled chicken is good, but the taste is not consistent.”March 2022
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Grilled chickens Net +1
“Their lamb chops and grilled chickens are highly recommended.. The food were extremely flavorful, and it does not have any after taste.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their lamb chops and grilled chickens are highly recommended.. The food were extremely flavorful, and it does not have any after taste.”March 2021
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Hot n sour soup Net +1
“🍜Hot N sour Soup - full of flavors and vibrant colors with sweet spicy and sour notes”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“🍜Hot N sour Soup - full of flavors and vibrant colors with sweet spicy and sour notes”January 2021
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Kadak Net +1
“I ordered Biryani Rice and 1 Kadak. Both were good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered Biryani Rice and 1 Kadak. Both were good.”June 2026
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Mashka Net +1
“Jughead Special Shake, Star Grillz Signature Shake, Beach Boy and Mashka. All were so tasty and refreshing. To tell you the truth I ordered the Jughead Special again without my wife knowing about it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Jughead Special Shake, Star Grillz Signature Shake, Beach Boy and Mashka. All were so tasty and refreshing. To tell you the truth I ordered the Jughead Special again without my wife knowing about it.”November 2019
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Mutabal Net +1
“Star Grills Chicken Grill is a treat! It’s different from the ordinary stuff - juicy and the sides (garlic paste, muttabal and hummus) go well with the chicken. At AED 45 for a full grill, 3-4 people can be sufficiently filled.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Star Grills Chicken Grill is a treat! It’s different from the ordinary stuff - juicy and the sides (garlic paste, muttabal and hummus) go well with the chicken. At AED 45 for a full grill, 3-4 people can be sufficiently filled.”January 2021
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One-kilogram plate of meat Net +1
“For the dish we chose a one-kilogram plate of meat for two people, although I think that three or four people will be satisfied with it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For the dish we chose a one-kilogram plate of meat for two people, although I think that three or four people will be satisfied with it.”January 2023
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Royal falooda Net +1
“🍧Royal falooda - that was so rich and of course royal at the same time”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“🍧Royal falooda - that was so rich and of course royal at the same time”January 2021
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Sg signature grilled chicken burger Net +1
“🍔SG Signature grilled chicken burger - the grilled patty in this is beyond perfection”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“🍔SG Signature grilled chicken burger - the grilled patty in this is beyond perfection”January 2021
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Star grilled signature beef burger Net +1
“🍔Star grilled signature beef burger - thoroughly enjoyed every bite of it”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“🍔Star grilled signature beef burger - thoroughly enjoyed every bite of it”January 2021
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Star grills chicken grill Net +1
“Star Grills Chicken Grill is a treat! It’s different from the ordinary stuff - juicy and the sides (garlic paste, muttabal and hummus) go well with the chicken. At AED 45 for a full grill, 3-4 people can be sufficiently filled.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Star Grills Chicken Grill is a treat! It’s different from the ordinary stuff - juicy and the sides (garlic paste, muttabal and hummus) go well with the chicken. At AED 45 for a full grill, 3-4 people can be sufficiently filled.”January 2021
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Shawarma Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We had tried the Shawarma's here for the very first time, which was super delicious and on our next visit we ordered the Chicken Charcoal which was medium spicy and on point. Even when it comes to beverages available here, the fruit juices are quite fresh. Must visit !”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We had tried the Shawarma's here for the very first time, which was super delicious and on our next visit we ordered the Chicken Charcoal which was medium spicy and on point. Even when it comes to beverages available here, the fruit juices are quite fresh. Must visit !”June 2021
Drinks 4
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Jagada shake Net +2
“I Tried From There fish absolutely Superb And Their Signature Drink “Jagada” Absolutely Must Try once (NB : Diabetes Pls Away From That )”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I Tried From There fish absolutely Superb And Their Signature Drink “Jagada” Absolutely Must Try once (NB : Diabetes Pls Away From That )”November 2021
“Their jadgad shake is wow.”March 2022
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Coffee Net +1
“Good tea and coffee at 3 dhs.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Good tea and coffee at 3 dhs.”December 2025
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Signature milk shake Net +1
“I went for their signature milk shake which is a combination of mango strawberry , banana and mixed nuts . Loved it .. it’s a must try milkshake there 👍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I went for their signature milk shake which is a combination of mango strawberry , banana and mixed nuts . Loved it .. it’s a must try milkshake there 👍”September 2019
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Tea Net +1
“Good tea and coffee at 3 dhs.”
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Review excerpts
“Good tea and coffee at 3 dhs.”December 2025
What to Avoid (4)
Food 4
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Cream of prawns soup Net −1
“In addition to the previously mentioned dish, we also took the cream of prawns soup which tasted a bit like oatmeal on water with shrimps but was virulent.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“In addition to the previously mentioned dish, we also took the cream of prawns soup which tasted a bit like oatmeal on water with shrimps but was virulent.”January 2023
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Mint lime Net −1
“Oh my god, I have be waiting for 40 minutes to get one mint lime. I didn’t order any food, and there is only one more table with customers. I cannot imagine it takes them that much time to make a juice! I would definitely not come again!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Oh my god, I have be waiting for 40 minutes to get one mint lime. I didn’t order any food, and there is only one more table with customers. I cannot imagine it takes them that much time to make a juice! I would definitely not come again!”May 2022
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Momo Net −1
“Order 4 dishes, momo was very old, Curry wasn't good, parotha chewy, charcoal never served.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Order 4 dishes, momo was very old, Curry wasn't good, parotha chewy, charcoal never served.”February 2025
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Parotha Net −1
“Order 4 dishes, momo was very old, Curry wasn't good, parotha chewy, charcoal never served.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Order 4 dishes, momo was very old, Curry wasn't good, parotha chewy, charcoal never served.”February 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Indoors. Ask for an indoor table if flies would bother you; one review specifically recommends staying inside.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for drinks and food, as a customer waited 40 minutes for a mint lime.
Try Shakes. The signature shake and Jughead Special are the drinks most worth considering based on repeated positive mentions.
Share Platters. Consider a mixed grill or full chicken grill for a group; reviewers describe portions large enough for several people.
Check Parking. Allow time to park, since reviews mention parking difficulty and longer waits near the restaurant.
Plan the visit
Practical details
778R+354 Metro Station Al Ghubaiba
Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Food Safety
One recent review reports bare-hand handling of ready-to-eat shawarma and poor temperature control for packed food.
Inconsistent Quality
Reports range from delicious meals to bland, old-smelling or poorly prepared dishes, suggesting quality can vary.
Slow Service
Reviews mention delayed service, including a 40-minute wait for a mint lime despite very few occupied tables.
Outdoor Flies
Outdoor seating has been criticised for flies, and another review described the tables and arrangements as very dirty.
Parking Delays
Parking has been described as a problem, with one review noting longer waits before finding a space.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
6 dhs
chicken shawarma
“I generally take a chicken shawarma at 6 dhs now”Google review · December 2025
3 dhs
tea and coffee
“Good tea and coffee at 3 dhs”Google review · December 2025
AED 45
full grill
“At AED 45 for a full grill, 3-4 people can be sufficiently filled”Google review · January 2021
$20
dinner for 3 people
“Dinner for 3 people was $20, amazing”Google review · February 2025
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The Bottom Line
Star Grills is a grill-led restaurant in Bur Dubai near the creek and Al Ghubaiba area. The main draw is food to share: reviews highlight mixed grill platters, charcoal chicken, lamb chops and grilled fish, often served with hummus, muttabal, salad, bread or rice. A full chicken grill was reported to feed three to four people, while one mixed platter was considered enough for five or six.
The setting is part of the appeal. Outdoor tables look towards Dubai Creek, Abra traffic and the infinity bridge, and there is also an indoor AC room. The location is convenient for the marine and ferry area, though parking has caused frustration for some diners.
If you sit outside, be aware that one reviewer found a lot of flies and another criticised dirty tables. Drinks deserve attention too: the SG Signature Shake and Jughead Special receive repeated praise, while fresh juices and tea are also mentioned. Prices are generally described as budget-friendly, with a reported AED 6 chicken shawarma and AED 3 tea or coffee.
Service has sometimes been warm and attentive, but waiting times and recent reports about food handling, unpleasant smells and inconsistent quality are important reasons to check your order and allow extra time.