Beachfront views
Terrace tables sit close to the sea, with wide views that make sunset especially appealing.
Tamoka Dubai
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Tamoka Dubai is a Caribbean restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, set within the Ritz-Carlton’s beachfront grounds. Come for Caribbean-inspired dishes and cocktails, or book Sunday brunch for Latin music, a beach setting and sunset views.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
934 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh ceviche
Seafood ceviche is a standout for several diners, praised for its freshness, balance and flavour.
Sunday brunch
Sunday brunch combines plentiful food with live music and a Latin atmosphere.
Celebration touches
Birthday and anniversary visits can include thoughtful touches such as decorated tables, cakes and candles.
Live entertainment
Some evening visits include memorable entertainment, including a professional fire performance.
Relaxed setting
The resort-like atmosphere works for leisurely meals, drinks and conversation by the beach.
Group friendly
Large parties have been accommodated smoothly, including a brunch group of more than 20 people.
What to Eat at Tamoka Dubai 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 Tamoka Dubai, 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 Tamoka Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 5
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Ceviche Net +2
“Apart from the great view, the food was excellent, especially the ceviche, which was fresh, beautifully balanced, and full of flavour — easily one of the best we’ve had”
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Review excerpts
“Apart from the great view, the food was excellent, especially the ceviche, which was fresh, beautifully balanced, and full of flavour — easily one of the best we’ve had”December 2025
“The new head Chef Sergio from Mexico is addint extra special touches on those mind blowing ceviches, bites and main disches such as octopus, pork belly or diversity of fish.”April 2025
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Cake Net +1
“Yesterday we celebrated a birthday there and they even gave us a delicious cake with candles to celebrate after dinner.”
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“Yesterday we celebrated a birthday there and they even gave us a delicious cake with candles to celebrate after dinner.”May 2026
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Pineapple carpaccio with coconut sorbet Net +1
“Every dish we ordered was good, but the dessert with pineapple carpaccio with coconut sorbet was the best.”
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“Every dish we ordered was good, but the dessert with pineapple carpaccio with coconut sorbet was the best.”December 2023
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Ribeye steak Net +1
“The food was great I ate the Ribeye steak and it was delicious especially with the pineapple mustard sauce that comes with the steak.”
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“The food was great I ate the Ribeye steak and it was delicious especially with the pineapple mustard sauce that comes with the steak.”February 2024
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Seafood casserole Net +1
“Service was superb and food was also very good - we had the seafood casserole, chicken and fish.”
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“Service was superb and food was also very good - we had the seafood casserole, chicken and fish.”October 2022
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Rum infusions Net +1
“The first night we sat indoors and were greeted with a huge tree in the middle of the room surrounded by comfy seating, we were then presented with fresh, homemade bread and dip (which they change every night) we then had some amazing cocktails and rum infusions which they make in house and of course amazing food.”
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Review excerpts
“The first night we sat indoors and were greeted with a huge tree in the middle of the room surrounded by comfy seating, we were then presented with fresh, homemade bread and dip (which they change every night) we then had some amazing cocktails and rum infusions which they make in house and of course amazing food.”October 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Book sunset. Reserve ahead for sunset if the sea views and changing light are a priority.
Confirm seating. If you need an indoor table, confirm it when booking; one guest was seated outside without being informed.
Check vegan dishes. Ask about the current vegan selection before visiting, as one review found only two vegan options.
Ask about towels. If you plan to swim after lunch, ask whether restaurant towels are available; one diner borrowed them for the beach.
Plan for groups. For a large party, arrange the table in advance; one brunch group had more than 20 guests.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Mamsha St
Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Service recovery
One brunch visit ended badly after a disagreement with a supervisor and no manager was available when requested.
Limited vegan menu
A review found only two vegan dishes, so plant-based diners should check the current menu before booking.
Table delays
One reservation was followed by a nearly 30-minute wait for the table, despite the restaurant not being full.
Outdoor heat
Outdoor seating can be uncomfortable in hot weather, particularly during warmer months.
Loud daytime music
A family group found the daytime music too loud and had to ask twice for the volume to be lowered.
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The Bottom Line
Tamoka Dubai is a beachfront Caribbean restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, within the Ritz-Carlton grounds. The draw is the combination of a sea-facing terrace, a resort-like setting and food with Caribbean and Latin American influences. You can come for dinner, sunset drinks, seafood ceviche or the Sunday brunch, where reviews mention plentiful food, live music and a Latin atmosphere.
The terrace is the main scene-setter: diners describe clear sea views, sunsets and even views towards the Ain Dubai Ferris wheel. Inside, tropical greenery and a large tree create a calmer, more polished backdrop. Seafood is a recurring favourite, especially the ceviche, while other reported orders include ribs, octopus, pork belly and steak.
Cocktails and wines are part of the experience, and a fire show has added extra atmosphere on some evenings. It also works well for birthdays, anniversaries and larger groups, with reviews mentioning decorated tables and cakes with candles. For practical planning, reserve for sunset and confirm indoor or outdoor seating.
Vegan choice has been described as limited, and one older review reported a long reservation wait and overly loud daytime music. Prices can feel high for a treat, though the business lunch was described as good value.