Outdoor setting
The outdoor seating is calm and leafy, with reviewers enjoying relaxed dinners and drinks under the stars.
Tap & Grill
Jumeirah
Tap & Grill is a relaxed, pet-friendly restaurant in Jumeirah, with indoor and outdoor seating beside the golf-club setting. Reviews point to the outdoor atmosphere, BBQ buffet, steaks and family-friendly setup as the main reasons to consider it.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
102 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dog friendly
Dogs are welcome, making this a practical choice for a meal or relaxed drink with your pet.
Family friendly
Families get a dedicated kids menu, and one review describes the venue as child friendly for a 22-guest birthday.
BBQ buffet
The BBQ buffet has been praised as a delicious choice, especially when enjoyed in the seasonal outdoor setup.
Steaks
The menu includes ribeye and other steak cuts; one diner singled out the ribeye for its taste.
Themed nights
Arabic, Mediterranean and Spanish-themed evenings bring buffet food, entertainment and, in one case, live music.
Welcoming service
Several reviews describe friendly, attentive staff, including warm service during family meals and events.
What to Eat at Tap & Grill 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 Tap & Grill, 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 Tap & Grill got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 6
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Baby chicken Net +1
“We order ribeye and it was one of the best with baby chicken ,I am good lover and many places visited but this one best taste .”
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“We order ribeye and it was one of the best with baby chicken ,I am good lover and many places visited but this one best taste .”December 2023
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Bbq buffet Net +1
“Had an amazing time at Tap and Grill, Jumeirah Gold Estates! The outdoor setup was perfect for the season, and the food (especially the BBQ buffet) was delicious. Big thanks to Vimitha for her incredible support and to Mr. Karl, a valued JGE member for the recommendation - glad we could generate significant business for the venue! Highly recommended spot, and we’ll definitely consider it again for future events.”
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“Had an amazing time at Tap and Grill, Jumeirah Gold Estates! The outdoor setup was perfect for the season, and the food (especially the BBQ buffet) was delicious. Big thanks to Vimitha for her incredible support and to Mr. Karl, a valued JGE member for the recommendation - glad we could generate significant business for the venue! Highly recommended spot, and we’ll definitely consider it again for future events.”December 2025
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Chocolate fondue Net +1
“The food is amazing! (Try the chocolate fondue!) And the waiters are always welcoming and helpful.”
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“The food is amazing! (Try the chocolate fondue!) And the waiters are always welcoming and helpful.”April 2023
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Duck salad Net +1
“The service was wonderful, food very good, (I had the Duck salad which was really tasty).”
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“The service was wonderful, food very good, (I had the Duck salad which was really tasty).”September 2022
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Iftar buffet Net +1
“Finest Iftar buffet experience in outdoor relaxing ambience.”
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“Finest Iftar buffet experience in outdoor relaxing ambience.”March 2025
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Rib-eye steaks Net +1
“We order ribeye and it was one of the best with baby chicken ,I am good lover and many places visited but this one best taste .”
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“We order ribeye and it was one of the best with baby chicken ,I am good lover and many places visited but this one best taste .”December 2023
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Cold pint of beer Net +1
“A fantastic place to go if you want a cold pint of beer and good American style beef hot dogs and fries!”
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“A fantastic place to go if you want a cold pint of beer and good American style beef hot dogs and fries!”December 2020
What to Avoid (6)
Food 6
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Angus short ribs Net −1
“However, their most expensive dishes like the Duck breast was very hard to chew and tasteless, and the Angus short ribs was mainly fat with little meat.”
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Critical review excerpts
“However, their most expensive dishes like the Duck breast was very hard to chew and tasteless, and the Angus short ribs was mainly fat with little meat.”June 2023
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Bolognese pasta Net −1
“Risotto with uncooked rice, bolognese pasta for children really not great… top setting but the rest is not recommended!”
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“Risotto with uncooked rice, bolognese pasta for children really not great… top setting but the rest is not recommended!”February 2022
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Duck breast Net −1
“However, their most expensive dishes like the Duck breast was very hard to chew and tasteless, and the Angus short ribs was mainly fat with little meat.”
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Critical review excerpts
“However, their most expensive dishes like the Duck breast was very hard to chew and tasteless, and the Angus short ribs was mainly fat with little meat.”June 2023
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Iftar Net −1
“Location is good, view and atmosphere is nice, staff are friendly too. However food is disgusting, everything is either cold or unfresh. Worst Iftar I have ever had in Dubai. 180 AED per person but honestly not even worth 80.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Location is good, view and atmosphere is nice, staff are friendly too. However food is disgusting, everything is either cold or unfresh. Worst Iftar I have ever had in Dubai. 180 AED per person but honestly not even worth 80.”March 2026
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Ramadan iftar Net −1
“Honestly the 2 stars is only for the staff but everything is bad from the food to the vibe totally not worth the price for Ramadan iftar.”
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“Honestly the 2 stars is only for the staff but everything is bad from the food to the vibe totally not worth the price for Ramadan iftar.”March 2026
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Risotto Net −1
“Risotto with uncooked rice, bolognese pasta for children really not great… top setting but the rest is not recommended!”
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Critical review excerpts
“Risotto with uncooked rice, bolognese pasta for children really not great… top setting but the rest is not recommended!”February 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm entry. If you are arriving on foot, check access first: one reviewer reported that pedestrians were not allowed through security.
Check menu. Confirm favourite items before visiting; one diner found the menu changed and could not order wings, waffle fries or a simple burger.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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Common Concerns
Iftar quality
Iftar reviews are mixed, with complaints about cold or unfresh food and food quality below expectations.
Limited menu
The regular menu has been criticised as basic, with one reviewer finding only four grill options and missing favourites.
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes were reported in both the restaurant and toilets, with one diner receiving several bites.
Pedestrian access
One visitor said security would not allow entry without a vehicle or taxi, which may matter if you are walking in.
Inconsistent service
Some diners reported delays, missed items and needing to ask more than once for drink refills.
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The Bottom Line
Tap & Grill is a relaxed restaurant in Jumeirah with a leafy outdoor setting, indoor seating and a pet-friendly policy. It suits casual family meals, drinks with friends and small celebrations. Reviews specifically mention ribeye, the BBQ buffet, themed-night buffets and shisha, while families value the kids menu and child-friendly atmosphere.
The outdoor area is the stronger part of the experience. Diners describe it as calm and chilled, with one group enjoying wine and beers under the stars; another family held a 22-guest birthday there. The venue also has ample parking according to one corporate-event review, although a separate visitor said pedestrians were refused entry unless arriving in a vehicle or taxi.
Food and service are not entirely consistent. Many diners praise the steaks, BBQ and friendly staff, but Iftar feedback ranges from a small, queue-free buffet that worked well with children to complaints about cold or unfresh food. One reviewer reported paying 180 AED per person for Iftar and felt it was poor value.
The regular menu has also been called basic, with changing availability of items such as wings and waffle fries. Bring mosquito repellent for outdoor visits, check the current buffet or menu before committing, and allow time for directions because one review found Google Maps inaccurate.