Beachfront sunsets
The tables by the water and sunset views are the main draw, with some guests comparing the setting to a Greek island.
The Beach House
Palm Jumeirah
The Beach House is a Mediterranean waterfront restaurant on Palm Jumeirah, with indoor and outdoor seating beside the beach. Reviews point to sunset drinks, seafood dishes such as sea bass and calamari, and a relaxed setting with shisha and occasional fire shows.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,112 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Seafood dishes
Sea bass, salmon, calamari and seafood pasta receive several specific mentions, including praise for freshness and generous preparation.
Pizza option
Some diners describe the pizza as well baked, with fresh ingredients and a balanced crust-to-topping combination.
Relaxed atmosphere
Sea breeze, beach seating, romantic music and fire shows make the restaurant well suited to a calm dinner or sunset drink.
Warm hospitality
Several reviews describe attentive, welcoming service, including thoughtful touches for birthdays and anniversaries.
Outdoor shisha
Shisha is available outdoors, giving visitors another way to settle in for a longer afternoon or evening by the beach.
Flexible seating
Both indoor and outdoor areas are available, so the venue can work for beach views or a more sheltered meal.
What to Eat at The Beach House 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 The Beach House, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 The Beach House, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 3
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Octopus Net +2
“Very nice Seafood options as well on the menu the calamari is a must try as well as the octopus.”
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“Very nice Seafood options as well on the menu the calamari is a must try as well as the octopus.”March 2024
“That said, the octopus was deeeeelish and a must.”January 2020
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Sea bass Net +2
“Loved the sea bass with the tangy seafood sauce , was fresh and exceptionally good , will definitely come back for this ,, the white-wine paired with each dish was apt n ambience all added to the experience ,,, service was phenomenal and our server shreya was soooo polite n attentive .”
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“Loved the sea bass with the tangy seafood sauce , was fresh and exceptionally good , will definitely come back for this ,, the white-wine paired with each dish was apt n ambience all added to the experience ,,, service was phenomenal and our server shreya was soooo polite n attentive .”April 2026
“Hammouche was great! Had a 3 course menu and made sure all the course came in the time I preferred! Always had eye contact and made sure all the tables were happy! Delicious food - sea bass was cooked very well. Highly recommend! 👌”June 2023
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Watermelon feta salad Net +2
“The watermelon feta was great and the service was good.”
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Review excerpts
“The watermelon feta was great and the service was good.”November 2025
“Recommend Dishes - Watermelon Feta Salad - Chicken Nuggets - Seafood Linguine - Pizza with Burrata and Pesto The place is pricey but worth the money considering taste and service.”November 2024
Honorable mentions (13)
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Chicken nuggets Net +1
“Recommend Dishes - Watermelon Feta Salad - Chicken Nuggets - Seafood Linguine - Pizza with Burrata and Pesto The place is pricey but worth the money considering taste and service.”
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“Recommend Dishes - Watermelon Feta Salad - Chicken Nuggets - Seafood Linguine - Pizza with Burrata and Pesto The place is pricey but worth the money considering taste and service.”November 2024
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Focassia bread Net +1
“The focassia bread was so soft and flavorful!”
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“The focassia bread was so soft and flavorful!”January 2020
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Grilled salmon Net +1
“The food is always delicious, especially the grilled Salmon and prawn pasta with the green salads and the atmosphere is calm and relaxing with a lovely sea breeze and romantic songs with fire shows, It’s such a cozy and elegant place perfect for parents who want to enjoy a quiet date night by the beach.”
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Review excerpts
“The food is always delicious, especially the grilled Salmon and prawn pasta with the green salads and the atmosphere is calm and relaxing with a lovely sea breeze and romantic songs with fire shows, It’s such a cozy and elegant place perfect for parents who want to enjoy a quiet date night by the beach.”October 2025
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Pizza with burrata and pesto Net +1
“Recommend Dishes - Watermelon Feta Salad - Chicken Nuggets - Seafood Linguine - Pizza with Burrata and Pesto The place is pricey but worth the money considering taste and service.”
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Review excerpts
“Recommend Dishes - Watermelon Feta Salad - Chicken Nuggets - Seafood Linguine - Pizza with Burrata and Pesto The place is pricey but worth the money considering taste and service.”November 2024
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Prawn pasta Net +1
“The food is always delicious, especially the grilled Salmon and prawn pasta with the green salads and the atmosphere is calm and relaxing with a lovely sea breeze and romantic songs with fire shows, It’s such a cozy and elegant place perfect for parents who want to enjoy a quiet date night by the beach.”
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Review excerpts
“The food is always delicious, especially the grilled Salmon and prawn pasta with the green salads and the atmosphere is calm and relaxing with a lovely sea breeze and romantic songs with fire shows, It’s such a cozy and elegant place perfect for parents who want to enjoy a quiet date night by the beach.”October 2025
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Rip-eye steak Net +1
“We tried the Rip-eye steak, and it was a perfect choice. The steak was grilled carefully to retain tenderness and maintain that juicy flavour topped with a cherry tomato that I personally consider a bonus on top of this amazing dish.”
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“We tried the Rip-eye steak, and it was a perfect choice. The steak was grilled carefully to retain tenderness and maintain that juicy flavour topped with a cherry tomato that I personally consider a bonus on top of this amazing dish.”June 2024
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Salmon Net +1
“I ordered fish (seabass and salmon), and the quality of the main course was excellent and very fresh.”
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“I ordered fish (seabass and salmon), and the quality of the main course was excellent and very fresh.”September 2025
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Seabass Net +1
“I ordered fish (seabass and salmon), and the quality of the main course was excellent and very fresh.”
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“I ordered fish (seabass and salmon), and the quality of the main course was excellent and very fresh.”September 2025
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Seafood pasta Net +1
“The seafood pasta was outstanding, full of rich flavors and generously prepared with fresh, high-quality seafood. Every bite reflected great attention to detail and authentic taste.”
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“The seafood pasta was outstanding, full of rich flavors and generously prepared with fresh, high-quality seafood. Every bite reflected great attention to detail and authentic taste.”May 2026
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Signature calamari Net +1
“The signature calamari was pretty good too.”
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Review excerpts
“The signature calamari was pretty good too.”January 2020
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Seafood linguine Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Recommend Dishes - Watermelon Feta Salad - Chicken Nuggets - Seafood Linguine - Pizza with Burrata and Pesto The place is pricey but worth the money considering taste and service.”
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Review excerpts
“Recommend Dishes - Watermelon Feta Salad - Chicken Nuggets - Seafood Linguine - Pizza with Burrata and Pesto The place is pricey but worth the money considering taste and service.”November 2024
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French toast Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“For example, at breakfast items like French toast or pancakes are sometimes delivered incorrectly.”
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Pancakes Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“For example, at breakfast items like French toast or pancakes are sometimes delivered incorrectly.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (4)
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Linguini with seafood Net −1
“I had 3 dishes calamari , linguini with seafood and pizza fruiti do mare, all were bad from a taste perspective and the seafood is definitely cheap frozen calamari, scallops and baby shrimpa.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I had 3 dishes calamari , linguini with seafood and pizza fruiti do mare, all were bad from a taste perspective and the seafood is definitely cheap frozen calamari, scallops and baby shrimpa.”July 2022
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Pizza fruiti do mare Net −1
“I had 3 dishes calamari , linguini with seafood and pizza fruiti do mare, all were bad from a taste perspective and the seafood is definitely cheap frozen calamari, scallops and baby shrimpa.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I had 3 dishes calamari , linguini with seafood and pizza fruiti do mare, all were bad from a taste perspective and the seafood is definitely cheap frozen calamari, scallops and baby shrimpa.”July 2022
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Sorbet Net −1
“The only disappointment was the lack of vegan desserts, having sorbet every day is incredibly boring.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The only disappointment was the lack of vegan desserts, having sorbet every day is incredibly boring.”October 2024
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Stake Net −1
“But it was the worst stake we ever had - very chewy, hard, dry - obviously a cheap piece of meat, the kind u buy half price in grocery shop. And it wasn't cooked how we asked (we asked medium rare but it was rather well done).”
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Critical review excerpts
“But it was the worst stake we ever had - very chewy, hard, dry - obviously a cheap piece of meat, the kind u buy half price in grocery shop. And it wasn't cooked how we asked (we asked medium rare but it was rather well done).”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve in advance, especially when the weather is good or you want an outdoor table; evenings can fill up quickly.
Request couches. For sunset drinks, ask about the front-row couches rather than standard tables for the clearest view.
Choose seafood. Sea bass, salmon and calamari have stronger review support than steak, whose cooking and texture drew complaints.
Avoid peak times. Go outside the evening rush if timing matters: one diner says orders can take a while when the restaurant is busy.
Book outdoors. Request an outside table if you want to sit close to the sea and make the beachfront setting the focus of the visit.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Anantara Resort & Spa, The Palm
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several diners report delays, including forgotten drinks and a main course that had still not arrived after two hours.
Food inconsistency
Food quality varies noticeably between visits; pizza, pasta, starters and meat are praised by some but criticised by others.
Steak risk
Steak results are uneven, with one diner receiving a chewy, dry cut cooked well done instead of medium rare.
High prices
Multiple reviews consider the resort pricing expensive, especially when portions or food quality do not meet expectations.
Host delays
At busy times, guests report waiting at the entrance even when tables appear to be available.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 1,050
bill for four people
“For a bill of AED 1,050 for four people, the food quality was far below expectations”Google review · May 2026
45 dirhams
one bottle of water
“also one bottle of water paid 45 dirhams I think it’s so expensive That’s the only reason I’m taking off a point”Google review · September 2025
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The Bottom Line
The Beach House is a Palm Jumeirah waterfront restaurant inside Anantara, and its strongest reason to visit is the setting: beach-level tables, sea views and especially sunset. You can come for a relaxed meal, sunset drinks or outdoor shisha, with occasional fire shows adding to the evening atmosphere. The food has some clear bright spots.
Reviews specifically praise sea bass, grilled salmon, calamari, seafood pasta and pizza, while the watermelon feta salad is another named favourite. The picture is not completely consistent, though. Some diners found pasta, pizza or starters average, and steak reviews range from a tender, well-cooked rib-eye to a chewy, dry cut served more done than requested.
Service can be genuinely warm and attentive, but busy periods bring slow host seating and forgotten drinks or table basics. One party waited more than two hours for mains. Book ahead, ask for an outdoor table and, for sunset, try for a front-row couch.
Pricing is firmly resort-level: one review reported AED 1,050 for four people, while another mentioned AED 45 for a bottle of water. It suits couples, families and visitors prioritising atmosphere over guaranteed food consistency.