Sunday Roast
The roast comes with generous mains and standout sides; one review says the crumble is worth saving room for.
The Guild
DIFC
The Guild is a homegrown brasserie in DIFC with an elegant, lively dining room and a broad menu. Reviews point to the Sunday roast and seafood-focused Crab Club Thursdays as especially useful reasons to book, while breakfast, dinner and brunch all receive strong feedback.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,907 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Seafood Quality
Lobster, oysters, scallops, octopus and king crab are repeatedly praised, with the seafood buffet a brunch highlight.
Brunch Energy
Saturday brunch combines live music, a lively room, seafood stations and attentive table service.
Steaks
Steak is a recurring favourite, from the Chateaubriand with bone marrow to steak frites and bavette.
Elegant Setting
The venue has greenery, lounge areas, white linen, tree lighting and open kitchens that let diners watch the chefs work.
Desserts
The dark chocolate mousse, apple crumble pie, apple tart and notably large tiramisu are consistent dessert standouts.
Breakfast
Breakfast reviews mention fresh, flavourful food, generous portions, good coffee and flexible milk and honey choices.
Mocktail Options
The lychee mocktail and 0% ABV drinks received positive feedback, giving non-drinkers more than a token choice.
What to Eat at The Guild 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 Guild, 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.
These items at The Guild got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 5
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Oysters Net +3
“My favorite part was the buffet of canapés , oysters, scallops, king crab, lobster, and many other delicious bites to enjoy while walking around and chatting.”
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“My favorite part was the buffet of canapés , oysters, scallops, king crab, lobster, and many other delicious bites to enjoy while walking around and chatting.”March 2026
“We ordered the beef carpaccio, ceviche, oysters (a must-have), duck leg, civici, and the beef ragu.. every dish was on point, no misses.”January 2026
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Scallops Net +3
“Other than the steak the oysters Octopus , scallops and the lobster Mac and cheese is a must .”
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“Other than the steak the oysters Octopus , scallops and the lobster Mac and cheese is a must .”June 2026
“we had some raw next ceviche and tartare then we had scallops. Oh my God ! they were so insanely delicious and the Pedron peppers too, also the seafood rice paella type situation insanely good, I don’t think anyone does stake the way they do it and this restaurant and the pepper sauce wow!”May 2026
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Ceviche Net +2
“We ordered the beef carpaccio, ceviche, oysters (a must-have), duck leg, civici, and the beef ragu.. every dish was on point, no misses.”
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“We ordered the beef carpaccio, ceviche, oysters (a must-have), duck leg, civici, and the beef ragu.. every dish was on point, no misses.”January 2026
“we had some raw next ceviche and tartare then we had scallops. Oh my God ! they were so insanely delicious and the Pedron peppers too, also the seafood rice paella type situation insanely good, I don’t think anyone does stake the way they do it and this restaurant and the pepper sauce wow!”May 2026
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Dark chocolate mousse Net +2
“10/10 for the Dark Chocolate mousse!”
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“10/10 for the Dark Chocolate mousse!”April 2026
“The dark chocolate mousse is, quite simply, one of the best in town. Rich, silky, indulgent, and the perfect ending to an already spectacular meal.”June 2026
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Tiramisu Net +2
“The tiramisu dessert was also enjoyable and well prepared.”
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“The tiramisu dessert was also enjoyable and well prepared.”January 2026
“To finish, we had the tiramisu, and wow… the portion is huge! One serving could easily feed three people.”June 2026
Honorable mentions (30)
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Apple crumble pie Net +1
“The cocktails and desserts were amazing. Definitely try the chocolate mousse and apple crumble pie, my favourite!”
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“The cocktails and desserts were amazing. Definitely try the chocolate mousse and apple crumble pie, my favourite!”July 2026
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Apple tart Net +1
“Always save room for dessert because they have the cutest traditional selection. My favorite is the apple tart.”
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“Always save room for dessert because they have the cutest traditional selection. My favorite is the apple tart.”May 2026
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Beef carpaccio Net +1
“We ordered the beef carpaccio, ceviche, oysters (a must-have), duck leg, civici, and the beef ragu.. every dish was on point, no misses.”
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“We ordered the beef carpaccio, ceviche, oysters (a must-have), duck leg, civici, and the beef ragu.. every dish was on point, no misses.”January 2026
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Beef ragu Net +1
“We ordered the beef carpaccio, ceviche, oysters (a must-have), duck leg, civici, and the beef ragu.. every dish was on point, no misses.”
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“We ordered the beef carpaccio, ceviche, oysters (a must-have), duck leg, civici, and the beef ragu.. every dish was on point, no misses.”January 2026
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Beef wellington Net +1
“The food though… wow. Easily some of the best food I’ve had in a long time, the beef wellington was very special.”
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“The food though… wow. Easily some of the best food I’ve had in a long time, the beef wellington was very special.”June 2026
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Bottomless king crab legs Net +1
“For AED 299, the bottomless king crab legs were juicy, supple, and cooked perfectly. I do wish they had a few more flavour options besides lemon butter, as it got a little boring after a while so we ended up ordering other dishes too.”
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“For AED 299, the bottomless king crab legs were juicy, supple, and cooked perfectly. I do wish they had a few more flavour options besides lemon butter, as it got a little boring after a while so we ended up ordering other dishes too.”July 2026
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Chateaubriand steak with bone marrow Net +1
“We started with the prawns, which were excellent, and then shared the Chateaubriand steak with bone marrow – absolutely outstanding.”
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“We started with the prawns, which were excellent, and then shared the Chateaubriand steak with bone marrow – absolutely outstanding.”June 2026
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Chocolate mousse Net +1
“The cocktails and desserts were amazing. Definitely try the chocolate mousse and apple crumble pie, my favourite!”
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“The cocktails and desserts were amazing. Definitely try the chocolate mousse and apple crumble pie, my favourite!”July 2026
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Crab club thursday Net +1
“I finally tried Crab Club Thursday after hearing so much about it, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The crab was fresh, delicious and just kept coming.”
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“I finally tried Crab Club Thursday after hearing so much about it, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The crab was fresh, delicious and just kept coming.”July 2026
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Crab salad with dill sauce Net +1
“The crab salad with dill sauce is outstanding — fresh, elegant, and packed with flavor.”
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“The crab salad with dill sauce is outstanding — fresh, elegant, and packed with flavor.”June 2026
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Crème brûlée Net +1
“I recently tried their crème brûlée and it was superb as well. Will be ordering it again during my next visit.”
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“I recently tried their crème brûlée and it was superb as well. Will be ordering it again during my next visit.”July 2026
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Crumble Net +1
“If you have space for dessert, the crumble was delicious !”
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“If you have space for dessert, the crumble was delicious !”July 2026
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Duck leg Net +1
“We ordered the beef carpaccio, ceviche, oysters (a must-have), duck leg, civici, and the beef ragu.. every dish was on point, no misses.”
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“We ordered the beef carpaccio, ceviche, oysters (a must-have), duck leg, civici, and the beef ragu.. every dish was on point, no misses.”January 2026
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Foie gras Net +1
“Foie gras is very tasty.”
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“Foie gras is very tasty.”May 2026
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Grilled octopus Net +1
“The grilled octopus and yellowtail were great for apps, but the snapper and steak frites were the highlights of our dinner.”
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“The grilled octopus and yellowtail were great for apps, but the snapper and steak frites were the highlights of our dinner.”April 2026
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Kale salad Net +1
“We had fish, shrimp, oven-baked potatoes with sauce, and kale salad. Everything was outstanding.”
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“We had fish, shrimp, oven-baked potatoes with sauce, and kale salad. Everything was outstanding.”May 2026
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King crab Net +1
“My favorite part was the buffet of canapés , oysters, scallops, king crab, lobster, and many other delicious bites to enjoy while walking around and chatting.”
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“My favorite part was the buffet of canapés , oysters, scallops, king crab, lobster, and many other delicious bites to enjoy while walking around and chatting.”March 2026
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Lobster mac and cheese Net +1
“Other than the steak the oysters Octopus , scallops and the lobster Mac and cheese is a must .”
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“Other than the steak the oysters Octopus , scallops and the lobster Mac and cheese is a must .”June 2026
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Lobster rolls Net +1
“Burgers and lobster rolls were also outstanding.”
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“Burgers and lobster rolls were also outstanding.”April 2026
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Menu gourmand Net +1
“We ordered the two-course Menu Gourmand — Japanese yellowtail and wood-fired octopus for the starters, and beef bourguignon and steak bavette frites for the mains.”
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“We ordered the two-course Menu Gourmand — Japanese yellowtail and wood-fired octopus for the starters, and beef bourguignon and steak bavette frites for the mains.”July 2026
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Octopus appetizer Net +1
“I highly recommend trying the octopus appetizer — it was a highlight!”
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“I highly recommend trying the octopus appetizer — it was a highlight!”July 2026
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Oven-baked potatoes with sauce Net +1
“We had fish, shrimp, oven-baked potatoes with sauce, and kale salad. Everything was outstanding.”
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“We had fish, shrimp, oven-baked potatoes with sauce, and kale salad. Everything was outstanding.”May 2026
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Passion fruit martinis Net +1
“In my opinion , they have the most delicious passion fruit martinis in town.”
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“In my opinion , they have the most delicious passion fruit martinis in town.”April 2026
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Pedron peppers Net +1
“we had some raw next ceviche and tartare then we had scallops. Oh my God ! they were so insanely delicious and the Pedron peppers too, also the seafood rice paella type situation insanely good, I don’t think anyone does stake the way they do it and this restaurant and the pepper sauce wow!”
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Review excerpts
“we had some raw next ceviche and tartare then we had scallops. Oh my God ! they were so insanely delicious and the Pedron peppers too, also the seafood rice paella type situation insanely good, I don’t think anyone does stake the way they do it and this restaurant and the pepper sauce wow!”May 2026
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Prime rib Net +1
“The food selection was outstanding, but the real highlights were the incredible seafood buffet and the perfectly cooked prime rib, both of which were simply unforgettable.”
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“The food selection was outstanding, but the real highlights were the incredible seafood buffet and the perfectly cooked prime rib, both of which were simply unforgettable.”May 2026
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Seafood rice paella type situation Net +1
“we had some raw next ceviche and tartare then we had scallops. Oh my God ! they were so insanely delicious and the Pedron peppers too, also the seafood rice paella type situation insanely good, I don’t think anyone does stake the way they do it and this restaurant and the pepper sauce wow!”
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Review excerpts
“we had some raw next ceviche and tartare then we had scallops. Oh my God ! they were so insanely delicious and the Pedron peppers too, also the seafood rice paella type situation insanely good, I don’t think anyone does stake the way they do it and this restaurant and the pepper sauce wow!”May 2026
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Steak frites Net +1
“The grilled octopus and yellowtail were great for apps, but the snapper and steak frites were the highlights of our dinner.”
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Review excerpts
“The grilled octopus and yellowtail were great for apps, but the snapper and steak frites were the highlights of our dinner.”April 2026
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Tartare Net +1
“we had some raw next ceviche and tartare then we had scallops. Oh my God ! they were so insanely delicious and the Pedron peppers too, also the seafood rice paella type situation insanely good, I don’t think anyone does stake the way they do it and this restaurant and the pepper sauce wow!”
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Review excerpts
“we had some raw next ceviche and tartare then we had scallops. Oh my God ! they were so insanely delicious and the Pedron peppers too, also the seafood rice paella type situation insanely good, I don’t think anyone does stake the way they do it and this restaurant and the pepper sauce wow!”May 2026
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The oceans bounty royale Net +1
“The Oceans Bounty Royale was excellent and easily the standout dish of the meal.”
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“The Oceans Bounty Royale was excellent and easily the standout dish of the meal.”January 2026
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Yogurt ice cream Net +1
“Not a dessert person but the yogurt ice cream was 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼”
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“Not a dessert person but the yogurt ice cream was 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼”June 2026
Drinks 2
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Lychee mocktail Net +1
“The lychee mocktail recommended by Bianca was so good.”
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“The lychee mocktail recommended by Bianca was so good.”April 2026
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Martini Net +1
“Had the most wonderful dinner here. The food is delicious, the martini is to die for. Farook was an absolute star!”
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“Had the most wonderful dinner here. The food is delicious, the martini is to die for. Farook was an absolute star!”April 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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King crab cocktail salad Net −1
“Just one complaint, the size of the king crab cocktail salad. Ridiculous….”
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“Just one complaint, the size of the king crab cocktail salad. Ridiculous….”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Reserve a couple of days ahead, especially for dinner, brunch or busy themed nights.
Pace Starters. The starter menu is tempting and substantial, so pace yourself if you want to reach the mains.
Try Weekdays. For a calmer visit, consider a weekday; one diner specifically said it gave the best experience.
Check Promotions. If using a discount or package, confirm the eligible dishes and check the bill before leaving.
Share Roast. The Sunday roast portions are generous, so most diners may not need the full set menu.
Arrive Early. For a table for two, ask about seating when booking; one review found attractive two-person tables limited even at 7pm.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Icd Brookfield Place
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Billing Issues
One guest found a 50% promotion applied to only two of three dishes and said follow-up was not handled well.
Seating Delays
A party booked for 8:30pm was seated just after 9pm, so busy evenings may test your patience even with a reservation.
Crab Waits
During one all-you-can-eat crab visit, plates arrived two at a time with at least 30 minutes between servings.
Salty Dishes
One diner found some dishes overly salty, despite otherwise enjoying the meal.
Breakfast Timing
A breakfast guest was asked to leave by 12:30 when lunch began, after arriving at 11am.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 299
bottomless king crab legs
“For AED 299, the bottomless king crab legs were juicy, supple, and cooked perfectly”Google review · July 2026
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The Bottom Line
The Guild is a polished homegrown brasserie in DIFC, and the menu gives you plenty of ways to build an evening: the Sunday roast, Crab Club Thursdays, steak, seafood and a substantial breakfast all appear in the reviews. It works for a celebratory dinner, a lively brunch or a more relaxed meal in the bar and dining rooms. The strongest food mentions are specific.
Reviewers repeatedly return to the steak, lobster, oysters, scallops and octopus, while the Sunday roast earns praise for tender meat and generous trimmings. Dessert is not an afterthought: the dark chocolate mousse, apple crumble pie and especially large tiramisu are worth considering before you fill up. The setting leans elegant rather than casual, with greenery, lounge areas, white linen, tree lighting and open kitchens.
Brunch adds live music and a more animated atmosphere. Breakfast gets good marks for coffee, generous portions and milk-alternative choices. Book ahead for dinner and themed events, and consider a weekday if you prefer less pressure.
Busy periods have brought late seating and slow crab refills. If you are using a promotion, confirm its terms and inspect the bill before leaving; one diner reported a discount discrepancy. Breakfast guests should also confirm the seating window around the lunch changeover.