Attentive service
Reviews describe staff staying helpful and attentive even during a particularly busy Sunday morning.
The Talk Restaurant
Jumeirah Beach Residence
The Talk is a relaxed hotel restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence serving international buffet meals, including breakfast and dinner spreads. Reviews also highlight family brunches, live cooking stations, terrace seating and occasional celebrations such as birthday cakes and singing.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
389 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Birthday gestures
Birthday celebrations can receive thoughtful extras; one guest received a dedicated cake and a staff-led birthday song.
Family brunch
Weekend family brunches have included a playground, bouncing castle and a dedicated kids food station.
Live cooking
The buffet includes live cooking, with one visitor especially enjoying a Poke Bowl prepared in front of them.
Outdoor seating
Outdoor seating is available, and a review specifically notes a playground for children beside the seating area.
Brunch value
A customer reported Friday brunch pricing of AED199 with soft drinks and AED269 with alcoholic beverages.
What to Eat at The Talk 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 The Talk 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.
These items at The Talk Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Bbq shrimp Net +1
“The BBQ shrimp is the best, I really like their marinated shrimp.”
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“The BBQ shrimp is the best, I really like their marinated shrimp.”May 2025
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Cheesecake Net +1
“I love the pasta section and the cheesecake.”
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“I love the pasta section and the cheesecake.”March 2025
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Chicken biryani Net +1
“The chicken biryani is fantastic.”
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“The chicken biryani is fantastic.”February 2022
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Cream cheesy spinach dish Net +1
“Overrated We were 10 person on Monday night - Business dinner Food: No too much options, Buffet not diversified, few options, Meat taste was horrible, cream cheesy Spinach dish was great, No turkish coffee Service: Very bad, staff was friendly but they don't change directly the empty dishes Atmosphere: normal Valet parking: only 2 person waiting one hour to bring my car”
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“Overrated We were 10 person on Monday night - Business dinner Food: No too much options, Buffet not diversified, few options, Meat taste was horrible, cream cheesy Spinach dish was great, No turkish coffee Service: Very bad, staff was friendly but they don't change directly the empty dishes Atmosphere: normal Valet parking: only 2 person waiting one hour to bring my car”July 2023
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Eggs benedict with salmon Net +1
“They made fresh Eggs Benedict with salmon and it was amazing.”
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“They made fresh Eggs Benedict with salmon and it was amazing.”January 2024
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Fish in coconut curry Net +1
“Intercontinental buffet and whilst every dish was deliciously awesome but for me the fish in coconut curry and the glass noodles were amazingly outstanding 😋”
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“Intercontinental buffet and whilst every dish was deliciously awesome but for me the fish in coconut curry and the glass noodles were amazingly outstanding 😋”May 2024
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French toast Net +1
“Oh! And thank you to the pastry chef who made my daughter her lovely French Toast with strawberries.”
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“Oh! And thank you to the pastry chef who made my daughter her lovely French Toast with strawberries.”January 2024
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Fries with cheese Net +1
“I took my family for dinner buffet and as always the stuff main goal is to keep you satisfied. Food quality is great, atmosphere as well is nice. I would like to thank Jaleel (Manager) for his hospitality and professionalism and ensuring that our guests are satisfied from everything Meanwhile, Chef Mohammed is one of the best chefs I ever met, very friendly, his cooking is Soooooo tasty and made a fantastic Pasta with Shrimps and fries with cheese, can’t thank him enough. Thank you all and see you again”
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“I took my family for dinner buffet and as always the stuff main goal is to keep you satisfied. Food quality is great, atmosphere as well is nice. I would like to thank Jaleel (Manager) for his hospitality and professionalism and ensuring that our guests are satisfied from everything Meanwhile, Chef Mohammed is one of the best chefs I ever met, very friendly, his cooking is Soooooo tasty and made a fantastic Pasta with Shrimps and fries with cheese, can’t thank him enough. Thank you all and see you again”December 2023
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Glass noodles Net +1
“Intercontinental buffet and whilst every dish was deliciously awesome but for me the fish in coconut curry and the glass noodles were amazingly outstanding 😋”
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“Intercontinental buffet and whilst every dish was deliciously awesome but for me the fish in coconut curry and the glass noodles were amazingly outstanding 😋”May 2024
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International buffet Net +1
“The Talk restaurant at Mövenpick JBR in Dubai serves an exceptional international buffet.”
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“The Talk restaurant at Mövenpick JBR in Dubai serves an exceptional international buffet.”January 2024
Honorable mentions (5)
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Marinated shrimp Net +1
“The BBQ shrimp is the best, I really like their marinated shrimp.”
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“The BBQ shrimp is the best, I really like their marinated shrimp.”May 2025
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Pasta with shrimps Net +1
“I took my family for dinner buffet and as always the stuff main goal is to keep you satisfied. Food quality is great, atmosphere as well is nice. I would like to thank Jaleel (Manager) for his hospitality and professionalism and ensuring that our guests are satisfied from everything Meanwhile, Chef Mohammed is one of the best chefs I ever met, very friendly, his cooking is Soooooo tasty and made a fantastic Pasta with Shrimps and fries with cheese, can’t thank him enough. Thank you all and see you again”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I took my family for dinner buffet and as always the stuff main goal is to keep you satisfied. Food quality is great, atmosphere as well is nice. I would like to thank Jaleel (Manager) for his hospitality and professionalism and ensuring that our guests are satisfied from everything Meanwhile, Chef Mohammed is one of the best chefs I ever met, very friendly, his cooking is Soooooo tasty and made a fantastic Pasta with Shrimps and fries with cheese, can’t thank him enough. Thank you all and see you again”December 2023
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Poke bowl Net +1
“The only thing that I liked was the Poke Bowl which they make in front of you and serve instantly.”
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“The only thing that I liked was the Poke Bowl which they make in front of you and serve instantly.”April 2024
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Umm ali Net +1
“Fresh fruits, Deserts n arabic sweets specially umm ali were heavenly🌟 coffee, tea, cappuccino, espresso etc are a must at the end to get back in senses n muster the courage to walk back to the rooms or car park😂”
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“Fresh fruits, Deserts n arabic sweets specially umm ali were heavenly🌟 coffee, tea, cappuccino, espresso etc are a must at the end to get back in senses n muster the courage to walk back to the rooms or car park😂”May 2024
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Watermelon Net +1
“The watermelon was delicious. This was the only edible food in the buffet.”
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“The watermelon was delicious. This was the only edible food in the buffet.”May 2026
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Black tea Net +1
“at first i was thinking it was flavored tea, ginger as she mentioned.. to my surprise, i arrived in the site, i checked my tea ,it was black tea, with fresh ginger,mint leaves and honey.. that is why it took her a bit of time,she went to the kitchen to get it for me.. she is amazing and i really did not expect that.. thank you so much Kaur, i feel much better after drinking the tea..”
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“at first i was thinking it was flavored tea, ginger as she mentioned.. to my surprise, i arrived in the site, i checked my tea ,it was black tea, with fresh ginger,mint leaves and honey.. that is why it took her a bit of time,she went to the kitchen to get it for me.. she is amazing and i really did not expect that.. thank you so much Kaur, i feel much better after drinking the tea..”November 2022
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Cappuccino Net +1
“Fresh fruits, Deserts n arabic sweets specially umm ali were heavenly🌟 coffee, tea, cappuccino, espresso etc are a must at the end to get back in senses n muster the courage to walk back to the rooms or car park😂”
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“Fresh fruits, Deserts n arabic sweets specially umm ali were heavenly🌟 coffee, tea, cappuccino, espresso etc are a must at the end to get back in senses n muster the courage to walk back to the rooms or car park😂”May 2024
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Espresso Net +1
“Fresh fruits, Deserts n arabic sweets specially umm ali were heavenly🌟 coffee, tea, cappuccino, espresso etc are a must at the end to get back in senses n muster the courage to walk back to the rooms or car park😂”
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“Fresh fruits, Deserts n arabic sweets specially umm ali were heavenly🌟 coffee, tea, cappuccino, espresso etc are a must at the end to get back in senses n muster the courage to walk back to the rooms or car park😂”May 2024
What to Avoid (2)
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Buffet Net −1
“It was a huge disappointment and would definitely rate the Buffet as the lowest.”
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“It was a huge disappointment and would definitely rate the Buffet as the lowest.”August 2021
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Oysters Net −1
“Food is good. Buffet is nice with good food. Sea food available. The oysters bot so good, very small. The service was not perfect, waitress take too long to clean and to respond to our requests. Deserts were very good.”
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“Food is good. Buffet is nice with good food. Sea food available. The oysters bot so good, very small. The service was not perfect, waitress take too long to clean and to respond to our requests. Deserts were very good.”February 2019
Tips for a Better Visit
Check seafood. Ask what is actually available before booking if oysters or sashimi matter; one review expected them but found neither.
Use vouchers. Check eligible Entertainer or Groupon offers: one review found a 2-for-1 buffet voucher made the price fairer.
Choose weekends. For children, weekend brunch may be the better choice because one review says there are more activities then.
Ask about timing. If visiting late, ask about buffet replenishment first; one customer said an 8:30 pm visit was blamed for poor food quality.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Walk
Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Limited variety
Several reviews found the buffet selection smaller than expected, with some describing only a few dishes.
Uneven quality
Food feedback is inconsistent: some visitors praised the dishes, while others found flavours average or desserts stale.
Seafood mismatch
If you expect oysters or sashimi, one review says those items were unavailable and the sushi used cured or smoked salmon.
Plate clearing
A quiet-day visitor said used plates were left uncleared and they had to move them several times themselves.
Hygiene complaint
One review alleged insects in the buffet and flies or gnats near the salad bar; treat this as a reported complaint, not a verified finding.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED199
soft drinks
“AED199 with soft drinks and AED269 with alcoholic beverages”Google review · July 2021
AED269
alcoholic beverages
“AED199 with soft drinks and AED269 with alcoholic beverages”Google review · July 2021
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The Bottom Line
The Talk is a hotel restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence built around international buffet dining. You can come for breakfast, dinner or a family weekend brunch, with live cooking stations and dishes such as Poke Bowl, French Toast and Eggs Benedict with salmon appearing in the reviews. Its terrace seating and children’s activities add practical appeal for groups and families.
The strongest recurring theme is service. Guests describe staff as polite, attentive and willing to accommodate requests, including preparing a birthday cake with a dedication and gathering to sing. Weekend brunches have featured a playground, bouncing castle and kids food station, while outdoor seating gives families another option.
A reported Friday brunch price was AED199 with soft drinks or AED269 with alcoholic beverages, though that is historical customer information rather than a current price. Food quality and selection are less consistent. Some diners praised the Eid spread, BBQ shrimp, desserts and live stations; others found the buffet limited, bland or stale.
Seafood expectations need checking in advance: one guest specifically found no oysters or sashimi. Another reported gnats or flies at the salad bar, and a separate review mentioned delayed plate clearing. If value matters, check current Entertainer or Groupon 2-for-1 availability before booking.