By rating and review confidence
Best Seafood restaurants in Dubai
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Tender ribsThe ribs have been praised as fall-off-the-bone tender and coated in barbecue sauce.
Large portionsSeveral diners found the portions generous; one took half a creamy pasta dish home.
Tony Roma’s is a family-friendly American steakhouse in Trade Centre, with a menu that leans into ribs, steaks and generous pasta dishes. Reviewers particularly mention fall-off-the-bone ribs and creamy chicken Alfredo, while the calm dining room and attentive service suit relaxed family meals and celebrations.
View full business page →Tip: Avoid rushesVisit outside busy periods if you want to reduce the risk of a 15-minute ordering wait and a 30–40-minute food wait.
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Canal TerraceOutdoor seating looks over the canal and water, giving evening visits an especially appealing setting.
Smooth ShishaReviews repeatedly describe the shisha as smooth, flavorful and long-lasting rather than harsh.
OCCO is a restaurant and lounge in Business Bay with an upscale, relaxed setting for dinner, drinks and shisha. Reviews also highlight fresh sushi, a stylish canal-side terrace and lively evenings with music or live entertainment, making it suited to both a meal and a longer night out.
View full business page →Tip: Sit OutsideWhen the weather is good, choose the outdoor area for the canal-side setting and water views.
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Sushi VarietyUnlimited sushi rodizio brings a broad selection, with reviewers calling the value worthwhile.
Family FriendlyChildren may receive small gifts or drawing packs, making family meals easier to manage.
Orientale is a Pan-Asian restaurant in Motor City where you can work through sushi, dim sum and regional mains in a calm, polished setting. Reviews also highlight vegetarian and vegan choices, family-friendly touches and generous portions suited to sharing.
View full business page →Tip: Mention RestrictionsTell the team about vegetarian restrictions before ordering; a fully vegetarian party found them helpful with ingredients.
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Open FlameSteaks are cooked over wood fire with simple seasoning, giving the meal a straightforward Argentine grill character.
PicanhaThe picanha is repeatedly praised for its juicy texture, strong char and classic Argentine seasoning.
Hugo’s Argentinian Grill is a small, casual Argentinian steakhouse in Umm Suqeim, centred on charcoal-grilled meat and warm hospitality. Reviews particularly recommend the picanha and grilled calamari.
View full business page →Tip: Ask CookingAsk the chef what cooking suits the cut instead of automatically choosing medium-well or well-done.
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Unlimited wingsThe unlimited wings and dips are a standout, with Korean BBQ and Buffalo among the flavours reviewers enjoyed most.
Filipino selectionThe buffet has a wide variety of Filipino food, including starters and desserts, and reviewers found the flavours authentic and satisfying.
D’Asia Fusion is an Asian restaurant in Al Barsha with a strong focus on Filipino dishes and casual all-you-can-eat deals. Reviewers particularly come for the unlimited chicken wings, Filipino buffet selections and generously portioned bulgogi, with a comfortable setting and generally attentive service.
View full business page →Tip: Check promosConfirm the current deal and inclusions before visiting: one diner saw a 49 AED promotion but was charged 59 AED after extra dishes were added.
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Ornate interiorsThe French, Renaissance-style and Arabic-inspired decor was a major part of the dining experience.
Egyptian flavoursReviewers found several dishes convincingly Egyptian, including chicken liver, meat filletto tajine and generous portions.
Kababji Abo Ali was an Egyptian restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence known for its ornate interiors, Arabic dishes such as mixed grill and shish tawouk, and shisha. The branch has been permanently closed, so these reviews are useful as historical context rather than a current recommendation.
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Crispy ChickenThe fried chicken is praised for a crisp coating, juicy meat and the accompanying garlic sauce.
Good NuggetsChicken nuggets are described as real chicken chunks rather than minced meat, with the spicy version recommended.
ALBAIK is a fast-food restaurant in Dubai Hills Estate, known in reviews for Saudi-style broasted fried chicken and chicken nuggets. You can order for takeaway or use the drive-through; the Dubai Hills outlet has limited indoor seating, so it suits a quick meal more than a long sit-down.
View full business page →Tip: Choose InsideIf you are in a hurry, consider ordering inside rather than joining the drive-through queue.
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Marina viewsWaterfront tables look across the marina, with one reviewer describing the view as stunning.
Live musicSome evenings include live music, including guitar performances and singers praised by diners.
Beirut Sea is a Lebanese seafood restaurant in Dubai Marina, with waterfront seating, grilled fish and Arabic dishes. Reviews also point to a shisha-led evening atmosphere, with some visits featuring live music or Iranian selections, making it more of a lingering marina meal than a quick seafood stop.
View full business page →Tip: Check fish sizeAsk how fish is portioned before ordering: some larger fish are only prepared whole or by the piece.
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Fresh meatsReviewers consistently found the meats fresh and high quality, with marinated beef and tender wagyu standing out.
Helpful grillingStaff regularly help cook the meat and change the grill, making the Korean BBQ easier for first-timers and solo diners.
Mukbang Shows is a Korean barbecue and seafood restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence, built around grill-at-the-table dining and lively group meals. Reviews particularly highlight the fresh seafood, marinated meats and karaoke, including private rooms for celebrations.
View full business page →Tip: Ask for guidanceIf Korean BBQ is new to you, ask the team to explain the sets and help with grilling.
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Chatti choruChatti choru can be substantial: one review listed rice, fish fry, chicken, egg fry, beef fry, curries, pickle, curd and pappadam.
Banana-leaf mealsKerala meals are served on banana leaves, and one review praised the traditional presentation together with unlimited rice, vegetables and curries.
Manchatti Restaurant is a Kerala-style restaurant in Al Karama where customers come for traditional dishes served in earthen vessels. Its strongest draws are the comforting variety of kanji and Kerala meals served on banana leaves, with both indoor and outdoor seating mentioned in reviews.
View full business page →Tip: Try kanjiKanji is the clearest starting point; older reviews also say you can ask for extra rice or kanji.
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