The Best Seafood Restaurants in Dubai

Experience the primal allure of open fire cooking at 11 Woodfire, where Chef Akmal Anuar artfully balances fire and technique to create a harmonious menu. From standout dishes like the beetroot starter with feta cheese and berries to signature woodfired meats such as beef skewers and crispy duck leg, the culinary journey here is compelling. The restaurant also offers a diverse range of teas and mocktails, and don't forget to try the much-loved burnt cheesecake for dessert.

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Kaylee Folster

Food & Travel Writer – Johannesburg, South Africa

Extravagant Open Fire Cooking Experience 11 Woodfire is an absolutely breathtakingly beautiful restaurant located in the residential suburb of Jumeirah in Dubai. As the name itself implies, the restaurant’s cooking philosophy is based on the concept of fire, featuring huge open kitchen grill areas. The food is fabulous with standout dishes including the beetroot starter showcasing feta cheese, berries, aged balsamic and hazelnuts as well as the beautifully smooth and creamy potato mousseline with truffle; simply superb. Signature woodfired dishes include the beef skewers, chicken wings, lamb chops and crispy duck leg, to name a few. 11 woodfire also serves up some tasty mocktails as well as a diverse range of beautiful teas; the tea trolley experience comes highly recommended. Also on offer at 11 Woodfire, are some fantastic desserts with the burnt cheesecake being a well-deserved favourite.

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Ossiano is a Michelin-starred restaurant located in the Atlantis Hotel, known for its grand aquarium backdrop and exquisite seafood dishes. The menu, crafted under the guidance of Chef Gregoire, features a ten-course tasting experience with a clear French influence, including standout dishes like Brittany brown crab, Rabe de Brest scallop, and langoustine. Not just limited to seafood, Ossiano also offers an impressive vegetarian menu, praised for its balance of texture and flavor, and the personal touch of Chef Gregoire's stories that enhance the dining experience.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie – Dubai, UAE

Phenomenal The setting is magnificent with huge windows looking into the huge aquarium at the Atlantis Hotel in Dubai. This is a Michelin starred restaurant that may well get its second star next week. The food is fantastic and the chef takes you on a voyage of taste and sight. Highly recommended tasting menu.

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This restaurant, 3 Fils, is located by the Jumeirah Fishing Harbour, providing a casual dining experience with community style seating. The menu features dishes with a Japanese influence, such as the signature 'Charcoal' surprise, the seaweed salad with sweet apple and crunchy walnuts, and the wagyu truffle burger. The restaurant, which started in 2016, prides itself on serving premium Asian dishes with a Japanese twist in a comfortable setting.

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Kaylee Folster

Food & Travel Writer – Johannesburg, South Africa

Flavourful Abundance 3 Fils holds the title of Best Restaurant in Middle East & North Africa 2022 and after just one visit you’ll understand why. This casual and reasonably priced dining spot overlooks the Jumeirah Fishing Harbour and it’s, arguably, one of the most popular restaurants in Dubai (with good reason, of course). The restaurant offers unique community style dining with large shared tables. You can look forward to a menu selection of Japanese influenced dishes. Each and every dish is loaded with flavour to impress. The ‘Charcoal’ surprise is one of their signature dishes that’s not to be missed; a secret dish that will not only keep you guessing but wanting more too. Another classic 3 Fils dish is their seaweed salad which boasts sweet apple and crunchy walnuts. And of course, you can’t go wrong with the mouth-watering 3 Fils wagyu truffle burger; simply superb. Great food, great service and a great setting; you don’t want to miss out on 3 Fils when visiting Dubai.

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Al Fannah Restaurant is a hidden gem known for its South Indian style cuisine, with a specific emphasis on seafood dishes. Customers highly recommend the spicy fried prawns and grilled or fried fish, describing them as some of the best they've ever had. With a variety of seafood options on the menu, including their signature Seabream grill and a mixed seafood bucket, Al Fannah guarantees a satisfying meal for seafood lovers.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie – Dubai, UAE

Best spicy fried prawns ever… This is a hidden gems only locals know about. They do south Indian style foods and specialize in fish and prawns. For me, their fried prawns are the best I ever had. They are spicy and delicious. Go for a grilled or fried fish as well. It is one of my Dubai favorite meals.

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With a stunning view of the Arabian Sea and the Dubai Marina skyline, Alici is a prime spot for Italian cuisine, particularly seafood. The restaurant provides a sophisticated atmosphere, perfect for both lunch and dinner, and features a strong wine menu. Notable dishes include the grilled octopus with beluga lentils in a saffron red pepper romanesco sauce, oven-baked Atlantic halibut with a seafood broth, and the black truffle risotto.

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Liam Collens

Writer @itsliamcollens – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

I recommend Alici as it is one of the better Italian restaurants in Dubai with a beautiful location overlooking the Arabian Sea and the Dubai Marina skyline. It is a picturesque lunch spot (dinner also available) serving good food in a sophisticated atmosphere. The wine menu is also strong. The sunny terrace is replete with trees and cobalt pots making for excellent al fresco dining in the more forgiving winter months. I recommend sitting upstairs in front of the large windows or on the terrace to enjoy the best views. The menu is primarily seafood but there are a few options in case you’re with people who do not like seafood. I recommend the grilled octopus with beluga lentils with a saffron red pepper romanesco sauce (85 dhs), oven baked Atlantic halibut with clams, razor clams, mussels and a seafood broth (135 dhs), raw gambero rosso prawns (85dhs), black truffle risotto (175dhs), cannoli (45dhs).

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This Turkish seafood restaurant, BordoMavi Seafood, brings freshly flown in fish from Türkiye to your table. The skilled chefs use both traditional coastal fishing village methods and global culinary techniques to deliver a variety of seafood dishes. Despite not serving alcohol, the restaurant's setting and food quality are highly recommended.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie – Dubai, UAE

It’s brand new and going straight into my recommendations. It is a Turkish seafood restaurant. There no alcohol but the setting and the food are excellent. They fly lots of fish in from Türkiye.

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Fusion Ceviche is a casual Peruvian restaurant, popular in its neighborhood for more than just ceviche. The place is known for its communal tables and ceviche bar, where locals often gather to enjoy grilled octopus, empanadas, seafood rice, and three milk cake. Despite its casual ambiance, the quality of its dishes makes it a worthwhile visit for those seeking a taste of Peruvian cuisine.

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Liam Collens

Writer @itsliamcollens – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

A local delivery hero done good by opening an instantly popular neighbourhood cevicheria Fusion Ceviche is a decidedly casual, but determined Peruvian restaurant that serves more than just ceviche. It is a communal space for the residents in the area to eat rounds of grilled octopus, empanadas, seafood rice and three milk cake as they come together around communal tables and the ceviche bar. It leans on your goodwill a little, but the results are worth it.

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Specializing in seafood dim sum, Long Teng Seafood Restaurant is a hidden gem nestled in Business Bay, close to Downtown. The restaurant offers a variety of choices, from an à la carte menu to live seafood options, including giant king crabs and scallops in their shell. Among the favourite dishes are the steamed red rice and prawn cheung feung, and the crispy turnip puff pastry.

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Liam Collens

Writer @itsliamcollens – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Long Teng Seafood is a discreet seafood dim sum restaurant close to Downtown Dubai in Business Bay. While this is not the most popular Chinese restaurants in Dubai, it’s one of the best especially for a lazy weekend dim sum. Diners can choose between a la carte menu or choose live seafood sitting in tanks including giant king crabs and scallops in their shell. Favourite dishes include the steamed red rice and prawn cheung feung and the crispy turnip puff pastry.

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This secluded spot, LOWE Dubai, offers a unique dining experience with its sustainable woodfired cooking. The menu is packed with consistent and flavourful dishes, such as their signature sesame bread served with burnt aubergine and seaweed zaatar dip, and oysters with tomatillo shatta. Recently licensed, it also provides a range of reasonably priced bottles for those who enjoy a drink with their meal.

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Liam Collens

Writer @itsliamcollens – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

A Dubai quiet neighbourhood restaurant quietly and consistently delivers superb, sustainable woodfired cooking. Lowe is a casual & secluded cooking some of Dubai’s most consistent and flavour-packed food, away from the city’s bustling centre. From the signature sesame bread with burnt aubergine and seaweed zaatar dip to oysters with tomatillo shatta, Lowe is memorable for all the right reasons. Recently licensed, it also offers some of Dubai’s most reasonably priced bottles.

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With an unexpected location inside a neighborhood mall, Nama Yoso brings a casual take on Japanese cuisine, offering a range of dishes including seafood gyozas, fatty otoro, wagyu, aburi nigiri, and fresh crab salads. The restaurant is led by a highly regarded chef in the region, ensuring an authentic experience. Emphasizing the raw essence of Japanese tradition, Nama Yoso is a place where timeless artistry is passed down through generations.

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Liam Collens

Writer @itsliamcollens – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

A casual, unlicensed Japanese restaurant under the helm of one of the region’s most lauded chefs placed inside of a neighbourhood mall where you would not typically expect seafood gyozas, fatty otoro or wagyu, aburi nigiri and fresh crab salads, but nonetheless this and more is available in spades.

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Featuring a lively atmosphere inspired by the bustling brasseries of New York, The Guild offers a variety of dining experiences from its multiple kitchens. The restaurant is known for its excellent drinks and diverse food menu, ranging from burgers and steak sandwiches to wagyu steak and a wide selection of fish. In addition to its main dining area, The Guild also houses a raw bar, a champagne room, and a cocktail bar, providing an immersive dining experience for all.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie – Dubai, UAE

It’s brand new but I’m ready to recommend it. The Guild is now into its 3rd month and it keeps on getting better. It’s a huge restaurant with multiple kitchens. It’s also beautifully designed and built. The drinks are excellent as is the food. There’s a wood burning oven that’s visible from the main room called The Salon. There’s a raw bar and a big selection of fish as well. You can get everything from a burger to a steak sandwich to a wagyu steak to a turbot to a … you get the point. There’s something for everyone.

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