Nestled along the azure shores of the Arabian Gulf, Abu Dhabi is a culinary paradise where seafood reigns supreme. Among the myriad of dining options that grace this opulent city, one establishment stands out like a hidden pearl waiting to be discovered – the Best Seafood Restaurant in Abu Dhabi. This gastronomic gem beckons food enthusiasts and seafood aficionados alike to embark on a tantalizing journey through the bountiful treasures of the ocean, expertly crafted by skilled chefs who transform fresh catches into culinary masterpieces.
Mohammad Emar: I went there based on a friend recommendation , and below my experience . Location is nearby and easily accessible . Resturant layout and seating is a major issue , as the resturant is small and cannot accommodate much people, in family section was 3 tables , also they had majlis and 4 tables at entrance . AC very weak in the family partition and feel like jaccuzi . The food : The fish was great , and spices also . The shrimp is also good but spicy by default, so if you have kids don’t forget to ask for non-spicy . Calamari was the worst, as it was dry and i felt like it is old . Craps was great . Prices are fair (same as Mina resturants) I hope my experience help you
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Aang: Delicious food. Lots of fresh seafood, and authentic grilling. Fried options not that good, but grilled shrimps and Seabream are great. Dynamite shrimp also good. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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Rob Lockhart: An amazing find. Delicious seafood, served fast. We should come over from Canada more often to eat here!
AlSayyad Restaurant
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Beside Parking Entrance, Al Mariah Mall – Al Danah – Zone 1 – Abu Dhabi
Benjamin T. HUYNH: Super friendly staffs and the food is delicious !!! Mixed-grill 1kg will be enough for 3 people at least and the Lamb arayes is to die for 🤤🤩👏💯👌 !!! Shukran …
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Ibbi, Doody & Deeju Adventures: Whether you order or whether you go and eat at this restaurant, the experience is always amazing. Delicious food, gracious and courteous staff and the right price are the hallmark of this restaurant. Their grilled chicken, shawarmaas and Dynamite shrimps are my personal favorites. The restaurant environment is family friendly and the place is neat and clean, parking is also free via (valet). Overall a must place restaurant to visit 😍
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H: My best restaurant for Fresh seafood in AD since years.. yummy grilled supreme fish, shrimp and Rocca salad is yummy too.. clean place and very friendly staff.. highly recommended ⭐️👌🏻👍🏻🐟🦞🦐🍤 …
Hooked Seafood Restaurant
Address :
شارع فاطمة بنت مبارك – Al Danah – Zone 1 – Abu Dhabi
Lj Garcia: I really love the seafood here…😍 it’s safe to say that I’m hooked with Hooked…🥰 The crabs are meaty and fresh. The shrimps are perfectly cooked. The clam chowder is A-okay. I loved everything especially the baked mussels, tastes like my favorite baked mussels back in the Philippines. I’m just sad that I did not get to taste the dessert because it was not available. But with the food and the very nice and welcoming food service, it is highly recommended. 🥰 PS: it is not pricey at all. 😉
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Muhammed Yossef: The best sea food restaurant in Abu Dhabi, the staff are friendly , the food taste is fantastic and they have many varieties.you can follow the Groupon offers from time to time to get the best price for big quality. They also have an offer every day to buy half KG of any type and get half KG free but you will be charged for the highest price Choice. They have life music in the night time but not every day, the service is very fast, the restaurant is clean. I wish that they would make open buffet one day per week. Thanks for the good experience.
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Ahmed Ali: Nice restaurant staff very friendly specially thanks to F.J crew we like food and visit again soon
Al Shader Restaurant
Address :
Mina Fish Market – شارع المَصادِر – Zayed Port – Al Mina – Abu Dhabi
Sandra Thomas: This was an unusual place for me to get lunch ( friend suggested) but I was not disappointed by the freshness of the seafood served here. A very informal restaurant situated right next door to the fish market which was why the fish served was so fresh. We ate amidst the buzz and busyness you get when shopping and our table for 6 was almost on the edge of the sidewalk. The quality of seafood was excellent however we waited for almost an hour due to the popularity of the venue. I was slightly disappointed since there were no sweets at the restaurant although the menu said otherwise. The slim cut fried chips were flavourful and not oily. Fresh salad and Tahini were the accompaniments to the meal with Arabic bread. I will consider eating out again at this unconventional restaurant due to the sumptuous seafood served here and friendly manager and waiters. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch
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Mr. Shhh: This place is amazing, & Good food, but price seems bit high. Taste was nice..Overall nice place specially if you are in mina fish market and you want to try some fresh seafood then they will do also same time frying and ready for you. Service was very poor and bad. Free parking available outside. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person AED 100–150 Recommended dishes Mixed Seafood Platter
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Lib Ferreira: Five stars for the fresh seafood and great service. The food was so light and tasty. We loved everything we had. Especially the lobster with creamy cheesy sauce. The atmosphere in the evening was authentic and great. We enjoyed sitting outside on a mild night. Highly recommend. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner
Aquarium Restaurant
Address :
Yacht Club – Yas Marina Circuit – Yas Island – Abu Dhabi
Alex Naumov: Great location overlooking the Yas Marina , excellent food and service. We were at the Aquarium Restaurant over the weekend and really enjoyed it. The lady looking after was Ethel and she was great and the food was brilliant. We highly enjoyed it and definitely will be back again .
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Farah Al-Khawaldeh: My mom is a huge fan of seafood. The whole family gathered for lunch. The kids used the lunch menu which was rich (full course) for only 99 AED. (Note:Their ceasar salad has fish instead of chicken) The fish (from fish and chips) was extremely hot, be careful not to burn yourself. The lobster was a little bit chewy. But the rest of the food was amazing. They serve shisha but we didn’t try it, so I can’t comment whether it’s good or not. Ask a for a fan to keep the flies away. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 150–200 Food: 5 Service: 5
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farida khalil: The food was delicious specially the paella. Will come back soon for more. The only thing which we did not like was over load music which was really annoying. The servers were very attentive and good.
M A: Fantastic place to go to if you’re hungry and craving the “dump” style seafood. 1. You choose your favourite type of seafood (shrimps, mussels, octopus etc.) and you can mix between them 2. Select the size (0.5kg, 1kg) 3. Choose the sauce. The original is my favourite which is a bit spicy but others are great as well. 4. Choose sides and drinks if you want You are given gloves, the table is covered with paper and the food is dumped infront of you from a bucket and you just dig in with your hands. Quality and taste is great, the place is clean and well kept (not smelly) but the price is a bit steep compared to similar places. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 100–150
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U S (Ashi): Over all delicious food , nice place to visit if ur a seafood lover .Curry coconut sauce was nice Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 50–100
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Saeed Almarar: Good restaurant in good location. I like the fact the they give us salted laben with dates it was so nice from them. The service was fast and good and the staff were friendly. The food was delicious we ordered 1 kg mixed sea food in lemon 🍋 sauce and half kg mussels with shrimp pot sauce. I remember the lemon sauce because it’s very delicious. It’s my fourth time and the food had the same standards
Catch at St. Regis
Address :
F88H+736 – Nation Riviera Beach Club, Corniche Road, Al Khubeirah, Opp Nation Towers – Abu Dhabi
Mr Z: Since the St Regis has invested the place Catch has became an amazing restaurant with tasty, fresh and delicious products. Close your eyes and it’s better than in Miami. You’ll find on the menu all the classic items of modern cuisine with a selection of sushi, fresh fishes, salads and other great things. Special tribute to the service team. If you are around don’t hesitate.
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Brooke Robbins: Happened to stumble upon Catch while at the St Regis and WOW. The food was delectable and so tastefully prepared. Cocktails also amazing — highly recommend the Oyster Bay, which actually won an award for best cocktail of the year. Service was impeccable. 10/10. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch
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Denis Trevisan: Delicious food and outstanding service. Price a little high but in line with the standard of the ambience. Must try is the Catchamisu, their own version of Tiramisu. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner
mae anib: We had a visit in this place first It was in the old building, Then second time we are lost they change already in the new location and new facility also.. The interior is like you are in the ship with the they’re decoration. The had lots of sea ornament. We had calamari, sea-bream and seafood platter also.. the food was really tasty and fresh. I like that they don’t over power the seasoning..They had one dish name shrimp gesture its really very sour to my liking. Wish its not that sour.. overall it was a decent place for seafood lover.
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Umair Ghori: Unbelievably delicious grilled seafood. Especially, the grilled prawns were excellent. The marinade and spice levels were optimal so that it didn’t overpower the taste of the seafood. Service and cleanliness standards were great. Good atmosphere for families.
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Luciano Barbati: Been here for lunch, been very satisfied by food and service, the fish was very fresh and cooked as we requested, grilled prowns was is must, nice presentation on the table. Nice and friendly Staff. Recommended Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 150–200 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3 Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Paid parking lot
Off The Hook Seafood Restaurant
Address :
2 Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St – Al Manhal – Al Tibbiya – Abu Dhabi
Ahmad Hassan: Place is cool Staff are friendly and welcoming Outside parking not much spots, but you can park anywhere around and walk to the shop. Price is okay We had two solo meal and we added corn separately. What I don’t like, – Shrimp when trying to peal it its hard, Shrimp hard to shewed. also no taste – Almost no sauce in both meal we orders. You had to eat the rice dry. Food: 3 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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Jason Bishop: First time here, we had to wait a while after ordering for our good to arrive so allow time if you’re in a rush. Our food was delicious and piping hot and the OTH sauce was tasty. I would recommend coming here! Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 50–100
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David Raphael: We had gone there for lunch this past weekend – clean & well maintained place – wasnt very crowded – soothing music playing in the background – the menus and bibs were provided promptly -we proceeded to order – we tried both their drinks – the iced tea was sweet and their citrus soda had a tangy flavor which complimented the seafood well – but the drink was a bit small in my opinion but anyways – we had ordered their firecracker prawns and black calamari starters – both were excellent – especially the crispy calamari with its dipping sauce – the firecracker shrimp has a green chilli inside which was a pleasant surprise to our tastebuds (but if you are not a spicy lover – i would advise you to eat with caution) – we ordered their solo meal with Prawns and Mussels in a butter garlic sauce – their sauce wasnt the best we ve had but their portions were very generous and the prawns were well cleaned too – Do visit if you are in the area Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 50–100
Dampa Seafood Grill – Abu Dhabi
Address :
Fatma Bint Mubarak Street – Al Danah – Zone 1 – Abu Dhabi
Ryza S: Quite affordable for a seafood place. Unlimited warm rice to go with their well-seasoned food. Good service from the staff. Finished off with ice scramble, a light dessert after a rich meal.
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Ma. Leah Rivera: This is an ok restaurant. The price is reasonable, the concept is great, fast and very straightforward service. We ordered with their cajun sauce and it was pretty sweet. The same thing with the drinks, they are very sweet. All you can taste is sugar. The restaurant is great but try to lessen the sugar in your food or maybe ask for no sugar option. For those of you who like seafood and using your hands, I recommend you to try this place. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner
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Rian Gabor: We always order their baked mussels and grilled bangus whenever we are here. Quite satisfying! Today, we tried their semi-giant squids for the first time and it didn’t disappoint. It’s good to have Dampa as our default go-to place for whenever we have seafood cravings. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person AED 50–100
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