Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, is a vibrant and diverse city with a rich culinary scene. From authentic Emirati cuisine to international flavors, the city offers a plethora of dining options for foodies and travelers alike. If you’re looking for the best restaurants in Abu Dhabi to indulge in delicious food, we’ve got you covered.
In this blog post, we’ve compiled a list of some of the top restaurants in Abu Dhabi, where you can enjoy a gastronomical experience like no other. So, whether you’re a resident or a tourist, get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our curated list of the best restaurants in Abu Dhabi.
Shu Chan: Perfect Service & Excellent food. It is not easy to find local authentic food in Yas Island but i finally get to taste the delicious foods in this restaurant with a great interior. I also get to do some food tasting before order with the help from David which is very friendly, helpful waiter, he keeps checking on our table to make sure we get everything we needed.
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Teresa Kennedy: Our host, David was amazing, knowledgeable in the menu and catered to our dietary requirements with ease. Food was delicious, will definitely be back to try the breakfast menu. Thank you once again for your amazing hospitality David.
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Gargie Waqas: Food is absolutely delicious. Must try their grilled fish. Love the ambiance here. Takes you back in time. David was amazing host, he thoroughly took care of us.
Byblos Sur Mer
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InterContinental – King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St – Al Bateen – Abu Dhabi
Mina Wahib: Really I loved the Food is so delicious and light I had tried Kabab khoshkash and lamp with vegetables. But the portions compare to price is less (expensive) than usual. But is good because you will get great service and atmosphere They have outside doors tables and nonsmoking tables. Thanks for celebrating my anniversary Of course parking are free.
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Matthew Goodman: Had the all inclusive meal as we were staying at the hotel, food and presentation was amazing. Never had Lebanese food before so was amazing to try with all the flavours. Would highly recommend.
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Katherine Shu: Could not have had a better experience or dinner! Rami the manager was personally so attentive and thoughtful and went above and beyond to make the dining experience wonderful, even when we were irritable, hungry, and were under some time pressure. The food was so fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented we canβt wait to come back. The pita was fluffy and warm, clearly freshly made, and paired wonderfully with the mezze – the spinach with fried onions was my favorite.
Steven Jang: We ate here for dinner and need a reservation as it got very busy during dinner time. The service was absolutely excellent from the receptionist to the waiters. The food was delicious. It is pricey but wortg the price as all the ingredients was fresh for chillean seabass, lobster, and ribeye. Very recommended to eat here.
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Saeed Almarar: Beautiful restaurant, nicely decorated with amazing view of the canal. Service was the best. I went in Thursday evening one month ago, food was really delicious but I wasnβt lucky with the shrimp fried nothing special about, the rest of the food was delicious and my favourite dish was sushi yellow tail π₯
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Aamna Ahmed: This was my first experience at Zuma Abu Dhabi and it did not disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed everything we tried however, I would highly recommend the mushroom risotto. This was by far my favourite dish. The added touch of the chocolate fondant cake for my birthday was the perfect compliment to our dinner. Thank you to the lovely staff who were super friendly, helpful and welcoming! I look forward to returning!
Jasper Jayson Pernes: The food is great, they have wide selection of breakfast menu available all day, serving size are good enough for sharing. The place is well lit and the ambience is very modern. We love the food and will definitley dine again. The staff are very accommodating as well.
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Shagufta Jahan: We celebrated our kids birthday there. We always loved their shakes and pancakes, but this time we tried many new dishes. And loved them.
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Mir Bhutto: Denny’s is America’s Diner. Always open from Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner and Late nightβ€οΈ Everyone knows Denny’s does it best, serving all-day breakfast and mouth-watering lunch and dinner π€ It is a restaurant located in UAE, serving a selection of Breakfast, Burgers, American that delivers across Abu dhabi π¦πͺ Highly Recommended β€οΈ
Shruti Yelve: Omg such amazing food. Tried the business lunch here and it was a mesmerizing experience. The ambience is so colourful and gives u a feeling that you are in Greece. We got a table new the window with an amazing view. every dish that we had were having their unique flavors to die for!
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Taslin Tejrar: We had a lovely meal at Coya. We choose the set menu and it pleased all taste buds and appetites. Service was excellent and ambience was great. Not too loud so we could chat but loud enough to feel we were there was ambience at a special restaurant. View of the water was nice, just a shame about the weather on that evening. Definitely recommend this place for good food on special occasions.
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Patsy Oh: The COYA is a true Latin America experience to me from the moment I walked it. We really loved the unique drinks and each drink has a story behind it. The food was fresh and the presentation gorgeous. Staff and Mixology chef were just amazing and so much fun. Ambience and decor were beautiful. Can’t wait to go back.
Loca Restaurant & Bar Abu Dhabi
Address :
Al Maryah Island – Abu Dhabi Global Market Square – Abu Dhabi
Leah Liagh: I actually been here alot of times. The staffs were so accommodating and always offer you the best bite you could have, every Wednesday- itβs ladies night and you get an unlimited Margarita from 7pm til midnight. Food is amazing, ambiance is superb, music is normal, outdoor is epic and experience will surely be a wonderful one. By the way, itβs a Mexican bar and resto, so be prepared to see the menu with fajitas, burritos, tacos, quesadillas and nachos.
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joe abu: Great Mexican food restaurant. Tasty food with quality ingredients. The service is good, but needs more coordination if you have a big group. I highly recommend this place. Their chicken or beef salad is worth the try.
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Alex Lim: We booked in advance for a Friday brunch and the deal was pretty good (~130 for non alcohol, ~210 with alcohol). The starters were brilliant especially with fresh guacamole. For mains, the fajitas with chicken was very good, we also had the beef rib which was ok for us (would prefer more seasoning).The margaritas were fabulous and strong. Service was very good and would definitely come back again. Highly recommended!
Chamas Churrascaria & Bar
Address :
InterContinental Abu Dhabi, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street – Abu Dhabi
Buthaina Obeid: Amazing place for meat lovers, also salad antipasie buffet was great and many options, the dessert part was so yummy The latin music was the best by Nina the cuban singer she performed amazingly
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Mohamed Yassin: My all time favorite Brazilian Restaurant. Eating at Chamas makes it difficult to eat at any other Brazilian restaurant. Everything about this place is just amazing: the food, the staff, the music, just everything. The only disadvantage is that they need to renovate the place and maybe change some of the menu to attract customers back again, but overall I wouldnβt replace it with any other.
S: My favourite fancy restaurant in AD! The food is so freaking good, its literally heaven in your mouth. From the starter to the dessert, just wow. I really do recommend anyone that wants to go to a fancy place, they should definitely go here! The staff are super nice and overall the vibe is really nice.
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D D: Great food for a night out. Amazing french food, LPM never fails to give you an incredible meal. Definitely recommend if you enjoy French food. The escargot and the aubergine were both fantastic! And I would return only for their amazing cheese cake. If you’re thinking of coming here you definitely should. My only complaint is that it’s too expensive.
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Euan Mitchell: Highly recommend βLa Vie en Roseβ Sunday brunch from 12-4pm.. 3 hour package. Food was delicious, cocktails varied and refreshing, staff attentive, but not overbearing. There was a good buzz/ vibe and ambiance, though it was only 40% booked. Escargot with garlic butter and Carpaccio Salmon were my favourite starters, steak and sea bream were both cooked perfectly finishing with a light desert.
Hassan Awada: We went for dinner on a Friday night. The experience was OK, not very busy hence quite vibes. The food was good, it was fresh, warm and on time. Everything was cooked well except for the dynamite shrimps, they were a bit soggy and not 100% fresh. However everything was good that I am willing to ignore that. The selection of food is really good, it covers most Asian dishes. The staff were attentive and very friendly. Definitely recommended and will be go there again.
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Aisha Alyaarobi: Amazing experience, we went on Tuesday to get the 50% off offer. Tried so many things and the price was very reasonable and affordable. We liked everything we tried, it was fresh and delicious. That was my first time but definitely not last. Much recommended
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Anja C: Friendly and polite staff. Udon noodles were extremely tasty, I definitely recommend ordering them. We also had Spicy tuna sushi and Miso soup. Sushi was OK, but not as good as the noodles. Miso soup was also very tasty and would definitely order it again. Would recommend a visit.
Natalia Scalet: A must for those who want to enjoy the finest fish in a unique atmosphere by the sea. Fresh from the sea. Ask for the “Catch of the day”. It already starts at the reception. The friendliness of the staff and the excellent service make the evening an experience. We (ourselves all from the catering industry) are of the opinion, one of the best Fiachrestaurants ever. We are all looking forward to the next culinary experience here.
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Sandra Annon: This is one of our favourite restaurants in town. The seafood is just outstanding! We love the oysters, rock shrimp salad, organic salmon and their grilled seafood platter just to name a few. The service is always amazing! We will be back soon!
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Maria Io: We had great date night yesterday. Comfy atmosphere, 2 zones outside and inside, open kitchen. Friendly and attentive staff. Good menu selection. Food was full of taste. Local fish hammour melt in my mouth. Lobster was a little bit overcooked, but with sauce okay.
Jessica Taylor
Jessica Taylor is a passionate travel enthusiast and the proud administrator of a popular website that features the best locations, food, and shops in the United Arab Emirates. With her extensive knowledge and love for the UAE, she has been able to create a platform that has become a go-to guide for locals and tourists alike.
