Best Seafood Restaurants in Dubai: 10 Places Worth Booking

The list covers different budgets and occasions rather than ranking restaurants strictly from first to tenth.

1. Pierchic – Best Romantic Seafood Restaurant in Dubai

If you only book one special-occasion seafood restaurant in Dubai, make it Pierchic. It sits at the end of a private wooden pier at Madinat Jumeirah, surrounded by water on all sides, with the Burj Al Arab rising directly in front of it.

Location:Jumeirah Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah
Cuisine: Italian-inspired seafood
Best for: Anniversaries, proposals and date nights

Guests are taken by buggy from the hotel and then walk the length of the pier, which makes arrival part of the experience. The menu takes an Italian approach to seafood, letting high-quality fish and shellfish lead rather than burying them under heavy sauces.

Booking tip: request a terrace table and book for sunset, when the light over the Gulf is at its best.

2. Estiatorio Milos – Best for Whole Fish in Dubai

Estiatorio Milos brings the philosophy of Greek restaurateur Costas Spiliadis to Atlantis The Royal: source exceptional fish, then do as little to it as possible.

Location: Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah
Cuisine: Greek and Mediterranean
Best for: Whole fish and elegant group dinners
What to order: Charcoal-grilled whole fish, the Milos Special

The centrepiece is a market-style display of fish on ice. You choose your fish, it is priced by weight, and the kitchen grills it simply over charcoal or bakes it in a salt crust. Pair it with Greek salads, raw-bar dishes and the famous Milos Special, a tower of lightly fried courgette and aubergine served with tzatziki.

It is not a cheap night out, but for pure, ingredient-led cooking it is hard to beat. Some Atlantis venues run reduced schedules over summer, so check opening days if you are booking between May and August.

3. Bordo Mavi – Best Seafood at Jumeirah Fishing Harbour

Tucked away at Jumeirah Fishing Harbour, Bordo Mavi has become one of the most talked-about seafood restaurants in Dubai among food critics and residents alike.

Location: Jumeirah Fishing Harbour
Cuisine: Turkish seafood
Best for: Oysters, meze and relaxed waterfront dinners
What to order: Wagyu butter oysters, salt-crust sea bass

The menu leans Turkish, with cold meze, charcoal-grilled fish and generous sharing plates. Start with the wagyu butter oysters, a dish that has earned the restaurant plenty of attention, then move on to salt-crust sea bass for the table. The harbourside setting is laid-back rather than formal, making it a great choice for groups of friends who want serious food without the fuss.

4. Alici – Best Seafood Restaurant on Bluewaters

Alici channels the Amalfi Coast with breezy décor, waterfront seating and a menu built around Southern Italian seafood.

Location: Bluewaters Island
Cuisine: Southern Italian seafood
Best for: Crudo, pasta and lunches with a view
What to order: Crudo selection, seafood pasta

On a warm day, the crudo selection is the place to start: thin slices of raw fish dressed with citrus and good olive oil. From there, seafood pasta and simply grilled fish keep the focus on freshness. The terrace looks out over the water and the Dubai Marina skyline, so it works equally well for a long weekend lunch or a relaxed dinner.

5. Ibn AlBahr – Best Pick-Your-Own Fish Restaurant in Dubai

Run by a family of Lebanese fishermen, Ibn AlBahr is one of the most charming seafood restaurants in Dubai and one of the most consistent.

Location: Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah
Cuisine: Lebanese seafood
Best for: Choosing your own catch and sunset dining

The concept is simple: pick your fish and shellfish from the display, decide how you want them cooked, and fill the table with Lebanese mezze while you wait. The beachfront setting at Club Vista Mare draws a lively crowd in the evenings and at weekends, and the sunset views are excellent. If you are new to Levantine seafood, ask the team for a recommendation on the day's best catch.

6. EGE – Best Seafood with a Skyline View at Dubai Creek

EGE takes its name from the Turkish word for the Aegean, and its menu blends the coastal cooking of Turkey and Greece.

Location: Promenade Level, Vida Creek Harbour
Cuisine: Turkish-Greek
Best for: Sharing plates and skyline views
What to order: Butter red mullet, fish meatballs, mixed fried seafood

The restaurant combines the warmth of a Turkish meyhane with the energy of a Greek taverna. Order a spread of cold mezze, then try the butter red mullet, fish meatballs or the mixed fried seafood. Its terrace overlooks the creek and the city skyline, and the sunset aperitivo is a good way to start the evening. EGE is open daily from lunchtime until late, making it a flexible choice for lunch or dinner.

7. Sea Fu – Best Beachfront Seafood Lunch in Jumeirah

Sea Fu pairs an Asian-inspired seafood menu with a beachfront setting at the Four Seasons Resort on Jumeirah Beach.

Location: Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
Cuisine: Asian-inspired seafood
Best for: Beach lunches and laid-back dinners

Expect bright, clean flavours: raw fish, sushi-style plates and seafood dishes that draw on Japanese and wider Asian techniques. Tables sit close to the sand, so a daytime visit is ideal when the weather is cooler between October and April. It suits couples and families looking for a polished but relaxed meal by the sea.

8. Fish Beach Taverna – Best Seafood Platter in Dubai Marina

For a seafood platter in Dubai with your feet almost in the sand, Fish Beach Taverna is a reliable, easy-going option.

Location: Le Méridien Mina Seyahi, Dubai Marina
Cuisine: Mediterranean and Greek
Best for: Sharing platters and casual beachfront meals
What to order: Whole grilled fish, calamari, prawns

This beachside taverna serves Mediterranean seafood in a relaxed setting, with whole grilled fish, calamari and prawns well suited to sharing. It is the kind of place you settle into for a long afternoon rather than rush through, and prices are gentler than at Dubai's headline fine-dining venues.

9. Bu Qtair – Best Cheap Seafood Restaurant in Dubai

Bu Qtair proves that some of the best seafood in Dubai comes without white tablecloths. This simple spot near the Umm Suqeim fishing harbour has been a local favourite for years.

Location: Umm Suqeim, near the fishing harbour
Cuisine: Emirati-Indian style fried seafood
Best for: Budget-friendly, authentic fresh seafood in Dubai
What to order: Masala fried fish and prawns with rice and curry

There is no elaborate menu. Fish and prawns are coated in a spicy masala, fried until crisp and served with rice and a curry sauce. Seating is basic, queues are common at peak times, and it does not serve alcohol, but none of that matters once the food arrives. Go early in the evening to avoid the longest waits.

10. Ginger – Best Seafood Buffet in Dubai

If you want variety over a single signature dish, a seafood buffet in Dubai is the way to go, and Ginger's Thursday Fisherman's Market night at Crowne Plaza Dubai Jumeirah is one of the better-value options.

Location: Crowne Plaza Dubai Jumeirah
Cuisine: International seafood buffet
Best for: Groups, families and big appetites
When: Thursday evenings (confirm before visiting)

The weekly themed night brings a wide spread of seafood under one roof, from chilled shellfish to grilled and hot dishes, which makes it ideal for mixed groups who all want something different. Seafood nights across Dubai hotels change their pricing and schedules regularly, so confirm the current day, price and beverage packages before you go. Booking platforms such as Cobone and hotel websites often list discounted rates.

Best Seafood Restaurants in Dubai by Area

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