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dishes and there’s a kind of
diorama on the way in.
O Unlicensed. Open daily
noon-midnight. Venetian
Village, Grand Canal, Al Maqta
(02 448 1144).Al Mayass Tucked away in
the depths of the Sheraton,
this restaurant offers a range
of Armenian and Lebanese
food, and we’re big fans of
most of it. Good value and
worth checking out.
O Licensed. Open daily
12.30pm-1am. Sheraton
Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, Al
Markaziyah (02 677 3333).Byblos Sur Mer There’s
a wide variety of traditional
dishes from grills and creative
mezze. There’s also authentic
entertainment in the evening.
O Licensed. Open Sun-Thu
noon-2am, Fri-Sat noon-3am.
InterContinental Abu Dhabi,
King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz
Al Saud Street (02 666 6888).
★ M E N AKahraman You will find
sushi sitting alongside Arabic
grills here. Service is quick
and attentive and while the
pairing might be unlikely,
it’s all done well and the
restaurant is a nice place to
dine with friends.
O Licensed. Open daily
7.30pm-midnight. Southern
Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Mina Street,
Al Zahiyah (02 818 4888).Li Beirut This fine-dining
Lebanese restaurant offersbe sure to order them.
O Licensed. Open daily noon-
12.30am. Rosewood Abu
Dhabi, Al Maryah Island
(02 813 5552).SEAFOOD
Bu Tafish This age-old
eatery was one of the first
to find its feet in Abu Dhabi.
The menu proudly boasts
its history and association
with the great Sheikh Zayed.
There’s load of choice, but we
recommend sticking with the
fresh catches.
O Unlicensed. Open daily
1pm-1am. Al Zahiyah. Hamdan
Street (02 677 7780).Catch This Nation Riviera
spot serves up a wide array
of seafood, showcasing Asian,
European and Middle Eastern
cuisine, all with a generous
sprinkling of flair. Head
upstairs to the roof top for a
dance once you’re finished.
O Licensed. Open daily noon-
1am. Nation Riviera Beach
Club, Corniche Road West
(02 611 0909). ★★ SeafoodFinz One of the most
romantic spots in the city
also happens to be one of
the finest seafood joints you’ll
find. Take a seat on the terrace
and you’ll discover why. We like
everything we’ve ever eaten
here, it’s just that good.
O Licensed. Open dailysomething a little different.
There is a set selection of
mezze if you’re not sure of
what to order, but the mains
and starters are truly worth
ordering and that’s where the
kitchen team really seem to
shine. It deserves all of the
plaudits and awards.
O Licensed. Open daily 7pm-
midnight. Jumeirah at Etihad
Towers, Corniche West
(02 811 5893). ★ ★ MENA.Mezlai This fine eatery at
Emirates Palace is suitably
opulent and the exquisite
food matches up to the
attentive staff and elegant
surroundings of the hotel.
O Licensed. Open daily 1pm-
10.30pm. Emirates Palace,
Corniche West
(02 690 7999).Mijana Fine dining in a
romantic setting. Opt for
a table outside when the
weather is cool. Some of
the best mezze in town and
the grills are exemplary,
too. If you’re out to impress
someone, take them here.
O Licensed. Open daily 4pm-
1am. The Ritz-Carlton Abu
Dhabi Grand Canal, Khor Al
Maqta (02 818 8282).
★ MENASambusek This is a stylish
restaurant with an excellent
array of Lebanese dishes
and super service that will
keep you coming back for
more. The seafood platter and
mixed grill are just brilliant, so12.30pm-3.30pm, 7pm-
11.30pm. Beach Rotana
Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah
(02 697 9011). ★ Seafood.Fishmarket Choose your
seafood and how you’d like
it cooked. One of the best
places around for fish lovers
and an old favourite.
O Licensed. Open daily
12.30pm-midnight.
InterContinental Abu Dhabi,
King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz
Al Saud Street (02 666 6888).
★ SeafoodSayad The elegant venue
has prices to match its high-
end location, but the food is
ALWAYS excellent.
O Licensed. Open daily
6.30pm-11.30pm. Emirates
Palace, West Corniche
(02 690 7999).STEAKHOUSES
55&5th, The Grill
A stunning venue and
everything it serves will wow
you. From inventive starters
to succulent main coursesand decadent desserts, this
should be on your list.
O Licensed. Open daily 7pm-
11pm. The St. Regis Saadiyat
Island Resort (02 498 8443).BOA Steakhouse A
trendy-looking spot that
dishes up great cuts of meat
with mangrove views. The
business lunch is great value,
and the outdoor terrace is a
super spot.
O Licensed. Open Fri-Wed
12.30pm-1am; Thu 12.30pm-
2am. Eastern Mangroves
Promenade, Al Salam Street
(02 641 1500).Butcher & Still This is a
must-visit. The food is just
excellent and the venue and
staff are awesome. A seriously
cool place.
O Licensed. Open daily 6pm-
midnight. Four Seasons Abu
Dhabi, Al Maryah Island
(02 333 2444).
★ SteakhouseD’Capital Steakhouse The
steaks and sides are excellent
here, and it’s not bad value.
O Licensed. Open daily
12.30pm-3pm, 7pm-11pm.
Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, SultanBin Zayed The First Street
(02 698 8137).JW Steakhouse A classic
American-style steakhouse
serving premium-quality
cuts. Atmospheric décor and
excellent presentation add to
the brilliant meat. Check out
the weekly deals, too.
O Licensed. Open daily 6pm-
1am. Marriott Hotel Downtown
Abu Dhabi, Shaikh Rashid Bin
Saeed Street (02 304 7777).
★★ SteakhouseOAK Room A British rock
‘n’ roll-themed steakhouse
serving up quality cuts of
meat in a cooler than cool
setting. Highly recommended.
O Open Mon-Sat 6pm-
midnight. Licensed. The Abu
Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen
Marina (02 208 0000).The Foundry A stylish steak
restaurant serving some of the
finest cuts in the city. The South
African steaks are a must.
Check out brunch, too.
O Licensed. Open daily
6am-10.30am, noon-3pm,
7pm-11pm. Southern Sun Abu
Dhabi (02 818 4888).
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