Al Dhafra Restaurant مطعم الظفرة

Delicious Local Food and Great Service! I absolutely loved this place! The food is authentic Emirati cuisine, full of flavour and beautifully presented. Dish I tried was delicious and felt truly homemade. A special thank you to the waitress Jo Ann who served us — she was very friendly, always smiling, and extremely helpful, which made the experience even better. Highly recommended if you want to enjoy great local food with excellent service!

Delicious food and ambiance. You are picked up from the parking lot in a golf buggy and driven to the entrance of the restaurant, which isn’t far at all, but it already puts you in the mood, you are then welcome by a team who walks you through the concept and menu - think high calibre buffet, I would definitely recommend seafood, someone will walk you through their fishmonger style installation and introduce all the fish and shellfish, they have a lot of local produces. Depending on what you pick they will recommend style of cooking while still giving you options, would definitely recommend to say yes to spicy if they suggest it. We went for prawn and seabass and it was absolutely delicious. While your food is being cooked, you can choose to go for the soup and/or salad buffet, which I would again recommend. Once your meal is over, you can have mint tea, dates and a selection of desserts. Everything was scrumptious, I would very highly recommend if you are ever in the area.

The food here is really good and always tastes fresh. The service is excellent—fast, friendly, and attentive. Special thanks to Lorie,Joan,Salah and Jansen for making the experience even better with their great service. Prices are very justifiable for the quality you get. Truly one of the best dining experiences, highly recommended!

Such a good all round experience. So refreshing to have staff that don't hover and yet available when you need them. Food was exceptional. The seafood bar allows you to choose your fish and have it cooked how you want it. Was doubtful but completely floored when it arrived- well plated and so yummy! We didn't go for the buffet asked which looked slaying displayed on a boat like table. But opted for jumbo prawns and grilled salmon from the seafood bar. Also indulged in a mixed grill. Free round of welcome drinks and after meal tea. The ambience is warm and adorned with heritage elements and vintage photos from Sheikh Zayeds time reflecting on the early Abu Dhabi days. Really, we loved it all. Thank you, we are coming back with friends.

Excellent food,service and ambiance.. shoutout to the CHEF👩🏻‍🍳👨‍🍳 who's cooking our amazing dinner they are the STAR of this unforgettable night,kudos to all of u⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️...that's why we choose to comeback here...thanks for joan,mhd the guy who's serving the tea and the rest of the staff ..and the staff who's driving the taxi to reach here in resto..we will comeback again soon...⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I spent a week on vacation exploring both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and this restaurant was by far the best dining experience of my entire trip. Everything was flawless — from the incredibly attentive and kind staff to the mouthwatering food and heavenly desserts. We ordered the premium seafood mix, which was absolutely divine. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the freshness of the fish was outstanding — genuinely some of the best I’ve ever had. The dish also came with access to a buffet of salads and desserts, all of which were beautifully presented and delicious. As a final touch, we were offered tea or coffee on the house, which made the experience feel even more thoughtful and refined. The ambiance, service, and quality of the food were all exceptional. I can’t recommend this place enough — it’s an absolute must-visit if you’re in the area!

✨ Al Dhafra Restaurant – Abu Dhabi ✨ If you’re in Abu Dhabi and craving authentic seafood, Al Dhafra Restaurant should be on your list. Known as one of the city’s oldest seafood spots, it beautifully blends tradition with flavor. Their soup, salad & dessert buffet is reasonably priced at AED 70, while the salad-only buffet comes at AED 30 – a great option for lighter eaters. Now to the stars of the show – the freshly grilled tiger prawns (an easy 10/10) and the salmon BBQ, cooked to absolute perfection. Every bite was juicy, flavorful, and truly worth the visit. But what really makes this place shine is the service. The staff are incredibly polite and friendly, adding warmth to the dining experience. 💡 Foodie Tip: Come hungry – the buffet and grills make it hard to stop at just one plate! ✅ Overall: A must-visit for seafood lovers in Abu Dhabi.

They have the best grilled garlic and lemon butter sea bream and sea bass. Cravings satisfied. Also, the staffs are very accommodating and welcoming. Specially, Lorie and Joan who gave an amazing service. Definitely will come back again. Keep up the good quality of services and food. Thank you!