Bu Qtair Restaurant

The Bu Qtair fish restaurant in Dubai offers a unique dining experience for seafood lovers. Fresh fish is prepared and cooked in a simple yet delicious manner. The restaurant's casual atmosphere and reasonable prices make it a popular spot for both locals and tourists. You can enjoy your meal outdoors, with the sea breeze adding to the experience. Many people consider it to be one of the best seafood experiences in Dubai.

Absolutely delicious seafood at Bu Qtair! The grilled fish was perfectly spiced and crispy, the prawns were juicy and flavorful, and the rice complemented the meal beautifully. Fresh salad added a nice crunch. Simple setup, but the food speaks for itself. Highly recommended for authentic coastal flavors! 🐟🍤🍚

I recently visited Bu Qtair after hearing so much about it from friends and online reviews. The location is definitely a plus — it's right by the beach, and the casual outdoor setup gives it a laid-back, coastal vibe. It feels more like a local joint than a commercial restaurant, which is refreshing. When it comes to food, the seafood is undeniably fresh. I tried the grilled fish and prawns, which were both flavorful and well-marinated with South Indian-style spices. However, the menu is extremely limited — you basically choose your type of fish, and it’s served with curry, rice, or paratha. While tasty, I felt the prices were a bit steep for the portion sizes and lack of variety. The biggest downside was the long waiting time. There’s often a queue, and with the outdoor seating, it gets quite hot and uncomfortable, especially in the evenings. Service is minimal, and everything is very self-serve — no frills, no extras. Overall, Bu Qtair is worth trying once for the experience and the fresh seafood, but it may not be everyone’s cup of tea. If you prefer comfort and variety, this might not be your top choice. Would I come again? Maybe — but not too often.

Unfortunately, my experience at Bu Katir Restaurant was horrible. It was expensive for nothing—I paid 125 AED for just one fish and less than half a kilo of shrimps, which was definitely not worth the price. The place itself was not clean at all, and to make things worse, I even saw a cockroach on the floor. Overall, it was too much money for very poor quality and hygiene. I honestly don’t recommend it and wouldn’t go back again.

We had the grilled sea bream and fried prawns, absolutely delicious! These guys truly know their seafood, and the taste has remained consistently amazing since my last visit. Prawns are usually sold by weight, and you can choose how much you want. I believe the price was around AED 75 per kilogram. Do note that they only accept cash, as there are no card machines available. The place operates on a token system: once you place your order, you’re given a number, and your food is delivered to your table when it’s ready. It took about 25 minutes for our food to arrive after ordering. The fried prawns with their signature fish gravy and porotta is a must-try combo! The spice level is well balanced—right between typical Indian spice and something more suited to a Western palate.

Pros: 1. Budget friendly restaurant 2. Fresh and so yummy fish and prawns fry 3. Gravy is also so tasty. 4. Because of crowd you have to wait 30-45 mints for ordered food to serve Cons: 1. They don't accept card payment. Only cash. 2. The parking area is very less. We got parking after 45mints of searching. 3. Usually in restaurants, first we will order food and later we are paying bills. But here first we have to select fish then pay and we will get a token. Initially we didn't know about this, we waited for some time and later we came to know about this.

I visited many times this restaurant It was amazing experience & very beautiful view Good in taste & hygienic Service is quite slow cause of heavy crowds Limited parking there Overall good experience Highly recommended

No one can complete with them super delicious Keralite food. Good portion. Prawns was also yummy.