Calling all carnivores. One thing we love about this great city is the fact that its foodie scene offers a rich tapestry of different flavours and dishes to suit everyone. But if grilled meats and barbecues tickle your tastebuds then you’re going to love this.
This city is home to some top barbecue spots in Abu Dhabi. Whether you’re looking to sink your teeth into a juicy sirloin steak or chicken kebabs, there are loads of barbecue spots in Abu Dhabi that you need to visit.
You don’t need to be a meat eater to enjoy barbecue either. There are plenty of top barbecue spots in Abu Dhabi that also offers grilled seafood and vegetable dishes, so you can enjoy that sweet charcoal taste.
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Are you looking for the top barbecue spots in Abu Dhabi? We’ve got you covered. Check out our list of the top barbecue spots in Abu Dhabi, and book your table ASAP. We’ll see you by the fire pit.
Bentley Kitchen
If you’re a meat-lover you’ll have heard of this brilliant restaurant. It’s one of the top barbecue spots in Abu Dhabi. Bentley Kitchen has every kind of grilled meat you could ask for. From short ribs and lamb rump to wagyu beef cheeks and a selection of steaks, you can get all kinds of meat, cooked just the way you like it at this trendy spot. What a sizzler.
Click here to read our review of Bentley Kitchen.
Open daily noon-midnight. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, bentleykitchen.com (02 626 2131).
Blue Grill
Heading to Yas Island for barbecue? Look no further than Blue Grill. This steakhouse serves all the prime cuts: sirloin, tenderloin, rib-eye, T-bone, and porterhouse to curb your grilled meat cravings. Try your meat with a sauce of your choice, from espresso-laced barbecue sauce to Cuban orange and lime mojo. No missed-steaks here.
Click here to read our review of Blue Grill.
Open daily 7pm-midnight. Yas Island Rotana, Yas Island, rotana.com (02 656 4155).
Butcher and Still
There is a lot to love about Butcher and Still, but one of our favourite parts of this 1920s-style Chicago steakhouse is the barbecue. Tonnes of steaks, grilled lobster, and grilled king prawns? These options have us fired up. If you’re looking for a meaty brunch, head to this spot for the meat people brunch on Fridays from 1pm to 4pm from Dhs250.
Click here to read our review of Butcher and Still.
Open daily 4pm-11pm. Four Season Abu Dhabi Hotel at Al Maryah Island, fourseasons.com (02 333 2444).
Madang Korean
If Korean barbecue is what you’re after, look no further than Madang Korean at Al Ghazal Golf Club. Try the Korean barbecue set with beef short-rib, rib-eye, tenderloin, brisket, and LA Galbi. While you’re there, don’t miss out on the barbecued chicken either.
Click here to read our review of Madang Korean.
Open daily noon-midnight. Al Ghazal Golf Club, Masdar City, instagram.com/madanguae (02 575 8185).
Nusr-Et
Heard of Salt Bae? Of course you have. And although the Instagram meme was a few years ago, Nusr-Et continues to be a place for meat-lovers to flock to in the capital. From gold-leaf covered dishes ripe for the ’gram to less well-known cuts, including grilled heart with cheese, this spot has all the grilled meats you could ask for. It doesn’t come cheap, mind. But that’s what you get for heading to one of the top barbecue spots in Abu Dhabi.
Click here to read our review of Nusr-Et.
Open daily noon-midnight. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, thegalleria.ae (02 679 9949).
Oak Room
The winner of Best Steakhouse at the Time Out Abu Dhabi Restaurant Awards in 2019 will not disappoint when it comes to great food, and especially great grills. That’s why it’s has made our list of the top barbecue spots in Abu Dhabi.
Click here for our review of the Oak Room.
Open Thu 6pm-midnight, Fri noon-5pm, 6pm-midnight. The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen, oakroomabudhabi.com (02 080 0000).
The Pool Deck
Looking for Arabian barbecue? Look no further than The Pool Deck at Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa by Anantara. This is one of the top barbecue spots in Abu Dhabi. The menu features an Arabian mixed grill with lamb chops, lamb kebab, chicken kebab and kofta with fries and garlic sauce. You can also enjoy a seafood mixed grill, rib-eye steak and more.
Click here for our review of The Pool Deck.
Open daily 9am-1am. Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa by Anantara, anantara.com (056 503 5121).
Turtle Bay Bar and Grill
Looking for delicious surf and turf options by the sea? Where better for a barbecue than one of the top barbecue spots in Abu Dhabi? Head to Turtle Bay Bar and Grill at Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas for tonnes of steak options, veal, lamb, or an oriental mixed grill. Don’t forget to check out the rooftop bar, which overlooks the protected Saadiyat sands where the Hawksbill turtles live.
Click here to read our review of Turtle Bay Bar and Grill.
Open Mon-Sat noon-10.30pm. Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Saadiyat Island, rotana.com (02 697 0000).
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