Abu Dhabi is well known for its top selection of international cuisines. As residents we’re always on the hunt for new favourites where we can call ourselves regulars.
If you’re looking for exciting restaurants to try in Abu Dhabi, look no further. These five restaurants owned and operated by Capital Motion cover every kind of cuisine you could ask for.
Tokyo Grill
If authentic Japanese food is calling your name, then you should try Tokyo Grill, a traditional Izakaya offering authentic Japanese robatakayi. Take in the views of the Venetian Village at The Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal while you discover yummy dishes such as the Robata Grilled Wagyu Beef Rib Eye Steak with grilled enoki mushroom, seaweed, and baby eggplant in truffle sauce. We can’t wait to tuck in.
The Venetian Village, Khor Al Maqta www.thetokyogrill.com (050 696 9503).
Aquarium
Do you love seafood? Aquarium Seafood Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant in the heart of Yas Marina. It offers fresh catches of the day with amazing views of the marina. Try the fresh fish market, where you can pick your favourite fish and tell the chef how you’d like it to be cooked. While you’re there, try the mixed seafood sharing platter. It has a generous selection of the best seafood selection with lemon and tartare sauce featuring Omani lobster, grilled salmon steak, crispy calamari, and so much more.
Yas Marina www.aquariumyasmarina.com (050 696 9357).
Ornina Arabian Lounge
Who doesn’t love Arabic food? You’ll find authentic Arabian flavours and a Moroccan dining experience at Ornina Arabian Lounge. The menu includes traditional grills, kebabs, Moroccan tagines, and freshly prepared Arabian delights. Enjoy the couscous royale with lamb, chicken and merguez in an intimate setting with a view of Al Bandar.
Al Bandar, Al Raha Beach www.orninalounge.com (050 696 9312).
Pacifico Tiki
Pacifico Tiki is a trendy restaurant and lounge on stilts. It features cuisine that is a combination of handpicked Polynesian and western fusion flavors, all infused with the spirit of the tropics. It is famous for its starter – the tiki mixed platter, which includes signature dishes: gambas pil pil, mini burgers, crispy breaded calamari and more. Inspired by the many pleasures of island life, Tiki provides the perfect ambiance for relaxation.
Al Bandar, Al Raha Beach www.pacificotiki.com (050 696 9298).
Salt & Caramel Café
Are you looking for the ultimate all-day breakfast? This relaxed destination is the perfect place for families and friends to kick back and enjoy coffee and treats. Try the Parisian breakfast with a viennoisrie basket, jams, honey and butter, or the tasty tartine with eggs and avocado on toast plus hashbrowns.
Al Bandar, Al Raha Beach www.saltandcaramelcafe.com (050 501 5052).
Capital Motion is an award-winning restaurant group based in Abu Dhabi. It specialises in hospitality development and management. Capital Motion’s portfolio includes 5 existing and 5 upcoming restaurants, all located in the most desirable areas of Abu Dhabi, all featuring different cuisines and dining environments. Its restaurants are among the city’s most recommended, delivering high-quality dining.
www.capitalmotion.com.
There are so many options and so little time. Let’s eat.
