BOA Steakhouse
Overlooking the beautiful Eastern Mangroves National Park, this modern steakhouse is lucky enough to have a totally stunning setting. But you shouldn’t just come here for the amazing views. The cuts of meats, fresh salads and tempting desserts are all expertly prepared and taste tremendous, too. Choose one option from each of the three delicious courses below for Dhs299.
First course
Tuna tartare
BOA signature caeser salad
Wedge salad
63 degree yolk steak tartare
Scallops
Goat cheese baklava
Second course
Choose from US prime ribeye, US black angus tenderloin or US prime striploin (all cuts served with your choice of rub, sauce or side)
Grilled Loch Fyne salmon
Spatchcock baby chicken
Potato gnocchi
Desserts
BOA bounty
Homemade mascarpone cheesecake
Molten chocolate sphere
Peach frangipane tart
Sorbet trio
Dhs299. Eastern Mangroves Promenade, Al Salam Street (02 641 1500).
Hakkasan
This exceptionally stylish Chinese restaurant at Emirates Palace is one of the most glamorous venues in the city. It bagged our Best Chinese gong at the Time Out Abu Dhabi Restaurant Awards last year, and once you try the dim sum, stir fries, duck pancakes and any of the other dishes on this menu, you’ll immediately understand why. With this tasting menu, you’ll sample some of the restaurant’s very best dishes for Dhs299.
Soup
Hot and sour soup with chicken
First course
Hakkasan signature Peking duck with pancakes, cucumber and spring onion
Hakka steamed dim sum platter with abalone and chicken shui mai, sea bass dumpling and sweetcorn dumpling
Second course
Stir-fry black pepper rib eye beef
Crispy silver cod with XO sauce
Stir-fry sugar snap, cloud ear and ginger
Edamame egg fried rice
Dessert
Chef’s selection
Dhs299. 7pm-8pm. Emirates Palace, West Corniche (02 690 7999).
Mare Mare
Located at the stunning beachfront resort Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, the inviting restaurant is great place to enjoy a spell away from the busy streets of downtown Abu Dhabi. The Italian restaurant is serving up a range of classic and contemporary dishes, including your choice of first course, main course and dessert. You can also enjoy a glass of grape with your meal for Dhs199.
First course
Oven baked aubergine gratin with tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese and basil
Tuna tartare with avocado, sour cream and black squid ink cracker
Main course
Slow roasted baby chicken with gremolata sauce and grilled vegetables
Baked ricotta gnocchi with tomato sauce, Parmesan, mozzarella and basil
Frutti di mare pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, clams, mussels, prawns, calamari and octopus
Dessert
Warm ricotta and chocolate tart
Classic Italian tiramisu, with lady ¬finger biscuits, espresso and mascarpone cheese
Dhs199. Weekdays only. Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island (02 811 4444).
Todd English’s Olives
Situated in the Venetian Village at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, this trendy Mediterranean restaurant has a cool bar area and wide open terrace that’s perfect for al fresco dining during the cooler months. The high-quality dishes are full of fresh ingredients, and the set menu stars some of the renowned chef’s most popular recipes fir Dhs299.
Choose one dish from the first two courses.
First course
Cauliflower bisque
Lemongrass poached prawns
Second course
Charbroiled American beef striploin
European sea bass
Dessert
Passion fruit panna cotta
Dhs199. Venetian Village, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta (02 404 1940).
VaKaVa
As one of the newest restaurants in the capital it’s the ideal opportunity to see what’s on offer, try some the restaurant’s best dishes and enjoy the vibrant ambience. Alongside a three-course meal where you can select one dish from each course, guests can also enjoy a glass of grape or hops with their meal. Here’s what you can expect when you take your seat at one of the city’s newest restaurants for Dhs199.
First course
Smoked guacamole with tortilla chips
Chicken anticucho with Peruvian chillis, pickled cucumber, miso and roasted corn
Wild mushroom coca flatbread with arugula, goats cheese and truffle oil
Main Course
Seared salmon with chaufa quinoa, rocoto, chipotle aioli and mushrooms
Achiote marinated chicken thigh
Venezuelan Sweetcorn Pancake, Halloumi Cheese, Sour Cream
Dessert
Tres leches cake
Chocolate fondant
Dhs199. Until Aug 15. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, West Corniche (02 811 5666).
