Al Fanar Seafood Restaurant — Restaurant in Dubai

Nestled in the heart of the city, Al Fanar offers a delightful journey through traditional Emirati cuisine, combining rich flavors with a warm, inviting atmosphere. From the moment you step inside, the decor transports you to a time of cultural richness, featuring charming elements that echo the heritage of the region.

The menu at Al Fanar is a treasure trove of authentic dishes. The lamb mandi was a standout, cooked to perfection with tender meat and fragrant rice, while the fresh fish preparations showcased the coastal influences in the cuisine. Each dish was beautifully presented, and the flavors were nothing short of exceptional.

What truly elevated the dining experience was the service, led by Mahindran. His attentive nature and genuine enthusiasm for the menu made a lasting impression. He offered insightful recommendations, ensuring that our choices complemented each other perfectly. Mahindran's warm demeanor and prompt service enhanced the overall atmosphere, making us feel truly valued as guests.

In conclusion, Al Fanar is a must-visit for anyone seeking to explore the tastes of Emirati cuisine, and Mahindran’s exemplary service is the cherry on top of a memorable dining experience. Highly...

Worst food taste. I went with my wife and I ordered item which was a combo of fish and rice...

The fish tasted sour and bitter. The cost of that item was 86 dirhams but the quantity was not even sufficient for 1 person... Before ordering the waiter said it would be sufficient for 2 people but viola, the quantity was not sufficient for even 1 person.

After feel dull we order chicken biriani, thinking it would be the best chicken biriani in the world looking at the photo on the menu but again it was a regular bad quality chicken biriani made of frozen chicken, on the menu it was written slow cooked chicken...

I paid 148 dirhams in total and the two of us left sad and felt cheated...

In the end we said to the waiter that the food was really bad in taste and he said we'll its not Indian food it is Arabic food.

Trust me I've had a lot of Arabic food as I work for a government company here in Dubai, I always like Arabic food as it has a distinctive taste...

This place is not good for food lover...

It's good for someone who doesn't care about the taste and the quantity.

Well, to sum up, worst experience and overly priced...

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The most unwelcoming and terrible service staff experience. Upon reaching the restaurant, we were left attended for a long period of time and had to personally reach out to service staff despite it not being so busy. Our waitress - Janet, is single-handedly one of the most rude and unfriendly employee I've met. When asked a simple question such as "what's your recommendation?" - I was replied with a "You can just check the menu". This is supposed to be a Michelin guide featured restaurant? What a joke. During billing, there was no thank-you's, no appreciation, handed the receipt and just walked away. The tone was all rude, and all the goodness that could have been taken from the sub-par food was taken away. As tourists, we asked if she could help us find a cab, but was replied with another smart comment - "Download the app Careem if you need a taxi". Terrible Attitude. Most unhelpful. Body Language was shut off and rude. Never coming back to this...