Enjoy delicious BBQ at these restaurants in Abu Dhabi
Who doesn’t love barbecue? The heady aroma of charred meats overloading your senses and the delectable flavours exploding in your mouth are something you can enjoy all year round! Lucky for you, there are some great BBQ restaurants in Abu Dhabi that deliver memorable dining experiences in terms of both taste and quality.
LIST OF INDIAN BARBECUE RESTAURANTS IN ABU DHABI
BARBEQUE NATION ABU DHABI
Barbeque Nation, counted among the best restaurants in Abu Dhabi, is the go-to place for Indian BBQ in the capital. The establishment is well-known for its pleasant staff, diverse menu and perfect family-friendly atmosphere.
The restaurant offers “over-the-table BBQ,” which allows you to watch your food being grilled on live cooking stations from the comfort of your table. They offer both vegetarian and non-vegetarian grills.
You can try their saffron halal tikka, mojo BBQ chicken, tandoori tandagi drumsticks, shish kebabs and BBQ schezwan mushroom.
- Cost: AED 120 (Average for two)
- Location: Multiple including Dalma Mall
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm (daily)
- Contact: +971-52-288-0767, +971-4-872-3613
GAZEBO RESTAURANT
Gazebo Restaurant (colloquially known as Gazebo) presents a modern take on Mughal aesthetics and cooking. A hint of traditional charm is shown through strategically placed Mughal-themed decor. Gazebo’s charms aren’t all visual though; its food is equally tempting. Gazebo has an extensive menu featuring a range of BBQ options, specially prepared with traditional spices.
Stand out items on their BBQ menu include the murgh galawati kabab, the kalmi tangdi kabab, hari mirch murgh ke tikke, raan-e-sikandari and gosht lahori seekh.
- Cost: AED 150 (Average for two), From AED 27 per item (BBQ)
- Location: Multiple including Yas Mall
- Timings: 10:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-2-448-2127
MAHARANI DAWAT INDIAN CUISINE
Maharani Dawat Indian Cuisine is a family-style restaurant in Dubai that serves delicious BBQ in Abu Dhabi. The restaurant offers a choice of non-vegetarian and vegetarian options. You can select from mutton seekh kebab, tandoori fish tikka, hara bhara kebab or vegetable seekh kebabs.
- Cost: AED 95 (Average for two), From AED 16 per item (BBQ)
- Location: Near Al Hamra Bicycle, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street, Al Markaziya
- Timings: 08:00 am – 11:00 pm, Fri-Sun: 08:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-58-164-9093
Aside from the mentioned places, you can pop over to these.
- Kismath Restaurant and Grill
- Angar
- Royal Grill Restaurant Abu Dhabi
PAKISTANI BBQ RESTAURANTS IN ABU DHABI
PAKI WADI RESTAURANT AND GRILL
Pak Wadi Restaurant and Grill is a quaint little Pakistani BBQ eatery located in Mussafah. The restaurant has an extensive BBQ selection which includes dishes like chicken charcoal, chicken kebabs, mutton kabab, namkeen boti, mutton chops and fish tikka.
If you want to get a taste of everything BBQ, try their Pak Wadi Mix platter, which features a variety of items from the BBQ menu. For those with more adventurous palates, the camel seekh kebabs are also worth checking out.
- Cost: AED 70 (Average for two), From AED 11 per item (BBQ)
- Location: Near Dmaids Cleaning Services, M 13, 13th Street, Mussafah Sanaiya
- Timings: 04:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-55-903-0971
SHAHI QILA BBQ RESTAURANT
Shahi Qila (also referred to as Shahi Qila BBQ) is another quaint and unassuming little Pakistani BBQ eatery situated in Mussafah. Their BBQ section is absolutely massive and features upwards of 20 items. Some unique and stand-out dishes on the menu include the dhaka chicken, chicken hiney wings, chicken charsi fried, special beef behari boti and chicken cheese kebabs.
As common with Pakistani BBQ restaurants, they also have a range of platters that feature a variety of their extensive meta-based items on a single dish. In total, there are around five platters for you to choose from. We’d recommend you try their special mix kebab platter.
- Cost: AED 85 (Average for two), From AED 14 per item (BBQ)
- Location: Opposite Abu Dhabi Art Hub, MW-5, Mussafah Sanaiya
- Timings: 04:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-58-270-3193
SHAN E MUGHAL BBQ
Located in Mussafah, Shan E Mughal BBQ is one of the most popular Pakistani restaurants in Abu Dhabi. The restaurant specialises in different types of grilled kebabs.
You can check out their tandoori, reshmi, behari or malai kebabs. To pair with kebabs, kulcha, tandoori roti, garlic, butter and cheese naans are also available. Shan E Mughal BBQ also offers five different platters to cater to up to eight people.
- Cost: AED 100 (Average for two), From AED 14 per item (BBQ)
- Location: Behind Al Marina Gifts, Sanaiya M40, Mussafah Sanaiya
- Timings: 11:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-50-268-4858
Additionally, you can head to the following eateries for a delicious BBQ meal in Abu Dhabi.
- Tikka Tonight Restaurant
- Lahore Garden Grill Restaurant & Cafeteria
- Sahar Restaurant
POPULAR KOREAN BBQ RESTAURANTS IN ABU DHABI
MADANG
If you are craving Korean food in Abu Dhabi, you can’t go wrong with Madang. The restaurant has traditional Korean aesthetics and flavours, warm cosy interiors and highly comfortable floor seating arrangements that are ideal for large groups.
On the food front, Madang has an extensive range of traditional Korean fried, BBQ and oven-roasted dishes. They are known for their generous serving sizes as they usually cater to groups.
Some of the more interesting dishes on their BBQ menu include la galbi which is marinated Korean short rib and tenderloin yangnyum/yangnyeom galbi – another short rib dish. They also have brisket and ribeye.
- Cost: AED 300 (Average for two), Call them to know the prices of individual items
- Location: Al Ghazal Golf Club, Masdar City
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-56-327-5999
MUKBANG SHOWS
If you are looking for an extravagant live-cooked Korean BBQ experience, consider visiting Mukbang Shows (also referred to as Mukbang). You can experience the traditional samgyeopsal (Korean BBQ) Mukbang style. They offer multiple Korean BBQ deals.
If you want to go for the premium cuts, try yangyeom galbi, ribeye, striploin and beef tenderloin along with gimbap and japchae. They also offer unlimited premium cuts BBQ for guests.
- Cost: AED 160 (Average for two), From AED 189 (Unlimited Premium BBQ)
- Location: Opposite Emirates Grand Market, Sultan Bin Zayed the First Street, Al Dhafrah
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-50-158-9433
RED CASTLE CHINESE AND KOREAN BBQ RESTAURANT
Nestled in Tourist Club Area (TCA), Red Castle Chinese and Korean BBQ (also known as Red Castle) brings you authentic Korean flavours. Red Castle offers an unlimited BBQ buffet.
Aside from buffet, you can try spicy grilled beef and chicken, bibimbap (Korean BBQ rice bowl) and flavourful shabu shabu hot pots.
- Cost: AED 110 (Average for two), Call them to know the prices of BBQ items
- Location: Behind National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Near Electra Garden Park, Tourist Club Area (Al Zahiyah)
- Timings: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-633-4888
Aside from these restaurants, you can head to these places.
- Manna Land Korean Restaurant
- The Taste Of Korean JinGoGae
- Hankook Korean Restaurant
- Taon Korean Restaurant
OTHER POPULAR BBQ RESTAURANTS IN ABU DHABI
DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit (colloquially known as Dickey’s BBQ Abu Dhabi) is an international franchise, known for its slow-smoked, mouthwatering beef brisket. Dickey’s takes pride in their southern American charm that is further elevated by the eatery’s rustic decor and countryside vibe.
Their menu primarily includes BBQ items like Carolina barbecue sandwiches, smokey jalapeno chicken, spicy beef sausages and beef brisket burnt ends. Other items include smoked turkey and roasted beef ribs, which are served with a variety of southern-style sides. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is one of the best restaurants in Yas Mall.
- Cost: AED 175 (Average for two), From AED 63 (BBQ dishes)
- Location: Opposite Vox Cinema, Level 1, Yas Mall
- Timings: 10:00 am – 02:00 am
- Contact: +971-2-566-6633
FAMOUS DAVE’S BARBECUE
Famous Dave’s Barbecue is an award-winning American restaurant in Abu Dhabi. The restaurant provides premium meats that have been hand-rubbed with fresh spices and slow-cooked to perfection.
Their barbecue items include steak salad and BBQ shrimp salad for those on a healthier diet. For meat lovers, there is a selection of barbecued appetisers, ribs, brisket and steaks to choose from.
- Cost: AED 285 (Average for two), Prices of individual items vary
- Location: Multiple including Al Wahda Mall
- Timings: 11:00 am – 10:30 pm | Thu-Fri: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-584-6899
BRISKET
Claiming to have introduced the “brisket-on-burger (BOB) ” concept to the world, Brisket is a popular smokehouse in Abu Dhabi. If you love perfectly barbecued steaks and brisket as much as we do, head over to Brisket. From deliciously grilled short ribs to perfectly charred burgers-on-toast – they’ve got it all here.
Don’t forget to try their burger on toast, the super supreme tenderloin steak or mushroom prime gourmet.
- Cost: AED 220 (Average for two), From AED 68 (Burger on toast)
- Location: Near Abu Dhabi Coop, Al Mina
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-55-884-4301
BBQ HUT CAFETERIA ABU DHABI
Are you looking for a spicy, chilli BBQ grill to tantalise your taste buds? BBQ Hut Cafetaria has some of the best grilled dishes around, as well as a nice relaxing dining space.
This restaurant is well-known for its drive-through service and inexpensive but super tasty food. Their off-the-grill menu offers chicken tikka, barbecued chicken wings and chicken charcoal in a variety of flavours.
- Cost: AED 40 (Average for two), , Prices of individual items vary
- Location: Shop 16, Shakeel Studio Building, Airport Road, Al Wahda
- Timings: 08:00 am – 02:00 am
- Contact: +971-52-181-8130
Looking for more options? Other BBQ places in Abu Dhabi include these.
- BBQ Al Qasr Abu Dhabi
- Weekend BBQ
- Ole Brasil Restaurant
- BBQ Shawarma
FAQs ABOUT ABU DHABI RESTAURANTS FOR BBQ
WHERE TO ENJOY KOREAN BBQ IN ABU DHABI?
Manna Land Korean Restaurant, Red Castle Chinese & Korean Restaurant and Madang are some of the most popular Korean BBQ places in Abu Dhabi.
WHERE TO FIND THE BEST LEBANESE GRILL IN ABU DHABI?
You can head to Lebanese restaurants in Abu Dhabi like Zahrat Lebnan, Byblos Sur Mer and Le Beirut to get the best Middle Eastern grill in the capital.
WHERE CAN YOU GO FOR BBQ IN ABU DHABI?
Here are some of the most popular public BBQ places in Abu Dhabi.
WHAT ARE THE BEST AMERICAN RESTAURANTS IN ABU DHABI?
The best is a tough call but there are certainly some top American restaurants in Abu Dhabi. The most popular include Texas Roadhouse, Five Guys, Denny’s and Fuddruckers.
WHAT ARE THE MOST POPULAR RESTAURANTS IN ABU DHABI?
Some of the finest restaurants in Abu Dhabi include Hot Palayok, Cafe Mandarina and Bait El Khetyar. You can also head out on a culinary adventure at some of the newly-opened restaurants in Abu Dhabi. There are also numerous beachfront restaurants in Abu Dhabi where beachgoers can dine while taking in the sun.
If you prefer to dine in a sophisticated outdoor setting, these prominent rooftop restaurants in Abu Dhabi provide stunning views and delectable cuisines.
And with that, we conclude our guide to the best BBQ restaurants in Abu Dhabi. Get out there and treat yourself to some seriously tasty eats!
Stay tuned to MyBayut for more!
