When it comes to steak restaurant’s the criteria is simple – the meat must be fabulous, the fire it’s cooked on roasting and the accompaniments offering the icing on the cake. Not every restaurant in Dubai can do a perfectly pink medium rare or make a mushroom sauce with the correct consistency but it’s fair to say this city has a lot of specialists when it comes to steak. We did some digging into the meat market to make sure you’ll never sit through a sub-standard steak again – here are some of our favourites.
Brasserie Du Park, Park Hyatt Dubai
Offering panoramic views of the Creek, the newly revamped Brasserie du Park (formerly Traiter) does modern French food well offering a variety of brasserie-style dishes ideal for sharing over casual conversations. The menu might be short but that does not mean it ain’t mighty – think Foie Gras with fig chutney, sizzling hot rib eye steaks and a Lobster Thermador worthy of a medal. Winters were meant to be enjoyed on their terrace with a drink in hand, steak on plate and the glory of new Dubai straight ahead.
Brasserie Du Park, Park Hyatt Dubai, Tel: 04 602 1814, hyattrestaurants.com/en/dining
Nassau, Jumeirah Golf Estates
Headed by celebrated Chef Silvena Rowe, the newly refurbished Nassau in Jumeirah Golf Estates draws on Rowe’s eclectic European-Arabian heritage to offer modern dishes that traverse the coastlines of Southern Europe and the Levant. The restaurant itself is vibrant, filled with hues of green and brown and surrounded with decking overlooking the golf course. Perfect for lazy lunches or decadent dinners, the small yet superior steak selection will not disappoint. The tenderloin is juicy and melts in your mouth whilst the rib eye, best served medium, is perfectly marbled and full of flavour. Finish off with Silvena’s award winning cheesecake.
Nassau, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Tel: 04 360 1816, dubaigolf.com/dine/nassau/
Nusr-Et, Four Seasons Dubai
Made famous by its founder, Salt Bae, Nusr-Et and its salt sprinkle remain on of Dubai’s hottest spots offering steak in every way, shape and form. As well as beef carpaccio and steak tartare to start and beef ribs and entrecote, the restaurant also serves up everything from kobe, tomahawk, fillet mignon, lamb chops, burgers and more – you want meat, Nusr-Et has all your cravings covered.
Nusr-Et, Four Seasons Dubai Resort at Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah, Tel: 04 407 4100
Bushman’s
Fancy some steak from the Aussie outback? Think no further than Bushmans at Anantara Resort & Spa. Offering an immersive Australian experience, with meat bought straight from the source, step out of your comfort zone and dig into some national dishes such as kangaroo sirloin, emu spring rolls and Pavlova. It’s best to experience Bushman’s in the cooler months, enjoying your steak al fresco on their divine terrace.
Bushman’s Restaurant & Bar, Anantara Resort & Spa, The Palm Dubai, Tel: 04 567 8304, anantara.com
The Meat Co.
An oldie but a goodie, The Meat Co. is still as serious about their meat as they were when they first arrived on the DXB scene 14 years ago. After a glamourous renovation of both restaurants over the last two years, The Meat Co. still boasts the biggest selection of juicy steaks from the USA, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. With two locations, Souk Al Bahar and Souk Madinat, enjoy Dubai’s best views from the Burj Al Arab to the Burj Khalifa.
The Meat Co., Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah and The Meat Co., Souk Al Bahar, Downtown, Dubai, themeatco.com