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Shams Al Bahar Seafood
A large platter of grilled fish fillets, prawns, crab and mussels with lime

On the grillGrilled seafood platter

Seafood BBQ · Al Najda, Abu Dhabi

The day’s catch, grilled over flame.

Whole fish, prawns, lobster and crab, marinated your way and grilled to order. BBQ chicken, fresh juices and more for the rest of the table.

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On the grill: Seabass, Seabream, Red Snapper, King Fish, Sheri, Jesh, Salmon, Black Pomfret, Prawns, Lobster, Crab, Squid.

Al Yasat Tower · Abu Dhabi

Fresh from the sea. Finished over fire.

We bring the ocean’s freshest catch to your plate, grilled with bold flavours and coastal soul. You choose the fish and the marinade. The flame does the rest.

Dishes on the menu
65
Kinds of fish and shellfish
12
Signature marinades
4
A whole grilled fish, half in red masala and half in green herb marinade, on a banana leaf

The signature

One catch. Four marinades.

Every fish that reaches our grill is dressed first. Choose one marinade, or split your fish down the middle and have two.

  • RedBold chilli masala
  • YellowMild, bright and lemony
  • GreenFresh green herbs
  • BlackDark, peppery spice

From our kitchen

Plates worth sharing

  • Whole fish under a dark red masala with fresh coriander on a wooden board
    01

    Masala Grilled Whole Fish

    A whole fish under a dark red masala, grilled until the edges char.

  • A butterflied whole fish in a green herb marinade on a banana leaf
    02

    Green Herb Grilled Fish

    Butterflied and grilled under a bright green herb marinade.

  • Grilled lobster halves with herbs and lemon on a white platter
    03

    Grilled Lobster

    Split and grilled in the shell, finished with a squeeze of lemon.

  • A round tray of spiced rice topped with grilled fish, prawns, crab and calamari rings
    04

    Seafood Rice Platter

    Grilled fish, prawns, crab and calamari over spiced rice.

  • Two grilled squid in a golden marinade on a wooden tray with lime
    05

    Grilled Squid

    Scored squid in a golden marinade, grilled until the edges catch.

  • Shrimp in a creamy orange sauce served in a glass bowl with lettuce
    06

    Dynamite Shrimps

    Crisp shrimp in a creamy, spicy sauce.

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  • A butterflied whole fish grilled in red masala with fries

    Red masala grill

  • A whole grilled fish, half red masala and half green herb, on a banana leaf

    Two marinades, one fish

  • A butterflied whole fish in a green herb marinade on a banana leaf

    Green herb grill

  • Spiced rice topped with grilled fish, prawns, crab and calamari rings

    Seafood rice platter

  • Grilled lobster halves with herbs and lemon

    Lobster

  • Shrimp in a creamy orange sauce in a glass bowl

    Dynamite Shrimps

  • Whole grilled fish in red masala with fries and salad

    Whole grilled fish

  • Whole fish under a dark red masala on a wooden board

    Masala fish

  • Crisp broasted chicken on vegetable rice

    Broasted chicken

Beyond the sea

Not only seafood

Someone at the table not in the mood for fish? The same grill turns out BBQ chicken, and the kitchen has broasted chicken, noodles, salads and fresh drinks to go with it.

Chicken and more

Seafood, grill & biriyani

Best Restaurant in Abu Dhabi for Seafood, Grill & Biriyani

Looking for the best restaurant in Abu Dhabi for a delicious and satisfying dining experience? Shams Al Bahar Restaurant & Grill welcomes you to enjoy fresh seafood, flame-grilled fish, flavourful BBQ, and a variety of traditional rice dishes. Located in Al Najda, Abu Dhabi, we offer a welcoming dining experience for families, friends, and seafood lovers.

From freshly grilled seafood and generous seafood platters to aromatic Mandi and authentic chicken and mutton biriyani, our menu brings together a variety of flavours for every occasion.

Best Biriyani Restaurant in Abu Dhabi for Authentic Flavours

If you are searching for the best biryani restaurant in Abu Dhabi, discover the rich flavours of Chicken Dum Biriyani and Mutton Biriyani at Shams Al Bahar. Prepared with aromatic basmati rice, carefully selected spices, and tender meat, our biriyani dishes offer a satisfying choice for lunch or dinner.

Whether you are craving a traditional biriyani, a delicious Mandi meal, or freshly grilled seafood, visit Shams Al Bahar Restaurant & Grill in Al Najda, Abu Dhabi, and explore our menu.

A bowl of chicken biriyani with a drumstick on top, raita and gravy behind

Visit Us Today

Experience delicious food and warm hospitality at Shams Al Bahar Restaurant & Grill.

Location: Al Yasat Tower, Al Najda, Abu Dhabi

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Come as you are

A table for every occasion

Why choose grilled fish

Good for you. Better over fire.

  1. 01

    A healthier way to cook

    Grilling needs very little added fat, and what the fish carries drips away over the heat.

  2. 02

    Rich in nutrients

    Fish is a natural source of protein, omega-3 fats and vitamins.

  3. 03

    Naturally delicious

    Flame brings out the flavour that is already in fresh fish.

  4. 04

    Light but satisfying

    Low in calories, and still a full, generous meal.

  5. 05

    Good for the heart

    Oily fish is widely recommended as part of a heart-friendly diet.

  6. 06

    Easy to digest

    Lean, tender flesh that sits lightly.

  7. 07

    Made your way

    Pick your fish and your marinade.

  8. 08

    Looks as good as it tastes

    Charred skin, bright spice, a whole fish on the board.

Tables set with red napkins in the Shams Al Bahar dining room, with the logo lit on the wall

Our story

Where the ocean’s bounty meets the grill’s smoky embrace

Shams Al Bahar is a seafood BBQ restaurant built around one idea: start with the freshest fish we can find, and cook it with care over flame. No shortcuts, no heavy sauces, just good seafood done properly. That is what we believe makes the best grill restaurant in Abu Dhabi.

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