SharjahRestaurants

The definitive dining guide to Sharjah: Michelin-starred culinary institutions, iconic local bistros, reservation secrets, and must-order signature dishes.

01

Arabian Tea House Sharjah

CUISINE:EMIRATI
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:LUQAIMAT

The tea house sits in a restored heritage courtyard within the historic Heart of Sharjah district. Woven rattan chairs, turquoise accents, and white lace curtains create a peaceful, light-filled oasis. Dappled sunlight filters through the leafy canopy of a mature ghaf tree in the center.

Must Try:Luqaimat
02

Al Fanar Restaurant

CUISINE:EMIRATI
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:CHICKEN MACHBOOS

Mud-brick walls and flickering oil lamps recreate the nostalgic atmosphere of a 1960s Emirati coastal village. Rustic seating under woven palm fronds overlooks the Sharjah lagoon, bridging the past and present. The air carries the rich aroma of cardamom, saffron, and slow-simmered chicken stew.

Must Try:Chicken Machboos
03

Berenjak Sharjah

CUISINE:PERSIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:JUJEH KABAB

Must Try:Jujeh Kabab
04

Entrecôte Café De Paris Sharjah

CUISINE:SWISS
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:CAFÉ DE PARIS SAUCE

Must Try:Café de Paris Sauce
05

Bait Elowal

CUISINE:EMIRATI
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:BALALEET

Must Try:Balaleet
06

Chie Restaurant

CUISINE:CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:CHICKEN SANDO

Must Try:Chicken Sando
07

Nomani

CUISINE:JAPANESE KOREAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:CHICKEN AND SHRIMP MANDU

Must Try:Chicken and Shrimp Mandu
08

Shababeek Al Qasba

CUISINE:LEBANESE
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:LEBANESE MEZZE

Shababeek sits beside the Al Qasba canal with warm stone, glass, and quiet waterfront views. The room feels polished but relaxed, built for long lunches and unhurried evening tables. Plates arrive with color, smoke, herbs, and the clean perfume of lemon.

Must Try:Lebanese Mezze
09

Casa Samak

CUISINE:SEAFOOD
SETTING:BEACHFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:GRILLED HAMOUR

Must Try:Grilled Hamour
10

Marasea

CUISINE:SEAFOOD
SETTING:BEACHFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:SUSHI PLATTERS

Must Try:Sushi Platters
11

Al Qubtan Al Bahari Restaurant

CUISINE:EMIRATI SEAFOOD
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:MACHBOOS SAMAK

Located by the old creek, this terrace overlooks traditional wooden dhows and the quiet harbor. Salt air blends with the aroma of charcoal-grilled fish rising from the open kitchen. Bright plastic chairs and simple wooden tables line the waterfront, offering an unpretentious maritime setting.

Must Try:Machboos Samak
12

Paper Fig

CUISINE:CONTEMPORARY EMIRATI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:PF SIGNATURE FRENCH TOAST

Must Try:PF Signature French Toast
13

Fen Cafe And Restaurant

CUISINE:INTERNATIONAL
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:SHRIMP TEMPURA RAMEN

Must Try:Shrimp Tempura Ramen
14

El Manza

CUISINE:MOROCCAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:CHICKEN TAGINE

Must Try:Chicken Tagine
15

Mahrosah Restaurant And Sweets

CUISINE:SYRIAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:CHEESE KUNAFA

Must Try:Cheese Kunafa
16

Thai Gate

CUISINE:THAI
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:TOM YUM SEAFOOD

Must Try:Tom Yum Seafood
17

Black Salt

CUISINE:CONTEMPORARY INDIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:DYNAMITE SHRIMP

Must Try:Dynamite Shrimp
18

Gazebo Sharjah

CUISINE:INDIAN
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:CHICKEN DUM BIRYANI

Must Try:Chicken Dum Biryani