Review: Fish Beach Taverna x Lezzet Anatolian Kitchen in Dubai
This exquisite dining pop-up is a delightful blend of Anatolian and Aegean cuisine, bringing the best flavours of Turkey and Australia to Dubai
25 April 2025
For the best Dubai beachside dining with a view, Fish x Lezzet wins in our book by a nautical mile.
Whether you're new or a long-time resident in the UAE, living in its sandy cities can often make it hard to remember that fishing and seafood are deeply embedded traditions in the emirates' history. With how far the country has diversified and become a regional plus international hub for trading and dining, we're lucky there are plenty of ways now to tuck into the best seafood from top culinary talents.
Entering the scene is a limited-time pop-up between Fish Beach Taverna x Lezzet Anatolian Kitchen, ending in early May 2025. A unique and flavourful fusion of Turkish and Australian cuisine, such as fresh wood-fried pita with smoked date butter to 'Australia's Most Expensive Kebab', here's why this collab is one to try!
The Venue
All set against a stunning seaside backdrop along Destination Mina Seyahi resort in Dubai Marina, the Fish Beach Taverna x Lezzet Anatolian Kitchen pop-up is a picture-perfect charmer. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves up an immersive laidback dining experience reminiscent of a summer's day in Turkey.
The Food
We were fortunate enough to enjoy an incredible spread put together by the extremely talented Chef Kemal Barut from Lezzet Anatolian Kitchen and Coskun Uysal.
With an a la carte menu and a set menu available, expect fresh and smoky dishes, perfect preparations, and selection of elevated Turkish snacks including peynir, istiridye scallops, grilled prawns, mouth-watering Australian kebab made from aged wagyu beef, lobsters and more from a chef at the top of his game.
The mezze of dishes to share included fresh seafood such as yellowfin tina, grilled calamari, and salads as well as a fantastic array of varied grilled meats.
We were fortunate enough to meet Chef Kemal who took us through all the dishes; which we ended with a Tavuk Gogsu dessert - a unique chicken and milk pudding combined with lemon ice cream plus cinnamon and caramel mousse - equal parts savoury and sweet in the best ways possible.
The Details
This limited-time menu offers one of the best seaside dining experiences in the UAE; a perfect combination of ambiance and delicious food. We highly recommend checking it out and enjoying a perfect evening! Dazzle those just-arrived out-of-town guests or your friend who usually refuses to enter Dubai Marina because "it's too busy".
The Details
- Location: Destination Mina Seyahi, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street Dubai, Dubai Marina
- Timings: Available daily for lunch (12PM to 4PM) and dinner (6PM to 11PM).
- Price: A la Cart menu - Food Only (AED 250 per person) | Food & Beverage (AED 425 per person).
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