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10 best Yas Island restaurants you’ll love

Refuel between adventures or focus on fine dining with world-class food and drink at top restaurants in Yas Island Abu Dhabi.

Yas Island food and drink choices span the world, from Europe and the Americas to Asia and the Emirates, with fine and casual dining in every flavors. If it’s a stunning setting you’re after, make sure you pick one of Yas Marina’s restaurants. Craving luxury and taste? Dine at one of the many Yas hotel restaurant options! Here are some delicious highlights to whet your appetite.

Article Summary:

  • Diverse global cuisines from Emirati to Italian.
  • Exceptional settings: fine dining to marina views.
  • Perfect culinary addition to your island adventure.

Taste the nation at Al Fanar Restaurant Café

 

WHAT: Emirati

WHERE: Yas Mall

 

Legendary Emirati food chain Al Fanar offers a delicious introduction to the distinct flavors of the region in a Sixties-style Middle Eastern setting that recalls a time before the oil boom, far from the Mary Quant mini-skirts of London. Today the restaurant has branches as far and wide as Kensington and Dubai, and its breakfasts are legendary. Try the sweet ‘balalit’, thin noodles spiced with cardamom and saffron, topped with an omelet.

 

 

Meet your amigos at Amerigos 

 

WHAT: Mexican 

WHERE: Park Inn by Radisson Yas Island

 

 Take a table indoors to enjoy the ambient amber glow of Amerigos or pull up a seat by the pool outside and savor striking views of the Yas Links golf course and the Arabian Gulf whilst sampling vibrant Mexican dishes. From Taco Tuesdays to Friday Nights, the weekly schedule is as lively as the dishes and the crackle of sizzling fajitas is a tempting soundtrack.

 

 

Get a brimful of Asha’s 

 

WHAT: Indian 

WHERE: Yas Mall 

 

Discover an authentic Indian restaurant on Yas Island from the country’s beloved songstress. Taste what all the fuss is about at Asha’s, the famous singer-turned-restaurateur Asha Bhosle’s Abu Dhabi outpost, enjoying a first-floor location in Yas Island’s deluxe shopping center. Asha’s authentic mix of Indian herbs and spices are enjoyed all across the Gulf and the UK. Among the beloved biryani and curry dishes, discover ‘kadai gosht’, an aromatic masterpiece made with succulent mutton. 

 

 

Fill your belly at Barouk

 

WHAT: Lebanese 

WHERE: Crowne Plaza Yas Island, Abu Dhabi 

 

Entertain your stomach while also being enthralled by belly dancing to mesmerizing live music at this Middle Eastern-themed Yas Island restaurant with a menu of Lebanese favourites. Relish mouth-watering hot and cold mezze, juicy marinated grills with garlic cream and vivid bowls of parsley-laced tabbouleh. Added romance comes courtesy of the shimmering Arabian Gulf views.

 

 

See and be seen at Cipriani 

 

WHAT: Italian/Japanese 

WHERE: Yas Marina

 

Observing important culinary events such as International Ice Cream Day, Cipriani offers exceptional fun in a fine-dining parcel. Salmon tartare with roe and creamy wasabi; Wagyu beef; artfully rolled sushi and sashimi; and the Italian restaurant staple tiramisu (minus alcohol) are among the hits on the Italian-meets-Japanese fusion menu. The winning concept was created by Giuseppe Cipriani Senior, who originally opened the world-famous Harry’s Bar in Venice in 1931.

 

 

Make a dash for Dish Dash 

 

WHAT: Emirati-American 

WHERE: Cascade Dining 

 

Say ‘shukran’ – or thanks – for Dish Dash, an Emirati gem that mixes Middle Eastern signatures with Uncle Sam’s classics in its bid to please all of the taste buds all of the time. Choose between flat breads with zaatar, cheese and more, often referred to as ‘the pizza of the region’ – or opt for traditional US-style pizza. Tuck into the Dish Dash mixed grill with pillows of Arabian bread or grab an American Philly cheese steak sandwich. Finish with Arabian ice cream or take a Stateside sundae. The food, in this Yas Island restaurant, is fast and fabulous, and the choice is yours.

 

 

Find the sweet life in Filini Garden 

 

WHAT: Italian 

WHERE: Radisson Blu Hotel Yas Island 

 

Unpretentious Italian food in an al fresco setting is the order of the day at Filini Garden. Like the menu, the Italian restaurant is modern and uncluttered with an elegant terrace overlooking the sparkling Arabian Gulf and the vast greenery of Yas Links golf course. Friday brunch is a big deal with seductive antipasti, pizza, pastas and ever-changing classic Italian main courses and desserts vying for diners’ attentions. The ‘frutti di mare’ seafood platter is an excellent starter to share on romantic dates.

 

 

Enjoy a burst of flavors at Rangoli 

 

WHAT: Indian 

WHERE: Yas Island Rotana 

 

Delivering a culinary education in the differences between northern and southern Indian cuisine, Rangoli sets the scene with warm, earthy colors, alluring aromas and authentic artwork. Order freshly grilled meats from the traditional tandoor and be transported to the streets of Delhi and Chennai, while enjoying the one-of-a-kind luxury of Yas Island. 

 

 

Sip and mingle at Stills Restaurant & Bar

 

WHAT: European 

WHERE: Crowne Plaza Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

 

Eventually, everyone ends up in Euro gastropub Stills, thanks to its roster of popular party nights and crowd-pleasing Friday brunch packages. Decked out in wood floors, exposed brickwork and leather sofas, it benefits from a sunny terrace with sea views, beyond the championship charms of the Yas Links golf course. Beefy comfort food includes Stills cheeseburger; the Wagyu puff pastry pie; prime carpaccio and classic grilled cuts, while vegetarians can tuck into quinoa sliders, burrata with heirloom tomatoes and halloumi and spinach salad. Save room for the sticky toffee pudding!