1195 reviews

Al Shader Restaurant

Name: Al Shader Restaurant
Address: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Rating: 3.8

Abu Dhabi

Mina Fish Market - شارع المَصادِر - Zayed Port - Al Mina - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Seafood restaurant Restaurant Ferry service

Service Options Dine-in Takeaway No-contact delivery

+971 2 444 4213

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About

Al Shader Restaurant is a seafood restaurant, restaurant and ferry service located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The average rating of this business is 3.80 out of 5 stars based on 1195 reviews. The street address of this business is Mina Fish Market - شارع المَصادِر - Zayed Port - Al Mina - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates. Al Shader Restaurant is open seven days a week from 08:00am to 11:30pm.

FAQs

Where Al Shader Restaurant is located at?: Al Shader Restaurant is located at Mina Fish Market - شارع المَصادِر - Zayed Port - Al Mina - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates.
What is the contact number of Al Shader Restaurant?: The contact number of Al Shader Restaurant is +971 2 444 4213

Reviews

3 Abdallah M 17 months ago

I recently had the pleasure of dining at al shader restaurant that left me with mixed feelings. While the freshness and delightful taste of the fish were undeniable, a couple of aspects dampened the overall experience. Here's my review.

Let's start with the positive. The fish served at this restaurant was undeniably fresh and mouthwatering. Each bite was a testament to their commitment to quality ingredients. The menu boasted a wide selection of fish varieties, and the chef's expertise was evident in every dish. From the delicate seasoning to the perfect grilling, the flavors truly delighted my taste buds.

Additionally, I must mention that the restaurant's freshly baked bread was a delightful accompaniment to the fish dishes. Each bite provided a perfect balance of flavors, and it served as a wonderful complement to the seafood-centric menu.

However, as much as I enjoyed the food, I couldn't ignore the discomfort caused by the restaurant's inadequate air conditioning. On a particularly warm day, this made the dining experience rather unpleasant. It would greatly enhance the ambiance if the management addressed this issue and improved the cooling system, ensuring a more comfortable environment for patrons.

Furthermore, the service at the restaurant was a letdown. The staff seemed overwhelmed and disorganized, making it difficult to get their attention. It took an excessive amount of time to flag down a waiter, and even then, they were often inattentive or forgetful. This sluggishness in service greatly detracted from the overall experience and left a sour taste in my mouth.

To truly improve, the restaurant needs to focus on training their staff to be more attentive and efficient. Creating a system where customers can easily find someone to take their orders or address their concerns would go a long way in enhancing the dining experience.

In conclusion, while the fish served at this restaurant was undoubtedly fresh and delectable, there were some drawbacks that impacted my overall enjoyment. The lack of effective air conditioning and the slow, inattentive service detracted from an otherwise promising dining experience. With improvements in these areas, this fish restaurant could truly become a go-to destination for seafood lovers seeking a complete and satisfying culinary adventure.

Despite the aforementioned drawbacks, the restaurant's deliciously fresh fish and delectable freshly baked bread are certainly worth experiencing. With a few improvements to the air conditioning system and service efficiency, this establishment has the potential to become a top-notch fish restaurant that leaves a lasting impression on its patrons

1 Nahla Arsenault 15 months ago

Very bad and I highly don’t recommend it at all. I ordered food delivery and the quality of food was very bad, they even sent almost one table spoon tohini in each container and the hamoor fish filet was very bad in taste and the amount of fish I ordered was way less than what I paid for. So disappointed. When I called Ezzat that works there he promised to fix the issue but he never did. They definitely lost a customer.

5 jacob dee 19 months ago

The seafood experience was amazing! We loved the food and the ambiance. It is like a 5 star hotel service. We are very satisfied. The Manager on duty was very helpful and accomodating. We will definitely come back again and again. The restaurant was very clean and organized. We ordered 1kg shrimp, cooked to perfection and seabream which very tender and juicy. Mouthwatering indeed. We also ordered the brown rice, so delicious. I think Al Shader Restaurant is our new go to seafood restaurant in Mina, Abu Dhabi.

5 Erick John Sinforoso 15 months ago

Had a great seafood experience here. We had the mixed seafood platter/tower by request. Dined-in with a group and we enjoyed the food they serve here.
Serving times may differ depending on the volume of diners, but the staff were very reassuring and made sure we were served quality food.
One of the must-try restaurants in the Mina Fish Market area.

4 Mr. Shhh 22 months ago

This place is amazing, & Good food, but price seems bit high. Taste was nice..Overall nice place specially if you are in mina fish market and you want to try some fresh seafood then they will do also same time frying and ready for you. Service was very poor and bad.
Free parking available outside.

5 Yvonne Laporte Marshall 17 months ago

We were a group of 8 today celebrating a birthday lunch. We ordered calamari shrimp and grilled fish which was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious! This food was also beautifully presented on a tiered platter with flames on the top tier.
The staff were fantastic hosts and went out of their way to make this the most enjoyable experience for us. They created a really fun party atmosphere . We look forward to dining here again soon and celebrating each of our birthdays here. Thank you staff of Al Shader for a memorable occasion!

3 Sana Tahir 22 months ago

I went to this place at mina fish market branch. Liked the ambiance. Tried different type of which which turned out good in taste too. But there was a fly in the fish platter that was a total pull off for me. I dont expect this from a well reputed restaurant like al shader. Also a slow and poor service made my experience not pleasing at all.

4 Sandra Thomas 27 months ago

This was an unusual place for me to get lunch ( friend suggested) but I was not disappointed by the freshness of the seafood served here. A very informal restaurant situated right next door to the fish market which was why the fish served was so fresh. We ate amidst the buzz and busyness you get when shopping and our table for 6 was almost on the edge of the sidewalk. The quality of seafood was excellent however we waited for almost an hour due to the popularity of the venue. I was slightly disappointed since there were no sweets at the restaurant although the menu said otherwise. The slim cut fried chips were flavourful and not oily. Fresh salad and Tahini were the accompaniments to the meal with Arabic bread. I will consider eating out again at this unconventional restaurant due to the sumptuous seafood served here and friendly manager and waiters.

4 Dawn Chrystal at Dawn's Nirvana 17 months ago

Lovely place to visit. Was warm and comfortable. Steak pie was great. Bass fish with Olives and potatoes was a bit strange. Very acquired taste.
Lovely place to go for a walk, and ferry ride was enjoyable and very swift both ways.

5 John Stockdale 15 months ago

Absolute beautiful day to cross the ferry, never done before and waited in line for about one hour, but worth it. The crossing takes as little or less than 10 mins. Ferry can take up to two cars at a time and on this day there were more crossing from South to North hence the wait. Imagine during the week and after the early morning rush then it would not be so busy

5 Fred Sheeran 16 months ago

I wanted to get across the river without getting wet and I achieved this by using the ferry. What's more is that I wanted to get back to where I started later on. Guess what? I managed that again because the ferry floats across the river due it being floaty and harnessing basic laws of physics. I can't recommend this enough. Great experience of being transported from one place to another and then back again. Definitely recommend.

5 Ian B 17 months ago

1st time using this chain link ferry. Brilliant. £2 per motorcycle.

5 Frances Exley 18 months ago

So great we crossed over 3 times! The man controlling it each time was a mine of local information which added considerably to the pleasure of our holiday. Just wished the journey was longer as I loved the sound of the chuntering ferry engine, the chains rattling through and the slop, slop of the river Yare.

5 Elaine Del-Busso 27 months ago

The smallest car ferry I've ever been on. Room for only 2 cars. 2 minutes and the job's done. An experience none the less. £4.50 single and £7.00 day return.

5 Michael Bailey 27 months ago

What a cool ferry! Only 2 cars at a time, which is fine, and tide dependant, so beware at low tide it can’t operate, but the staff are helpful and get you over as soon as they can. It’s one long drive to get over the river without this ferry!

5 Ian Wakefield 27 months ago

A great little service, very reliable, usually no waiting, good value for money and friendly staff. Great for cyclists £1 each way (2022)

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Business Hours

Saturday	08:00am - 11:30pm
Sunday	08:00am - 11:30pm
Monday	08:00am - 11:30pm
Tuesday	08:00am - 11:30pm
Wednesday	08:00am - 11:30pm
Thursday	08:00am - 11:30pm
Friday	08:00am - 11:30pm