The best restaurants Muscat

In the business district, everyone knows this welcoming Indian table, where you eat well and dildo. Do not dwell in front of the brown marble facade and rush to push the beautiful wooden door. Inside, the atmosphere is all the more warm as you can converse with a small glass, since the restaurant is one of the few to have a license!

We also offer lunch boxes and flat dishes.

The chain of these tex-mex restaurants has proved its worth in the Emirates and is trying to conquer the Omani market. ., pitas, grilled chicken with pepper sauce, etc. served in a cool and friendly atmosphere. The location is appreciated by the Omani youth.

In the bank area, away from the main street, this restaurant is well known to the business people of the corner. Very pleasant décor: beautiful stone stones forming arcades, golden chandeliers illuminating tables in small compartments. The map is abundant, only from Indian cuisine that can, rare, be tasted with wine.

Opened in 1984, Mumtaz Mahal boasts of having been voted the best Indian restaurant in the Sultanate 10 times. Perched high on the hill above Qurum Park, it offers a superb view of the city. The menu offers North Indian cuisine: chicken tikka massala, fish curry, tandoori shrimps, lobster soup with coriander... and a wide range of vegetarian dishes. During the mild season, we absolutely reserve a table on the terrace. Refined atmosphere, first class service and a world tour via the wine list.

Awarded several local and international prizes, this excellent restaurant benefits from the double and talented supervision of a French chef and an Indian chef. In a chic and plush setting punctuated with references to this great country with its varied cuisine, you can enjoy traditional North Indian dishes, prepared to perfection and spiced just right so as not to offend European taste buds: salads, curries, biryanis, dishes cooked in the Tandoor oven, etc. to be accompanied by the famous naan bread and saffron-scented basmati rice.

Unlike Aram, his beige door neighbor, Kumar's colors are dark. The style is modern, hip and a little industrial, with a waxed concrete floor and lots of black accents on the ceiling and furniture. The terrace, on the other hand, is the opposite of the dining room: an oasis of serenity on the dazzling white esplanade of the elegant House of Musical Arts. The menu features fusion/Indian cuisine from lunch to dinner, including tandoori shrimp, lamb briyani and chicken massala risotto.

Huqqa is a huge, graphic and ultra-modern building that does not leave one indifferent. Located on the waterfront in front of the marina, it occupies a vast esplanade and brings a radically contemporary note to this district of Al Mouj. The place has 2 restaurants in one: a casual space with fast food and themed evenings (DJ or Arabic music); a more chic room with an elaborate menu featuring succulent matured meats. Trendy atmosphere, neat decoration, young and nice service. Chicha space very appreciated by the locals, terrace.

The deck on stilts extends along the beach and widens into a pretty terrace open to the sea. Just walking towards the blue of the water is already a little moment of happiness that whets the appetite! The menu, light and sunny, strolls from healthy mixed salads to Asian makis, via fresh pizzas and pastas and some meat or fish dishes. It's as beautiful and good as the sea breeze that caresses the faces and this relaxed seaside atmosphere that breathes vacation! Also a nice drinks menu.

This is the intimate and confidential resto-bar of the Jumeirah Muscat Bay. In the dining room, there are cozy lounges like islands where you can share an exclusive moment with friends or as a couple. Outside, not a terrace but a romantic balcony where a few armchairs and coffee tables are reserved for a handful of privileged guests. And it's true that the view is sublime and that we like the idea of having it almost to ourselves. The menu offers makis and small chic Asian dishes to share, to be accompanied by a delicious house cocktail or a good glass of wine. Cheers!

Samba is a family restaurant, open almost all day. At lunchtime, you can enjoy a la carte salads, sandwiches, burgers, etc., and in the evening, you can fill your belly at the buffet. As in all the big hotels of this level, a different culinary theme is proposed every day (sea buffet, meat and grilled meat, etc.), all copious and varied with the unconditional salad bar, pasta bar, chocolate fountain... Instead of the room, spacious and therefore a little impersonal, we prefer the shaded terrace near the pool.

Very rare in the sultanate, Kurkum is a "couture" Indian restaurant, of the "boutique" type by its size and its decoration: white from floor to ceiling, a few tables, a few photos or contemporary paintings on the walls, posters of the Fashion Week, and a little bit of terrace for the soft evenings... Modern and confidential, the place wants to be exclusive and offers a modern and refined Indian cuisine. No alcohol, but a large choice of teas to accompany the dishes. Perfect for a fine dinner with friends or lovers after a stroll in the souk

It is a beautiful and large covered terrace in front of the sea, where locals and tourists mingle happily at any time of the day. On the menu, copious plates with fresh fish of the day that you choose directly at the counter and that the chef serves cooked, in sauce, or simply grilled with French fries and vegetables, you can also find the famous "mix grill", salads, excellent kebabs... Live music on weekends, and for the attention of joggers and morning walkers, Twins Turkish Cuisine also offers breakfast.

This recently opened café is a haven of peace. Located in the elegant inner courtyard of the Galleria Opera, its shaded terrace opens onto the bright white of the House of Musical Arts. The interior is calm and soothing, and distills a muted atmosphere through a cameo of soft, natural tones. The menu is designed to offer a varied and balanced diet with breakfasts, a few sandwiches and mixed salads, and dishes served as tapas to share: truffle or pesto pasta, grilled lamb...

Chic yet friendly, Chow Mee is the Asian restaurant of the Shangri-La Barr al Jissah resort: a pleasant melting pot of cuisines from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand. The concept is theatrical and visual, with chefs putting on a show in their open kitchen. It's all flambé, it's all toasty, and with the savory spices wafting from the woks and stoves, it's almost like being in the vibrant atmosphere of an Asian street market! From kitchen to plate, the focus is on fresh produce.

Aagan means courtyard and evokes a warm and hospitable place to share food with family and friends. And so it is with this chic Indian gourmet table in one of Muscat's finest palaces, whose menu has been designed by the highly acclaimed chef Rohit Ghai - a Michelin-starred chef at the helm of a leading London restaurant. He revisits and "dusts off" traditional Indian dishes with a contemporary twist that energizes the flavors! Wide choice of dishes à la carte and several menus - food and wine pairings available.

It's more than a simple Italian restaurant, it's now a beach club with a nice outdoor bar in light wood, a large shaded terrace and above all 2 beautiful pools decorated with sofas and cushions to lounge in the sun. The atmosphere is relaxed and trendy, but also family oriented. Themed evenings are offered, DJ, karaoke, board games... As far as gastronomy is concerned, you will find all the classics of Italian cuisine, but also seafood platters, lobster pasta... as well as a nice cocktail and wine list!

This is a unique opportunity to walk through the mausoleum of the super-luxury hotel and discover, from the terrace, the manicured gardens, this long stretch of water directly opposite, the nobility of the palm trees and the aristocracy of the lawn. The menu is "simpler" than the setting and offers pizzas, pasta, salads, grilled meat or fish and some Omani dishes. One will rather let oneself be tempted by the palette of flavours of the buffet before prolonging the meal with a walk to the beach, which seems more like a postcard setting than a child of nature?

A zen and contemporary elegance bathes this Japanese restaurant dressed with wood from the floor to the walls. The setting is immediately chic and warm, and dimmed in the evening. The entrance opens onto a lounge area with an elegant bar, for a cocktail or a sake to be chosen from the collection. For the meal, there is a choice of three spaces: the dining room with its partitioned booths for more intimacy, the sushi counter and the Teppanyaki counter. The menu is faithful to the specialties of the country of the Rising Sun and also offers a choice of menus allowing you to discover a multitude of flavors.

In the heart of the Intercontinental hotel's wooded gardens, this large and beautiful terrace struts its stuff on a deck, in the shade of a providential pergola. Just a stone's throw from the sea, you'll find yourself in a haven of tranquility with a view of the flowers and the pool, and the song of the birds as a symphony. Relaxed, the menu features Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, without creativity but tasty and efficient: classic or more elaborate pizzas, risottos, seafood tagliatelle, grilled fish or meat... And you will give me a Campari!

Perched on the roof of the Grand Hyatt Hotel Annex, in the gentle breeze of the Arabian Sea, The Grill House's panoramic terrace offers spectacular views of the Arabian Sea on one side and the city on the other. Enjoy a good grill, meat or seafood, salads, seafood... all accompanied by a small glass of wine. For dinner with a friendly freebooter or with the family, this is one of the nicest outdoor tables in this part of town with an honest price-quality ratio. Musical after dinner at the club, the floor below.

This is the Almouj golf restaurant and in the sometimes concrete inferno of Muscat, a stopover at the beard of a green is a saving grace. The mere sight of green grass makes your meal. For early morning golfers, a wide choice of breakfasts enlivens the menu. For the rest, the cuisine is international with a Mediterranean tendency with copious salads, pastas, pizzas, grills and sandwiches to compose yourself. Some exotic dishes too. Barbecue buffet with DJ on some evenings. Online reservation possible.

Courtyard is the hotel's main restaurant, offering all-you-can-eat buffets every evening. An extension of the lobby, it looks like an indoor garden with a skylight and (fake) cherry blossom trees. On Friday evenings, the place is transformed for Sabla Night: a fabulous oriental evening with live cooking stations hosted by Omani musicians, amid the halo of myriads of lanterns and the notes of local musicians. Everything contributes to the magic of the moment: the scent of spices mingling with the waft of incense, the diversity of dishes.

Close to the Mutrah souk, it's the perfect place to sit on the terrace facing the corniche, or in the cool air-conditioned room, to drink a fresh fruit juice or the famous Omani lemon mint. This small coffee-shop also offers a simple but varied menu at attractive prices, with wraps, keftes and kebabs, as well as more traditional cuisine with a wide choice of mezze, shawarma or mix grill. Ideal for enjoying the corniche atmosphere.

Shakespeare Co is an international chain that surfs on an "old Europe" decor whose every chandelier, armchair, curtain, etc. is handmade in the company's workshops. The decor is planted and induces an immediately cosy atmosphere, boosted by a staff in the small care. In Oman, the store is located in the new Al Mouj district, where it has a nice piece of terrace. The menu offers a wide choice of dishes, sandwiches, salads, pancakes, gourmet desserts and a fine selection of fruit and/or vegetable-based drinks.

Situated in the extension of the opera house, of which it shares the same refined and graphic architectural style, Al Angham is an ode to Arab-Omani cuisine in its refined version. The elegance of the setting imposes and underlines that of the dishes and plates, like this chic version of the Shuwa that you will taste here with a silver fork and not by hand as tradition dictates. You are received by a staff in traditional dress, as in an oriental palace, and the first-class service contributes to this beautiful and typical culinary escape.

Lit with braziers, set on the beach facing the Gulf of Oman, this is the seafood restaurant of The Chedi Muscat hotel, graphic and sublime like the whole establishment, with tables just a stone's throw from the water, a menu of delicate dishes, beautiful plates and great wines. Fine de claire, Royal Beluga caviar, lobster bisque, prawn ceviche, seafood platter, fresh fish of the day cooked and seasoned to order... everything is delicious. In the evening, the place is perfect for a marriage proposal or for the chabadabada...

It's the only restaurant of its kind in Muscat. We are in a jungle, from the graphics to the Indiana Jones-style decor, especially at the entrance of the restaurant, a little less in the dining room, which is a shame. A bit disappointed also that the theme is not really pushed into the plates since the dishes remain classics: salads, burgers, pizzas, grilled meat and fish. To sum up, the address is nice for families with youngsters who will love the path through the jungle and the tropical showers to water the trees.

This restaurant is just a small piece of sidewalk, set up on the terrace, with fresh juices in XXL version and an improved snack menu... In short, just what you need after a shopping session at the souk or after a trip to the fish market! In the afternoon, the terrace is in the shade of the building so we enjoy it and ride a tree trunk stool... or we settle inside in the atmosphere of the few pieces of decoration imitating museum. Mezzés, salads, sandwiches, fish or meat grills, some local dishes.... Everything for everyone.

It's an opportunity to cross the psychedelic lobby of the very trendy and brand new W and have fun deciphering the constant nods to Omani culture and landscapes. Decorated with mirrors from floor to ceiling, Wet Deck is one of the variations and is an ode to the vibrant reflections of the sea and this curious abyss of Bimmah Sinkhole (1 hour from Muscat). On the flat side, we surf on an international and consensual menu: Mediterranean salads, butcher's cuts, grilled fish, burgers... Atmosphere willingly festive on weekends.

It's one of Muscat's oldest Asian restaurants, large, with two red and gold floors, but arranged in such a way that privacy is preserved thanks to a set of partitions. After crossing the small bridge under the eye of the golden oryx, you can sample three types of cuisine at very reasonable prices: Chinese, Thai and, more atypically, Mongolian, in the form of a live barbecue where you choose the ingredients to be grilled - meat, fish, vegetables, sauces...

With its terrace overlooking the sea and sheltered from the wind, Kaia is a delightful new eatery that stands out for its calm, chic atmosphere and sober, modern decor. The interior features a magnificent tree in the middle of the room, adding a touch of immediate zenitude. The young, dynamic staff are on hand from early morning until late at night, and the varied menu offers a wide choice of breakfasts, burgers, sushi, salads, freshly squeezed fruit juices and a selection of cakes for tea-time.

This Italian restaurant brand was born in 2019 from the idea of 2 young transalpine influencers. After opening 15 locations in the boot, the brand expanded to Oman in 2023. Located on the^3rd floor of the Avenues Mall, right in front of the ski slope, the place is ultra colorful and welcoming and offers simple but authentic street food, pizza, Italian burgers, ice cream... There's nothing like a little Italian break to satiate yourself before or after the snow park! Dishes to take away or to taste on the spot. Two other openings planned in Muscat.

This recently built luxury beach club harmoniously combines style, music, a fine clientele and cuisine based on fresh produce... At weekends, Muscat locals flock here to enjoy the ambiance, the pleasant shaded terrace, the panoramic open bar overlooking the sea, and the large beach right in front. Cosmopolitan but above all marine, the menu offers seafood, calamari, fish of the day, as well as pizzas, burgers, salads... to be accompanied by a glass of wine, as Dunes has an alcohol license. Not cheap, but excellent!

Mexican cuisine. This is one of Muscat's fashionable places: a group provides the atmosphere at 22 pm! You can enjoy…, Enchiladas, Extras Nachos and other Taquitos, Sopa albondigas or Espetada… The hotel is a great place to stay, and the best Margaritas in the country.

Two rooms with Asian decor, tables of red. Chinese With: Chicken to pineapple or cashew nuts, Cantonese rice to shrimps, etc. Excellent location, very popular by locals. Fast and efficient service. Dishes to take.

Portuguese cuisine. Their speciality is grilled or fried chicken. Do not miss the inescapable "Chicken Espetada": . chicken of sauce for 24 hours. Friendly location, at rasionnables price. 

This restaurant looks like a cafétaria, located on the floor. The menu is complete: Shrimp salad, roasted lamb, dessert sherbet, etc.). Reasonable price, but rather slow service. 

Framework of choice for this Arabic style coffee directly by sea: tents, cushions on the floor, local tables and wooden chairs, completely renovated in 2012 and now extended from an air-conditioned room with large windows… to keep the feeling of the waves even in full cagnard! A really attractive and pleasant corner, especially in the fish and seafood barbecue, but where you can find everything: snacks, fruit juices, varieties of tea, etc. To start the day, eat a bowl of farm milk, and to close it, taste the authentic Welcome Arabic coffee prepared in a true charcle, as in the past (des will be proposed in the future). During the day, the family atmosphere as the children love playing in the sand while the parents sirotent a juice to two per hour! And the game nights, live the grills before the giant screen!

Come to the end of 2012: a little brother on Bowsher Street, Motif Restaurant, Muscate Private Hospital sector - Ottoman style kitchen and deco, a hundred covered, an average rate of 5 RO/flat and very functional opening hours - 10 h-midnight. Tel: + 968 99 735 777 - [email protected]

Lebanese cuisine. Excellent fresh fruit juices and hearty dishes. Good value for money. A sober, unpretentious framework. Arab restaurant chain, also includes Al Khuwair (24 487 200), Al Shatti Qurm (24 605 735) and Seeb (24 424 343).

Chinese, Thai and Japanese cuisines. À la carte, lemon chicken, seafood noodles and any other Asian setting. Thursday evening, huge sushi buffet for 10 RO per person (+ taxes): an appointment for all lovers of the genre! Also teppanyaki tables in the evening from 19 am to 23 pm.

Japanese specialities. Beautiful setting facing the sea. Open kitchen where to admire chefs prepare shushis. For réfractaires with raw fish, several other dishes of international cuisine on the map: pizza, salads, Lebanese dishes… Delicious desserts and impeccable service. A very design terrace extends the restaurant and on the upstairs it is possible to smoke an outdoor shisha. In the afternoon, you can enjoy large ice cream or simply enjoy a drink in front of the beach!

This is the main restaurant of the Grand Hyatt Hotel, where the various buffets are served in the evening. Very spacious room, separated from the terrace of the park with absolutely impressive windows. The place is mostly frequented by expatriates and locals on Friday, for the weekend brunch! In addition to a huge choice of dishes (barbecue corners, risotto, tandoori dishes, sushi and sashimis, etc.), countless activities and care for the youngest: games in the gardens, special buffet for children, video games in free service, course preparation courses, etc. Relaxed and qualitative!

On the top floor of the Al Falaj Hotel, overlooking the city and the surrounding mountains, this is one of the best and oldest traditional Japanese restaurants: wood everywhere to feel good, a teppanyaki counter for the show, some nice carpets for dining on the floor in rooms separated by partitions. Really, you would think so, especially since the Chef is Japanese and the staff is Asian. A la carte" offers all the classics of the Rising Sun cuisine and some less popular dishes. A sure bet!

Under the leadership of French chef Thierry, this contemporary brasserie combines the elegance of a 5-star hotel setting with fresh, well-prepared produce. You go to the oyster and fish bar and order a fresh catch of the day cooked to your taste: steamed, salted or grilled with a lemon fillet or a sauce of your choice. The menu offers a range of Mediterranean-inspired dishes with a special corner for demanding carnivores. In the warmer months, dine on the terrace by the glow of the braziers, in the oriental courtyard and its ornamental pond.

In the elegance of the Al Husn palace, the no less elegant Sultanah, all in length, reveals an original nautical design, with its wave-shaped ceiling and light tones - white, beige, blue, wood. As on a liner, you can choose to eat on the "deck", i.e. on the terrace, facing the blue of the sea cut by strange rocks. The cuisine, creative and modern with no claimed affiliation, offers a palette of flavours from here and elsewhere like a culinary cruise. Given the setting, an elegant outfit is in good taste.

Pakistani and Indian cuisine. The map includes curries and grills. We advise Tandoori Chicken: a delight!

In the dining room, the decor is reminiscent of New York with its industrial loft look, its raw materials, its suspended LED bulbs and its open kitchen. It's lively, young, trendy, with teams that are on fire! On the terrace, you can enjoy the seaside: the black furniture is beautiful under its white umbrellas, and you can curl up in the sofas. On the menu: burgers of all sizes and all sauces, and pizzas, tapas, ribs... Open continuously, the place is also pleasant for a drink (without alcohol), a coffee, a chat.

On the first floor of the Royal Opera's superb shopping mall, this restaurant offers an oriental, sober and chic setting. Its speciality is meat: beef, lamb or veal, grilled and served on a wooden plank with chips. The dishes are not cheap but the quality is unquestionable, the butcher's pieces are moreover presented at the stall in the restaurant's hall. Special mention for the Tomahauwk which the chef will be happy to cut up at your table. Some dishes also for non-carnivores and vegetarians.

Welcome to the world of Fauchon, so chic! Very girly decoration in pink tones from floor to ceiling... and it looks great! The place is very popular with the ladies who come for the macaroons and pastries but also for the "Made in France" menu for lunch and dinner. The products are imported and the recipes are the same as in Paris. Notice to the amateurs in lack of French delights! The brand couldn't find better than the very ice-paper Galerie de l'Opéra to make its classes in Oman. On the strength of its success, it opens at the Muscat Grand Mall.

Just like the W, the decor and the kitchen are just wow! Stylized in the smallest details Ba ban pays tribute to the beating heart of Shanghai and the vibrant quay of the Bund. Subdued atmosphere, red banquettes, dark woodwork, golden umbrellas... exoticism is everywhere. The exceptional quality of the food and products prolongs the trip and offers a daring fusion cuisine (ah these shrimp and truffle dim sum!) or traditional dishes prepared with great art, like this Peking duck to be ordered 48 hours in advance - an emotional taste memory!