6 new restaurants set to elevate Jeddah's dining scene
The dining scene in the Red Sea city is about to get much tastier.
Jeddah's restaurant scene is flourishing, with each new opening promising a unique gastronomic experience. From the Parisian charms of Boeuf Sur Le Toit to the Italian treats at Cipriani, there's something for everyone. And that's just the beginning. Read on to discover the new Jeddah restaurants that should be on your dining radar in 2025.
Black Tap
Any foodie worth their salt has sampled the gargantuan burgers and crazyshakes that have made Black Tap Insta-famous. So it was only a matter of time before the craze headed west to Jeddah from Riyadh, where the dining scene is evolving by the day. The New York burger joint's second outpost in Saudi Arabia will take up residence in La Paz Plaza. Black Tap Jeddah is expected to sport the vibrant New York ambience found in similar branches across the globe, complete with neon signs, graffiti art, grey bricks, and a graphic black-and-white floor – not to mention its FACT award-winning food and trendy playlist.
Expected opening: 2025 TBC
Boeuf Sur Le Toit
While the location of Boeuf Sur Le Toit in Jeddah has yet to be confirmed, the restaurant plans to open in late 2024. Hailing from Paris, where it's celebrated for its love for art, culture, and food, the Jeddah outpost is poised to follow suit. Expect to have your meal complemented by live entertainment and impromptu performances. Wood and gold will add a touch of glam to the setting, transforming the restaurant from a fine dining experience to a music hall. As for the menu, Boeuf Sur Le Toit features French brasserie classics. Expect to see the likes of Canadian Lobster, Charolais Beef Tartare, Scallop Carpaccio, Vitello Tonnato, Creamy Burrata and Beets, Confit Shoulder of Lamb and Salmon Fillet.
Expected opening: 2025 TBC
Boxooo
Saudi Arabia has hit the headlines for its changing laws for women. Now, the London-based chef Asma Khan is working with Boxooo International and creating a culinary concept that helps female entrepreneurs. Boxooo will be a dining destination in Jeddah, and more will open across the Kingdom. As one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People, a UN Chef Ambassador and featured chef on Netflix's Chef's Table, Asma Khan visited Saudi Arabia to announce Boxooo, which has the tagline 'creating a foodie future together'.
Expected opening: 2025 TBC
Cipriani
Cipriani is an institution. The brand is known across the world for its famous Venetian fine dining. The family motto is 'to serve is to love'. Now, it is spreading that Cipriani love to Jeddah, and is scheduled to open at Fayfa Avenue in Al Tahlia. We can expect Cipriani Jeddah to include the brand's signature nautical colours, which range from blue sofas to white tablecloths. Plus, the menu prides itself on using simple ingredients to a high-quality standard and offering signature dishes from Harry's Bar in Venice, including Carpaccio 'alla Cipriani', Calf's Liver 'alla Veneziana' with Fried Polenta, Baked Tagliolini, Risotto 'alla Primavera', and Vanilla Meringue. And because the menu is anchored in Venetian favourites, produce and premium ingredients have been sourced from Italian farms, adding a sense of authenticity.
Expected opening: 2025 TBC
Meat The Fish
The Lebanese-born brand Meat the Fish is opening restaurants in Jeddah, and it will offer premium produce. In 2012, Meat the Fish was created as a delivery service. As the name suggests, it offers high-quality meat and fish. The online platform sold more than 100 products, which included Australian beef, Dutch veal, French chicken and Japanese oysters. In 2014, the brand expanded and opened its first shop and restaurant. If the restaurants in Lebanese are anything to go by, we are expecting Meat the Fish in Jeddah to be a hip hotspot serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The breakfast dishes include egg, sweet and savoury dishes, which range from Steak Hache and Fried Eggs to Zaatar on Toast. The main menu covers bowls, raw, salads, sandwiches, sharing and wraps.
Expected opening: 2025 TBC
Mimosa
Making its way from Paris to Jeddah, Mimosa is set to open at the city's Cascade by Jeddah Walk. The upcoming restaurant promises to bring the flavours of the French Riviera to the city, and Chef Jean-Francois Piege is the mastermind behind this menu. Once Mimosa opens, guests can look forward to an array of delectable dishes such as Semolina Gnocchi with Parmesan, Gratinated Tagliolini, Red Tuna Steak, and much more. Mimosa first debuted in Paris in 2021. Since then, it's been wowing diners with its celebration of the Mediterranean. Following its success in Paris, the restaurant expanded to St. Tropez and recently made its debut in London at The Langham.
Expected opening: 2025 TBC
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