19-04-2025
The best spots in Dubai for steak frites
A top-tier dinner doesn't need to be all singing and dancing.
Perfectly-cooked steak, a seasoned sauce and crispy French fries on a generously sized plate rarely disappoints, and when you get a craving for it, there's no turning back.
Thankfully, there are plenty of restaurants across Dubai nearby to experience such a dish. Which one is your favourite?
Where to get steak frites in Dubai
Couqley
Credit: Couqley French Brasserie
A classic French restaurant in Dubai, Couqley in Business Bay has long been impressing diners with its steak frites.
Smothered in the restaurant's signature sauce, you'll be served the tenderloin steak next to a pile of crispy French fries and a green salad.
Dhs139. Open daily 6am-10.30am, noon-1am. Pullman Dubai Downtown, Business Bay, (04 514 9339).
CQ French Brasserie
Credit: CQ French Brasserie
The new concept takes over the space once home to Couqley in JLT, marking the end of a decade-long chapter and the start of an independent venture that promises to stay true to French brasserie traditions.
Keeping to its roots, every Monday you can order two portions of steak frites, two side salads, a bottle of grape and a dessert to share for Dhs349 (bargain alert).
From Dhs139 (individual).Open daily from noon-1am. Mövenpick Hotel, JLT Cluster A, (04 514 9339).
Entrecôte Café de Paris
Nestled into Dubai Mall lies Entrecôte Café de Paris, a swish spot that only has one dish on the main menu.
There's no browsing starters here or mulling over your mains, it's straight onto one course the Parisian spot knows best: steak frites for everyone.
Keeping it very simple, diners will only have to make two choices for the meal, which steak they would like, and how that should be cooked. Served up with that special Café de Paris, sauce, unlimited house fries and a green salad, with a side of fresh bread (of course), starting from Dhs195.
From Dhs195. Open Sun-Thu 11am-midnight, Fri-Sat 11am-1am, Entrecôte Café de Paris, Dubai Mall, (054 255 2255).
Jones the Grocer
Every Thursday, the restaurant hosts a special steak frites night, where you can enjoy a perfectly-grilled piece of Aussie beef, with your choice of sauce, salad and unlimited French fries.
Priced at Dhs99 per person or Dhs199 per couple, the night at Emirates Golf Club offers superb steak that won't break the bank.
Dhs99. Thu from 6pm. Emirates Golf Club, (04 417 9999).
Le Relais de L'Entrecôte
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The steak sensation from Paris has now opened a restaurant in Dubai. Cutting out the need for a long read of the menu, you'll be having two servings of tender sirloin steak with a *secret* family sauce, fries and a crisp walnut salad on the side.
What's more, the double-serving dish is only Dhs155, making it a bargain for two plates of steak.
Accepting walk-ins only, you'll need to line-up with the other hungry diners and eagerly shuffle closer to the front of the queue. That is, unless, you visit at a certain time of day, when you might just be able to avoid the wait.
From Dhs155. Open daily noon-3.30pm, 6.30pm-11.30pm. ME Hotel, The Opus by Omniyat, Business Bay, @relaisdelentrecotedubai.
Odeon
The French restaurant and artisan food store in Jumeirah offers an authentic steak frites, with grilled ribeye steak, pepper sauce and a side of your choice.
Using some fine ingredients, book a table out on the rooftop terrace and look out over the city as you tuck into some French comfort food.
Dhs220. Open daily 8pm-midnight. Jumeirah 3, (04 340 2272).
Rowley's
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Opening in 2025, Rowley's, London's iconic steakhouse with over 50 years of history, has brought its legendary steak experience to Dubai.
Known for its signature entrecôte steak and secret herb-infused Roquefort butter sauce, the restaurant's simple, no-fuss approach focuses on quality, with each steak served with unlimited fries and salad.
No reservations are needed, just walk in.
From Dhs145. Open Sun-Thu noon-10.30pm, Fri-Sat noon-midnight. The Slice, Central Park Towers, DIFC, (04 257 4754).
Swiss Butter
This neighbourhood steakhouse only offers three main dishes, but it knows how to do them just right.
Opt in for the beef fillet, chicken breast or salmon smothered in the Swiss Butter sauce, served up with a salad, baguette and your choice of fries or a baked potato.
From Dhs87. Open daily noon-midnight. Novotel Dubai Al Barsha. (04 370 6314).
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