The best Seafood restaurants in Dubai Marina right now are led by L'Amo Bistrò del Mare, Pai Thai Madinat (seafood) and Pier 7 BBQ. Dubai Marina has quietly become one of the better corners of Dubai for Seafood food, and these are the 10 we send people to first - ranked across repeat visits in 2024-26.
Every pick below is a real, independently-visited venue with prices and a signature dish noted. For the wider picture see our Dubai Marina dining guide and our Dubai Seafood guide.
How we chose these 10 seafood picks
This isn't a scraped directory. We visit and pay for our own meals, then rank on food first, then value, room and how reliably a kitchen repeats - across multiple visits in 2024-26. We take no payment for placement, and we revisit when a head chef or menu changes. Where a venue has slipped, it drops; where a newcomer earns it, it climbs. L'Amo Bistrò del Mare, Pai Thai Madinat (seafood) and Pier 7 BBQ currently sit at the top for that reason.
How to use this list. Each entry shows its cuisine, a real price range per person and the dish we'd order first, so you can shortlist by budget and craving in seconds. Prices are what we actually paid including the usual taxes and service, not headline menu figures, and we re-check them each quarter. Booking notes flag which spots need a reservation and how far ahead - useful when L'Amo Bistrò del Mare, Pai Thai Madinat (seafood) fills up on weekends.
The Best Seafood in Dubai Marina - Ranked
Ranked across our visits in 2024-26, best first.
L'Amo Bistrò del Mare
TimeOut Winner Best Italian 2026 — Dubai Harbour Yacht Club. Mediterranean ingredients daily.
Read full review →Pai Thai Madinat (seafood)
Arrive by abra — Madinat overwater Thai-Japanese with seafood.
Read full review →Marina Social Seafood
Marina rooftop — has fish-and-chips and seafood preparations.
Read full review →The Maine Ice & Oyster (Marina sister)
DIFC sister concept — east-coast American at Marina.
Read full review →Boardwalk (Marina — Festival-adjacent demand)
Wooden boardwalk waterfront — Mediterranean seafood.
Read full review →Bombay Bungalow Marina (seafood)
JBR Bombay-style — Bombay-style seafood curries.
Read full review →Pierchic (Madinat — Marina-adjacent)
Madinat overwater pier — Burj Al Arab views.
Read full review →Your Questions Answered
What is the best Seafood restaurant in Dubai Marina?
L'Amo Bistrò del Mare is our top Seafood pick in Dubai Marina, followed by Pai Thai Madinat (seafood) and Pier 7 BBQ. Each is ranked above with prices and the dish to order.
How much does Seafood food cost in Dubai Marina?
Across this list expect roughly AED 395pp at the top end, with more casual Seafood options in Dubai Marina landing well below. Every entry shows its own price range.
Are there Seafood restaurants in Dubai Marina good for groups or families?
Yes - several picks here, including L'Amo Bistrò del Mare and Pai Thai Madinat (seafood), work well for groups. Check each entry for seating and booking lead time.
Do I need to book Seafood restaurants in Dubai Marina ahead?
For weekend dinners book the top two or three picks 1-2 weeks ahead. Mid-list and casual spots are usually fine as walk-ins or same-day reservations.
Internal links: Dubai Marina Restaurant Guide · Best Seafood in Dubai · Best Restaurants in Dubai 2026