Shay Al Shamoos
Owned and operated by a Qatari, this rustic corner restaurant in Souq Waqif serves up home-style local cuisine. Try one of the five types of khobizregag (crepe-like bread) with karak tea, a local favourite.
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DiningGuide was updated: July 10, 2024
Looking for the best eateries in Qatar? Find a variety of Arabic, Asian and international restaurants, hand-picked by local insiders, that cover all cravings.
Shay Al Shamoos
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Turkey Central
One of the oldest BBQ establishments on teeming Al Nasr street, this restaurant is always abuzz with people coming for the famous kebabs and kofte on tomato bread accompanied by cold starters (mezze) and their signature creamy avocado juice.
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Sabah w Masa
This Lebanese joint boasts some of the best falafel in town. An extensive menu offers fresh Lebanese dishes on-the-go, well suited for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
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Al Bisana Restaurant
This is the perfect spot to have a quick authentic meal of shawarma and kunafa while exploring Katara Cultural Village. The restaurant offers affordable mezzeh, bread, grilled meats and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
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Bander Aden
This Yemeni restaurant in Souq Waqif offers a traditional dining experience with floor seating and dishes such assalta and fahsa stews slow cooked in stone pots in clay ovens.
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Yasmine Palace
Serving Andalusian, Levantine and Qatari-inspired food, this restaurant affords majestic views of the water as well as The Pearl locale, while the jasmine scented interior seems to stop time.
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Halul Café
Also known as the ‘Fishermen’s Café’, this humble café along the Corniche is a popular hangout for local fishermen, expats and tourists; offering staples such as foul, sandwiches, burgers, tea, coffee and juices, along with shisha.
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Chapati & Karak
For some of the best karak in town, or warm flatbread (chapati) with sweet or savoury fillings, head to this popular tea shop in Katara. Open 24/7 search for long car queues for this café’s famous ginger flavoured karak.
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IDAM
Situated in Qatar’s iconic Museum of Islamic Art, with spectacular views of the Doha skyline, IDAM by culinary maestro Alain Ducasse, offers contemporary French Mediterranean cuisine with an Arabic twist.
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Nobu Doha
Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa’s blending of traditional Japanese dishes with Peruvian ingredients fits right into Doha’s international culinary scene. There are a handful of Nobu restaurants around the world and the Doha location is the largest, a freestanding shelllike beacon on its own pier in the Arabian Gulf. Inside, it is sleek, luxurious and has a spectacular view. It’s a memorable experience from start to finish, from the architecture to the excellent, knowledgeable service. There are many reasons to love Nobu’s signature dish, the black cod in miso—it’s sustainably fished, rich in flavour, silky in texture and deceptively simple. But the miso cod isn’t the only hero of Nobu, and might not even be your highlight. The foie gras shiitake dumplings (on the tapas menu) and the light and flawless whitefish sashimi are unmissable.
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SMAT
With its name translating to ‘dining table’ in Khaleeji dialect of Arabic, the restaurant promises to redefine the feel and taste of the local cuisine and take dining guests on a culinary journey through the unique gastronomic heritage of Qatar and the GCC, characterized by their distinctive origins, signature dishes as well as exclusive ingredients, spices, textures, and tastes.
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Morimoto Doha
The Morimoto Doha is the first restaurant in the Middle East by renowned Chef Masaharu Morimoto, where patrons can enjoy signature omakase and the finest sushi along with Japanese Wagyu beef. Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s Japanese finedining spot is as lavish and dramatic as you’d expect from his TV show.
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Parisa
Located in the alleyways of Souq Waqif, Parisa is a feast for the senses, with its elaborate interiors studded with intricate mirror work and hand-painted artworks. Serving up a range of Persian specialties, the restaurant is a must for visitors. Reservations are recommended.
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B-Lounge
With breathtaking marina views, an assortment of culinary and mixology events, celebrity guest DJs, and nightly entertainment, B-lounge provides an unforgettable experience to please any and all tastes.
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Jiwan
Jiwan Restaurant is a unique culinary wonderland that presents fusions of the desert and the sea, and the classic with the modern. Spearheaded by the famed chef, Alain Ducasse, the restaurant is named after the Qatari word for the perfect pearl, Jiwan. The restaurant experiments with traditional Qatari dishes and deconstructs them to shed light on the individual flavours of local ingredients. Each bite is different than the other, taking diners on a contemporary journey of the rich Qatari cuisine.
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