Oman has quite a variety of cultural flavours that taste impeccable, but nothing comes close to flavours that come from sea. This coastal country is know for its seafood offerings that stretch from the Northern part of the Sultanate all the way to the South in Salalah, including the famous Omani lobster. Here are four restaurants that serve the best in seafood favourites.
Wednesday Seafood Night at Sheraton
A special treat for seafood aficionados. Sheraton Oman offers a special seafood night on Wednesdays where they serve a variety of cuisines in a buffet full of oceanic flavours. You can find hot and cold mezze, sushi, a paella station, a grilling station for the carnivores, a pasta station for Italian food lovers, a station for everything crabs, and a corner for Asian food. What’s there not to like?
Location: Sheraton Oman Hotel, Ruwi
Contact: +968 2237 7777
Timings: 7pm to 11pm
Bahriyat Restaurant
This family-oriented restaurant that serves a blend of Mediterranean cuisine with flavours from the sea. From plates of ravioli and pastas to risottos, soups, there is something for everyone. Make sure to try their lobster pique soup with strawberries, and their black squid ink risotto. Quite a treat for your tastebuds.
Location: Grand Millennium Muscat, Dohat al Adab Street, Al Khuwair
Contact: +968 2234 2222
Timings: 7pm to 10.30pm
Turkish House Restaurant
Turkish House is famous for its fresh catch-of-the-day grilled seafood varieties prepared with Turkish marinades and seasonings. The restaurant is one of the most popular Turkish diners in town, as it delivers a taste to remember.
Location: Al Khuwair, Bousher
Contact: +968 2448 8071
Timings: 12.00pm to 12.00am
Bait Al Bahar
Bait Al Bahar is one of our favourite restaurants by the beach, serving seafood favourites with a view. The restaurant is known for its fresh catch-of-the-day treat, spiced up with traditional Omani flavours. Promising an experience to remember. Make sure to savour their macadamia crusted soft shell crab, as well as the classic mixed grilled seafood platter.
Location: Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa
Contact: +968 2477 6666
Timings: 6pm to 11.30pm