From luxury lobster to fresh-from-the-Gulf hammour — discover the best seafood restaurants, fish markets, and waterfront dining in Bahrain.
Last updated: 2026-02-24
Gulf grouper - Bahrain's most popular fish, firm white flesh
Best: Grilled or fried
Rabbitfish - delicate flavor, excellent grilled whole
Best: Grilled with lemon
Emperor fish - firm texture, slightly sweet
Best: Grilled or machboos
Mackerel - rich flavor, great for curries
Best: Curried or fried
Local shrimp - sweet and succulent
Best: Grilled or in rice dishes
Sea bream - mild flavor, versatile
Best: Grilled or fried
From fine dining to fish market cooking.
Four Seasons Bahrain Bay • American Seafood & Steaks
Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck's award-winning restaurant featuring premium seafood alongside steaks. Stunning bay views and impeccable service.
Signature: Seafood tower, Maine lobster
Atmosphere: Ultra-luxury, bay views, celebrity chef
Hours: Daily 6PM-11PM
Reservations: Essential
Best for: Special occasions, luxury dining, celebrations
Ritz-Carlton Bahrain • French Seafood
Elegant French seafood restaurant with Mediterranean influences. Fresh catches prepared with classic techniques.
Signature: Bouillabaisse, Grilled lobster
Atmosphere: Elegant, refined, beachfront setting
Hours: Tue-Sat 7PM-11PM
Reservations: Required
Best for: Romantic dinners, special occasions
Ritz-Carlton Bahrain • Italian Seafood
Upscale Italian restaurant with excellent seafood pasta and fresh catches. Beautiful terrace dining.
Signature: Seafood linguine, Branzino
Atmosphere: Elegant Italian, terrace views
Hours: Daily 12PM-3PM, 7PM-11PM
Reservations: Recommended
Best for: Italian seafood, romantic dinner
Multiple locations • Lebanese Seafood
Popular Lebanese restaurant famous for fresh, simply prepared fish and seafood. Multiple convenient locations.
Signature: Grilled hammour, Fried calamari
Atmosphere: Casual, family-friendly
Hours: Daily 11AM-11PM
Reservations: Not usually required
Best for: Families, casual seafood, value
Adliya • Japanese Seafood
Premium Japanese restaurant with exceptional sushi, sashimi, and fresh seafood preparations.
Signature: Omakase, Signature rolls
Atmosphere: Sleek Japanese, intimate
Hours: Daily 12PM-3PM, 7PM-12AM
Reservations: Recommended
Best for: Japanese seafood, sushi lovers
Gulf Hotel • Mediterranean Seafood
Mediterranean restaurant with excellent seafood options, fresh salads, and grilled catches.
Signature: Grilled sea bass, Seafood risotto
Atmosphere: Mediterranean, poolside setting
Hours: Daily 12PM-11PM
Reservations: Recommended
Best for: Casual lunch, Mediterranean food
Al Dar Islands • Bahraini Seafood
Island restaurant serving fresh catches in a unique setting. Part of the Al Dar Islands experience.
Signature: Fresh catch of the day
Atmosphere: Casual island dining, unique setting
Hours: Daytime with island visits
Reservations: Book island trip
Best for: Unique experience, day trips
Adliya • Mexican Seafood
Vibrant Mexican restaurant with excellent seafood tacos, ceviche, and coastal Mexican dishes.
Signature: Fish tacos, Ceviche
Atmosphere: Colorful, lively, Mexican vibes
Hours: Daily 12PM-12AM
Reservations: Recommended for weekends
Best for: Casual dining, Mexican seafood
Manama • Persian Seafood
Persian restaurant with excellent grilled fish and seafood alongside traditional kebabs.
Signature: Grilled hammour with saffron rice
Atmosphere: Traditional Persian
Hours: Daily 12PM-11PM
Reservations: Not required
Best for: Persian style fish, casual dining
Central Manama • Local/Market
Buy fresh fish at the market and have it cooked at nearby restaurants. Authentic local experience.
Signature: Pick your own fish
Atmosphere: Market bustle, authentic
Hours: 5AM-12PM (market hours)
Reservations: Not required
Best for: Authentic experience, budget, fresh fish
Ask what's fresh today. Good restaurants proudly display their daily catch.
Try hammour (Gulf grouper) - it's the local favorite. Safi and sheiri are also excellent.
Most places offer grilled, fried, or local-style preparation. Grilled preserves natural flavors.
For the freshest and cheapest, buy at Manama fish market and have it cooked nearby.
Hammour (Gulf grouper) is the local favorite — firm white flesh, excellent grilled. Safi and sheiri are also delicious local options.
For fine dining, CUT and La Mer at luxury hotels. For casual fresh fish, Fares Seafood. For authentic experience, Manama fish market.
Ranges widely. Fish market meals from BD 3-10, casual restaurants BD 8-20, fine dining BD 30-80 per person.