A Casual Dining Experience in a Contemporary Setting at DXB Grill

An expansive space with a modern aesthetic, the DXB Grill in The Millennium Airport Hotel, Dubai is a nearly one-year-old establishment that exudes a fine dining ambiance but is a modern, casual dining experience. With black granite floors, dimmed lighting, and a neutral color scheme, it’s an elegant venue that offers a private dining room for larger groups also.

As you enter, there’s an ice counter seafood section where you can select your own fresh seafood and have it cooked exactly how you like. We decided to select from the menu instead, and our helpful server provided us with the best table in the restaurant overlooking the pool.

breads-and-dips_preview To start, we were served a refreshing welcome drink and then a basket of assorted oven-fresh pieces of bread was served, complete with four kinds of dips; pesto, olive oil, sundried tomato, and black olive tapenade.

Caesars-salad_previewAfter tucking into this, our Caesar Salad with chicken was served in the most imaginative way I have ever seen; encased in a huge Pani Puri shell. It had to be gently cracked open to reveal the delicious salad with large tender chunks of chicken.

Scallops-tartlets_previewOur appetizer was the Grilled Scallop Tartlets, which were superbly seasoned and tender throughout. The pastry was also flaky and perfect, lending a bite to the soft scallops.

Spicy-Salmon-Maki-(1)_previewFinally, and perhaps because I’m a huge sushi fan, I didn’t require much coaxing to try the signature Ebi Ten Maki from their sushi range. This was a superbly plated dish with shrimp tempura, mayonnaise, and red tobiko which was literally devoured in minutes.

cheddar-cheese-soup_previewWho can resist a comforting bowl of soup on a Dubai winter evening? We opted for their signature Cheddar Cheese Chicken Soup. It was served at the table in a bowl with chicken dumplings and garlic confit. Over this, our server gently ladled the rich cheddar cheese broth to produce a dreamy concoction of warm cheesy goodness. It was simply outstanding, especially when paired with the tiny accompanying bowl of salted popcorn.

DXB-Grill-beef-cheek-rotisserie-(1)_previewDXB Grill offers a variety of meats in their menu and each comes with a side of potatoes, cooked in assorted ways, as well as a grilled vegetable you can choose from to go along with your preferred meat or fish option. And besides its renowned steaks and seafood, DXB Grill offers an extensive range of Tandoor dishes and even a tawa grill menu for some top-notch Indian favorites.

I opted for the most popular dish on their Rotisserie menu: the beef cheeks with Lebanese garlic paste as the marination, alongside truffle mashed potatoes with oven baked carrots and BBQ sauce. It arrived on a rotisserie and as it was the first time I was eating beef cheeks, I was a bit unsure as to what to expect. But this meat was out of this world; juicy, tender, and very rich; it was perfectly complemented by the mellowness of the truffle potatoes and the baked carrots.

tenderloin-steak_previewMy daughter’s main was the grain fed tenderloin steak with mashed potatoes, buttered spinach, and wild mushroom sauce. It was well cooked and tender and she finished every bite. In fact, both of these mains were outstanding and satisfying.

lobster-thermador_previewFrom their expansive seafood menu, we had my favorite Lobster Thermidor, a creamy, delicate dish with chunks of tender lobster, enveloped in a white cheesy sauce. And the fact that it was served in the lobster shell gave it a unique touch.

Oreo-cheesecake_previewDespite our delicious meal, there is always room for dessert. We indulged in their signature Oreo Cheesecake and their Nutella and Marshmallow Heaven. The Oreo cheesecake was a mellow creamy slice of cheesecake with bits of Oreo.

baked-marshmallow_previewThe Nutella and Marshmallow Heaven was exactly what the name says; a gooey baked Nutella layer underneath a hard shell of marshmallows that was delightfully indulgent.

The Verdict: DXB Grill is the place to take your family for a wonderful dining experience. The menu here can satisfy even the fussiest of eaters and with highly attentive service, be sure to put DXB Grill at the top of your must-visit list today.

Visit: DXB Grill in the Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai,

Phone: 04 702 8888