Dhahran Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Dhahran

November 15, 2017 Rebbecca Marino

Dhahran (Arabic الظهران aẓ-Ẓahrān) is a city located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. It is a major administrative center for the Saudi oil industry. Together with the nearby cities of Dammam and Khobar, Dhahran forms part of the Dammam Metropolitan Area, which is commonly known as greater Dammam and has an estimated population of 4,140,000 as of 2012.
Things to do in Dhahran

1. Steak House

Prince Faisal Bin Fahad, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available American, Steakhouse, Grill, Halal Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$785 - HK$1,570 +966 3 893 8885
Excellent
34%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 335 reviews

Steak House

Reviewed By Fawaz A

I regular costumer to this place. They serve great food starting from the soup till your final coffee. I would always recommend this place to everyone. (Family, single, business meal, ...etc)

2. Brasa

Cornish, Dhahran 31952, Saudi Arabia Reservations, Seating Halal Lunch HK$157 - HK$235 +966 55 548 4793
Excellent
54%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
8%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 23 reviews

Brasa

Reviewed By flyhi_nelson - Taif, Saudi Arabia

This is the second time for both my wife and I (first was the location in Jeddah which is better overall) and a first for our friends. The selection of meats served by the gauchos where numerous, plentiful, and tasty. The salad bar-side dish choices where somewhat scant and not as good as Jeddahs location. Overall the food and service was good.

3. Applebee's Dhahran

Dhahran Main Road | Jarir Plaza, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Television, Highchairs Available American Lunch, Dinner 011-966-3-868-6440
Excellent
23%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
5%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 69 reviews

Applebee's Dhahran

Reviewed By Mulhimaam - Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

The food is delicious, lots of varieties, friendly staff, nice atmosphere. This is a good place to enjoy meals especially steaks, ribs and appetizers and fresh juice drinks. However, due to their location which is close to so many stores in the Mall, finding a nearby park is a problem, I wish they have a valet parking service.

4. Al-Sanbok Seafood Restaurant

Prince Musaed Street | Dughaither Leisure Island, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Seafood, International, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner HK$78 - HK$392 +966 3 894 4227
Excellent
72%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 813 reviews

Al-Sanbok Seafood Restaurant

Internationally acclaimed Seafood Restaurant featuring most style of cuisines world wide, winner of many Gastronomic Awards for its creativity and extreme freshness. The team is lead by a former "Double Michelin Star" Chef, and a professional old fashioned brigade were taste is paramount above all else. Cuisine specialty: Seafood. Location: By the Sea, south of the Corniche in Al Khobar. Open for Lunch & Dinner, 7 Days per week. Timing: Sunday to Thursday,12 Noon to 3 PM- 6 PM To 11 PM Friday/Saturday: 1 PM TO 11.30 PM Winner of the "SAUDI EXCELLENCE IN TOURISM AWARD" 2012 for Best Fine Dining Restaurant

Reviewed By Sandra P

Just let the Italian Chef recommend you what to order and how to cook it!! My favorite dishes were calamari on a Mediterranean sauce and fried sardines-like (needle-fish). We were all delighted

5. Outback Steakhouse

Fouad Center _ Corniche Street, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible American, Steakhouse, Vegetarian Friendly, Halal, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +966 13 894 5755
Excellent
50%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 292 reviews

Outback Steakhouse

Reviewed By Joecastro - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

I love the steaks here so juicy and yummy. The price is fairly awesome compare to the taste of the food. Servers are friendly they offered us good choices of food for the group. Luch menu is available but you have to wait for a little time.

6. Madeleine French Bakery & Brasserie

King Fahd Rd | Al Hizam Al Akhdar, Al Khobar 34433, Saudi Arabia Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available French, Cafe, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Halal, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +966 13 849 2211
Excellent
55%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 126 reviews

Madeleine French Bakery & Brasserie

Reviewed By manorrh - Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Visited for dessert today.
Opel praline cake was really good. A bit too sweet.
Oreo (velvet) cheesecake was really bad, inedible even.
Kunafa macaroon was really good and its white stuffing was excellent, but the sugar content was extremely high which, for me, ruined it. I've always enjoyed the macaroons here but they've always been too sweet.

7. Marrakesh Restaurant

King Abdullah Street | Crowne Plaza, Al Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Validated Parking, Accepts Credit Cards African, Moroccan, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Halal, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +966 13 898 8840
Excellent
72%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 135 reviews

Marrakesh Restaurant

An authentic Moroccan Restaurant in a contemporary and refined setting provides the most tantalizing signature dishes prepared by professional Moroccan chefs will exceed your expectations.

Reviewed By Rogers R - Quito, Ecuador

Delicious food and nice atmosphere. Restaurant is placed into Crowne Hotel and wasn't opened until after Iftar during Ramadan (about 8 PM). It was worth to wait for experience with these special plates. Tagine, Pastilla and Soup were amazing. Roasted Lamb the best. Very nice dinner.

8. Outback

Dhahran Mall, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible American, Steakhouse, Australian, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +966 13 891 7478
Excellent
45%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 39 reviews

Outback

Reviewed By Luthilu - Lincoln, United Kingdom

Well what can I say about this place. One I will never return and neither will my friend. We were so hungry as well and it was just a disappointment. I had heard a lot about this food chain and so my friend and I decided it was time to try it out.
Something that offers so much and is so disappointing is a shame. The service was ok but nothing to write home about. I am just gobsmacked and how expensive it is for what you get. I have no issue for paying for quality, I have done this at The Butcher Shop and Grill but here you pay so much money for very little.
I had a burger and it was dry, I felt bad that a cow had died to produce the meat that went into that burger. My friend had the steak which was cooked incorrectly but at that stage we didn't complain because we couldn't bear to stay any longer than we had to.
The atmosphere in the restaurant is like a canteen and for the price, I would have preferred to go to Paul's for a bit of style.
After the meal, my friend went home and proceeded to be ill for 24 hours, we're not sure if it was food poisoning but judging by the cleanliness of the place, I wouldn't be surprised.
Never again!

9. Chili's

Dhahran Mall, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Takeout, Seating American, Mexican, Southwestern Dinner, Lunch
Excellent
32%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 37 reviews

Chili's

Reviewed By ahadbaig2003 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ordered Fajita, Margarita chicken mex & Margarita grilled chicken, took them 30 Minutes to serve the order. If talk about taste Steak was good, but margarita chicken was undercooked, had to literally fight with it. They need to improve on service as its very slow. Food prices are reasonable, but they charge 8SR for 0.6L water which is not acceptable at all.

10. Primavera Restaurant

King Abdullah Street | Crowne Plaza, Al Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia Takeout, Reservations, Buffet, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Validated Parking, Accepts Credit Cards Seafood, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, International, Vegan Options, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +966 13 898 8840 ext. 3400
Excellent
74%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 164 reviews

Primavera Restaurant

An international restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch, dinner with a variety of dishes, live cooking stations a mouth watering dessert buffet including a chocolate Fountain and different themes every night.

Reviewed By MedyoBastos - Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

orry it took this long to do a review, just kept on putting it back and at totally forgotten when it's not a fair thing. But I do and my family did - enjoy our lunch, the food was great, and my kids esp liked the line up of desserts, they didn't wanna go home anymore. :) Cheers, and to the Manager who kept watch over us, and the other visitors, thank you.

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