Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Yas Island Abu Dhabi Steakhouses and Steak Offers
In a world already full of different culinary adventures and gastronomic delights, few experiences can still rival the sheer pleasure of enjoying a perfectly cooked, juicy steak.
Whether meat figures in your regular or occasional meals, stepping into a steakhouse is like embarking on a journey where flavour reigns supreme and satisfaction knows no bounds.
From the tantalising aroma that envelops the air to the sizzling symphony of beef meeting the grill, every element works to create a delightful experience that transcends mere sustenance.
You can go through these delightful experiences while enjoying a sumptuous meal at one of Yas Island’s restaurants and steakhouses.
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier entertainment and leisure hub, is home to some of the top steakhouses and restaurants serving the best cuts of steak in the city. Whether you’re craving the best chunk of beef day or night, you can have a filling meal here you won’t likely forget for a long time.
Must-Try Steakhouses in Abu Dhabi
If you want to reward yourself with the best steak in Abu Dhabi, head to these highly recommended restaurants:
1. Acres Grill House
Yas Acres Golf & Country Club is one of the most sought-after golf courses in Abu Dhabi. It is also home to a fan-favourite steakhouse: Acres Grill House.
Acres Grill House is considered by many locals and tourists as one of the beast steakhouses in Abu Dhabi. They offer an excellent selection of prime cuts, including Australian Wagyu Blackmore and US prime Creekstone black Angus.
The restaurant also offers ribs, seafood and signature cuts to share, all cooked in the Josper Grill for an unforgettable smoky flavour.
The Acres Grill House has an extensive selection of red, white and sparkling wine as well as mocktails and cocktails.
2. Hunter & Barrel
Located on Yas Bay, Hunter & Barrel is known for its prime cuts of grain-fed Wagyu, Angus and USDA meat grilled over a charcoal fire. This award-winning, high-end Australian Abu Dhabi steakhouse follows a “hunt, gather and fire” culinary philosophy, which is evident from its open kitchen.
The steakhouse is famous for its rustic coal-roasted artisanal dishes, including dry-aged Tomahawk steaks, barbecued ribs, seared skewers and fire-grilled burgers, all of which come with mouth-watering seasonal sides.
They serve their signature meats on communal feasting boards, allowing you and your group to break bread together in a fun, more meaningful way.
Aside from beef, Hunter & Barrel also serves a variety of lamb, chicken and seafood dishes. They also cater to vegans with their selection of scrumptious grilled “mains from the garden.”
With its fantastic location overlooking the Yas Bay Waterfront, you’ll give both your eyes and tummy an incredible feast when you dine at Hunter & Barrel.
3. The Director’s Club
For a great selection of steaks, head to The WB Abu Dhabi Hotel’s The Directors’ Club.
The hotel’s signature restaurant provides guests with an unforgettable immersive dining experience. Its interior tells the stories of the people behind the most popular Warner Bros. films.
The Director’s Club features exposed brick walls decorated with photos of famous directors who have directed films for the studio. These include Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton and Martin Scorsese. Additionally, the ceilings are adorned with legendary movie scripts.
The restaurant boasts eye-catching dark wood and comfy leather seating as well.
The Director’s Club’s steak offerings include perfectly aged premium American Angus and Australian Wagyu filet mignon, New York striploin and ribeye.
As one of the top steak restaurants in Abu Dhabi, they also serve chateaubriand and tomahawk steaks with your choice of two sides.
Additionally, they have an excellent selection of seafood, chicken, lamb and vegetarian dishes, salads, desserts and cocktails.
Be on the lookout for kitchen takeovers by world-renowned chefs if you want to see them crafting their culinary masterpieces live.
4. Texas de Brazil
If you want to indulge in traditional Brazilian churrasco cooking while immersed in the generous spirit and authentic hospitality Texas is known for, head to Texas de Brazil.
Located in Yas Mall, Texas de Brazil is a unique steakhouse in Abu Dhabi. It is an upscale Brazilian restaurant serving all-you-can-eat grilled meat, a chef-crafted salad bar, authentic hot dishes and delectable desserts.
Its meat cut selection includes filet mignon, flank steak, braised beef ribs and Brazilian picanha.
Don’t leave the restaurant without indulging in their premium gaucho and churrasco.
5. Texas Roadhouse
If you’re looking for a good steak in Abu Dhabi, visit the Texas Roadhouse, which is located at Yas Mall.
Texas Roadhouse is known for its juicy hand-cut steaks, succulent fall-off-the-bone ribs, delectable side dishes made from scratch, and freshly baked bread.
The steakhouse’s all-time favorite steaks include bone-in and Ft. Worth ribeye, porterhouse T-bone, Dallas fillet, sirloin and New York strip.
You can also indulge in a variety of sides, soups, salads and burgers and top off your meal with your choice of dessert.
Where to Find Great Steak Offers
If you want to enjoy a scrumptious steak lunch or dinner during your stay in Abu Dhabi, be on the lookout for the latest Yas Island offers.
Yas Island's website provides regular updates about the island's theme park offers and packages and restaurant deals you should take advantage of.
With these deals and offers, you can save money while enjoying your stay to the fullest at Yas Island.
Visit our website regularly to discover amazing holiday packages and restaurant deals.
Getting To Yas island
- General
Yas Express is our complimentary shuttle bus service that can get you to any of the major island attractions. For more information, timetable and map, download the pocket guide or call +971 (0) 600 511115.
- To Yas Island:
- Boarding spots are available at the Deira City Center entrance (beside Aloft Hotel) and Ibn Battuta Mall, Parking 7 stop (right in front of the China Court section).
- Within Yas Island:
- The shuttle service bus can take guests to any of the major island attractions.
- Air travel to Yas Island
- If you're coming from outside the UAE, aim to land in Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), as it is located just 10 minutes away from Yas Island.
- Rental car to Yas Island
- From Abu Dhabi International Airport, you can rent a car. All car rental offices operate 24/7
- Uber/Careem
- Connect to the Wi-Fi at Abu Dhabi International Airport and book an Uber or Careem via their apps.
- Taxis to Yas Island
- You can take a taxi to Yas Island from Abu Dhabi International Airport (10 minutes), Abu Dhabi (25 minutes), and Dubai (45 minutes). To get a taxi, you can flag them down at the roadside, call the TransAD hotline 600 535353 to book, or use the Abu Dhabi Taxi app available for both iOS and Android platforms. Taxis are plentiful and fares are reasonable.
- From Abu Dhabi:
- Board the 102 Bus Route to Yas Island at the Abu Dhabi Bus Station next to Al Wahda Mall.
- From Dubai:
- Travel to the Dubai Al Ghubaiba Bus Station to ride to the Abu Dhabi Bus Station, then board the 102 Bus Route to Yas Island.