Explore the Best Restaurant in Doha: A Food Lover’s Guide

Behind the modern architecture and the skyline of Doha is a culinary scene that mirrors both the local and international cuisines. Whether you are planning a special dinner or a casual meal, here are some tips on where to eat in Doha.

Exclusive Restaurants

For a dining experience in an exclusive setting, consider feasting at Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara. Restaurants at these types of resorts cover everything from traditional dishes and fresh seafood to international menus in more formal, luxurious settings. 

Local Flavour

The best restaurants in Doha for genuine Qatari food are worth the effort to find. Machboos, a spiced rice dish slow-cooked with meat or fish, is the closest thing to a national dish and shows up in simple family-style restaurants. Harees, a slow-cooked wheat and meat porridge, is another dish worth trying at least once.

Corniche

The stretch of restaurants along the Corniche covers a wide range of local and international options. You can enjoy food ranging from Lebanese grills and Japanese omakase menus to steakhouses with stunning Gulf views. 

Souq Waqif

Souq Waqif is best visited in the evening when the temperature drops and the market comes fully alive. For a first-time visitor trying to find the city's personality through its food, this is the right place to start.