Fishmarket
Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
Restaurant in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Fishmarket is worth booking when flexibility and a polished Abu Dhabi hotel setting matter more than a tightly defined chef-led format. It is a practical special-occasion option in Al Bateen, with daily lunch-to-late service and easier planning than smaller destination restaurants.
About Fishmarket
Seven-day 12–11 PM service in Abu Dhabi makes Fishmarket a practical choice when timing matters and a group wants one venue with hours from midday through late evening. Book it when the priority is direct scheduling in Abu Dhabi, note the smart-casual dress code before you go.
Book for Flexibility and Convenience
The smart reason to choose Fishmarket is convenience. Fishmarket is in Abu Dhabi, it opens daily from 12 PM to 11 PM, the dress code is smart casual. Do not book it based on claims about a specific format, chef's-counter setup, tasting menu, signature dishes, hotel address, or detailed service style.
For a date or business dinner, the value is in simple scheduling. The venue runs daily from midday through late evening, so it works when a group needs one place with broad daily hours. If the meal needs a clearly defined cuisine identity before booking, compare it against Byblos Sur Mer, or consider other Abu Dhabi dining rooms with more specific details.
Use peers to decide the occasion
Fishmarket is the safer choice when the priority is daily hours and a smart-casual Abu Dhabi booking. Belgian Café, Cho Gao Marina Walk, Selections, The Bayshore Beach Club are also useful comparisons when the decision is about overall occasion and timing rather than a highly specific restaurant format.
For a wider Abu Dhabi shortlist, compare Fishmarket with other dining rooms in the city. For planning beyond one meal, use broader Abu Dhabi guides for restaurants, hotels, bars, experiences.
If Abu Dhabi is one stop in a wider UAE trip, keep Fishmarket in the shortlist for its daily 12–11 PM schedule and smart-casual dress code, then compare it with other regional options based on the kind of occasion you want.
Located inside
HotelInterContinental Abu Dhabi by IHGFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- InterContinental - King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St - Al Bateen - W32 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
- Website
- abudhabi.intercontinental.com/fishmarket
- Phone
- +971 56 990 8317
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Fishmarket reads as a market-floor counterpoint to Abu Dhabi’s polished hotel dining. It inhabits the InterContinental but deliberately gestures toward the texture of a working fish market: display counters, visible sourcing and a select-and-cook choreography that hands agency to the diner. The Al Bateen waterfront setting softens the bustle into something scenic and composed; the result is informal and slightly theatrical rather than ultra-polished. The restaurant leans into its participatory energy, attracting a cosmopolitan crowd that prefers a personalised seafood experience over a tightly regimented tasting menu.
Best For
This is a good pick for groups and punctuated celebrations where sharing and choice are part of the occasion. The select-and-cook format encourages communal ordering and lets everyone customise preparations, so it suits gatherings that enjoy passing plates and comparing preparations. Because it trades formal tasting rituals for an interactive market rhythm, Fishmarket also works for diners who want a special outing without the solemnity of white-tablecloth fine dining. The InterContinental location and waterfront siting make it a natural stop for hotel guests and visitors to Al Bateen.
Ordering Tips
You order by choosing seafood from the display counter and agreeing on a cooking method with staff, so come prepared to discuss preparation and portions. Lean into the format by ordering a mix of items to share — signature options to try include Tom Yum Kung, Grilled Tiger Prawns and Hammour — and ask the team for recommendations on how best to showcase each ingredient. Staff guidance is useful for pacing a group meal and for clarifying sourcing and portion sizes, since the experience centres on selecting the freshest catches at the counter.
Venue details
Ambiance
Laidback beachy atmosphere with fishing nets, bamboo decor, tranquil beach and marina views, and a lively central fish counter.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Tom Yum Kung
- Grilled Tiger Prawns
- Hammour
Planning details
Location
InterContinental - King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St - Al Bateen - W32 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if Fishmarket does not fit
Book Byblos Sur Mer if the group wants Lebanese food and a known $$ price tier. Choose Cho Gao Marina Walk if the priority is a livelier marina meal rather than a hotel seafood setting.
Restaurant context
How Fishmarket compares in Abu Dhabi
Choose Fishmarket when the group wants a hotel-based seafood meal with low booking friction and broad timing. Byblos Sur Mer is the clearer value pick if the brief is Lebanese food at a known $$ tier, while Fishmarket is the better fit when the occasion calls for an InterContinental setting and a less cuisine-specific group plan.
Belgian Café is easier to justify for casual drinks and comfort food; Fishmarket is better for a dinner that needs to feel more like a planned occasion. Cho Gao Marina Walk is the smarter cross-shop for a marina-side Asian meal with more energy.
Selections and The Bayshore Beach Club compete more on hotel convenience and daytime pacing. Pick Fishmarket for a restaurant-first meal; pick Bayshore when the day is built around resort time rather than dinner.
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Compare Fishmarket
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishmarket | Abu Dhabi | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Byblos Sur Mer | Abu Dhabi | Lebanese | $$ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Belgian Café | Abu Dhabi | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Cho Gao Marina Walk | Abu Dhabi | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Selections | Abu Dhabi | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The Bayshore Beach Club | Abu Dhabi | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fishmarket handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary-accommodation details are not available. If you have allergies, dietary restrictions, or cross-contamination concerns, contact Fishmarket directly before booking.
What should I order at Fishmarket?
Specific dishes and menu formats are not specified, so do not rely on a fixed signature-order list. Check the current menu directly with Fishmarket before you go.
Is midday or evening better at Fishmarket?
Fishmarket is open every day from 12 to 11 PM, so either a midday or evening visit can work depending on your schedule. If timing matters most, the long daily hours are a clear advantage, The Bayshore Beach Club is another option to compare for a different kind of outing.
What is Fishmarket known for?
Fishmarket is in Abu Dhabi, opens daily from 12 to 11 PM, has a smart-casual dress code.
