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What to order
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Um Ali
Mentioned as a specialty and highlighted as a must-try sweet item; reviewers specifically call it out among the dessert options.
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Lamb Chops
Praised on butcher's night for being juicy, well-seasoned, and the standout meat dish in the meal.
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Seafood
Frequently recommended across reviews for being fresh, flavorful, and part of the restaurant’s strong seafood nights and buffet selections.
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Sushi
Called out as a good choice during the seafood and sushi buffet, making it a positively noted specific item.
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Steak
Mentioned as excellent during brunch and buffet meals, with reviewers praising the quality of the meat and cooking.
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Chicken Nuggets
Specifically singled out as surprisingly tasty even among the buffet’s more simple fried foods.
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Jalapeño Poppers
Noted alongside chicken nuggets as a simple fried item that still tasted excellent.
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Sea Bass
Included in the praised variety of fish served at brunch, described as part of an overall strong seafood selection.
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Salmon
Mentioned as one of the fish options that reviewers enjoyed as part of the brunch seafood spread.
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Shrimp
Listed among the fish and seafood options that were especially appreciated for variety and taste.
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Hamour
Specifically mentioned as part of the seafood selection that diners enjoyed.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM to 3 AM |
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| Tuesday | 6 AM to 3 AM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM to 3 AM |
| Thursday | 6 AM to 3 AM |
| Friday | 6 AM to 3 AM |
| Saturday | 6 AM to 3 AM |
| Sunday | 6 AM to 3 AM |
About Al Waha restaurant
Al Waha restaurant is a buffet restaurant in Manama, Bahrain, located at the Gulf Hotel. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and catering, with reviews highlighting open buffet service, sushi, seafood nights, butcher night, and a wide mix of local Arabic and international dishes. Reviewers consistently praise the attentive staff, generous variety, and standout dessert selection, along with live music or piano in the background. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, and it draws groups, tourists, and solo diners.
Amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Al Waha restaurant known for?
Al Waha is especially known for its open buffet, sushi, and themed buffet nights like butcher night and seafood night. Reviewers also call out the lamb chops, live cooking stations, and the wide mix of local Arabic and international dishes.
What dishes are most recommended at Al Waha restaurant?
Reviewers most often recommend the sushi, lamb chops, seafood selections, and the carved meats from butcher night or the BBQ buffet. Breakfast items also get strong mentions, especially eggs cooked to order, plus sides like mushroom, beef bacon, avocado, and the dessert bar.
What is the atmosphere like at Al Waha restaurant?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, with live music or piano in the background. It seems to work well for groups and family dinners, but some reviewers note the music can be loud for people sensitive to noise.
Is Al Waha restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is BHD 10 to 25, and reviewers say the buffet can feel worth it if you are hungry because the portions and variety are generous. Some mention the price is a little high, but they still felt the food, service, and selection justified it, especially for brunch and dinner.
When is the best time to visit Al Waha restaurant?
Themed nights are a major draw, especially Friday brunch, Monday BBQ night, butcher night, and seafood night. Reviewers also mention that the breakfast is strong and that the restaurant is a good choice if you want to eat well and not be hungry for the rest of the day.
Is parking available at Al Waha restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Al Waha restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Al Waha restaurant is good for kids.
