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What to order
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Laham Machboos
Recommended multiple times for being an excellent traditional Bahraini dish with outstanding taste.
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Meat Machboos
Specifically highlighted as a must-try meal, praised for its authentic flavor and popularity among diners.
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Kabsah
Mentioned alongside Arabic coffee as a delicious traditional dish, appreciated for its taste.
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Buhari Rice
Noted for its authentic flavor and liked by customers, associated with the restaurant's specialty.
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5
Breakfast
Frequently referenced as the best or outstanding, noted for its value, traditional flavors, and suitability for friends and family.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
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| Tuesday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
About Machaabees
Machaabees is a restaurant in Seef, Bahrain serving Bahraini and other traditional Arabic food. Reviewers consistently praise its chicken majboos, meat majboos, hamour makbous, okra, and kabsah, along with Arabic coffee and breakfast items. The place is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with floor seating mentioned in reviews. People also note that the portions feel fair for the price, and the restaurant is used for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and solo dining.
Amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
- Upscale
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
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Machaabees known for?
Machaabees is best known for traditional Bahraini dishes, especially chicken majboos, meat majboos, and hamour makbous. Reviews repeatedly call the food tasty and say it is a strong choice for breakfast and for traditional Bahraini flavors in Seef.
What dishes are most recommended at Machaabees?
Reviewers most often highlight chicken majboos, meat majboos, hamour makbous, okra, kabsah, and laham machboos. Arabic coffee is also mentioned positively, and several reviews say the food tastes authentic and well prepared.
What is the atmosphere like at Machaabees?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with floor seating mentioned in reviews. It is often described as a good fit for friends and family, but it is also listed as suitable for solo dining.
Is Machaabees good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is BHD 5 to 30, and reviewers repeatedly say the price is reasonable or fair compared with the portion size. Several comments specifically call it great value for money, especially for traditional Bahraini food.
When is the best time to visit Machaabees?
Breakfast is a standout time to visit, since reviews call it especially strong for traditional Bahraini breakfast dishes and beverage service. The restaurant is also popular for lunch and dinner, and it accepts reservations if you want to plan ahead.
Is parking available at Machaabees?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is the food at Machaabees halal?
Yes, Machaabees serves halal food.
Is Machaabees kid-friendly?
Yes, Machaabees is good for kids.
