Pierchic - Restaurant Award Winner

OK, so let’s get the formalities out of the way: the food at Pierchic on our most recent visit was, in a nutshell (or should that be clamshell?), superb 7 Reviews

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From Time Out Dubai Eating Out 2009

So let’s get the formalities out of the way: the food at Pierchic is, in a nutshell (or should that be clamshell), superb. From the freshly shucked oysters and the oh-so-mouth-melting yellow fin tuna, right through to the decadent valhrohna chocolate fondant, the kitchen doesn’t put a step wrong.

But what makes dinner at this most romantic of restaurants a truly exceptional experience is the open-plan layout of the venue itself, with its fantastic utilisation of outside/inside space, the cooly relaxed decor and waiting staff who not only attend to, but anticipate, your every need.

Which is even more impressive because Pierchic, with its fairytale setting in the middle of the sea – Burj on one side, the Fantasia-style sparkling of Atlantis on the other, while the Madinat glows serenely in the middle – it would be all too easy for this restaurant to rest on its perfectly aesthetically realised laurels.

That it hasn’t, makes this one of Dubai’s culinary must-dos.

By Time Out Dubai staff
Time Out Dubai, 30 March 2009

• Previous reviews
  • 05 January,2009- reviewed by Daisy Carrington
  • 26 March,2008- reviewed by Jeremy Lawrence
  • 12 March,2007- reviewed by Time Out Dubai Staff
  • 30 April,2006- reviewed by Time Out Dubai
  • 01 January,2005- reviewed by Matthew Lee

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Posted by: Lesley on 14 Aug ' 09 at 13:51

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

Completely agree with David above. My husband and I went to Pierchic last night. We were looking forward to good food and to have a romantic evening without the children.
The small menu appealed to me - to me it usually means the dishes are more thought about rather than offering hordes of dishes that they can't really excel at. The lobster was out of my price range at 650dhs though so I went for the trout instead. It was tasty but not in a 'WOW' way which I did have at Nobu with their blackened cod.
I would NEVER describe this place as romantic either - you could hardly hear the music, the tables were too close together to really enjoy any intimate conversation and anyway, the wine glasses were so large we had trouble seeing each other properly!

The service was good - staff were well informed about the food and very friendly but we won't return - there are far too many other excellent restaurants in Dubai

Posted by: Crystal Z on 05 Aug ' 09 at 11:27

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I went to Pier Chic in the off season - July 2009. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience there. Stated above it says to expect to pay at least 500 Dhs for your meal. I knew this going in and expected to be fed quality food combined with excellent service.
I arrived and was given a buggy ride to the front door of the restaurant. I was immediately greeted by 2 hostess who sat me at an indoor table very quickly as it was too hot to sit outside. The table and temperature inside suited me just fine.
The waitress arrived and introduced herself and offered me a beverage. I got water and asked to see a wine menu. The sommelier (sp) came to my table and we discussed wines and I got a glass of what he recommended and was satisfied.
I ordered the scallops for the appetizer and it was served with a pumpkin sauce that was exquisite. The chef sent out a complimentary sampling of a bite to eat that was fabulous. I aslo ordered the cold gazpacho which was served in a very entertaining way. For the main course I ordered one of the fish dishes on the menu and it too was fabulous. I skipped over dessert but the chef sent out complimentary chocolates - 4 pieces which I did not think I had room for but found some and they were as gourmet as the previous dishes that I ate.
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Pier Chic. The hostesses took pictures of me with the Burj Al Arab behind me prior to my departure via buggy back to the main building.
Be prepared for an expensively divine meal and you should not have any problems at this restaurant. The views are great of the surrounding area and the staff was very friendly eagerly helpful. I had 3-4 different people waiting on me not including those who brought out my food.
Bon Appetite!

Posted by: Mario on 24 Jun ' 09 at 08:21

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

All reviews above are pretty accurate.
The place is nice, decoration and location are exotic and unique.
The trail to the restaurant is very romantic.
Once you go inside, it was too cold.
The service was not that great. We had to wait too much for the food.
The food is good quality and tasty.
The menu doesn't have too many choices.
I was ordering scallops for starter and the waiter told me:
" you will get 2 scallops in your dish".
And it was true 2 scallops for 100DHS.
Quantity is not enough for the price that you pay.
I will think twice before going again.
Or make sure somebody else is paying! :-D

Posted by: GPL on 01 Apr ' 09 at 17:52

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

how can you pretend it is the best seafood restaurant when you see these type of comment. Have tried as it was suppose to be THE EXPERIENCE in terms of seafood. Well they should go back to the basic....and lern what is it to run a restaurant

Posted by: simone on 01 Apr ' 09 at 08:09

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Well I have seen a fair few restaurants in my time but have never been blown away with romance like when my husband took me here for our anniversary. Absolutely amazing location at end of pier with great ambiance and setting. Service was fine for this type of establishment but didn't blow me away, food was quite specialised so make sure you like fancy seafood dishes - no grilled hamour and fries here! Not sure of the price as I fortunately didn't pay that time but sure it was expensive. Still, if you are wanting to really impress someone you lurve - this is definately it.

Posted by: Bobby Graham on 05 Feb ' 09 at 11:57

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

What can you say about this place?

Previous reviewer hits the nail on the head.

It should be fantastic - but it is not.

The last time I went (will be the last tuime I ever go) as it has turned into a Disney style restaurant catering only to tourists and not residents.

Choice is too limited and all lobster was gone by 9pm. How can you be a seafood restaurant and run out of lobster so early?

Service is poor which means that although it a spectacular setting 0 the limited food and service makes it too expensive for what you get.

Would urge the management to change tihngs - as this could be the most stunning restaurant in Dubai. Setting is not everything.

Posted by: David on 26 Oct ' 08 at 13:10

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

This restaurant should be great. The setting couldn't get any more romantic even if you injected it with pheromones and stuffed its beak fois gras stylee with chocolate. You're on a pier, the lights are dim, the waves lap the wooden stilts beneath your feet, beautiful music comes from somewhere, lights sparkle, aromas tease. It's a delight. Or should be.

Almost everything aside the location is disappointing about PierChic. There are only about five things to choose from on the menu, and none of those really appealed to me. The food is competent, but not even close to exciting - it's a job done, in a batch.

Those of you for who are so besotted with your partner for the evening may not notice. The German staff will sound Italian, and their hyper efficiency look like waltzes across a dance floor. However, every now and then even the hardcore romantics will be forced to look past the haze of perfume to the reality - Pierchic really is a lost opportunity.

Boring food, dull atmosphere, depressing menu. Worth going once to delight in the location and say you have been - but I guarantee one time will be enough.

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