5 to try: Seafood

Pearls & Caviar: The theme at Pearls & Caviar is unashamedly bling – the pearl motif is strong here, with long beaded silver strings hanging from the ceiling, sectioning off the private dining areas and providing a little sparkle. Even the waitresses get in on the act, wearing dainty pearl necklaces as they glide around the restaurant. Fortunately, the monochrome decor ensures Pearls & Caviar keeps it classy – and if you really need to eat somewhere less dazzling, the terrace with its Grand Mosque views makes a viable winter option. The menu is short, comprising mainly seafood and a few meat dishes, but meals are interesting – the octopus parmentier is particularly impressive. Of course, if you really want to put the chefs to the test, order the seafood platter and indulge in a plate of perfectly prepared lobster, shrimp and shellfish while you gaze out over the creek – you won’t regret it.

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