Son of a Fish: A lively new Greek restaurant in Dubai Harbour

Son Of A Fish: An easy, breezy, good-time Greek restaurant in Dubai Habour

The spot

Besides those wealthy enough to live in those gleaming Emaar apartments, or the cruise-liner crowd docking nearby, there’s been little reason to trek out to Dubai Harbour. For a while, Bar du Port carried the area’s social ambitions almost single-handedly. Now it has company. Late last year, AlphaMind added another notch to its belt with Son of a Fish, a Greek restaurant that understands modern dining is as much about mood as mezze. The space channels the stripped-back glamour of the Aegean with pale tones, breezy lines, floor-to-ceiling windows and a terrace that’s been custom-built for long lunches. As the sun dips, the soundtrack shifts. Mediterranean-inflected electronica hums into life, DJs take over, and what began as a polite lunch suddenly finds its rhythm. It’s very Athens-by-way-of-Dubai.

The food

The menu is a greatest-hits tour of Greece, lightly remixed for an international crowd. It’s built for sharing, which is both philosophically Greek and practically sensible when everything looks tempting. There’s a fresh fish display that nods to seaside tavernas, while the rest of the menu roams from land to sea with ease. Spanakopita arrives crisp and generously filled. A prawn tartare is served with whipped avo, basil oil and lime zest. The sea bass fillet leans confident rather than flashy, while char-grilled Aussie tenderloin is given the Dubai treatment with a drizzle of truffle sauce. This is food that doesn’t overthink itself. It trusts good produce, familiar flavours, and the fact that people are happier when plates are passed and glasses refilled.

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The service

Friendly, warm, and clearly keen though big tables can cause a mild wobble. Drinks occasionally lag behind the pace of the party, suggesting a team still finding its flow. That said, goodwill goes a long way, and the energy is positive rather than chaotic.

What’s on the bill

Spanakopita (Dhs75), baked feta (Dhs70), prawn tartare (Dhs120), smoky aubergine (Dhs40), sea bass (Dhs45 for 100g), char-grilled tenderloin (Dhs295 for 300g).