If you think the summer had your feet dragging, its time to be raring to go. With Bahrain’s fine dining eateries buzzing with unbeatable offers and activity, islanders are in for a rollicking time this month.
JUST GEORGIAN
Bahrain’s first ever Georgian Food Festival is coming to town, at Gulf Hotel Bahrain’s Al Waha Restaurant. From October 6 – 14, this nine-day long food festival will showcase traditional Georgian culinary delights, from Khinkali to Khachapuri and many more Georgian favourites. Lunch and dinner are priced at BD13.800. Wednesday Butchers night is for BD18; Thursday Seafood Night is for BD25, or BD32 with selected grape; and the Friday Brunch is priced at BD23, with free-flowing soft beverages, or BD29 with free-flowing selected beverages. All prices are subject to applicable taxes.
Call 17 713-000.
A SPANISH SPIN
Origins Restaurant at Vida Beach Resort Marassi Al Bahrain is where you can experience true Spanish flavours along with some international favourites at the Spanish Vida Friday Brunch on October 14, from 1pm – 4pm. If you’re looking for ways to spice up your palate, this is the perfect brunch escapade. Sip on some special cocktails and feel relaxed with live entertainment and free-flow drinks for BD28, inclusive of soft beverages, or BD34, inclusive of selected beverages. Kids aged six – 12 dine for BD14. All Spanish citizens enjoy a 25 per cent discount.
Call 77 488-100.
ARABIC ENTICEMENT
The popular Arabic Pop-Up returns at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, with newly added dishes on the menu by Oriental Speciality Chef, Tony El Khoury. The best of Arabic cuisine awaits you at this pop-up restaurant by the beach on the Four Seasons Beach Deck, from Tuesday to Saturday, between 6pm – midnight.
Call 17 115-500.
LIGHT IT UP!
Crowne Plaza will celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, at Spices restaurant with a decadent array of delicious fare on October 24. Dine like royalty and savour authentic Indian dishes spiced perfectly by Chef Pramod, along with live cooking stations. To keep you and your family immersed in the experience throughout the event, it will be a karaoke night to sing your favourite Indian songs along with your loved ones. The festivities are priced at BD25, inclusive of selected beverages, or BD15, inclusive of soft beverages. Kids aged six – 12 years dine at BD7.
Call 17 531-122.
DELICIOUS UNDERWATER TERRORS
A Halloween-themed Seafood Night is on every Monday at Silk’s restaurant, at the Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain. Dive in and taste the freshest catch of the day including a selection of popular and traditional seafood dishes. A vast variety of aquatic delicacies —sushi, sashimi, seafood dim sum dumplings and tempura, oysters, slipper lobster and tiger prawns, to popular fish like hammour or red snapper await you. Let the talented team of chefs prepare your favourite catch, just the way you like it. The buffet runs from 7pm – 11pm, priced at BD26+++ per person, including unlimited selected grape, ale and soft drinks, or BD22+++ per person, including unlimited soft drinks and water.
*Including a platter of oysters. Call 17 460-017 or WhatsApp 33 640-032
TRANSPORT YOURSELF TO TURKEY
Baharat restaurant at Le Meridien City Centre Bahrain will set the stage for Turkish National Day Celebrations on October 28. Guests will enjoy a Turkish Night buffet with entertainment, priced at BD17 per person, with soft beverages, or BD27 per person, with selected beverage. Advance reservations recommended.
Call 17 171-441 or WhatsApp 38 885-841
GREEK GOODNESS
Every Friday, from 6pm – 10pm, join in for an evening filled with authentic Greek family-style food cooked to perfection accompanied by traditional Greek tunes at Rigani, located at InterContinental Regency Bahrain. The à la carte menu starts from BD6. The Degustation menu is priced at BD22, for the soft beverage package; BD28, for the House grape or ale package; or BD31 for the selected spirits package. Kids between six – 15 years dine at 50 per cent discount. Also available on Talabat.
Call 17 227-777.
CARNIVOROUS TREASURES
Churrascaria Nights at Via Brasil, located at Wyndham Garden Manama, are on daily, except Mondays, from 6.30pm – 11.30pm. It’s an All-you-can-eat meat selection, including Picanha, Fraldinha, and Tenderloin with Parmesan crust, Rib-eye, striploin, garlic chicken wings, lamb chops, and more, grilled to perfection and complemented with fresh choices from the salad bar, along with lip-smacking grilled pineapple. Dine as you admire the great view of the skyline. This Unlimited Churrascaria inclusive of soft beverages starts at BD25 per person.
Call 66 398-787.
FLAVOURS OF JAPAN
Chef Takagi Kazuo will be at Sato, at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain, this October. Guests can indulge in authentic Japanese cuisine, and enjoy a selection of the Chef’s spectacular recipes from October 11 – 15.
There will also be an ‘Art of Cooking’ class with Chef Takagi on October 15, where participants will discover a thing or two about the world of Japanese cuisine. The session costs BD38. All prices are subject to applicable taxes.
Call 17 713-000.
PRIVATE DINING PRIVILEDGE
Da Rosa, at Fraser Suites Diplomatic Area Bahrain, offers you a private buffet-style service in a venue of your choice at the hotel. Guests can choose the buffet setting in the restaurant, starting from BD8 per person, in a private venue for BD10 per person, or in a penthouse for BD18 per person. There will be a choice of five cuisines to choose from: Asian, Arabic, International, Indian and Italian. A minimum of 15 guests are required for the reservations, which are subject to availability. Terms and Conditions applicable.
Call 33 621-016 or 16 161-840
FUN AT FURN
Furn Bakery & Rotunda at The Westin City Centre Bahrain will be abuzz this October with dining happenings. The venue will have the RISE Pink Afternoon Tea from 2.30pm – 5.30pm, from Sunday to Thursday, priced at BD12, with a spread of finger sandwiches, homemade scones with jam, a colourful array of pastries, and unlimited tea and coffee. From October 28 – 31, it’s October Trick or Treat for little ones in their favourite costumes in the bakery, with face painting activity, while the parents enjoy Pumpkin inspired beverages and desserts to mark Halloween.
Call 17 171-000.
BOO!
On Friday, October 28, Vida Beach Resort Marassi Al Bahrain’s Origins Restaurant will be buzzing with terrifying treats and freaky fun at the Vida Halloween Friday Brunch, from 1pm – 4pm. Sip on some spooktacular cocktails while you admire the endless sea views and feast your eyes on some spooky Halloween specials. The afternoon is priced at BD28, inclusive of soft beverages, or BD34, inclusive of selected beverages. Kids aged six – 12 dine for BD14. Little brunchers will discover a Halloween-themed kid-friendly experience with fun games. The best dressed will receive a mystery prize! Qix Kids Club has made some exciting arrangements, games, activities and hauntingly interesting treasure hunts for children, with fab prizes.
Call 77 488-100.
ITALIAN DELIGHTS
La Mosaique Restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Bahrain presents the L’Italia A Tavola Experience; the true flavours of Italy, every Tuesday, from 7pm – 11pm. Enjoy the live cooking of pasta in different flavours alongside tasty dishes. The experience is priced at BD18, with soft drinks.
Call 17 531-122 / 39 242-391
A HEARTY LUNCH
Downtown Rotana offers a Mediterranean Flavours Lunch Buffet at Flavours on 2 every day except Fridays, from noon – 3.30pm. This sumptuous lunch is priced at BD12, and now is the time to make the most of the introductory discount of 25 per cent, valid till the end of October.
Call 13 119-999
A DAZZLING DIWALI
Jashan’s Diwali celebration at Wyndham Garden Manama will make your Diwali a memorable one with your family and friends. Experience the classic set menu crafted by celebrity chef, Jainul Khan, on Monday, October 24, from 7pm - 11.45pm. The evening is priced at BD12 per person.
Call or WhatsApp 66 398-787.
GET YOUR SPOOK ON!
On October 28, get ready for a seriously spooky party at Ya Hala Rooftop Lounge at Ramada Hotel & Suites Amwaj Islands by Wyndham, along with a scary-good buffet dinner, hocus pocus beverages and frightening fun for everyone with live entertainment. Dress as a nightmare and win the best Halloween costume contest. The fun starts from 7.30pm up to 11.30pm, priced at BD12, with unlimited soft drinks, or BD22, with free flow of selected beverages. A group of 10 or more guests enjoy a 10 per cent discount.
Call 66 390-498.
HAVE A FANTASTIC FRIDAY
Fridays are meant to relax and unwind, and what better way to do that than at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. Treat yourself to an à la carte brunch with family and friends at CUT by Wolfgang Puck while enjoying Wolfgang Puck’s favourite dishes prepared by Executive Chef Brian Becher and his team. This exquisite culinary offering is available every Friday, from 12.30pm – 03.30pm, priced at BD36, inclusive of limited beverages, or BD50, inclusive of the extended beverage package.
Call 17 115-044.
ONE FOR THE SUSHI LOVERS
Teatro at the Downtown Rotana offers Infinite Sushi Night every Wednesday, from 6pm – 10pm, priced at BD19. Fans of this popular cuisine can savour the best quality sushi at this chic venue.
Call 13 119-999.
GET THE WEEKEND GOING
Bite into your favourite dishes and get ready to welcome the weekend at Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain’s Flaming Nights, at Silk’s restaurant every Thursday, from 7pm - 11pm. Satisfy your taste buds with the finest quality and ultra-flavorful steaks, sizzling skillets, and flame-grilled meats all in one place with live entertainment from the DJ. The evening is priced at BD26+++ per person, including unlimited selected beverages.
Call 17 460-017 or WhatsApp 33 640-032
A CHIC BREAKFAST
Majestic Arjaan by Rotana’s Ginger Restaurant stages an International breakfast Buffet daily, from 7am – 10.30am. The hearty morning meal is priced at BD10+++. So, don’t miss fueling up for the day at this venue.
Call 17 370-000.