Rodeo Grill: Charcoal, Prime Cuts and Old-School Steakhouse Confidence

A steakhouse that still knows what it is

Rodeo Grill has been part of Abu Dhabi’s hotel-dining landscape long enough that it does not need to chase every passing steakhouse trend. Its proposition remains direct: carefully sourced beef, charcoal heat and the sort of polished room that works equally well for a business lunch or a long dinner. Beach Rotana currently describes premium cuts from Australia, New Zealand and the United States, cooked over a charcoal Josper grill to build the smoky crust that defines the restaurant’s style. The setting reinforces that confidence. Warm timber, a dedicated private-dining area and a walk-in wine cellar give the room the feel of a contemporary classic rather than a themed grill.

The Josper does the heavy lifting

The most useful way to order at Rodeo Grill is to let the grill remain the centre of the meal. Current Rotana material highlights steak and grill cuts alongside dishes such as shellfish bisque, dressed shrimps, Josper salmon and rotisserie chicken on the business-lunch menu. That range matters because the restaurant is more flexible than its name suggests, but the reason to come is still the controlled char and depth that the Josper brings to meat. Recent 2026 diner reports repeatedly praise the accuracy of steak cooking and also point to lamb as a strong alternative. The kitchen is led by Chef Alan, whose Cape Town background and international career are presented by the hotel as part of the restaurant’s current identity.

A reliable Al Zahiyah address

Rodeo Grill’s location on the ground floor of Beach Rotana makes it particularly useful for diners who want a serious steakhouse without travelling to one of the newer island districts. The hotel lists the restaurant as open for lunch and dinner, with a weekday business lunch from 12:30pm to 4pm and a direct reservations line on +971 2 697 9186. For Simply Abu Dhabi, the story is not novelty but staying power: a well-established room that continues to invest in produce, fire and service rather than spectacle. Order a cut that suits the table, add one or two seafood or vegetable dishes, and judge the place on the things a steakhouse should get right – temperature, seasoning, crust and hospitality.

Practical details

Location: Ground Floor, Beach Rotana, Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Cuisine: Premium steaks and grills
Telephone: +971 2 697 9186
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner; weekday business lunch currently 12:30pm-4:00pm
Editorial status: Open