Fresh hammour, red snapper and crabs on crushed ice at our counter

from the sea to youمن البحر إليكم

Fish Basket Restaurant Fresh fish every day, grilled the way you like it

Choose your fish in Al Majaz and we cook it to order: grilled, fried or baked, with hot bread, salad and sauces for the table.

Open daily · 12pm–12amRated 4.2 out of 5 from more than 1,000 Google reviews

Our story

A family seafood house in Al Majaz

Since 2004 we have been cooking fresh fish and seafood on Jamal Abdul Nasser Street in Al Majaz, Sharjah.

The idea is simple: you choose your fish, we cook it the way you like it, and the whole table shares it.

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Grilled jumbo prawns on a steel tray with clay bowls of salad, tahini and chili sauce
Grilled jumbo prawns

The way we serve

From our counter to your table

  1. Pick your fish at the counter

    Hammour, seabream, jumbo prawns and more, fresh on ice.

  2. Grilled, fried or baked

    Tell us how you like it and we cook it to order.

  3. With hot bread, salad & sauces

    Add mezze, rice and soup from our menu for the whole table.

Build your plate

Pick your fish, pick your style

Pick a fish from today’s catch and tell us how you like it. Prices are per kg and include VAT.

1Pick your fish
2Pick your style

Choose your fish and style, then call us and we’ll cook it your way.

Your choice: Hammour · GrilledThe Gulf favourite, with firm white flesh and a clean, sweet taste.Cooked on the grill139 AED/kg
Call now06 559 9775

Call us with your choice and we’ll have it ready.

From the menu

Favourites from our menu

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  • Grilled jumbo prawns with our red spice on a steel tray

    220AED/kg

    Grilled Jumbo Prawns

    Jumbo prawns, grilled to order. Priced from the menu.

  • A whole butterflied grilled fish on a steel tray

    139AED/kg

    Whole Hammour

    Whole hammour, cooked grilled, fried or baked. Priced from the menu.

  • Golden fried fish with salad

    125AED/kg

    Fried Seabream

    Seabream, fried to order. Priced from the menu.

  • A bowl of our seafood soup

    26AED

    Seafood Soup

    Seafood soup from our soup menu. Priced from the menu.

From our kitchen

A table full of the sea

  • Close-up of grilled jumbo prawns with our red spice
    Our red spice
  • A whole butterflied grilled fish on a steel tray
    Whole fish, grilled
  • A tray of grilled fish next to a tray of grilled prawns
    Fish & prawns
  • Our table from above: grilled fish, salads, clay bowls of mezze
    For the whole family
  • Hot Arabic bread with hummus, tahini and salads in clay bowls
    Hot bread & mezze
  • A steel platter piled with grilled jumbo prawns
    A tray of prawns

Guest reviews

What our guests tell us

Rated 4.2 out of 5 from more than 1,000 Google reviews

  • It's very fresh seafood that you order and they cook for you according to your preferences.

    Mira R.· Google review
  • Amazing all the way. The place is not fancy, yet authentic, super clean with great ambiance.

    Walid O.· Google review
  • Fantastic food, really fresh and delicious! One of the best restaurants in UAE.

    Paula W.· Google review
  • I have been coming here since 2014, I don't know another better fish restaurant than here.

    Ece S.· Google review
  • Me and my husband adore this place. We are coming to this restaurant from Dubai.

    Liliya B.· Google review
  • The fish was grilled to perfection and with right masala and spice.

    Sunita J.· Google review
  • One of the best fish restaurants in the UAE … the staff are so friendly, Highly Recommended.

    Jamil A.· Google review

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Catering across the UAE

Feeding a big family? We cater across the UAE

Family gatherings, office lunches and celebrations in every emirate. Fresh fish, seafood, rice, salads and appetizers, prepared for your guests.

Craving it at home?

Order Fish Basket meals for one on Talabat, Keeta, Noon Food and Smiles. The full menu, and choosing your own fish, are for dine-in.

Order online

Good to know

Questions, answered

Where is Fish Basket Restaurant located?

We are on Jamal Abdul Nasser Street in Al Majaz 2, Sharjah, near Beauty China Trading.

Do you have other branches, for example in Dubai?

No. Fish Basket Restaurant has one location only: Al Majaz 2, Sharjah. We are not connected to other businesses called Fish Basket in Dubai or elsewhere.

What are your opening hours?

We are open every day from 12:00 PM until midnight.

How far are you from Dubai?

It is about 25–35 minutes by car from Dubai (Deira or Al Nahda), depending on traffic, and about 15–20 minutes from Ajman.

Can I choose my own fish?

Yes. Pick the fish you like, then tell us whether you want it grilled, fried or baked, and we cook it your way.

How much does a meal cost?

Around AED 220 for two people, depending on the fish you choose. Fish and shellfish are priced per kg, and all prices include VAT.

Come and visit

Find us on Jamal Abdul Nasser Street

Address
Jamal Abdul Nasser Street, Al Majaz 2, Sharjah, UAE (near Beauty China Trading)
Opening hours
Open every day, 12pm to midnight

Just a short drive from Dubai

  • 10–15 minfrom Sharjah centre
  • 25–35 minfrom Dubai
  • 15–20 minfrom Ajman

Easy to reach from across the Northern Emirates. Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic.

Find us in Al Majaz

Jamal Abdul Nasser Street, Al Majaz 2, Sharjah, UAE (near Beauty China Trading)

Open daily12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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Call now06 559 9775