Jeddah Michelin Restaurant Guide

Michelin Dining in Jeddah: An Overview

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Jeddah stands as a fascinating culinary destination with a total of 13 Michelin-recognized restaurants. This coastal city features 2 Bib Gourmand establishments and 11 Selected Restaurants, offering diners a diverse array of global flavors and local specialties. While the city currently holds no Green Star restaurants, the breadth and depth of its dining scene reflect an evolving landscape of tastes and concepts. From casual neighborhood spots to ultra-luxurious dining rooms situated inside design-forward hotels, the city caters to every preference and price point.

One-Star Gems

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While Jeddah features 11 Selected Restaurants and two Bib Gourmand eateries, there are currently no restaurants in the city holding one, two, or three Michelin stars. Instead, the recognized dining establishments are divided between the Selected category and the Bib Gourmand distinction.

Bib Gourmand: Best Value Fine Dining

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For diners seeking exceptional quality at a more accessible price point, the city’s two Bib Gourmand awardees deliver remarkable experiences. The Lucky Llama holds a Bib Gourmand for its Peruvian and Japanese menu, categorized as moderate with prices ranging from $30 to $70. This establishment serves as an ode to chef-owner Nihal Felemban’s travels around the world. Samia’s Dish also carries a Bib Gourmand, offering Saudi Cuisine in a budget-friendly bracket under $30. Located in a busy parade of shops, this modern restaurant offers so much more than first appears.

Cuisine Styles You Will Find in Jeddah

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The culinary landscape of Jeddah is wonderfully diverse, featuring Saudi Cuisine prominently alongside international flavors. Saudi Cuisine is well-represented across three distinct venues, including Samia’s Dish (Bib Gourmand, budget under $30), Yaza (Selected, expensive $70-$150), and Tamees House (Selected, moderate $30-$70). Yaza welcomes guests with a smiling team offering fresh dates and Saudi coffee, while Tamees House operates as a large cafe cum Hijazi-style restaurant located in a busy parade of shops away from the city centre. Meez (Selected, moderate $30-$70) specializes in carefully prepared Middle Eastern and Saudi plates at its all-day eatery.

Lebanese cuisine claims two spots in the guide with Karamna and Niyyali, both positioned in the expensive $70-$150 price category as Selected Restaurants. At Karamna, guests can dine inside, on a terrace overlooking superyachts, or even on a bobbing moored boat. Niyyali is accessed via the main entrance of the shimmering Shangri-La Jeddah, featuring a fabulous terrace.

Japanese and Peruvian influences merge in unique ways. The Lucky Llama blends Peruvian and Japanese flavours at a moderate price of $30 to $70. Meanwhile, Kuuru (Selected, very expensive over $150) brings Nikkei cuisine to life in Jeddah’s upscale Leylati space, which functions as an event space-cum-restaurant hub. For purely Japanese contemporary fare, Myazū (Selected, very expensive over $150) invites guests on a journey to Japan in the heart of Jeddah’s city centre with its spacious eatery.

Other global cuisines find a strong footing in the city. Toki (Selected, expensive $70-$150) presents Chinese dishes within an art deco-Shanghai inspired space defined by a sultry vibe. Fish Market (Selected, expensive $70-$150) focuses on seafood, allowing guests to take their pick of an array of fish and shellfish locally sourced from the nearby sea. Maritime (Selected, very expensive over $150) combines Asian and French influences on the ground floor of the design-forward and minimalist The Jeddah EDITION Hotel. Finally, Rasoi By Vineet (Selected, very expensive over $150) represents Indian cuisine as an outpost of the renowned chef on the ground floor of the Mövenpick Hotel.

Price Ranges and What to Expect

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Dining in Jeddah spans a wide spectrum of budgets, accommodating budget-conscious travelers as well as those seeking ultra-luxury experiences.

Budget dining (under $30) is represented by Samia’s Dish, a Bib Gourmand holder serving Saudi Cuisine from a location within a busy parade of shops.

Moving into the moderate bracket ($30 to $70), diners have multiple choices. The Lucky Llama offers Peruvian and Japanese plates. Meez provides carefully prepared Middle Eastern and Saudi plates at an all-day venue. Tamees House functions as a large cafe cum Hijazi-style restaurant in a busy parade of shops away from the city centre.

The expensive category ($70 to $150) includes several prominent Selected Restaurants. Karamna serves Lebanese dishes with options for indoor dining, terrace dining overlooking superyachts, or dining on a bobbing moored boat. Yaza welcomes visitors with fresh dates and Saudi coffee upon entry. Niyyali offers Lebanese food accessed via the main entrance of the shimmering Shangri-La Jeddah, complete with a fabulous terrace. Toki transports diners to an art deco-Shanghai inspired space with a sultry vibe for Chinese cuisine. Fish Market invites guests to select from an array of locally sourced fish and shellfish.

At the very expensive level (over $150), Jeddah features high-end luxury venues. Myazū delivers Japanese contemporary dining in a spacious eatery in the heart of the city centre. Maritime pairs Asian and French culinary concepts on the ground floor of the minimalist The Jeddah EDITION Hotel. Kuuru presents Nikkei cuisine within the upscale Leylati event space-cum-restaurant hub. Rasoi By Vineet brings upscale Indian dining to the ground floor of the Mövenpick Hotel.

How to Book and Tips for Dining

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Planning a dining itinerary in Jeddah involves understanding the unique settings and atmospheres of each establishment. When visiting venues located inside major hospitality properties, such as Niyyali at the shimmering Shangri-La Jeddah, Maritime at The Jeddah EDITION Hotel, or Rasoi By Vineet at the Mövenpick Hotel, arrivals through the main hotel entrances set the tone for the experience.

For venues offering specific structural or spatial features, such as Karamna where guests can choose between indoor tables, a terrace overlooking superyachts, or even a bobbing moored boat, advance consideration of seating preferences enhances the visit. Similarly, guests heading to Kuuru should note its location within the upscale Leylati event space-cum-restaurant hub.

Casual and neighborhood-style venues like Samia’s Dish and Tamees House are situated in busy parades of shops, with Tamees House positioned away from the city centre as a large cafe cum Hijazi-style restaurant. Conversely, city centre spots like Myazū offer spacious, centralized settings. Embracing local customs, such as the warm greeting of fresh dates and Saudi coffee offered by the smiling team upon entering Yaza, adds a memorable layer to the dining journey across Jeddah.