Bistro at Courtyard Marriott, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Last Tuesday I was invited to enjoy brunch at the Bistro at Courtyard Marriott in Abu Dhabi. Usually Brunch takes place during the day time (hence breakfast-lunch) and on a weekend so that you could enjoy freely to your hearts content. But WHY limit ourselves to just the weekend?!
Mid-Week Night Brunch
Courtyard Marriott introduced their mid-week night brunch – from 7pm -11pm every Tuesdays and Thursdays. Here are 5 solid reasons you need to say YES to a midweek night brunch:
(1) You worked ALL day. Its time to go relax and enjoy yourself. You deserve it!
(2) You are hungry! Whether you skipped lunch or had a mediocre one from the cafeteria, you worked up an appetite for the all you can eat buffet.
(3) You don’t know what to eat for dinner. Brunch is perfect for the indecisive, with an extensive international menu, it can satisfy any hungry foodie.
(4) No after-work plans. Brunch is a perfect after-work social. Everyone will be looking for a place to eat, why not go together after work. The Bistro can accommodate parties of any size.
(5) You are cost-conscious. Mid-week night brunch is priced at just 99dhs pp for an all you can eat experience! If you have Entertainer, they currently have a Buy 1 Get 1 offer as well.
If you said YES to any of the above, its time to book your table at the next mid-week night brunch at Courtyard Marriott. Continue reading below on my favorite highlights at the Bistro.
Restaurant Review
Upon arrival at the Bistro at Courtyard Marriott, we were instantly greeted by their host, Azar. He was our main host who seated us and talked with us about the mid-week night brunch menu. The international buffet menu consists of many items and cuisine offerings ranging from Arabic to Indian. For appetizer highlights, they have a make your own bruschetta bar and a large seafood bar filled with crabs, lobsters, clams, and more!
The mains I enjoyed the most was at the live-grill station where they have freshly grilled shrimps and skewers. You can request any type of meat or vegetable for them to grill for you right away!
And lastly for the dessert, my favorite was their chocolate pudding! It’s a perfect pair with vanilla ice cream which you can ask from your server. I cannot wait to go back for this!
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Holiday Events at the Bistro
If you’re looking for Christmas or New Years Plans – the Bistro is open to welcome you and your family to the following events:
Christmas Eve Buffet at The Bistro 8pm -11pm
Tuck into succulent roasted Christmas turkey from the live carving station served with a classic cranberry sauce and all the trimmings, or why not try an exquisite selection of seafood delicacies from the seafood bar such as Alaskan king crab legs, fresh mussels and razor shell clams. There’s a dish to satisfy every festive taste bud at The Bistro this Christmas Eve.
rice: AED 149 per person with soft drinks, AED 249 per person with house beverages, AED 79 per person for children aged 6-12 and children under 6 eat for free.
Christmas Day Brunch at the Bistro 12:30pm-3:30pm
Feast on dishes such as golden roasted Christmas turkey with cranberry sauce or the tender US prime rib with herb jus. Treat yourself to a host of classic sides including, golden roast potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding and honey roasted root vegetables. Alternatively, dine on an eclectic selection of dishes inspired by flavours from around the world such as wok fried roast duck with schezwan pickle or chicken moulikya.
Price: AED 149 per person with soft drinks, AED 249 per person with house beverages, AED 79 per person for children aged 6-12, children under 6 years of age eat free.
New Year’s Eve Grand Buffet at The Bistro 7pm-11:45pm
Seafood lovers will be thrilled with the selection of delicacies on offer such as the freshly shucked Fine de Claire oysters served with red wine vinaigrette, as well as poached prawns and poached herb marinated lobster. Welcome in the New Year with a host of internationally inspired main courses such as, Harissa marinated chicken with grilled artichoke or the succulent Beef Stew with asparagus and cherry tomatoes. Meat lovers can enjoy mouth-watering cuts from the live carving station, such as roasted rib eye served with pepper sauce and traditional Yorkshire puddings, or the delicious leg of lamb stuffed with pine seeds and herb mushrooms. Give into temptation this New Year’s eve with The Bistro’s selection of indulgent desserts – choose from a host of sweet treats such as chocolate pudding, lemon meringue pie and tiramisu, as well as the deliciously moreish, chocolate fountain!
Price: AED 199 per person with soft drinks, AED 299 per person with house beverages and AED 99 per person for children aged 6-12.
