Fish Market Restaurant

Fish Market Restaurant is a choose-your-fish seafood restaurant in Bahrain Bay, in the Diplomatic Area of Manama, Bahrain, at Building 587 on Road 4613. The format is the one popular across the Gulf: fresh fish and shellfish are laid out on a display, diners select what they want, and the kitchen cooks it to order by grilling, frying or another preferred method. It is a casual-to-smart waterfront venue rather than a chef-led restaurant, so there is no Michelin or lineage context; the draw is freshness and the Bahrain Bay setting. It is rated 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor.

The signature dish is grilled hamour, the local grouper that is among the most prized fish in Bahraini cooking. Otherwise the menu is the display itself: whole fish, prawns, crab and other shellfish chosen by the diner, then weighed. Because pricing is by weight, the bill depends on what is selected, and a meal can range from about BHD 17 to BHD 40 per person. Sides typically include rice, salads and grilled vegetables, and it is worth asking the staff to explain the weights and cooking styles before ordering.

The dining room is spacious and relaxed, with views and a family-friendly atmosphere that builds at dinner and at weekends. Dress is smart casual. Noise is moderate and rises when large groups arrive. Beverage service is largely non-alcoholic, with juices, mocktails and soft drinks as the main options.

Hours are described only as daily lunch and dinner, so visitors should confirm on site or through the Tripadvisor listing. No confirmed phone number is available. Booking is advised for dinner and weekends, particularly for groups, and arriving early in the evening gives the best choice of fresh fish from the display. Weekday lunch is the quietest option and often allows a more relaxed pace.