A Decent Buffet
Dubai, UAE
Cuisine Style: Buffet, European, Middle East
Average Price: $
Overall Rating: 1/5
Dined: March 2013
Article Updated: February 2020
By Sean Overpeck (CFE)
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Going through Dubai several times each year my company sometimes arranges my stay at the Majestic Towers Hotel in Dubai where one of the Bistro Restaurants is the Tirquaz - now renamed Elia. I have eaten there for both breakfast and dinner meals. They have a variety of dishes, from Middle Eastern to European but in all honesty, a buffet is a buffet, no matter what country you may be in unless you’re eating at the Safar Buffet in the Dubai International Airport, which was fantastic. But, when you have a long day ahead of you, nothing beats a nice omelet or eggs to order, and the Tirquaz breakfast buffet is nice.
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| Tirquaz Bistro and Garden Lounge / Buffet starters |
You can enjoy a modern, fresh approach to casual dining with a good size selection of international dishes plus continental classics. You can also enjoy Shisha and dine al fresco at the poolside. The Tirquaz Garden Lounge also offers middle eastern hospitality fused with international flavors.
As I mentioned above, a buffet is a buffet, and service was equal to a typical buffet, hard to find. However, I do have to give credit where credit is due, and for their dinner selections, there were some outstanding items prepared. These dishes ranged from Middle Eastern, Indian, North African, and European styles. Their beef tenderloin with creamy pepper sauce and the Moroccan Lamb were quite an enjoyable entrées from that buffet. For side dishes, I have to highlight the parsley buttered potatoes, cooked in Noisette hazelnut butter.
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If your American and reading this review, you can compare it to a Shoney’s or Golden Corral from back home, or if you’re from the UK, then you can compare it to a basic style Toby Carvery.
Dessert:
As the restaurant is a buffet the dessert selection is large with many items to choose from which also include fruit and cheese selections.
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| Tirquaz Bistro and Garden Lounge / Desserts |
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Overall from this experience and the score factors outlined in the ‘about page’ section, based on my individual experience and rating, I give Tirquaz Bistro a 1 out of 5 stars, meaning that they an average dining experience like most restaurants.
**A full break down and explanation of the observations and point disbursement is available in the linked article above. To receive a detailed copy of your score, feel free to contact me at any time and I will provide it to you.**
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Overall Star Rating:
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1 of 5 Stars:
An Average Dining Experience
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Corkage fees:
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Tirquaz Bistro does not list any corkage fee’s however, most American restaurants charge $25.00 per bottle
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Restaurant-style:
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Casual dining
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Cuisine Style:
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European-Continental, Indian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern,
Allergen or dietary accommodations:
Gluten-free choices, Halal, Low Carb Choices, Pescatarian, Vegetarian Options
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Reservations:
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Not Required
Walk-Ins:
Accepted, but not guaranteed
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Dress code:
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Casual attire
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Child policy:
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The Restaurants reviewed on this site may have a kids menu or cater to them; however, for full enjoyment of food and wine, it is recommended that kids not to be in attendance, unless they have been trained in proper etiquette.
If not then:
Hire a Babysitter!
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Tirquaz Bistro
Experiences:
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Contemporary, Modern, Lounge, Tourist grabber, and a Neighborhood Gem
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Payments:
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Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
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Parking:
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Tirquaz Bistro has a valet, private hotel lot, or street meter parking
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Wifi
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The restaurants reviewed on this site may have Wi-Fi, but do not require you to go online, because the excitement of the food and wine alone will keep you too entertained instead of checking your social media and emails.
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Noise level:
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Medium
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Smoking:
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Tirquaz Bistro is a non-smoking restaurant with a non-smoking patio
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Patio or terrace:
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Yes
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Food Prices
(excludes, alcohol, taxes & 20% gratuity’s)
$£€¥ - Under 50.00 (inexpensive)
$£€¥ x 2 - 51.00- 99.00 (moderate)
$£€¥ x 3 - Over 100.00 (pricey)
$£€¥ x 4 - Over 200.00 (expensive)
$£€¥ x 5 - Over 400.00 (very expensive)
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Currency:
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Price
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Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
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د.
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United States Dollar (USD)
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$
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Great Britain Pound Sterling (GBP)
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£
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Canadian Dollar (CAN)
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$$
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Chinese Yuan (CNY)
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¥¥¥¥
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European Union (EUR)
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€
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Tirquaz Bistro now Elia:
19 A Street & 11 A Street
Plot No. 317-106 Al Mankhool Road,
Bur Dubai, Dubai UAE
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| Tirquaz Bistro and Garden Lounge / Chef's |
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| Tirquaz Bistro and Garden Lounge / Entrance |
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