Feeling overwhelmed with the amount of restaurants opening up and not knowing which ones to trust, especially when you don’t want to risk a bad meal? We’re here to guide you to the best of the best.
Hustle N’ Flow
With earth toned furnishing and decor, green plants adorning every corner, Hustle N’ Flow is the perfect place for an afternoon of brunch! Coming all the way from Marbella to Riyadh, this eatery has a rich menu that suits all types of cravings:
- Acai Bowls
- Omelets, waffles, and chicken or falafel— and it’s an all-day brunch!
- Tacos, wraps, and pizza
- Platters to share, sweets, and even a special menu for kids
With dishes named “Acai you baby” and “corny mac cheese,” you’ll never find yourself bored.
Opening hours: 7 am-12 am
Location: Prince Muhammad Ibn Saad Ibn Abdulaziz Rd, Hittin, Riyadh 13512
Instagram: @hustlenflowriyadh
Santini
Craving Italian? Book an appointment at Santini, a classy but cozy Italian restaurant for a nice night out. True to its culture, there are the four courses to get through— antipasti, primo, secondo, and dolce— as well as many others, and all with fresh ingredients. Some of their dishes include:
- Pappardelle braised lamb, made with rosemary, parmesan and cocoa powder
- Crab linguine, made with garlic, lemon, parsley and chilly
- Charcoal grilled sea bass, made with lentils, Santini’s balsamic mixed herb dressing
What’s especially special about Santini is the live music that plays as you enjoy your meal with your family or friends.
Opening hours: 1 pm-12:30 am
Location: Laysen Valley, Umm Al Hamam Al Gharbi, Building 28, Riyadh 12329
Instagram: @santini.riyadh
Ray’s Fried Chicken
A specialty of Nashville is their hot fried chicken, and it’s finally arrived here in Riyadh as Ray’s Fried Chicken! You can have your chicken in a variety of ways:
- Between two regular buns and with dill pickles and coleslaw.
- Between two pieces of heavily buttered toast.
- Between two waffles.
- On its own, tenders or wings
You get a choice of fries, coleslaw, or chicken fingers on the side.
And remember, if your spice tolerance is low, that water makes it worse.
Opening hours: 4 pm-2 pm
Location: Shorfat, An Nada, Riyadh 13317
Instagram: @rayschickensa
Laof
Feel like eating a sandwich that can barely fit in your mouth, à la Scooby-Doo? Try Laof! Between two pieces of buttered toast is your choice of eggs, chicken, or tuna. It’s supported by packaging that takes up half its shape, allowing you to eat on the go!
Not a toast person? They also offer sourdough as an alternative.
Opening hours: 6 am-6 pm
Location: Said Ibn Zayd Rd, Qurtubah, Riyadh 13248
Instagram: @laof_ksa
Meatin Grill’s
Have you ever watched a Kdrama, saw how delectable the food looked, and wished you could eat with them? Now’s your chance! Go to Meatin Grill’s, a korean BBQ house, and experience what it’s like to grill your own meat and feast to your heart’s content. Choose from a combination of sliced meat, fish, wrap it in lettuce or have it with rice and a side of kimchi.
If you’re not the type to like grilling for yourself, worry not, you can ask them to do it for you.
Opening hours: 1 pm- 12 am Weekdays, 1 pm-1 am Weekends
Location: Anas Ibn Malik Rd, Alyasmin, Riyadh 13322
Instagram: @meatingrills
Eski kebap
If you feel like having something closer to what Jeddah “tastes” like, have a look at Eski Kebap! They serve mashawi, meat or vegetables roasted over an open fire, such as kebab. You can have it wrapped in flatbread soaked in tomato sauce or laid on top of a bed of bread. You can even have chicken! The choice is yours from a mouth-watering menu.
Don’t forget the side of fries. Use your hands and dig in!
Opening hours: Saturday to Wednesday 1 pm-12 am; Thursday to Friday 1 pm-1 am
Location: Anas Ibn Malik Rd, Alyasmin, Riyadh 13322
Instagram: @eski.kebap
Which of these restaurants did you decide to go to? Let us know your favorites!
