Vendome - Abu Dhabi

I have been here half a dozen times, although the last time was about a year ago. And it is worth the higher price. But I am surprised that the seafood selection did not get beyond shrimp, squid and grilled fish. I was looking forward to oysters and scallops, like you had before.

Disappointed as the guards at entrance were rude and would not let us enter the hotel just because we were walking in and not driving in. We were staying in the hotel opposite. They refused to believe we had a reservation and not willing to make a call to the restaurant to confirm our reservation. Just said go back. After a very unpleasant exchange of dialogues the superviser finally came and let us in. So the evening was a mess before it started. Food was ok..nothing to go gaga about. Turkey was dry. Prawns a bit raw..no soft drinks or coffee Inc. Constant loud banging noise as some work going on. They should have at least paused that while dinner was on. The palace hotel was lovely to look at impreesive in terms of grandeur and Architecture.

Quality of the food is a bit disappointing, given its pricing and recognized as the palace buffet. Already expensive buffet and even water costs extra. Coffee costs extra.pretty lame.

Extraordinary lunch buffet experience. Beautiful setting, attentive staff, amazing food. The selection is limited due to summer period, but more than enough to please even the most epicurean types. A must try. And the view is great.

I'm a vegetarian there were only few dishes of vegetarian, this was a buffet so! but loved their Desserts.