Lusail Skyline to Bay Seaside: Doha’s Restaurants with a View

Looking for a rooftop city restaurant? Or do you want to dine by the sea? Stunning views of Doha are in almost every neighborhood. From the old-world charms of Souq Waqif to hidden luxurious rooftop dining, restaurants with a view in Doha fill up fast, so try to make your reservation at least a few days in advance.

L’Wzaar Seafood Market is located in Katara and is a mix of a market area and an open dining space. With the immersive dining experience, patrons can pick fresh seafood from the market they’d like to have prepared in the restaurant. The restaurant has an outdoor eating terrace right by Katara Beach, and its seaside location allows visitors to enjoy the sight and sounds of the waves in the Gulf as they dine.

L’Wzaar’s menu is mostly seafood and has a special kid-friendly section. Guests should make reservations (can be done online) and specify cooking preferences before arrival. The restaurant is open 12 PM–11 PM, and popular meals include seafood biryani, prawns, sushi, and fisherman soup.

Pricing: QAR 50–250 per meal

This outdoor dining faces Souq Waqif and lets you enjoy the sights of ancient Doha while listening to traditional music from the market. Patrons will be fully immersed in the souq experience and may view falcon shows at the market courtyards.

You don’t have to spend too much money to enjoy Souq Waqif views: Damasca One is among the most affordable restaurants with a view in Doha and is serving delicious Syrian cuisine from 8 AM–1 AM. Most recommended dishes include a mixed grill platter, fried kibbeh, fatteh, and shawarma.

Pricing: QAR 20–100 per meal

Located in the Al Jomrok Boutique Hotel, Souq Waqif, Shurfa Arabic Lounge offers a sky-high view of the iconic marketplace, the adjacent park, and the waterfront showcasing traditional dhow boats. 

The lounge specializes in traditional Arabic meals and has a rich dining menu, with grilled kebab and shawarma as highlights. You’ll also be able to enjoy fresh fruit juices, coffee, and tea. The restaurant’s working hours are from 12:30 PM to 12 AM. 

Pricing: QAR 50–150 per meal

Marsa Katara is a fine dining place over the Arabian Gulf in the Katara Cultural Village. You’ll access it by a jetty from the shoreline, and it’s open from 9 AM to 11 PM. 

Guests will enjoy views of Pearl Island and Doha’s skyscrapers while eating Mediterranean and Middle Eastern meals. The restaurant also serves seafood, but only on Wednesday nights. The popular meals include lamb extravaganza, lobster risotto, and bougatsa. Since this is a fine dining venue, expect a larger bill and reserve your place in advance. 

Pricing: QAR 70–400 per meal

La Mar Doha serves Peruvian cuisine and is located at the InterContinental Doha Beach and Spa. It’s an exclusive place available by reservation only, open from 6 PM to 11 PM daily, with different schedules on Friday and Saturday.

Visitors can watch as yachts drift in the ocean with sunset on the horizon while enjoying an authentic Peruvian menu, created by Chef Gaston Acurio. Notable dishes include classic cebiches, Lomo Saltado Criollo (stir-fried beef tenderloin with rice and vegetables), and Arroz Meloso (scallops, octopus, calamari, and prawns with rice).

Pricing: QAR 50–300 per meal

The Secret Garden stands out among Pearl’s nice restaurants with a view. It’s a rooftop location with sights of the waterfront and the Lusail City skyline. The dining area is outside, with green spaces and an open-air view of the sky. 

The Secret Garden serves international cuisine and drinks and is great for late-night meals as it's open from 5 PM to 12 AM. The reservation is recommended, and the tastiest dishes include prawns, baked pasta, and chicken shashlik (skewered meat).

Pricing: QAR 80–300 per meal

Still hunting for places to eat around the marketplace? Consider Parisa Souq Waqif. The restaurant offers an authentic Persian experience with everything from the meals to the interior design inspired by this culture. You’ll even find famous hand-cut mirrors and Persian mosaics, and be able to enjoy meals such as Persian kebab (kaseh), parisa platter (mixed skewered meat), and saffron ice cream.

Customers enjoy views of Souq Waqif and the waterfront, and the restaurant’s balcony overlooks the souq courtyards. Working hours are from 1 PM to 4 PM and from 6 PM to 11 PM. 

Pricing: QAR 90–250 per meal

Need a luxurious dining experience in Doha? With a dining area on a beach overlooking a private marina, Makani Beach Club at Four Seasons is an exclusive, intimate restaurant. 

The menu mixes Arabic and international cuisine with fresh seafood, with grilled seafood platter, fusilli pesto, and caprese panzanella salad being the most popular options. Makani Beach Club is open from 12 PM to 11 PM.

Pricing: QAR 100–500 per meal

World-renowned Nobu has a location in Doha that offers a 360-degree view of the Gulf. Situated within the West Bay Lagoon, the restaurant is surrounded by water. With large windows around the dining areas and amazing outdoor seating, Nobu is a must-try if you don’t mind spending a bit more money for an exclusive experience. 

The restaurant specializes in Japanese delicacies and is famous for its sushi. Aside from the sushi selection, you should try lobster salad and black cod miso. Nobu is closed on Sundays and, depending on the day, its working hours are typically between 6:30 PM and 12 AM.

Pricing: QAR 150–600 per meal

Found on the 47th floor of The Torch, Three Sixty Doha is a revolving restaurant with views of the Aspire Zone and most of Doha. The restaurant is a closed space with floor-to-ceiling windows and is open from 2 PM to 11 PM Sunday to Thursday and from 12:30 PM to 11 PM Friday to Saturday. 

The menu features Arabic and Italian cuisine with fresh seafood specials, and guests highly recommend slow-cooked lamb shank, wagyu ribeye, and lobster thermidor. The restaurant requires reservations and isn’t able to accommodate children under six during dinner times.

Pricing: QAR 100–400 per meal