16 We Love Doha
“Hunter’s Room & Grill is a well-kept secret, whose offerings from both the smokehouse and the grill will have you salivating on perusal of the menu”
the famed Tornado Tower) also whips up excitement at altitude, delighting patrons whether at breakfast, an à la carte dinner or over snails with butter during a business power lunch. One of the biggest names in food, Nobu, is at the Four Seasons Hotel Doha on Diplomatic Street. It’s a feast for the eyes as well as the appetite. Set across three tiers in a structure surrounded by water that allows for panoramic views, an evening of epicurean adventure romps through a sterling Japanese menu by the acclaimed chef/owner Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, comprised of sashimi, ceviche, tiradito and more. Remaining with the Asian theme, Hakkasan Doha (at The St. Regis Doha) is worthy of its many plaudits. The restaurant is a gem in the brand’s global dining, lounge and nightlife crown, and quality is assured to live up to the standards set by Michelinstarred international development chef Ho Chee Boon. This distinguished setting is the perfect place to savour signature dishes such as roasted silver cod with champagne and honey. Gordon Ramsay is another accomplished kitchen heavyweight with a presence here, and the à la mode Opal by Gordon Ramsay assures a more social (but no less sumptuous) dining experience with juicy burgers and irresistible pizzas. Meanwhile, Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara is an amazing addition to Doha’s luxury-hotel scene,
and brings with it an assortment of foodie delights. One of them, Riva, has captured the mood of the Italian Riviera with a trattoriastyle dining room that overlooks the marina: ideal surroundings in which to enjoy homely lunches and gourmet dinners that dance around antipasti and fresh seafood. JW’s Steakhouse is an essential smart-casual outing for the avid carnivore. You’ll find it on the lobby level of the Doha Marriott Hotel, and succulent US-certified Angus beef makes a hearty protagonist for a mouthwatering dining experience. Speaking of generous meat portions, Hunter’s Room & Grill at The Westin Doha is a well-kept secret, whose contemporary surrounds and offerings