About this business
Housed in a restored Al Khulaifi family home that is roughly a century old, Bayt Sharq offers traditional Qatari dining in a setting that recalls old Doha. The property sits on Al Sharq Street near the Corniche and includes indoor dining rooms, a veranda, garden seating, private cabins and even a small museum space.
The kitchen focuses on Qatari and wider Gulf home cooking. Dishes highlighted by the MICHELIN Guide include machboos, mutabbel, hamsat roubiyaan (a shrimp dish) and saffron mahalabia, and guests are traditionally welcomed with Arabic coffee and dates. The restaurant does not serve alcohol and is listed in the MICHELIN Guide as a budget-friendly option suited to outdoor dining and eating like a local. It opens from early morning until late at night, which makes it a popular choice for breakfast, family meals and visitors wanting an introduction to Qatari food. Reservations are handled directly by the restaurant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of food does Bayt Sharq serve?
It serves traditional Qatari cuisine, including machboos, mutabbel, hamsat roubiyaan and saffron mahalabia.
Is Bayt Sharq in a historic building?
Yes, it occupies a restored Al Khulaifi house that is around a century old, with gardens and a small museum.
Does Bayt Sharq serve alcohol?
No, the restaurant does not serve alcohol.
The kitchen focuses on Qatari and wider Gulf home cooking. Dishes highlighted by the MICHELIN Guide include machboos, mutabbel, hamsat roubiyaan (a shrimp dish) and saffron mahalabia, and guests are traditionally welcomed with Arabic coffee and dates. The restaurant does not serve alcohol and is listed in the MICHELIN Guide as a budget-friendly option suited to outdoor dining and eating like a local. It opens from early morning until late at night, which makes it a popular choice for breakfast, family meals and visitors wanting an introduction to Qatari food. Reservations are handled directly by the restaurant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of food does Bayt Sharq serve?
It serves traditional Qatari cuisine, including machboos, mutabbel, hamsat roubiyaan and saffron mahalabia.
Is Bayt Sharq in a historic building?
Yes, it occupies a restored Al Khulaifi house that is around a century old, with gardens and a small museum.
Does Bayt Sharq serve alcohol?
No, the restaurant does not serve alcohol.
Contact details
Al Sharq Street, Al Doha Gardens, Al Corniche, Doha, Qatar
+974 7770 4589
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