An icon of Levantine hospitality and cuisine, acclaimed restaurateur Mireille Hayek is taking the regional culinary scene by storm with her award-winning restaurant concept Em Sherif. 

The latest extension of this unique offering is Em Sherif Sea Café, a seafood concept with a beef bar corner created by Hayek as an homage to Lebanon’s historic ties to the Mediterranean world. 

“Em Sherif Sea Café is my love letter to Lebanon’s Mediterranean side, with fresh bright flavors and welcoming interiors filled with natural light and beautiful sea-inspired designs.  The last few years have reminded us of the value of time, and being able to spend it with loved ones, so this is a space where everyone is welcome and can come together to enjoy a great meal, but also just catch up with friends over a coffee or shisha if that’s what they please. From our delicious seafood dishes and traditional Lebanese mezze expertly prepared and made using only the freshest ingredients, and our attentive service, we hope to provide our loyal guests with a fantastic dining experience in beautiful surroundings,” said Hayek.  

The menu features a variety of fresh seafood dishes including ‘the catch of the day’; guests can stop by the display counter to select their choice to be expertly prepared to their liking, and a selection of cold and hot mezze, including traditional delicacies and more contemporary dishes with a unique twist. 

The first Em Sherif Sea Café franchise opened earlier this year at Bahrain’s waterfront shopping center – The Avenues Mall. This will be followed by the opening of Em Sherif Sea Café Abu Dhabi and Em Sherif Sea Café Riyadh later this year.