مطعم و مسمكة ابو بكر image

مطعم و مسمكة ابو بكر

Restaurant

👍 This restaurant is not a fancy one. They have no air conditioning so can get pretty uncomfortable eating here in summer. But the food is amazing, and the seafood is very fresh. The staff are friendly. It is not a touristy place, it is visited by more local people. Prawns, calamari, whole fish… fried... People often mention fish, restaurant, seafood, experience, Aqaba, good, dining, taste, fresh, staff,


Address

شارع الافران، بجانب مدرسة ابو أيوب الأنصاري العقبة،، شارع الأفران, Aqaba, Jordan

Contact

+962 7 9946 4876

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (818 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 am to 1 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 1 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 1 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 1 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 1 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 1 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 12 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: fish (30) restaurant (13) seafood (10) experience (10) Aqaba (9) good (8) dining (8) taste (8) fresh (6) staff (6)
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  • 4/5 John K. 8 months ago on Google
    This restaurant is not a fancy one. They have no air conditioning so can get pretty uncomfortable eating here in summer. But the food is amazing, and the seafood is very fresh. The staff are friendly. It is not a touristy place, it is visited by more local people. Prawns, calamari, whole fish… fried or grilled. They serve it perfectly. One of my go to restaurants in Aqaba.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 rachel b. 2 years ago on Google
    We had dinner here today. Lovely sea bass (JD12 per kilo) and three decent salads, with a plate of calamari and shrimp and two large bottles of water came to JD44. Fab to choose your own fish from the wide selection. Recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mahmoud K. 6 months ago on Google
    My experience at Abu Bakr Restaurant and Fishery in Aqaba was disappointingly negative. Firstly, the wait time for food was excessively long, and the restaurant's cleanliness left much to be desired. The employees seemed disinterested in providing good customer service, and it was frustrating to have to place orders with multiple staff members. As for the food, while the spicy sea bream was passable, I cannot recommend the fried shrimp and calamari at all. They were far from satisfactory, making this restaurant a poor choice for seafood enthusiasts. Adding to the dissatisfaction was the high price tag, which didn't align with the overall quality of the dining experience. Based on my visit, I strongly discourage dining at Abu Bakr Restaurant and Fishery in Aqaba. There are better options available in the area for both service and seafood quality.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hady K. 1 year ago on Google
    The best sea food restaurant you can ever try ever, delicious food great treatment and welcoming
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alessandro B. 1 year ago on Google
    Recommended place, very high fish quality, honest prices, kind and caring staff. Excellent value for money, both for locals and tourists.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MY S. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious grill fish and shrimps, fresh and good sauce. I strongly recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hisham A. 2 years ago on Google
    I came here based on a review on Google; I had grilled sea bream: the taste was very good, it is really tasty; I advise you to try it and it is also cheap. I bought a sea bream fish weighing 550 g. He grilled it and gave me bread, potatoes and salad and all this for 5.5 JD.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noha G. 2 years ago on Google
    A very good option to eat there.. Food is tasty but it toook alot of time to deliver .. So be ready to wait if you were so hungry!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Izzeddin S. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the most satisfactory fish experiences! Very tasty food with a very good price ! Totally worth the visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 samer h. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience, you pick your fresh fish and they cook it as you like tried their whole fried fish (Denis) , oven baked fish and Calamari ( Fresh Aqaba squid 🐙) . Place is not fancy but food is amazing just like any other good food places around the world. Argula salad and Bakdonsia salad is a must. Enjoy 😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Waseem J. 2 years ago on Google
    If you are looking for an authentic local fishery and restaurant in Aqaba, it's the place to go. Super simple, super fresh fish (the owners are renowned fishermen in Aqaba) that is cooked to perfection the way you want it, or you can simply take their recommendations. Big selection of different kinds of fish and shellfish. I don't usually write reviews but I was really impressed by the freshness and quality of the fish and the lovely owner and staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nathalie W. 2 years ago on Google
    Not a fancy place but delicious food!! Very friendly staff. Would definitely come here again if returning to Aqaba.

  • 4/5 Adnan K. 1 year ago on Google
    Fresh fish cooked within an hour in an oven. Delicious for fish lovers I'm not a seafood person and I enjoyed the taste 😋☺️

  • 5/5 layth R. 2 years ago on Google
    The taste of food is outstanding and prices are very reasonable ! If you are looking for a fancy place it is not the one by the way !!

  • 5/5 Forty S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience, highly recommended.. I've tried fish in many countries, but this one has the best taste ever.

  • 4/5 P S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good fish, dorade and sea bass were great.

  • 5/5 Hamzeh Adnan (Mr. D. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the most amazing Fish restaurant in all over Aqaba, I do remember this place since he was sell only fish, and now he's the best ever, and I highly recommend them, the stuff very well handling also the owner he's easy going with all his ppl, especial thanks to the owner Mr. Baker.

  • 1/5 Alexander A. 3 months ago on Google New
    I strictly recommend you to abstain from this place if you are a tourist. They don’t like tourists and insulted us when we were paying (because we wanted to pay with the credit card and not in cash). Furthermore, all locals were served quicker while we had to wait an hour for the food. The food itself was not good. The only dish which was ok was the Arabic salad. Even the fatouch was pretty bad. The fish itself left a lot of room for improvement, being too dry. We have tried another restaurant just across the street two days earlier and it was so much better, just choose any place but not this one. Thank me later.

  • 5/5 Akram H. 3 months ago on Google New
    One of the exciting places to have a fish meal in . This place stands out among all nearby fish restaurants. This is a simple restaurant, it’s not the most elegant in terms of the sitting area , and the indoor area may be hot during the summer , but there is some tables outside as well . Despite that they offer extremely delicious fish prepared and cooked as In the realm of fish dining, this restaurant stands as a true gem. While it doesn't boast the most extravagant interior or provide the coolest indoor respite during summer, it more than makes up for it with an unwavering dedication to delivering an exceptionally flavorful seafood experience. The restaurant's ambiance, simple in its setting, is eclipsed by the extraordinary taste of the fish on offer. It's not merely a meal; it's a culinary escapade that tantalizes the taste buds. Despite the basic seating arrangements, the option to dine al fresco offers a refreshing alternative, allowing patrons to relish their meals in a more open and comfortable atmosphere. Adding a personal touch to the experience is the waiter's intimate knowledge of the catch—he proudly shared that he actively participates in fishing alongside his father. This unique narrative enhances the authenticity of the dining experience, forging a connection between customers and the origin of the delectable seafood on their plates. In the realm of fish dining, this restaurant stands as a true gem. While it doesn't boast the most extravagant interior or provide the coolest indoor respite during summer, it more than makes up for it with an unwavering dedication to delivering an exceptionally flavorful seafood experience. The restaurant's ambiance, simple in its setting, is eclipsed by the extraordinary taste of the fish on offer. It's not merely a meal; it's a culinary escapade that tantalizes the taste buds. Despite the basic seating arrangements, the option to dine al fresco offers a refreshing alternative, allowing patrons to relish their meals in a more open and comfortable atmosphere. Adding a personal touch to the experience is the waiter's intimate knowledge of the catch—he proudly shared that he actively participates in fishing alongside his father. This unique narrative enhances the authenticity of the dining experience, forging a connection between customers and the origin of the delectable seafood on their plates. What truly sets this establishment apart is its unwavering commitment to using only the freshest ingredients. The fish, sourced directly, is maintained in sea water until it's ready to be expertly prepared and cooked. This meticulous attention to quality ensures that each bite is a testament to the ocean's bounty, leaving patrons with a memorable and satisfying dining encounter. In essence, while the restaurant may lack opulence, it more than compensates with an authentic, flavorful, and genuinely enjoyable seafood dining adventure.

  • 5/5 Basma M. 10 months ago on Google
    It's an old fish restaurant. Old style but clean. The person who received us was more than wonderful. He helped us choose the type of fish and the best way to eat it or the best way to prepare it... You can buy fish and they clean it and pack it to take home fresh

  • 5/5 Salah A A. 7 months ago on Google
    This restaurant is Amazing, The food is amazing, and the seafood is very fresh. The staff are friendly. Prawns, calamari, whole fish… fried or grilled. They serve it perfectly.I love when i go to Aqaba i visit the restaurant


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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