Al Muftah Restaurant (Atana Khasab)
The a-la-carte restaurant at Atana Khasab, with a sea-view terrace and the best a-la-carte menu in Khasab. 12–25 OMR per main.
Price
12 to 25 OMR per main (about 115 to 240 AED)
Hours
19:00 to 23:00, every day
Location
Ground floor of Atana Khasab, hill above the port
About Al Muftah Restaurant (Atana Khasab)
Al Muftah is the a-la-carte restaurant at Atana Khasab, and it is the best a-la-carte in Khasab. The menu is short (eight mains, four starters, three desserts) but every dish is well-executed. The kitchen sources the fish from the local fishing boats, the meat is halal and locally sourced, and the bread is baked in-house. The sea-view terrace is the best in Khasab, and the sunset is part of the meal.
The signature dish is the grilled kingfish (12 OMR), served with Omani rice, grilled vegetables, and a lemon-tahini sauce. The slow-cooked lamb shank (18 OMR) is the best in Khasab and is worth the price. The vegetarian options are limited (three dishes) but well-executed. The dessert menu is small but the Omani halwa and the date pudding are both homemade.
We recommend Al Muftah for a special dinner in Khasab — anniversary, birthday, or the last night of a multi-day package. The restaurant is air-conditioned, the seating is comfortable, and the service is the best in Khasab.
Signature dish
Grilled kingfish, slow-cooked lamb shank, Omani rice
Best for
Special dinner, anniversary, last night of a multi-day package
✅ Do
- ✓Book a terrace table in advance — the sea view is part of the meal
- ✓Order the grilled kingfish — it is the signature dish
- ✓Try the Omani rice — it is the best in Khasab
- ✓Save room for the date pudding — it is homemade
❌ Don't
- ✗Do not bring outside food or drinks
- ✗Do not smoke inside the restaurant (smoking is allowed on the terrace)
- ✗Do not photograph the kitchen without asking the chef
Operator tip
Book the 19:00 seating. The sunset is at 18:30 in winter, and you want to be seated with the view. The second seating (21:00) is quieter but the terrace is dark.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Al Muftah in advance?
Yes. The restaurant is small (40 seats) and fills up by 20:00 in winter. You can book on WhatsApp through Atana Khasab, or through us when you book a tour package.
Is the menu halal?
Yes. All meat is halal. The fish is from the local fishing boats of Khasab. The chef can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets with one day's notice.
Is Al Muftah better than Al Barr?
Different formats. Al Muftah is a-la-carte, smaller, more intimate, with a sea-view terrace. Al Barr is a buffet, larger, more casual, with live cooking. Al Muftah is the better special-occasion choice; Al Barr is the better value choice.