If you feel like snacking on some seafood in Alkhobar and want to go to a fun place that offers a wide variety of modern dishes that merge local ingredients with international flavors, try Tackle Baks on Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Road.
With only one branch in the Kingdom, the eatery has been serving locals for the last five years.
Offerings such as the samurai poke bowl — made of a sushi rice base, lightly cooked salmon, avocado and mango slices, shredded cucumber and pickled ginger with a drizzling of cilantro dressing — are good value for money at SR39 ($10). The establishment also offers several other poke bowl options with different combinations.
Lobster fans should head for chimichurri lobster which consists of charcoal-grilled lobster stuffed with cheese and slathered in chimichurri sauce. If you prefer lobster rolls, they are available too. You can also have a toasted brioche roll stuffed with lobster with a lemon cilantro jam sauce and served with French fries.
If you prefer rice with your seafood dish, head for white rice or a Khaleeji-inspired sayadia or biryani.
If you want something a little less messy, a shrimpship wrap should do the trick. It is a tortilla filled with grilled shrimps, tomato, lettuce, mozzarella cheese and barbecue sauce. The wrap comes with fries for SR29.
If you prefer to have something warm during winter, the establishment has a Thai-inspired shrimp tom yum ramen, with mixed vegetables and lemon leaves. A creamy thyme soup is also available, consisting of grilled red peppers and wild thyme, and a cheesy pink shrimp pasta is also on the menu.
Shrimps are offered either crispy or flaky and both go for SR39. Each has a different sauce and slightly different texture.
The calamari offers customers crispy calamari rings drizzled with a tangy pomegranate molasses sauce, for SR29.
Side dishes include ranch fries (SR19), charred corn (SR15) and charred edamame, which is SR19 if you want it sprinkled with sea salt or SR24 if you prefer to have it coated in spicy sauce.
The space opens from noon until 11:30 p.m. every day except Thursday and Friday when it closes at midnight.
For specials and to scan the menu, visit the establishment on Instagram @Tackle_Baks.
Tackle Baks, offering seafood delights in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province
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Tackle Baks, offering seafood delights in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province
Where We Are Going Today: Rowly’s in Riyadh
- The ambience inside is both playful and rustic, with tables covered with classic red checkered cloth and the bar lined with bottles of Coca-Cola
From London to Dubai and now bringing in crowds in Riyadh, Rowly’s steakhouse opened its doors to customers in KAFD Riyadh at the end of 2025. Known for its signature fox logo and iconic mono-dish menu, the restaurant is for steak lovers looking to get a taste of London in Riyadh.
Upon arrival, a long line forms beneath the restaurant’s red banner, where guests can pass the time with Rowly’s “Match the Box” game, an interactive touch that introduces the brand’s theme before stepping inside.
The ambience inside is both playful and rustic, with tables covered with classic red checkered cloth and the bar lined with bottles of Coca-Cola. Decks of Uno and other games are provided throughout the space for those looking to enjoy themselves over their meal. Fox portraits decorate the restaurant, really bringing the theme together.
This playfulness extends to Rowly’s menu itself, where steak and side options are written on a large sheet of paper on the table and guests can check off their desired steak style, fries, salad, and sauce.
The menu features striploin, ribeye, and their special steak option. The waiter recommended I pair my Australian striploin with their secret sauce, accompanied by a side of truffle fries and a house salad.
The Australian striploin was priced at SR145 ($39), and you are able to add an extra 100 grams for SR60. I ordered my steak medium-cooked; it was delicious and paired wonderfully with my sides. I also got a Coke Zero to complete the classic meal.
While we waited for our order, we were able to use the menu sheet for games such as XP, word search puzzles, and maze puzzles, alongside the card decks provided.
For dessert, I tried the chocolate mousse, the perfect way to wrap up a traditional, enjoyable meal.
Rowly’s is a lively new addition to Riyadh’s dining scene, ideal for those willing to spend a little more time than usual for a fun yet high-end steak experience. I would recommend Rowley’s to families and friends looking for a straightforward menu that delivers high-quality meat in an energetic setting.
