Char at W Muscat, Oman is celebrating gastronomy ‘en plein air’ this season
Atop the W Muscat, caressed by sea breeze and with a breathtaking terrace overlooking the azure waters of the Omani bay, sits grill restaurant, Char. Quiet luxury takes the lead with plush, discreet decor and impeccable service fine diners will be accustomed to, though without any hint of pretentiousness.
Char brings together an indoor and outdoor grape lounge and restaurant with a laid-back yet sophisticated charm. The nostalgic ambience (long-term Dubai dwellers will likely feel at home, reminded of the good old days in the now overcrowded city) invites the connoisseur to engage in a dialogue with the past, while savouring gourmet delicacies. With mesmerising sunset views and an intimate terrace dinner on offer, Oman’s latest opening makes for both a romantic date night spot and a go-to for more casual catch-ups.
Succulent prime steaks and locally sourced seafood grills steal the show at Char, no doubt contributing to its spot on the Worlds 50 Best Discovery list. With reinterpretations of international flavours on offer alongside steakhouse fare, there is nothing Char strays from in its mission to master fearless cooking. Case in point? An unexpected but welcome selection of vegetarian options that will have non-meat eaters rushing back. Aimed to be a sanctuary for the gourmet adventurer, the restaurant and lounge offers stories told through spices and aromas that hark back to the ancient seafarers and their voyages to exotic lands. Book now
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- Words by Priyanka Pradhan
