Some dinners are about grabbing a quick bite, and others deserve a little more drama. These gourmet spots bring the kind of food, detail and atmosphere that make you want to put your phone down for five whole minutes and actually enjoy the meal. Basically, come hungry, dress accordingly and prepare to be very opinionated about every plate that lands on the table.
Italian, Hawaiian and Jordanian influences collide at Majöra, resulting in seasonal plates that are made for passing around the table. The Spiced Lamb Dolma is one to put on your radar, while creative cocktails and an award-winning wine program handle the drinks. One plate each? We both know that’s not happening.
Japanese technique is met here, bringing a Nikkei urban dining full of unexpected combinations and bold flavors. The bar follows the same adventurous direction, making this one for diners who like their gourmet meals with a little plot twist.
Plush seating, a gleaming bar and a lineup that covers steaks, ribs and European favorites set the scene. Live music keeps things moving, so what starts as dinner can easily turn into cocktails and staying at the table far longer than planned. Basically, nobody here is checking the time.
Drinks and food pairings are clearly in a committed relationship here. Alongside its gourmet menu, Cask & Cork offers wines and spirits, so you can eat, sip and browse your way through the evening.
Mediterranean flavors get a creative twist at Macera, where the food, cocktails and setting are designed to turn dinner into a whole fusion night out. With dishes ranging from pasta and flatbreads to more inventive bites, plus music and events on the calendar, it’s got plenty going on beyond the plate.
Serving French cuisine in Amman since 1992, La Maison Verte has had plenty of time to perfect the art of a proper dinner. French classics and seafood take the spotlight, with the Escargots à la Bourguignonne being one of its signatures.
Classic French brasserie cooking gets a polished modern touch at La Capitale, where timeless dishes share the menu with seasonal touches and a sophisticated bar program. And yes, the vanilla mille-feuille deserves some consideration before you confidently announce that you’re too full for dessert.
Japanese dining gets a contemporary spin here, with everything from nigiri, sashimi and sushi platters to creative rolls and dishes beyond the raw stuff. Shrimp dynamite, beef bao and tempura mean there’s plenty to explore even if sushi isn’t your entire personality.
Hidden inside an indoor garden at The St. Regis, Segreta brings a little mystery to the dinner reservation. Italian-led cooking meets French and Californian influences, with craft cocktails rounding out an intimate, polished night out.
Classical Armenian and Levantine flavors get a modern makeover, bringing two rich culinary traditions together under one roof. Expect familiar regional ingredients presented with a more contemporary touch…Levantine food, but dressed for the occasion.
Modern Middle Eastern cuisine takes center stage, reworking regional flavors into creative, beautifully presented dishes. Go for the tasting menu if you want the full experience, then stay a little longer for the sweeping views over downtown and the Citadel.
Come hungry & leave impressed Tipsters!
Lemur Love,
The Tip n’ Tag Team
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