"Waldorf Astoria's New York steakhouse dry-ages its beef on site and won a Travelers' Choice — book the tomahawk to close a deal."
About Lexington Grill
Lexington Grill & Bar is the signature restaurant of Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, set on Vienna Street within the resort on Al Marjan Island and named for New York's Lexington Avenue. It is a New York-style steakhouse and one of the few rooms in the UAE that dry-ages its beef on the premises, in a temperature-controlled locker. Chef de cuisine Alexander Hammerl runs the kitchen; the Lexington tomahawk, served as a set with a bottle of house wine for around AED 750, is the centrepiece, and the room is a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice winner. See our seven signs of a great restaurant for the bar we hold it to.
The Kitchen
Chef de cuisine Alexander Hammerl leads the Lexington kitchen under the resort's executive chef, and the brief is classic American steakhouse done with serious sourcing. The headline is the in-house dry-ageing: beef rested in a temperature-controlled locker on site, which puts Lexington in a small group of UAE rooms doing the work themselves rather than buying it aged in.
The signature order is the Lexington tomahawk, offered as a set with a bottle of house wine for roughly AED 750 — a sharing cut built for the table. Around it run the steakhouse staples and a line of grilled seafood and plant-based plates, with the kitchen leaning on smoking, grilling, curing and ageing to cover different regional American styles. The wine programme is deep: more than 350 labels in a temperature-controlled cellar, with a sommelier on the floor to pair them. The dated proof is a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice, which places the restaurant in the top tier of reviewed dining in Ras Al Khaimah; locals reliably name it the emirate's best grill.
The Room
The room is built to feel like an opulent uptown steakhouse — dark, clubby, dressed up — with a romantic outdoor terrace and live music most evenings. Guests choose their own steak knife, salt and condiments at the table, a bit of theatre that suits the setting. Dress is resort-smart; this is a special-occasion address rather than a drop-in. The kitchen runs evenings only, Wednesday to Saturday, so plan around the limited week, and book the terrace if you want the view.
Not for
Not for a quick or budget meal — a Lexington tomahawk set runs about AED 750, dress is resort-formal, and the kitchen only opens Wednesday to Saturday evenings.
Frequently Asked
Is Lexington Grill worth it?
Yes, for a special occasion — it is Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah's signature steakhouse and a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice winner, and one of the few UAE rooms dry-ageing beef on site. Expect resort steakhouse prices: the tomahawk set is around AED 750. The cooking and the 350-label cellar justify the bill for a celebration. See the Ras Al Khaimah dining guide for more.
What is the signature dish at Lexington Grill?
The Lexington tomahawk — a large sharing steak cut from beef dry-aged on the premises, offered as a set with a bottle of house wine for roughly AED 750. The in-house dry-ageing is the kitchen's calling card. Beyond the steaks, chef de cuisine Alexander Hammerl's menu runs grilled seafood and plant-based plates, and the cellar holds more than 350 labels.
How much does dinner at Lexington Grill cost?
It is a resort fine-dining steakhouse, so plan accordingly. The headline Lexington tomahawk set with a bottle of house wine is about AED 750, and a full dinner with starters and sides climbs from there. The deep wine list runs to 350-plus labels across a wide price range. For value it is a celebration venue rather than an everyday dinner.
Where is Lexington Grill and when is it open?
Lexington Grill & Bar is on Vienna Street inside Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah on Al Marjan Island. The kitchen serves dinner only, typically Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm to 10:30pm, so the week is limited — book ahead, and ask for the terrace if you want the outdoor setting with live music.
What is the dress code at Lexington Grill?
Resort-smart. This is the Waldorf Astoria's signature steakhouse, a clubby, dressed-up room with a terrace and live music, so smart-casual to formal is the expectation rather than beachwear. Guests select their own steak knife, salt and condiments at the table, which adds to the occasion feel; dress for a special dinner out.
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Practical Information
AddressVienna Street, Waldorf Astoria, Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
NeighbourhoodWaldorf Astoria, Al Marjan Island
CuisineAmerican steakhouse
Tomahawk set~AED 750 with a bottle of house wine
Chef de cuisineAlexander Hammerl
Cellar350+ labels, sommelier on the floor
Dress codeResort-smart
HoursDinner only, Wed–Sat 6–10:30pm
RecognitionTripadvisor Travelers' Choice
