Some restaurants are easy dates because nothing about them gets in the way. Dubki is a different kind of easy: the setting does a lot of the work, so you mostly need to get the timing and the order right. This dubki date night guide covers how the mood changes from day to night, what to order for two, and a few practical points worth sorting before you go.
Quick answer: For a relaxed, talk-friendly date, go late afternoon to catch the sea view and sunset. For a livelier evening, go after dark when the building is lit in red neon and a DJ plays. Order three or four plates to share, for example Baked Mushroom and Brie, Bacon Wrapped Chorizo Stuffed Prawns, Paella Seafood and Russian Honey Cake, which comes to about ₹2,900 with service and GST, before drinks. Call +91 86238 88190 first, as hours are not confirmed.
Day or night: picking your mood
Dubki is a two-level space with wave-shaped thatched rooflines, a bamboo-skylit atrium and wooden decks stepping down towards the sea. The same place feels very different depending on when you go.
| Before sunset | After dark | |
|---|---|---|
| Light | Natural light through the bamboo skylights, sea views | Red neon traces the structure |
| Sound | Quieter, easier for conversation | A DJ plays |
| Best for | First dates, long talks, photos | Celebrations, couples who like music and energy |
| What to order | Light plates, dim sum, kebabs | Bigger plates, sharing mains, dessert |
We do not know when the DJ starts, how loud it gets, or which nights it runs. If quiet matters, ask when you call.
The case for going at sunset
Turning up 45 minutes before sundown gives you both versions of the place in one visit: daylight and the sea first, then the neon and music as you move on to mains. Our Dubki sunset visit guide lists approximate sunset times for every month.
What to order for two
The best date orders at Dubki are built from dishes that are easy to share and not too messy. Wings and ribs are delicious but not ideal if you are still at the stage of trying to impress someone.
The classic date
- Truffled Wild Mushroom Hargao (₹495)
- Joojeh Kebab, saffron chicken with zaatar bread and caramelised orange (₹545)
- Mussels Ala Marinara, green mussels and clams in butter garlic (₹645)
- Russian Honey Cake (₹445)
Menu subtotal ₹2,130; about ₹2,460 with 10% service and around 5% GST.
The special occasion
- Baked Mushroom and Brie Cheese (₹565)
- Bacon Wrapped Chorizo Stuffed Prawns with charcoal sour cream (₹725)
- Paella Seafood (₹795)
- Fallen Ice Cream, an upside-down cornetto (₹445)
Menu subtotal ₹2,530; about ₹2,920 all in.
The vegetarian date
- Stuffed Shitake, Corn and Cheese with chilli basil sauce (₹525)
- Cream Cheese Dumplings (₹445)
- Penang Curry with Jasmine Rice and Tofu Croquettes (₹595)
- Russian Honey Cake (₹445)
Menu subtotal ₹2,010; about ₹2,320 all in.
All totals are estimates for food only. Drinks are not priced anywhere we have found, so leave headroom. For more budgets for two, see our Dubki cost for two page.
Dishes that are better for a date than they sound
- Japanese Truffled Avocado Pizzette (₹545): a thin tortilla base cut into pieces, with avocado, wasabi cream, parmesan and truffle oil. Easy to share, and a conversation starter.
- Taka Tak Paneer Taco (₹545): crunchy gyoza-sheet shells with tawa masala paneer and makhani cream. Comes in neat portions.
- Grilled Halloumi Pesto Veg and Quinoa Salad (₹545): a lighter option if one of you does not want a heavy meal.
Dishes to think twice about
- BBQ Belgium Pork Ribs and Maple and Chipotle Wings: excellent, but sticky.
- Mutton Mandi: a big, rich rice plate that can end a date early through sheer fullness. Better for groups.
- Anything very spicy if you do not know your date’s tolerance. The Kung Pao Chili Fish and Tai Chi Chicken with green chillies are the obvious ones.
Pacing the evening
Small plates suit a date because they slow the meal down. Rather than ordering everything at once, put in two plates, see how the evening is going, then add the bigger dish. It keeps the table from getting crowded, gives you a natural pause to move from the sunset to the night-time mood, and means you only order dessert if you still want it. If one of you is vegetarian, the menu has 22 meat-free dishes, so it is easy to share everything rather than ordering separately; our Dubki vegetarian menu lists them all.
Practical points
- Book ahead by phone. We cannot confirm whether Dubki takes reservations for specific tables, but the public reservation number is +91 86238 88190.
- Ask for a deck table. If you want the sea, say so when you call. We do not know how tables are allocated.
- Getting there. The entrance is shared with Ivyy by the Cliff, with an illuminated Dubki sign on the approach road. Allow extra time in the evening.
- Getting back. If you are drinking, sort a taxi or driver home in advance rather than riding a scooter on dark cliff roads.
FAQs
Is Dubki good for a date night?
Yes, especially if you time it around sunset. Daylight is calmer; after dark the neon and DJ make it livelier.
How much is dinner for two at Dubki?
Our sample date orders come to about ₹2,300–2,900 for food including service and GST. Drinks are extra.
Is there music at Dubki?
A DJ plays after dark. We do not know the schedule or volume, so call ahead if you want a quieter evening.
Which dessert should we share?
Both are ₹445. The Russian Honey Cake is the more classic choice; the Fallen Ice Cream is more playful.
Browse every option before you go on the full Dubki menu.