Asado

Asado is the steakhouse of the Sheraton Oman Hotel in Ruwi, the long-established commercial district south of Mutrah. The name refers to the barbecue tradition of Argentina and its neighbours, and the restaurant follows a South American theme, with premium cuts of beef at the heart of the menu. Diners can eat in the indoor dining room or, on cooler evenings, at tables by the pool, which the hotel promotes for romantic dinners.

Steak is the reason to come. Choose your cut and how you would like it cooked, then add sides and sauces to share. Weekly themed evenings add variety: Thursday brings a surf-and-turf menu that pairs steak with seafood, and Friday features a braised-and-roasted dinner. The restaurant has an extensive wine list, which is one of the advantages of dining in a licensed hotel restaurant in Oman, and staff can suggest a bottle to match.

Asado opens every evening from 7pm to 11pm. A smart casual dress code applies. Booking is recommended at weekends and for the themed nights, especially for larger tables, and a poolside table is worth requesting between October and April, when the evenings are mild. Prices are in the upper-middle range, in line with other hotel steakhouses in the city.

It suits couples, business dinners and groups of meat lovers, and the wine list makes it a natural choice for a celebration, and it is a convenient choice if you are staying in Ruwi or Mutrah and do not want to drive out to the Qurum dining areas. Anyone with dietary needs should mention them when booking. If you are new to South American cuts, ask the team to explain the options and recommended cooking for each, and consider sharing a larger cut between two. The Thursday surf-and-turf evening is a good night to try if you want both steak and seafood in one meal.

The Sheraton Oman is in Ruwi, a short taxi ride from Mutrah Corniche and about 25 minutes from the Qurum area, depending on traffic. Combine dinner with a drink at the hotel's Hive Lounge, or start the evening with a walk along Mutrah Corniche before heading to the restaurant.