"A plate-smashing Greek taverna on the St. Regis marina; book the long table for a team dinner that becomes a party."
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About OPA Doha
Plates hit the floor by the second course, and a bouzouki player works the room. OPA opened at The St. Regis Doha in West Bay in December 2024, a Greek-islands taverna concept overlooking The Pearl’s marina, built for noise and groups. The food is better than the floor show suggests: kleftiko, slow lamb with feta-mashed potato, and prawn saganaki are the orders. There is no named chef; this is a hospitality-group concept run to a brand standard. A dinner runs roughly QAR 250 to 450 a head.
The Kitchen
OPA carries no celebrity chef; it is an international taverna concept, and Doha is one of several outposts, run to a central brand standard by the St. Regis kitchen team. Judge it on the plates, which are more serious than the plate-smashing implies. Kleftiko is the signature: lamb cooked slow to falling off the bone over feta-mashed potato with a mint salad. Prawn saganaki arrives bubbling in tomato and feta; the seafood orzo is loaded with mussels and shrimp; the wagyu souvlaki is the upmarket skewer. Start with the spread of hummus, taramasalata and fried calamari to share.
Portions are generous and built for a table, not a tasting. A dinner runs QAR 250 to 450 per person before the drinks list, at The St. Regis Doha in West Bay, where OPA opened in December 2024. For calmer rooms nearby, see the Doha dining guide.
The Room
The room faces the marina through glass, dressed in Aegean blue and white, with a central space that doubles as a dance floor once the music starts. It is loud by design: live Greek band, plate-smashing, tables of twelve clapping along. Lighting is bright and festive rather than low. Seating runs to large communal and banquette tables built for groups. Dress is smart, Doha dresses up, but there is no jacket rule. Ask for a marina-side table away from the band if you want to talk.
Best for a Team Dinner
Book OPA for a team dinner because the long tables, sharing spread and live entertainment do the work of breaking the ice, the marina setting impresses visiting colleagues, and nobody has to carry the conversation when a bouzouki player and a pile of smashable plates are involved. Order the mezze spread and the kleftiko for the table. See the Doha dining guide and the best restaurants for a team dinner.
Not for
Not for a quiet dinner or a first date: there is live music, plate-smashing and dancing nightly, and the room is loud and bright. Book elsewhere to actually talk.
Frequently Asked
Is OPA Doha worth it?
Yes, for a group night out rather than a quiet dinner. OPA is a lively Greek taverna concept at The St. Regis Doha with live music, plate-smashing and a generous sharing menu; the kleftiko and prawn saganaki are genuinely good. Expect QAR 250 to 450 per person. For calmer rooms, see the Doha dining guide.
How hard is it to book OPA Doha?
Easy to moderate. OPA takes reservations by phone on +974 4042 0909 and through the St. Regis and Marriott Bonvoy listings, with weekend nights and theme evenings the busiest. For a group, book the large communal tables a few days out and request a marina-side spot. Friday’s Greek-feast nights fill fastest.
What is the dress code at OPA Doha?
Smart, no jacket required. Doha dresses up for dinner, so business-smart to cocktail is the norm; a collared shirt or a dress fits. There is no enforced jacket rule, and the room runs festive rather than formal. Avoid shorts and athletic wear in a St. Regis restaurant.
What should I order at OPA Doha?
Start with the mezze spread: hummus, taramasalata, fried calamari and prawn saganaki to share. Then the kleftiko lamb and the seafood orzo, with the wagyu souvlaki if the table wants a skewer. Portions are large and built for sharing, so order across the table rather than per person.
Reserve by phone or via The St. Regis Doha. Group tables on request.
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Practical Information
AddressThe St. Regis Doha, West Bay
NeighbourhoodWest Bay
CuisineGreek
PriceQAR 250–450 pp
Dress CodeSmart, no jacket
SeatingCommunal & banquette; marina-side on request
