The Grill
Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel, King Abdul Aziz Endowment, Clock Towers Complex, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
The Grill offers one of the clearest speciality alternatives in the Fairmont Makkah dining collection, described by the operator as a fine dining barbecue restaurant with an à la carte focus. In a district filled with large buffets and all-day dining rooms, that makes it particularly useful for visitors who want a more deliberate dinner setting and a menu built around a specific style rather than broad variety. It brings contrast to the Haram-area restaurant scene without moving away from the convenience of the Clock Towers complex. Its ranking reflects that focused appeal. The Grill is not trying to serve every dining need across the day; instead, it works best as a more specialised evening choice within one of Makkah’s most recognisable hotel addresses. For eligible visitors already based nearby, that can make it a welcome break from larger, more utilitarian meal formats. The restaurant remains part of a hotel property, so access depends on hotel policy and on lawful entry to the city. Non-Muslims cannot enter Makkah, and Muslim visitors should ensure they meet current Saudi travel and pilgrimage requirements, including obtaining the required Umrah authorisation through Nusuk before heading to Masjid al-Haram.