The first thing to know about Lock, Stock and Barrel is context: a waterfront or coastal backdrop in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, matched with the ambitions of a western restaurant. What matters most is the kitchen's clarity, hospitality and consistency; a comparatively accessible price point makes it a restaurant to choose deliberately, not accidentally. Read it as a place for a scenic meal where place is part of the appeal, with the final judgment depending on execution, hospitality and consistency across the meal.