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Sharm El Sheikh is not just a beach-and-snorkel destination. It is also the kind of place where we can spend the day floating above coral reefs and the evening arguing over whether to order grilled prawns, Lebanese mezze, or sushi. Sensible? Maybe not. Enjoyable? Extremely.
The city’s dining scene is broad enough to keep things interesting, with cliffside cafes, seafood institutions, casual Egyptian grills, Indian restaurants, Lebanese spots, and polished places in Soho Square when we feel like dinner with a little extra shine. Here is where to eat in Sharm El Sheikh, plus what to order once you get there.
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Where To Eat In Sharm El Sheikh: Top Restaurants & Cafes
Farsha Cafe
Farsha Cafe is one of the most iconic places in Sharm El Sheikh, and yes, it really is that dramatic. Perched on the Umm El Sid plateau, it looks out over the Red Sea from a cliffside setting filled with lanterns, antiques, carved wood, and old decorative pieces that make the whole place feel like a film set with very good tea.
This is not really the place we come for a serious meal. We come for the atmosphere, the view, and that smug little feeling of having picked one of the prettiest sunset spots in town.
What to order: Mint tea, Turkish coffee, fresh juice, or a simple dessert while you soak up the view. This is more of a drinks-and-vibes stop than a full dinner destination.
Palm Cafe
Palm Cafe, located in the Kanabesh Hotel in Naama Bay, is one of those easygoing places that works well when we want a relaxed break without too much ceremony. The atmosphere is casual, the staff are known for being attentive, and the location makes it convenient if we are already wandering around Naama Bay.
It is the kind of cafe that earns points for comfort rather than theatricality. Not every stop needs a cliffside entrance and 400 lanterns.
What to order: Coffee, fresh juice, mocktails, and light snacks. It is best as a casual pit stop rather than a destination meal.
Fares Seafood Restaurant – Old Market
Fares Seafood Restaurant in the Old Market is one of the best-known seafood restaurants in Sharm El Sheikh, and for good reason. This is the place people mention again and again when they want fresh fish, generous portions, and seafood done properly. It is lively, popular, and firmly on the “come hungry” side of the spectrum.
Because the restaurant has built such a solid reputation, it tends to draw both visitors and regular fans who already know exactly why they are there.
What to order: Shrimp with molokhia, grilled fish, seafood soup, fried calamari, and rice dishes. If you like shellfish, this is absolutely the place to lean into it.
Laialy Kan Zaman Restaurant
Located in Naama Bay, Laialy Kan Zaman is a useful all-rounder when the group cannot agree on one cuisine. The menu covers seafood as well as international dishes, including Indian food, so there is enough variety to avoid a table-wide diplomatic incident.
The restaurant also has comfortable seating and pleasant outdoor tables, which makes it a nice option for a slower dinner in the evening.
What to order: Mixed seafood dishes, grilled fish, curry-based dishes, or a mixed table of international plates if everyone wants something different.
Akuna Matata
Akuna Matata in Soho Square, Shark Bay, is a practical choice for families and mixed groups. The menu is broad, with Arabic, Western, and international dishes, and the seating is polished enough to feel a little more put together than your average casual resort restaurant. It also has a dedicated area for children, which is a strong move for anyone traveling with small humans who may or may not stay seated.
This is not the place for culinary purity. It is the place for choice, ease, and not having to negotiate three separate dinner moods.
What to order: Mixed grills, burgers, pasta, sharing platters, and kid-friendly staples. This is a go-with-the-group kind of place.
Dananeer Restaurant Seafood & Steak House
Dananeer, on King of Bahrain Street in Naama Bay, is one of those broad-menu restaurants that manages to cover seafood, Egyptian classics, and meat dishes from both Arabic and European traditions. That gives it plenty of appeal, especially when we want somewhere flexible without descending into blandness.
It is especially good for travelers who want the option of ordering local comfort food alongside more familiar grilled meat or steak dishes.
What to order: Ful, ta’amiya, grilled meats, seafood platters, and steak. It is one of the better picks when part of the table wants local food and part wants something meatier and more classic.
Fairuz Lebanese Restaurant
Fairuz Lebanese Restaurant, also on King of Bahrain Street in Naama Bay, is a strong option for anyone craving Lebanese and Eastern flavors. Lebanese food is one of those cuisines that almost always saves the day: plenty of grilled meat, mezze, herbs, dips, breads, and enough sharing plates to make the table look gloriously overcrowded.
This place also gets attention for serving Moroccan dishes, which gives it a slightly wider culinary range than the name alone suggests.
What to order: Mezze, hummus, grilled kebabs, shawarma-style plates, kofta, and any Moroccan house specialties on the menu. This is the place to order a little too much and call it a cultural experience.
Egyptian Restaurant Naama Bay
With branches in the Old Market, Naama Bay, and Nabq Bay, Egyptian Restaurant is one of the easiest places to try local-style food at very fair prices. It is especially popular for offering good quality without the inflated feel some tourist-heavy places can have.
The menu focuses on oriental dishes and grilled specialties, with a wide range of meats including chicken, duck, pigeon, and classic barbecue plates. If you want something hearty, this place absolutely understands the assignment.
What to order: Mixed grills, kofta, chicken, duck, pigeon, and traditional Egyptian rice and side dishes. This is a strong choice for a filling local-style meal.
El Kababgy Restaurant
El Kababgy, inside the Mövenpick Resort in Naama Bay, is one of the better-known places in the city for Eastern cuisine and grilled meat dishes. It has both indoor seating and outdoor tables by the sea, so it works well when we want dinner to feel a bit more special than “whatever is nearby and open.”
The setting helps, of course. Food simply behaves better when served with a sea view.
What to order: Grilled meats, mixed kebab platters, fresh meat dishes, and classic Eastern starters. Go for the grilled specialties here; that is clearly the point.
Bombay Indian Cuisine Restaurant
Bombay Indian Cuisine is one of the more distinctive restaurants in Sharm El Sheikh, especially when we need a break from seafood and grills and want something richer, spicier, and deeply comforting. The restaurant specializes in Indian and Asian dishes, and the staff and decor help create an atmosphere that leans into the theme without feeling half-hearted.
It is also set up for celebrations and occasions, so the vibe can feel a little more festive than average.
What to order: Butter chicken, biryani, curry dishes, tandoori specialties, naan, and vegetarian starters. If you like bold flavors, this is where to go.
Boharat Restaurant
Boharat Restaurant, near the Tropitel Hotel in Naama Bay, focuses on Middle Eastern and Egyptian cuisine in a more straightforward, traditional way. This is not a flashy concept restaurant. It is a solid option when we want familiar regional flavors and a proper sit-down meal that feels rooted in local food.
What to order: Grilled meats, kebabs, rice dishes, mezze, and classic Egyptian mains. Order whatever sounds most comforting and generously spiced.
SOHO Sushi Lounge
SOHO Sushi Lounge in SOHO Square White Beach is one of the top places in Sharm El Sheikh for sushi and Japanese-inspired food. It is a polished, stylish option when we want something lighter, fresher, and a little different from the city’s many seafood grills and Middle Eastern spots.
For sushi lovers, this is one of the easiest dinner picks in the Shark Bay area.
What to order: Sushi platters, sashimi, tempura, and Japanese small plates. If you are dining as a group, a mixed sushi selection is the obvious power move.
Final thoughts
What makes eating in Sharm El Sheikh fun is the range. We can sip tea at Farsha with one of the best views in town, pile into seafood at Fares, go full mezze mode at Fairuz, or end the night with sushi in Soho Square. Not bad for a place many people only talk about in terms of beaches and diving.
So yes, absolutely come for the reefs. But leave enough room in the itinerary for grilled fish, kebabs, curry, and sunset tea, or you will be doing Sharm very, very wrong.
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