Around Jerusalem and the Dead Sea Restaurants
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21. Naji Restaurant
$$$ | |People from near and far seek out this casual eatery for its excellent kebabs, made from ground beef and lamb, along with plenty of parsley. Opened in 1936, the family-owned restaurant also offers a large menu of grilled meats, salads, and desserts made in its nearby bakery. Vegetarians will enjoy stuffed peppers, onions, and eggplants. Large windows surround the tables in the circular dining room.
4 Mahmud Rashid, Israel02-533–6520Known For
- Sweeping views
- Quality service
- Local lunch crowd
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22. Naya Asian Mountain Restaurant
$$$ | |Inside Moshav Beit Nekofa outside Abu Gosh, this large modern restaurant is a great place for a leisurely lunch or indulgent dinner after a day of hiking on nearby trails or exploring archaeological ruins. The main dining area includes an open kitchen, plenty of high windows, and pots full of orchids. There is also seating on a patio surrounded by vine-covered stone walls. The menu features rice, noodle, and sushi dishes, and the fresh ginger lemonade pairs nicely with everything. A full bar also offers local beer and wine, as well as cocktails. Reservations are recommended, especially at lunch.
Beit Nekofa, 9083000, Israel02-990–0070Known For
- Sushi
- Ginger lemonade
- Sleek interior design
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Rate Includes: Closed Fri. and before sundown on Sat. -
23. Peace Center Restaurant
$ | |Palestinian classics are the main draw at this tourist-friendly eatery steps from the Church of the Nativity. Try the maqloubeh, a spiced and baked chicken leg served with a colorful pilaf of yellow rice and eggplant, cauliflower, and carrots. Another great option is musakhan, chicken and onion baked in sumac spice over flatbread. There are also a wide range of pasta dishes. Palestinian Taybeh beer is on tap, and you can end with local baklava pastry or tiramisu.
Manger Sq., Israel059-818–3849Known For
- Tour groups
- Chicken and onion baked in sumac sauce
- Fresh desserts
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24. Reshta
$$$ | |Chef J.J. Jalil returned from the United States to his mother's home village and trained in top Israeli kitchens before opening his own homage to Ein Rafah. Try the musakhan chicken, marinated in sumac for 24 hours, or the siniya (layers of bulgur and minced lamb served with house-fermented lemon). Bread is baked in a stone oven on-site, and vegetarians can order salads or vegetable stew. No alcohol is served, but you can bring your own.
Ein Rafah, Israel053-611–2763Known For
- BYOB
- Stone-oven-baked bread
- Vegetarian options
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25. Shanklish
$$ | |A modest, sweet, and genuine spot named for the dried, aged shanklish cheese that is grated over its salads, this is the ideal place to grab a light meal. Breakfast features bread baked over stones, eggs, salads, and a parade of dips; more substantial dishes include shishbarak dumplings, kebab wrapped in grape leaves, and musakhan chicken cooked in sumac.
Ein Rafah, Israel072-281–1738Known For
- Good brunch spot
- Lighter meals
- Stone-baked bread
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
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26. Singer Café
$ | |Old Singer sewing machines are the tables at this cafe that celebrates Palestinian and Arab artists. In addition to good coffee, you can enjoy fresh juice or lighter fare like sandwiches and salads, and you can also eat upstairs on a rooftop deck. Keep an eye on the bulletin boards for upcoming book readings and local tours. The café is a 15-minute walk from the Church of the Nativity.
Near Beit Sahour municipality, Israel02-277–1171Known For
- Book readings and local events
- Sandwiches and salad
- Friendly owners
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27. Stars and Bucks
$ | |Come to this Palestinian-owned chain for the freshly pressed orange and pomegranate juices or a potent cup of thick Arabic coffee. Take home a souvenir mug printed with a green circle that looks strikingly like one from a certain U.S. coffee behemoth.
Manger St., Israel02-275–8787Known For
- Great selfie place
- Souvenir mugs
- Fast service
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28. Sultan
$$ | |Reached by the Jericho Cable Car, this restaurant is the only place to get a cup of coffee, fresh juice, or some lunch near the Qarantal monastery. Tables are scattered on terraces built into the mountainside, and the menu includes grilled meats, hummus, salads, and some Western foods like pasta. Sultan closes at 7 pm daily, except for Thursday and Friday, when it is open later.
Qarantal St., Israel02-232–1590Known For
- Great oasis views
- Lunch service
- Hummus
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29. Temptation
$$$ | |The closest restaurant to Tel Jericho (they share a parking lot), this touristy spot known locally as Abu Raed serves grilled meat and chicken as well as mezzes like hummus and vegetable salads. You can buy Dead Sea beauty products at the adjacent shop.
Ain as-Sultan St., Israel02-232–2614Known For
- Caters to tour groups
- Wide range of mezzes
- Slow service at busy times
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30. Tent Restaurant
$$ | |Located in Beit Sahour, this massive restaurant with wide windows is a great way to end a day of sightseeing. Slip into a bright red chair, order a water pipe, and wait for waiters in white shirts and black vests to bring out well-spiced grilled meats, hummus, and salads.
Shepherd's Field St., Israel02-277–3875Known For
- Huge picture windows
- Middle Eastern hospitality
- Chicken liver cooked in pomegranate molasses
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