Eilat and the Negev Restaurants
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1. Cafe Lola
$ | Old City | IsraeliThis whimsically decorated café in the Old City is a breath of fresh air in every respect. Eclectic, funky decor with wooden tables and splashes...
This whimsically decorated café in the Old City is a breath of fresh air in every respect. Eclectic, funky decor with wooden tables and splashes of color are the backdrop for a menu serving tasty dishes at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There's a smashing Israeli breakfast for two featuring house-made bread, smoked salmon, and fresh-squeezed juices. Lunch is equally fetching, with a delicious haloumi (a firm Greek cheese) salad as a star choice. At night the vibe changes, and the small bar mixes up basic cocktails with flair to go with tapas-style dishes like bruschetta with juicy, thinly sliced steak and preserved lemon. Try one of the thick shakes, like an indulgent combination of dates, candied pecans, and coconut milk. There are nice choices for vegan diners as well, and you can hear live music Monday and Tuesday evenings.
13 Smilansky St., Beersheva, Southern District, Israel08-628–8937 -
2. Olla
$$$ | | SpanishOne of the best tapas bars in Eilat, Olla has a relaxing atmosphere, thanks to leather-backed booths and tastefully subdued lighting. The bar...
One of the best tapas bars in Eilat, Olla has a relaxing atmosphere, thanks to leather-backed booths and tastefully subdued lighting. The bar, quite lively on weekends, offers some of the most accomplished bartenders in the city. As for the tapas, you can't go wrong with the goose liver and pears on brioche. You can also choose between your favorite cuts of meat, or opt for the locally raised lamb ribs or the foie gras marinated in a red wine sauce.
Bell Hotel, 7 Tarshish St., Eilat, Southern District, 88000, Israel08-632–5566Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Fri. No lunch Sat. -
3. Agadir
$$ | | BurgerThe Eilat offshoot of the Tel Aviv chain is known for juicy burgers and a copious selection of beers on tap. In a small complex of bars and...
The Eilat offshoot of the Tel Aviv chain is known for juicy burgers and a copious selection of beers on tap. In a small complex of bars and restaurants, Agadir's slightly off-the-beaten-track locale makes it feel more intimate than your average burger joint. The restaurant draws a lively nighttime crowd seeking solid food and drink, the main draw being good-quality beef (or veggie) patties topped with condiments ranging from goose breast to a sunny-side-up egg and caramelized onions. Appetizers include juicy merguez sausage and meat-filled Moroccan "cigars" that are made on the premises. You can also opt for Moroccan fish or meaty sirloin sandwiches.
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4. Authentic
$$ | | MoroccanThe decor is rather basic, but this is the place locals dine at for a full range of delicious Moroccan and North African specialties. Try a...
The decor is rather basic, but this is the place locals dine at for a full range of delicious Moroccan and North African specialties. Try a starter of Moroccan cigars (ground beef wrapped in phyllo dough) with a bowl of lentil soup. Follow it with ferakh maamer, delicious spring chicken stuffed with sweetened couscous and simmered in a honey sauce, or with merguez, a spicy lamb sausage. End your meal with a glass of hot mint tea and perhaps a bite of homemade dessert. There's a nice wine menu.
Rasco Shopping Area, 18 Rager Ave., Beersheva, Southern District, 84001, Israel073-782–8177Restaurant Details
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5. Ginger Asian Kitchen and Bar
$$ | | AsianA duo of Thai chefs presents Asian-fusion and sushi cuisine of delicate spiciness at this spiffy New York look-alike. Recessed lighting contributes...
A duo of Thai chefs presents Asian-fusion and sushi cuisine of delicate spiciness at this spiffy New York look-alike. Recessed lighting contributes to the chic vibe, as do off-white walls and black leather chairs. It's small, but the menu is huge. Start with plump gyoza dumplings stuffed with chicken, goose, and vegetables, or shrimp tempura on avocado with miso sauce. For a main dish there's the Jakarta (chicken or beef with eggplant and zucchini served with an Indonesian sweet sauce) or the Exotica (chicken or seafood dressed with coconut milk and chili paste and scattered with basil leaves). Finish off with a light-as-air pavlova topped with berries and whipped cream.
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6. Hadasaar
$$ | Spice Quarter | VegetarianThe brainchild of Hadas and Sa'ar Badash, this inviting eatery and store-cum–community center is bringing new life to the moribund Spice Quarter...
The brainchild of Hadas and Sa'ar Badash, this inviting eatery and store-cum–community center is bringing new life to the moribund Spice Quarter. The large space features an area selling hard-to-find organic ingredients, a funky secondhand shop, and several cases of fetching jewelry. Best of all is the sweet little café that sells coffee made with house-roasted beans. There's also an expansive vegetarian menu that includes organic gazpacho, freshly baked bread layered with local cheeses, and some of the best tahini cookies in Israel. A half hour spent in the sunny garden or browsing among the local products will leave you wanting more.
6 Har Boker St., Mitzpe Ramon, Southern District, 80600, Israel08-940–8473 -
7. HaHavit
$$ | | BurgerAt this pub-restaurant frequented by everyone from teenagers to octogenarians, you can choose juicy homemade burgers, tasty onion soup, and...
At this pub-restaurant frequented by everyone from teenagers to octogenarians, you can choose juicy homemade burgers, tasty onion soup, and stuffed mushrooms, among other dishes. What's unusual is the copious selection of Israeli beers, which reflects the explosion of the microbrews throughout the country.
Chachmov Center, 10 Nakhal Tsikhor, Mitzpe Ramon, Southern District, 80600, Israel08-658–8226 -
8. Kapara
$$ | Old City | EuropeanOn a tree-lined stretch with old-fashioned streetlights, this is the perfect place for a laid-back meal. Located in a renovated Ottoman-era...
On a tree-lined stretch with old-fashioned streetlights, this is the perfect place for a laid-back meal. Located in a renovated Ottoman-era building in Beersheva's Old City, the rustic restaurant and tapas bar has high ceilings, arabesque tilework, an inner courtyard for alfresco dining, and an atmospheric balcony. Candles flicker from boxes on the walls, and padded chairs and beautifully set tables give the place a serene elegance. There's a separate dining room for families with kids, as well as a bar area. The chef and owner, Yariv Eitani, apprenticed in Provence before returning to his hometown. His creatively prepared tapas-style dishes don't disappoint: wild mushroom risotto, sirloin carpaccio, and seared fresh fish are among the standouts.
23 Smilansky St., Beersheva, Southern District, 84100, Israel08-665–4854 -
9. Lalo
$ | | MoroccanA longtime favorite in Eilat, this kosher lunch place is a top-drawer example of Moroccan-Israeli cooking, all of it by an accomplished mother...
A longtime favorite in Eilat, this kosher lunch place is a top-drawer example of Moroccan-Israeli cooking, all of it by an accomplished mother-and-son team. When you arrive, five different salads (including cauliflower, tahini, eggplant, and hot peppers) are quickly placed on your table. The menu rewards any adventuresome choices you make. Consider such delicacies as beef cooked with hummus (a house specialty), calves' brains served with Moroccan spices, or succulent couscous with vegetables, chickpeas, and tender chicken. No fancy pitas here—just plain bread. Dessert is specially prepared fruit, such as oranges or plums cooked until thick and soft, accompanied by fresh mint tea.
259 Horev St., Eilat, Southern District, 88000, Israel08-633–0578Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Fri. and Sat. No dinner -
10. Last Refuge
$$$ | | SeafoodLocals hold this fish and seafood restaurant (known in Hebrew as Hamiflat Ha'acharon) in high regard and take their guests from "up north" here...
Locals hold this fish and seafood restaurant (known in Hebrew as Hamiflat Ha'acharon) in high regard and take their guests from "up north" here as a real treat. The dining room, with dark paneling and nautical motifs like ships' wheels, spills out onto a spacious balcony where diners eat beside the water, looking at Jordan across the way. Presented with a flourish are fish or crab soups, freshly caught charcoal-grilled Red Sea fish, and creamed seafood served in a seashell. A specialty here is stir-fried sea crabs, prepared with a bit of spice in olive oil and garlic. Weekends tend to be extra busy, so it's smart to reserve several days ahead (and to ask for balcony seating).
Rte. 90, Eilat, Southern District, 88000, Israel08-637–3627 -
11. Les Sardines
$$$ | | SeafoodThis chic bar and upscale fish restaurant overlooks the harbor at the Eilat promenade, offering white-tablecloth dining indoors and out. Recommended...
This chic bar and upscale fish restaurant overlooks the harbor at the Eilat promenade, offering white-tablecloth dining indoors and out. Recommended starters are gravlax and seafood carpaccio. Steaks are a choice entrée, but innovative, attractive fish presentations are the star of the show; portions are generous. The friendly, attentive staff can recommend a nice pairing from the extensive wine and beer menu.
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12. Menta
$ | | CaféJust off Route 40 at a gas station, south of the entrance to Ben-Gurion's Desert Home in Kibbutz Sde Boker, is a small café called Menta. It...
Just off Route 40 at a gas station, south of the entrance to Ben-Gurion's Desert Home in Kibbutz Sde Boker, is a small café called Menta. It's conveniently open around the clock and offers tasty cappuccino, espresso, muffins, and sandwiches.
Rte. 40, Sde Boker, Southern District, 84993, Israel08-657–9938 -
13. Pago Pago Restaurant
$$$ | | SeafoodThis longtime crowd-pleaser began serving in 1986 from its present location on a boat in the marina, but today Pago Pago occupies a striking...
This longtime crowd-pleaser began serving in 1986 from its present location on a boat in the marina, but today Pago Pago occupies a striking, nautical-looking building (it resembles a ship) with walls of windows overlooking the water. The fusion of South American, Asian, and Mediterranean influences creates interesting menu options. Seafood soup or seaweed salad makes a good starter, and seafood main courses include Brazilian moqueca, a fish stew made with coconut milk, and shrimp and calamari gratin with artichokes and garlic. Steak and sushi lovers have good options, too. Pair your meal with a bottle from the impressive list of regional wines.
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14. Pola's Café
$ | | CaféThis café and gift shop is a pleasant, clean place for a break before or after a tour of the Ben-Gurion Desert Home complex. It's convenient...
This café and gift shop is a pleasant, clean place for a break before or after a tour of the Ben-Gurion Desert Home complex. It's convenient for coffee and pastries or a soft drink and a slice of pizza. The shop features wine and olive oil from the Sde Boker Winery and also sells locally produced skin-care items and cosmetics from Faran, made with minerals from the Ramon Crater area. If you have time, ask to see a screening of the short documentary Dreaming—A Love Story, about the establishment of Kibbutz Sde Boker.
Ben-Gurion Desert Home Complex, Sde Boker, Southern District, Israel08-656–0479 -
15. Ranch House
$$$$ | | SteakhouseAccessed directly from the Promenade, this kosher steak house distinguishes itself from the pack with service as solicitous as its steaks are...
Accessed directly from the Promenade, this kosher steak house distinguishes itself from the pack with service as solicitous as its steaks are juicy. Wooden tables and comfy chairs set the stage for a meal that will have you begging for a doggy bag. Appetizers are named after American states: "Texas" is a serving of crispy, honey-barbecued chicken wings. Steaks, including a copious rib eye, are cooked to order and arrive with a tangle of crispy fried onions and a side of spinach that isn't quite creamed, but is delicious nonetheless. The wine list is diverse and offers several reasonably priced selections.
Royal Beach Hotel, 3 Shvil Hayam, Eilat, Southern District, 88000, Israel08-636–8989Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. No dinner Fri. -
16. Saba Gepetto
$ | | IsraeliIf you need a break from traditional Middle Eastern food, head to Grandpa Gepetto, tucked into an alleyway off a small shopping mall. The dark...
If you need a break from traditional Middle Eastern food, head to Grandpa Gepetto, tucked into an alleyway off a small shopping mall. The dark, cavelike room features gourmet sandwiches served on fresh focaccia bread, with fillings ranging from stir-fried goose breast to chicken breast with pesto. All of them have whimsical names like Mad Cow and Chicken Little. The restaurant offers English-language menus and an excellent beer selection. For an after-dinner drink, ask the hostess about Bar Basaba (Grandpa's Bar). She'll take you around the corner, unlock an unmarked door, and lead you into the coolest bar in Beersheva, hidden in the courtyard between office buildings. There you'll find local Negev beers on tap and, for the homesick, select American beers in bottles.
109 Rasco St., near Leonardo Hotel Negev, Beersheva, Southern District, Israel08-627–2829Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sat. -
17. Whale
$$$$ | North Beach | SeafoodThe husband-and-wife chef-owners of Whale ran their previous restaurant in Eilat's industrial area for years, drawing foodies from all over...
The husband-and-wife chef-owners of Whale ran their previous restaurant in Eilat's industrial area for years, drawing foodies from all over the country. In late 2015 they relaunched in the tourist area, and Whale quickly became one of Israel's top seafood restaurants. Browse the cookbooks on the shelves while you wait for your order. Salt-baked beetroot salad or zucchini blossoms makes a nice starter, and for a main course, try the shrimpburger, the only menu item that migrated from the former restaurant. For dessert, don't miss the salted caramel tart with ice cream.
Herods Hotel, 6 HaYam St., Eilat, Southern District, 88103, Israel08-920–9393Restaurant Details
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18. Yakota
$$$$ | Old City | MoroccanOn a sleepy corner in the Old City sits this classic Moroccan restaurant, run by the same family since the 1960s. Though Yakota—decorated sumptuously...
On a sleepy corner in the Old City sits this classic Moroccan restaurant, run by the same family since the 1960s. Though Yakota—decorated sumptuously in Moroccan textiles, hammered metal, and ornate tilework—often seems empty, the food is exceedingly fresh, creative, and delicious. Just say the word and chef Bebe will order for you, starting with a course of delicious house-made salads featuring seasonal ingredients like fennel, dates, and candied oranges, followed by simmering tagines of tender meat and vegetables (even local specialties like kmehin, a tuberlike desert root). For dessert, a local baker prepares a host of delicate petits fours, delivered to the table on a tiered metal tower alongside steaming mint tea.
27 Mordai Hagettaíot St., Beersheva, Southern District, 84100, Israel08-623–2689Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sat. -
19. Yotvata Inn
$ | | IsraeliIf you're looking for fantastic kibbutz-made ice cream (try the one flavored with tmarim, or dates), stop by this inn, an Israeli institution...
If you're looking for fantastic kibbutz-made ice cream (try the one flavored with tmarim, or dates), stop by this inn, an Israeli institution next to a gas station on Route 90 between the Yotvata Hai-Bar Nature Reserve and Timna Park, 40 km (25 miles) north of Eilat. The kibbutz of the same name is across the way, and its dairy products are much loved by locals. Hot chicken or beef dishes are available as well. It's open 24 hours (though closed Saturday night), but the late-night food menu is more limited.
Rte. 90 (Dead Sea–Eilat Rd.), Yotvata, Southern District, Israel08-635–7449 -
20. Cafeneto
$ | | CaféClosed PermanentlyAh, the flavor of a flaky croissant and the enticing scent of espresso and cappuccino—in the desert! You can also get a full Israeli breakfast...
Ah, the flavor of a flaky croissant and the enticing scent of espresso and cappuccino—in the desert! You can also get a full Israeli breakfast here (including local cheese, omelets, and vegetables) as well as sandwiches such as the Baghdadi (hard-boiled egg, roasted eggplant, tomatoes, cucumbers, scallions, parsley, and tahini). Or you might try a salad of finely chopped vegetables with mint, coriander, lemon, and olive oil. Head to the terrace and sip an iced chai tea, fresh juice, sachlav (a custardy hot beverage), or a latte with shredded chocolate.
Chachmov Center, 5 Nahal Tziya, Mitzpe Ramon, Southern District, 80600, Israel08-658–7777
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