Good to know
Good to Know
- Hurghada Marina and Sheraton Road are the main tourist/expat dining areas; El Dahar Old Town offers the most authentic local dining at lowest prices
- Fresh Red Sea seafood is exceptional value compared to international prices - look for restaurants displaying fish on ice where you can select your catch
- Tipping 10-15% is customary in restaurants; cash speeds up service in local establishments
- Food safety: Choose busy restaurants with high turnover, stick to bottled water, avoid unwashed raw vegetables - tourist-oriented venues are generally safe
- Many Egyptian staples are inherently vegetarian or easily modified with tahini/hummus substitutes for dairy; ask for 'seyami' or 'nabati' (vegetable) options
- Street food from established vendors is affordable (1-3 EUR per meal) and popular with locals - Al Falah Kebda for liver sandwiches, koshary stalls, and fresh juice stands are reliable
- Dining culture is split between plastic-chair street stalls and polished marina restaurants; outdoor dining with Red Sea sunset views is common
- International cuisines are readily available due to tourism, but most memorable meals come from simple grilled fresh fish or classic Egyptian dishes
Supermarkets
Carrefour
- Neighborhood
- City Center Mall and near airport on El Nasr Road
- Notes
- Large French multinational hypermarket with imported products and household items
Spinneys
- Neighborhood
- Senzo Mall and El-Dahar
- Notes
- International supermarket with strong selection of imported food and spices
Metro Market
- Neighborhood
- Sakala (city center) and suburban location
- Notes
- Well-organized hypermarket with fresh meat, chicken, frozen seafood, and international products
Abu Ashara Supermarket
- Neighborhood
- Multiple branches across Hurghada
- Notes
- Local chain with 6+ branches offering food, beverages, toiletries and household supplies
Gomla Market
- Neighborhood
- El Fondok Street, near Marina and El Mina Mosque
- Notes
- Local market with competitive prices; also functions as a fresh seafood market
Budget
GAD
- Price Range
- EGP 150
- Neighborhood
- Sheraton Road (multiple locations)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Egyptian fast food - taameya, foul, kofta, koshary
El Esraa Grill
- Price Range
- EGP 200
- Neighborhood
- Serry Street, Sakala
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Local Egyptian grilled meats and mezze
El Dahar Street Vendors
- Price Range
- EGP 80
- Neighborhood
- El Dahar (Old Town)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Street food - ful & taameya, koshary, grilled meat
Illegal Kitchen
- Price Range
- EGP 250
- Neighborhood
- El Kawther
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Homemade burgers and stone-baked pizzas
High End
Solo Restaurant & Lounge
- Price Range
- EGP 650
- Neighborhood
- Hurghada City Center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Mediterranean, Italian, seafood with live entertainment
Granada Restaurant & Pub
- Price Range
- EGP 700
- Neighborhood
- Old Sheraton Road
- Cuisine Or Dish
- International and Mediterranean cuisine with seafood
Pier 88 El Gouna
- Price Range
- EGP 750
- Neighborhood
- Abu Tig Marina, El Gouna
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Upscale Italian, seafood, steak with sea views
Nino's Restaurant
- Price Range
- EGP 680
- Neighborhood
- Hurghada 2
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Authentic Italian cuisine and pizza
Mid Range
Starfish Seafood Restaurant
- Price Range
- EGP 400
- Neighborhood
- Sheraton Road
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Fresh Red Sea seafood - grilled fish, shrimp, calamari
El Halaka Fish Restaurant
- Price Range
- EGP 380
- Neighborhood
- Hurghada Marina
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Fresh seafood and authentic Egyptian dishes
Moby Dick
- Price Range
- EGP 420
- Neighborhood
- Aldau Promenade
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Camel steak, seafood, and international cuisine
Nubian Sky Restaurant
- Price Range
- EGP 350
- Neighborhood
- El-Shohada
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Egyptian cuisine - falafel, kofta, koshary
Delivery Services
8Orders
- Notes
- First online ordering platform in Hurghada; covers restaurants, groceries, bakeries, and pharmacies with fast delivery
Talabat
- Notes
- Popular food delivery platform with wide restaurant selection and real-time order tracking
Akelni
- Notes
- Growing food delivery service in Egypt; available in Hurghada with multiple restaurant options
Elmenus
- Notes
- Online restaurant discovery and ordering platform covering thousands of restaurants with delivery
International Cuisine
Italian
- Venues Available
- Yes
- Notes
- Widely available - popular options include Nino's Restaurant, Zia Amelia, and multiple pizzerias on Marina and Sheraton Road
Thai
- Venues Available
- Yes
- Notes
- White Elephant at Steigenberger Hotel and other locations offer authentic Thai curries
Japanese/Sushi
- Venues Available
- Yes
- Notes
- Syake Sushi and other sushi restaurants offer authentic rolls and nigiri
Indian
- Venues Available
- Yes
- Notes
- Options available including Tandoor Restaurant in El Gouna
Mexican
- Venues Available
- Yes
- Notes
- La Cantina Restaurant on Hurghada Marina offers tacos, quesadillas, and margaritas
Local Must Try Dishes
Koshary
- Description
- Egypt's national dish - rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas with spicy tomato sauce
Ful Medames
- Description
- Slow-cooked fava beans for breakfast, seasoned with lemon, garlic, and olive oil
Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel)
- Description
- Falafel made with fava beans instead of chickpeas, deep-fried and served with tahini
Fresh Red Sea Seafood
- Description
- Grilled fish (denise, boray, mullet), shrimp, calamari, lobster - caught daily from the Red Sea
Sayadeya
- Description
- Coastal Egyptian classic - white fish (sea bass or grouper) baked with spiced rice and caramelised onions
Kebda Iskandarani
- Description
- Alexandrian liver sandwich - spiced grilled liver with lemon and tahini
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Overview
- Many traditional Egyptian dishes are naturally vegetarian or easily adapted. Dedicated vegan-specific restaurants are rare, but several venues offer strong vegan/vegetarian options.
- Traditional Options
- Falafel (ta'ameya), tahini, baba ganoush, ful medames, koshari (when prepared without meat), hummus, fresh salads, and vegetable-based mezze are widely available across local restaurants and street food vendors
Malu's Deli
- Neighborhood
- Hurghada (multiple locations)
- Description
- Café offering vegan items including spring rolls, salads, smoothies, and fresh juices
Granada Restaurant and Pub
- Neighborhood
- Old Sheraton Road
- Description
- Mediterranean restaurant with salads, pasta, and pizza options available with vegan modifications upon request
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