Egyptian · Seafood
The most loved local restaurant in Dahab. Fresh grilled fish, kofta, falafel and Egyptian staples at honest prices. Always busy — arrive early.
📍 Mashraba St, Assalah, Dahab
🕐 09:00 – 22:00 daily
💰 Mains from 60 EGP (~$1.20)
📞 +20 69 364 0220
International · Egyptian · Seafood
Beachfront institution with panoramic Red Sea views. Grilled seafood, mezze and international dishes. Popular for sunset dinner — book ahead in high season.
📍 Waterfront, Mashraba, Dahab
🕐 10:00 – 23:00 daily
💰 Mains from 250 EGP (~$5)
International · Pizza · Café
Dahab's most famous expat hangout. Known for massive breakfasts, wood-fired pizza and shisha on the terrace. Good cocktails and regular events.
📍 Mashraba, Dahab
🕐 08:00 – 23:30 daily
💰 Pizza from 300 EGP (~$6)
International · Seafood
Attached to the Nesima Resort. One of the most upscale dining options in Dahab. Extensive mezze menu, fresh catch of the day, good wine list.
📍 Nesima Resort, Mashraba, Dahab
🕐 07:00 – 23:00 daily
💰 Mains from 350 EGP (~$7)
Café · Breakfast · Smoothies
Best breakfast spot in Dahab. Excellent shakshuka, fresh juices, smoothie bowls and strong coffee. Small, fills up fast on weekends.
📍 Assalah, Dahab
🕐 07:30 – 16:00 daily
💰 Breakfast from 120 EGP (~$2.40)
Seafood · International
Waterfront seafood restaurant with a nautical theme. Buy your fish fresh from the market downstairs and have it cooked to order. Great for groups.
📍 Waterfront, Dahab
🕐 11:00 – 22:30 daily
💰 Fish by weight, avg 400 EGP/kg
Egyptian · Grills
Simple and cheap Egyptian grill house. Rotisserie chicken, kofta, falafel and rice. Locals eat here — that's the best endorsement possible.
📍 City Centre, Dahab
🕐 10:00 – 21:00 daily
💰 Full meal under 100 EGP (~$2)
International · Pizza · Pasta
Relaxed restaurant near the Lighthouse dive site. Good pasta and pizza, vegetarian-friendly, popular with the diving crowd post-dive.
📍 Lighthouse Area, Dahab
🕐 09:00 – 23:00 daily
💰 Mains from 200 EGP (~$4)
Café · Bar · Snacks
Chilled café-bar on the waterfront. Beers, cocktails, sandwiches and snacks. Live music some evenings. Good spot for a sundowner.
📍 Mashraba Waterfront, Dahab
🕐 12:00 – 01:00 daily
💰 Beer from 80 EGP (~$1.60)
International · Middle Eastern
Cosy restaurant with a wide menu of Egyptian and international food. Consistently good quality and generous portions. Shisha available.
📍 Mashraba, Dahab
🕐 09:00 – 23:00 daily
💰 Mains from 200 EGP (~$4)
Café · Breakfast · Smoothies
Healthy café popular with the kite and yoga crowd. Smoothies, acai bowls, wraps and good iced coffee. Fast wifi.
📍 Assalah, Dahab
🕐 07:00 – 18:00 daily
💰 Smoothie bowl from 150 EGP (~$3)
Seafood
Fresh seafood grilled right in front of you. Choose your fish from the display and have it done the way you like it. Very popular with tour groups.
📍 Waterfront, Assalah, Dahab
🕐 12:00 – 22:00 daily
💰 Fish from 350 EGP (~$7)
Egyptian · Bedouin
Bedouin-style dining on cushions under the stars. Traditional Egyptian and Sinai food served family-style. Best for a special evening out.
📍 Assalah, Dahab
🕐 18:00 – 23:00 daily
💰 Set dinner from 400 EGP (~$8)
Italian · Pizza · Pasta
Best Italian in Dahab. Wood-fired pizzas with proper ingredients, house-made pasta. Small and charming — often fully booked, show up early.
📍 Mashraba, Dahab
🕐 17:00 – 23:00 (closed Monday)
💰 Pizza from 320 EGP (~$6.40)