Around Jerusalem and the Dead Sea Restaurants
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1. Afteem
$ | |Just off Manger Square, Afteem draws locals and tourists alike for its falafel, hummus, and chicken platters. Grab a falafel sandwich for just a few shekels, or order a sit-down meal in the arched, cave-like interior. There are meat, veggie, and vegan options, as well as Taybeh beer, local wine, and fresh fruit juices. Afteem also stays open late for night owls.
Manger Sq., Israel02-274–7940Known For
- Local beer
- Great prices
- Fresh ingredients
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2. Bab IdDeir Gallery and Kitchen
$ | |One floor contains a gallery where local Palestinian paintings and posters are on exhibit and for sale; above it is a well-lit restaurant with giant windows. Breakfast features Arab mainstays like hummus and man'ousheh bread baked with aromatic zaatar, and main courses range from traditional offerings like shishbarak dumplings to more Western offerings such as fettuccini Alfredo. Try local Palestinian wine and beer, or order from a wide bar selection.
D’eik Quarter, Manager Square, Israel02-276–9222Known For
- Good mix of cuisines
- Local beer and wine
- Close to Manger Square but away from the crowds
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
3. Bar Behar
$$ | |Open seven days a week, this casual Mediterranean restaurant is the perfect place to grab a morning coffee or stop for a bite while hiking and biking. Homemade pastas, taboon-baked pizzas, and Israeli favorites like shakshuka are served on a stone patio overlooking the Judean Hills. A small stand supplies maps of nearby hiking trails and nature reserves, and one circular trail, Nofey Nahal Katlav, which is partially paved, starts right outside of the restaurant.
Rd. 3866, Bar Giora, Israel02-533–3889Known For
- Cauliflower-stuffed calzones
- Posthike lunches
- Hiking maps and advice
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4. Derech Hagefen
$$$ | |Sun streams into this kosher restaurant, which is decorated with plants that are for sale and which has outdoor seating on a delightful, shaded patio. Breakfasts are colorful and generous; options for later in the day include the Beit Zayit salad featuring asparagus and mushrooms, fish kebabs in red-pepper-infused tomato sauce, a long list of pizzas and pastas, and several vegan dishes. The wine list features Israeli and foreign selections. Reservations are recommended.
Derech Hagefen 1, 9081500, Israel02-650–2044Known For
- Impeccable service
- On-site plant nursery
- Big salads
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sat. and Jewish holidays. No dinner Fri. -
5. Elvis Inn
$$ | |At the edge of the gas station by Neve Ilan, this American-style diner has the largest collection of Elvis memorabilia this side of Graceland, including 1,700 photos, two statues that tower outside, and three inside. Grab some classic American food like burgers and fries, or stay local and order hummus. Serious fans should come on the anniversary of his birth (January 8) or death (August 16), when Israel's aging Elvis impersonators come to get all shook up.
Rte. 4115, 9085000, Israel02-534–1275Known For
- Burgers
- Elvis impersonators
- Americana souvenir shop
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Rate Includes: Closes at 5 pm on Fri. -
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6. Hummus Abu Shukri
$$ | |This popular hummus joint is also the village's oldest, having started out with two tables in Samir Abu Shukri's home in 1965 (his grandson, Fadi, is now the restaurant's third-generation manager). Grab a table by the large windows, and look out at the towering mosque minarets in the village while enjoying big plates of hummus served with fresh pita. For something more substantial, try hummus topped with grilled mushrooms or meat.
63 Hashalom Road, Abu Gosh, Israel052-233–0399Known For
- Meat-topped hummus
- Great views
- Relaxed atmosphere
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7. Last Chance
$$ | |On the main highway just outside Jericho, this restaurant run by an Israeli family specializes in meat dishes like chicken schnitzel and pastries filled with spicy ground beef. The large breakfast menu features shakshuka with tomato, spices, and egg; quick bites include potato-filled pastries, hummus, and salads. Try the meat-stuffed dates, drizzled in tahini and sweet date honey, accompanied by a glass of freshly squeezed pomegranate juice. Ask owner Vered Tayeb-Sinai to show you around the family's date orchards, just behind the restaurant. The restaurant also sells boxes of dates and runs a small guesthouse for overnight stays.
Rte. 1, Almog Junction, Israel050-352–5035Known For
- Meat-stuffed dates
- Local crowd
- Convenient highway location
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Fri. evening and Sat. -
8. Muza
$$ | |Every inch of wall, ceiling, and bar real estate is plastered with the scarves of worldwide soccer teams at this beloved, well-established eatery on Route 31 at the entrance to Arad. Although there are plenty of options for non-meat eaters (veggie burgers, lentil stew, eggplant and cauliflower dishes), most people come for the burgers, which are served with spicy potato wedges and go well with one of the many available Israeli and imported beers. The atmosphere is cozy and warm, the waitstaff is cheery, and the big-screen TV is always tuned to a soccer match.
Rte. 31, 89060, Israel08-997–5555Known For
- Friendly staff
- Cozy atmosphere
- TV always showing soccer
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9. 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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10. Shanklish
$$ | |A modest, sweet, and genuine spot named for the dried, aged shanklish cheese that is grated over its salads, this is the ideal place to grab a light meal. Breakfast features bread baked over stones, eggs, salads, and a parade of dips; more substantial dishes include shishbarak dumplings, kebab wrapped in grape leaves, and musakhan chicken cooked in sumac.
Ein Rafah, Israel072-281–1738Known For
- Good brunch spot
- Lighter meals
- Stone-baked bread
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
11. Singer Café
$ | |Old Singer sewing machines are the tables at this cafe that celebrates Palestinian and Arab artists. In addition to good coffee, you can enjoy fresh juice or lighter fare like sandwiches and salads, and you can also eat upstairs on a rooftop deck. Keep an eye on the bulletin boards for upcoming book readings and local tours. The café is a 15-minute walk from the Church of the Nativity.
Near Beit Sahour municipality, Israel02-277–1171Known For
- Book readings and local events
- Sandwiches and salad
- Friendly owners
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12. Sultan
$$ | |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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13. 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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