Haifa and the Northern Coast Restaurants
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1. Agenda
$$ | |If you're one of those people who could eat breakfast three times a day, Agenda is for you. Try the shakshuka, an Israeli dish in which eggs are poached in a sharp tomato sauce; for lunch and dinner there are also pizzas, sushi, and other light fare, plus cocktails and wine. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere casual. Like many of the tastiest good-value restaurants in Israel, this one is in a gas station (Paz Gas, next to Minato, a sushi place). It has a bright interior with indoor, outdoor, and bar seating.
off Rte. 2, 9088900, Israel04-626–2092Known For
- Friendly staff
- Everything from shakshuka to pizza
- Conveniently located off the highway
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Rate Includes: No dinner Fri. No breakfast or lunch Sat. -
2. Giraffe
$$ | |Here you'll find a welcome combination of jolly atmosphere and casual pan-Asian cuisine. It's sort of a New York lounge–style hangout, with a stainless-steel open kitchen; black tables, chairs, bar, and stools; silver photography-studio ceiling lights; and a staff in bright white T-shirts, jeans, and long black aprons. Noodles are the specialty, and most dishes are prepared in a wok. You might start with a crispy Thai salad in peanut sauce; then feast on spicy egg noodles with chicken, coconut milk, and red Thai curry; or try your luck with black egg noodles (dyed with squid ink) with calamari and green onions.
131 Hanassi Blvd., 3463415, Israel04-810–4012Known For
- Delicious wok noodles
- Hip vibe
- Gluten-free options
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3. Goldfish
$$ | |Over the shabby doorway, a crooked sign announces that the fish is "fresh every day." That's all you need to know about this bare-bones, old-time favorite seafood restaurant. Take a seat at one of the 16 tables, each covered with rough white paper, and be treated to lots of what Israelis call salatim, or little dishes of roasted eggplant, fish roe, and homemade hummus. There's no menu in English, and no need for one, as only three dishes are offered: shrimp, calamari, and deep-fried fish. There's no dessert, just jangling-strong espresso.
26 A.L. Zissu St., 3525247, Israel04-855–2663Known For
- Three options: shrimp, calamari, and deep-fried fish
- Roll-up-your-sleeves eating
- Strong espresso
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
4. Halabi Brothers
$$ | |At this storefront eatery, brothers Fouad and Ahmad Halabi greet you with a handshake and a "Hello, my cousin!" The delicious falafel and shawarma are wrapped in thin, lightly browned, Druze-style pitas—a nice change from the fluffy ones served at most other places in the country—and a refreshing splash of lemon tops the salads. Watch everything being prepared in the glass-front kitchen that opens onto a series of tile-floor dining rooms. The adjoining gift shop, also run by the siblings, displays locally woven tablecloths and pillowcases.
14 Commercial Center St., 3005600, Israel04-839–3576Known For
- Famous falafel
- Warm welcome
- Glass-front kitchen
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5. Maayan Habira
$$ | |The decor of this meat-lovers' haven is informal: beer kegs piled in a corner; walls covered with photos of glowing restaurant reviews; and a mural of the customers painted by an art student in 1989. The Romanian family-run business has been around since 1962; today Reuven and his son Shlomi do the excellent cooking. To start, savor chopped liver, jellied calf's foot, gefilte fish, and oxtail soup. Then go to work on delectable pork spareribs, goose, or beef pastrami, which they smoke themselves. As befits a place whose name means "beer spring," an impressive selection of imported beers is on tap. In summer, diners sit outside and enjoy live music.
4 Natanson St., 3303476, Israel04-862–3193Known For
- Hearty Romanian beer and food
- Generous portions
- Attentive service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sat. -
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6. Minato
$$ | |In a gas station (and next door to the restaurant Agenda), this place is perfect for beachgoers craving sushi. The name means "port" in Japanese, and Minato does a brisk takeout business, serving sashimi and nigiri as well as a variety of tempura dishes. You can also eat in at the long sushi bar and watch the chefs' knives flash in front of you. Try the temaki, a cone of seaweed filled with rice, vegetables, and the fish of your choice.
Rte. 2, 60990, Israel04-636–0812Known For
- High-quality Japanese (try the temaki)
- Selection of up to 60 cold and hot rolls
- Noted foodie destination
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Fri. No lunch Sat. -
7. Minna Tomei
$$ | |This pan-Asian gem on the top floor of the Castra mall is a bit hard to find, but worth the effort. Five kitchens (Japan, India, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand) offer flavorful dining options in unusual juxtaposition. Relax with inspired cocktails or a Thai beer before dinner. Standout options are the Bombay butter chicken and red Thai curry. End the evening on a sweet note with a coffee-infused Saigon crème brûlée. The kitchen operates on a you-get-it-when-it's-ready concept, so your food will arrive at different times. Give your order one course at a time to keep the table paced together.
8 Filman St., Israel170-050–4506Known For
- You-get-it-when-it's-ready concept
- Creative presentation
- Curry dishes that are especially good
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8. Nof HaCarmel
$$ | |People come from all over the Carmel for a meal in this Druze restaurant at the northern edge of Isfiya (it's on the left; look for the tables outside under the trees). The Middle Eastern fare here is excellent, especially the homemade hummus with pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice, as well as the well-seasoned kebabs on skewers. Those with a sweet tooth should sample the sahlab (a warm, custardlike pudding of crushed orchid bulb with thickened milk and sugar).
30090, Israel04-839–1718Known For
- Every meal starts with salads served meze-style
- Grilled meats and fish
- Courteous service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted -
9. Penguin
$$ | |Stop into this legendary institution, opened in 1940, for coffee and cake, or a meal of spinach blintzes with melted cheese, hamburgers, or Chinese dishes. Three generations of the Oppenheimer family work here, and the walls carry enlarged photographs of how the place looked when just a hut. The management swears that the schnitzel gets accolades from Viennese visitors.
31 Haga'aton Blvd., 2244026, Israel04-992–8855Known For
- Institution since 1940
- Israeli breakfasts
- Seaside location
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