• An assortment of sushi: tuna, salmon and shrimp nigiri, with maki rolls.

    Syake Sushi

    Raw fish served a few kilometres from where it was caught — the best sushi in town.

    HurghadaHurghada

    €€€ High endBooking advised
  • Two beef tacos topped with avocado, red onion and lime, on a white dish.

    La Cantina

    Steaks, tacos, live music and the fire show — the liveliest table on the quay.

    HurghadaMarina, Hurghada

    €€ Mid-rangeSea view
  • A sliced rare beef steak on a wooden board, with grilled tomato and peppers.

    Meat And Mood

    A steakhouse where the meat finishes cooking in front of you, on a scorching stone.

    HurghadaMarina, Hurghada

    €€€ High endSea view
  • The ochre facades of Hurghada Marina and the sailboat masts, mirrored in the calm morning water.

    Cheguevara

    Flambé steaks and a view of the harbour masts — a safe bet on the quay.

    HurghadaMarina, Hurghada

    €€ Mid-rangeSea view
  • A red cocktail with a straw, set facing the sun as it drops over the water.

    Granada Restaurant & Pub

    The smart sunset table: open sea view, cocktails, polished service.

    HurghadaHurghada

    €€€ High endSea view
  • Two whole sardines and two lemon wedges, in a metal dish.

    Grill & Chill

    Fresh grilled fish at the fairest price on the marina.

    HurghadaMarina, Hurghada

    €€ Mid-rangeSea view
  • A brick oven, flames at the back and dough puffing up on the hearth.

    Solo Restaurant

    Wood-fired pizzas and steaks, in a pleasant setting with no showing off.

    HurghadaHurghada

    €€ Mid-rangeFamily-friendly
  • A grilled beef steak, sliced, with herb butter.

    Luca's Pub & Grub

    A pub that serves proper cuts of meat, including a tomahawk for two.

    HurghadaMarina, Hurghada

    €€ Mid-rangeAlcohol served
  • The marina pontoons, boats moored in front of ochre houses.

    The tables of El Gouna marina

    Italian, Lebanese, Japanese, fish: the Red Sea's most international promenade.

    HurghadaAbu Tig Marina, El Gouna

    €€€ High endSea view
  • A shawarma spit turning in front of the grill

    Hurghada's shawarma counters

    Hurghada's late-night meal, three streets from the marina restaurants.

    HurghadaSekalla, Hurghada

    BudgetBudget
  • Zia Amelia

    The marina's Italian table, fresh pasta and a pizza oven.

    HurghadaAbu Tig Marina, El Gouna

    €€€ High endSea view
  • A margherita pizza on a wooden table, tomatoes and garlic beside it.

    Kiki's

    Pizzas and pasta in the heart of El Gouna's Downtown, at reasonable prices.

    HurghadaEl Gouna

    €€ Mid-rangeFamily-friendly
  • Meat turned with tongs, above the flames

    El Dahar's grills

    Hurghada's old quarter eats at its own tables, not the marina's.

    HurghadaEl Dahar, Hurghada

    BudgetWhere locals go