Tiberias Restaurants

  1. Decks

    We recommend a 24-hour crash diet before surrendering to the charcoal grill at this legendary steakhouse, where it really is possible to have five different animals on the table at one time. House favourites are the tender pieces of baby lamb, goose liver and filet mignon, slowly roasted on the hickory grill and served with locally grown vegetables. Desserts such as the crepe flambé with apple and cinnamon are truly gluttonous but worth saving room for.

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  2. Felafel Stalls

    A lengthy parade of felafel stalls runs towards the bus station.

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  3. Galei Gil

    Predictable promenade restaurants such as Galei Gil make an absolute killing with their overpriced fish and meat grills, but there's nothing unpleasant about a table by the water and a taste of the Sea of Galilee speciality - St Peter's fish. It's a bony little fish but has a mild white flesh that even fish-haters seem to like, and is served grilled or fried with a pile of chips and salad.

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  4. Guy

    There's no view but at least it's an escape from the groups of package tourists that tend to take over the waterfront restaurants. Family-run Guy is popular with locals who dig into a menu which is supposedly Morrocan-inspired but actually runs the gamut from chopped liver to Iraqi kibbeh (burghul - cracked wheat). It's obvious a lot of love goes into the house speciality, a delicious array of stuffed vegetables.

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  5. House

    Author John Le Carré broke the Sabbath by dining across the road from the Pagoda at the House. The two restaurants are essentially the same but the House is open on Friday nights and Saturday lunch - sans shellfish and pork of course.

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  7. Karamba's Fish Restaurant

    Karamba's Fish Restaurant is another Promenade restaurant that makes a killing from their overpriced fish and meat grills, but there's nothing unpleasant about a table by the water and a taste of the Sea of Galilee speciality - St Peter's fish. It's a bony little fish but has a mild white flesh that even fish-haters seem to like, and is served grilled or fried with a pile of chips and salad.

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  8. Midrahov Cafés

    The cheapest sit-down dining options are the Midrahov Cafés, which do standards like kebab or schnitzel with salad and chips.

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  9. Pagoda

    Taking the road north out of town it's hard to miss the Pagoda restaurant, so incongruous is the faux-Chinese temple and its glitzy red-and-gold interior, located right on the Sea of Galilee. If you keep kosher, the Chinese-Thai dishes are a step above what usually passes for Asian food elsewhere in the country. If you don't, be prepared for a very Israelised version of things with an unadventurous menu featuring sweet and sour chicken, Pad Thai and sushi. Definitely reserve a table in advance.

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  10. Torrance Restaurant

    If you're not staying at the Scots Hotel then a meal at the Torrance Restaurant - preferably on the verandah to take in the spectacular views - should be on the list. The menu changes daily and the dishes are filled with fresh Galilee produce such as the ubiquitous St Peter's fish, herbs from the kitchen garden and local cheeses. The impressive cellar has a selection of boutique Galilee wines.

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  11. Yemenite Restaurant

    This lively late-night fast-food joint is the place to pull up a plastic chair for your weekly quota of grease. For around ₪20 you can order a malawach, a large flaky-pastry pancake filled with either meat, mushrooms, egg or honey - making a substantial meal.

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