Has tables on a romantic wooden deck overlooking the lake – the sea views are unbeatable. Eight varieties of fresh fish from the Sea of Galilee and the Mediterranean are available either grilled or fried, along with meat and soups. Open Shabbat.
Galei Gil
Tiberias
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