Dining
From fresh Red Sea seafood to traditional Hijazi cuisine, Jeddah's dining scene reflects its role as Arabia's gateway.
Seafood
25+ venues
Saudi/Arabic
40+ venues
International
50+ venues
Fine Dining
15+ venues
Featured Restaurants
Twina
$$$$Modern Mediterranean cuisine with Red Sea views in a sophisticated setting.
📍 CornicheAl Nakheel
$$Authentic Hijazi cuisine in a heritage-inspired atmosphere.
📍 Al-BaladMyazu
$$$$Premium Japanese cuisine with omakase experiences and private dining.
📍 Red Sea MallBu Qtair
$$Fresh catch of the day prepared simply and perfectly. A Jeddah institution.
📍 Al HamraSalmontini
$$$Upscale Italian with homemade pasta and an extensive wine list.
📍 Tahlia StreetNajd Village
$$Traditional Najdi cuisine served in a reconstructed village setting.
📍 Al AndalusButcher's Den
$$$Premium dry-aged steaks and expert preparation.
📍 The ViewMaharaja
$$Authentic Indian cuisine with tandoor specialties and biryani.
📍 Al SafaRed Sea Seafood
Jeddah's location on the Red Sea means access to some of the freshest seafood in the region. Local specialties include hammour (grouper), sheri (emperor fish), and various shellfish.
Hammour
Grouper
Rubian
Prawns
Oysters
Local catch
Crab
Red Sea varieties
Traditional Saudi Cuisine
Kabsa
Saudi Arabia's national dish. Spiced rice with meat (usually lamb or chicken), topped with nuts and raisins.
Mandi
Slow-cooked meat with rice in a tandoor-style oven. Popular in Jeddah's many Yemeni restaurants.
Saleeg
Hijazi specialty of creamy rice porridge served with roasted chicken. A local comfort food.
Foul & Tamees
Traditional breakfast of fava beans with fresh-baked bread. Found at neighborhood bakeries.
Hungry for More?
Explore Jeddah's waterfront dining or discover the café scene.