Best Restaurants in Makkah
You will find numerous establishments around Al Haram, including many restaurants that cater to all tastes, preferences, and budgets. Let’s highlight some of the most popular restaurants around Al Haram in Makkah that you don’t want to miss during your visit.
1. Palace Restaurant
The restaurant is located in Abraj Al Bait near Al Haram, offering a distinctive view of the Grand Mosque. The restaurant is suitable for families and serves various dishes from Egyptian, Indian, and Asian cuisines, as well as seafood.
The restaurant serves breakfast from 3:00 in the morning, with average prices. It is family-oriented and offers top-notch service.
2. Al Shorfa Restaurant
This restaurant is one of the best restaurants in Makkah and is also found in Abraj Al Bait. The restaurant has outdoor seating with a beautiful panoramic view of the Grand Mosque from the side of King Abdul Aziz Gate, which boosts the distinction of the place and offers comfort and delight to its visitors.
The restaurant also has family spaces that are very private. It serves a variety of oriental dishes and delicious medium grills, and it runs 24 hours a day to serve the visitors of Bait Al Rahman.
3. The OASIS Restaurant
The OASIS Restaurant is one of the oldest and finest restaurants in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is a Turkish kitchen that has been serving the masterpieces of Turkish food for more than 20 years in the Kingdom. Makkah’s branch is located in Jabal Omar neighborhood, less than a kilometer away from the Holy Mosque.
Being on the highest-rated restaurants in Makkah, the OASIS Restaurant offers a luxurious atmosphere with excellent service. It serves from 11:00 AM through dinnertime, to which a special dinner buffet is prepared. Here, families can enjoy their meals in their private dining space.
4. Abdullah Al Sendi Restaurant
As one of the oldest restaurants in Makkah, it has been serving delicious Mutabak pastries for more than 60 years. Mutabak is a type of pie that is filled with meat, vegetables and eggs. It is served as a full meat at a low price and is considered a favorite among the locals. Aside from Mutabak, the restaurant also offers other sweet and savory pastries.
5. Ben Ali Restaurants
Considered as one of the most famous local restaurants serving grills, Ben Ali Restaurant prides itself on its signature kebab dish, which is shredded meat served with tahini. Its main specialty is camel meat, but it also serves chicken, roast beef and lamb to suit all tastes. Given the quality and size of its dishes, the restaurant is known for its affordable prices, which ranges between SAR 10 and 15 per person.
6. Arika Am Qasem Restaurant
This eatery is famous for its local breakfast dishes. It is a pie mixed with honey, cream, and dates called “Arika”. However, you will have to visit this restaurant by the crack of dawn to be able to get your order and avoid the long lines.
7. Al Qarmoshi Restaurants
One of the oldest breakfast places in the Kingdom with several branches serving falafel, beans, and Tamees, an Afghani bread that is baked in the tandoor oven, in addition to the Arikah.
International & Local Fast-Food Restaurants in Makkah
As a lot of people prefer to have a quick bite before going back to their Ibadat and prayers, Makkah offers several well-known fast-food restaurants with excellent quality and guaranteed satisfaction. With the wide range of options available, visitors can easily choose restaurants based on their need, preference and budget.
Here are some of the most famous restaurants:
1. Al Baik Restaurant
It is the most famous Saudi chain restaurant that people flock to visit and eat because of its different and distinctive flavors. Makkah’s branch is located on Masjid Al-Haram road, serving huge crowds from 7:00 AM.
Al Baik is famous for its broasted chicken, in addition to a variety of meals, including roast and seafood. Despite the heavy crowds all the time, the staff provides excellent and fast service to ensure visitors’ satisfaction at all times.
2. Al Tazaj Restaurant
Also considered as one of the most famous chain restaurants in Saudi Arabia, Al Tazaj Restaurant is known for its grilled chicken, freshly slaughtered directly from their farms. The nearest branch to Al Haram is located in Makkah Towers, steps away from the Grand Mosque, and is known for its speedy service, hot meals, high quality, and reasonable prices.
Perhaps one of its most famous dishes is the grilled chicken and Kabsa, in addition to many other distinctive oriental dishes.
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