This restaurant was extremely disappointing. Once seated, 20 plates of salads and dips are thrown onto the table with breads and a jug of lemonade. Nothing is explained to you and you are then handed menus telling you that if you don’t order a meal...you will be charged for all the sides. We didn’t have an issue with this but it should have been explained as you aren’t given an option. We ordered a seafood platter which came recommended as this is apparently their speciality. What arrived was a platter of boiled seafood in what looked like dishwater. Zero spices, salt or flavour. The seafood was inedible. Prawns were raw, mussels undercooked and the calamari was slimy. I can understand the need for all the sides as the main is basically inedible. The waiters are angry and don’t speak English. They slam plates down on the table so aggressively that the food splatters onto the table and patrons. We paid our (expensive) bill and left as fast as possible since the staff make you feel extremely uncomfortable. Save your money and eat elsewhere.More

The Old Man and the Sea is located at the port and is conveniently situated at the boardwalk area. We sat outside since the weather was great. Seating and service is quick. Excellent food; lots of flavour and good quality. We had fish as main...course and a diversity of desserts. A great experience and recommend stopping by if you are visiting Tel Aviv.More

This restaurant is a treat. The fish is fresh and delicious, but the best part was the Medes/ tapas that they bring out when you sit down. An endless stream of salads, hummus, and other dips. Service was excellent.

This review is for the original location, not the location at the port, which I believe has different ownership. The food, service and atmosphere were truly excellent. All the food was fresh and bountiful. The fresh bread with the salads is definitely enough for a...meal, but we also had the sea bass filet and kebab, both of which were great. We tried a bunch of desserts and especially enjoyed the halvah cream was especially good. If you’re in Tel Aviv, don’t miss this place, it’s fantastic.More

Our tour guide in Jaffa recommended this restaurant. We were very pleased that we took her advice. It’s right on the port and we sat outside. We each ordered kabobs not realizing the size of the portions. Then the salads arrived. 22 bowls of various...salads and dips from potato salad to eggplant salad to hummus. All were fantastic and the kabobs were delicious. We actually returned the last day we were in Tel Aviv, but this time we shared an order of kabobs. Service is quick and servers are all business. The food speaks for itself. I’d go back in a heartbeat.More

I enjoyed a meal here alone and I would recommend to others. I was seated quickly, probably because I was alone. Otherwise, getting a seat seemed competitive. They brought a lot of food in addition to my order. Food seemed fresh. Staff was quick if...not overly friendly.More

Great food and phenomenal people watching in the old port of Jaffa. The restaurant serves 20 different mezze with the meal, and the mains portions are large, so bring a massive appetite and plan to spend a couple of hours eating wonderful food and watching...the hustle and bustle. The lemonade is great, too.More

Very nice location in the Old Port of Jaffa. Classic offerings and menu -- 20+ salads come as part of dinner and diners have to be careful not to stuff themselves before the main course arrives. So much food. Fish is simply prepared and lemon...is the only "sauce" on offer. This is a place for people who actually like to eat fish as opposed to having it covered in sauce or otherwise disguised. Excellent service. I'm told the meat offerings are also excellent. Plenty of outdoor seating for those concerned about Covid (all the more as almost no one wears masks these days in Israel). But plenty of indoor seating as well if this is not an issue.More

Excellent meal served by hard working and friendly wait staff. Very good fish but even better starter salads, dips, hummus and bread. Memorable evening on a large veranda enjoying good food with friends. Families from all walks of life sharing the joys of food and...good company.More

We really appreciated the menu in this restaurant. It gave us a sort of tour of the Palestinian cuisine. We recommend this restaurant for persons visiting Tel Aviv Yafo especially for dinner. No alcohol is served.

Beautiful simple experience - you show up, they lay a huge selection of 26 salads, dips and hummus in front of you while they prepare your mains... and you eat. I promise you won't be able to finish everything in front of you. Excellent, fresh...seafood and healthy platter of Middle Eastern dishes. Friendly, straightforward, and great value for money. Highly recommend it.More

It's clear why this place is frequented by locals and tour groups alike! Food is delicious & plentiful and service is speedy. An amazing selection of mezze dishes for sharing with freshly squeezed lemonade followed by a choice of entree and for dessert coffee or...tea served with Awameh pellets dipped in sweet syrup. One of the most enjoyable meals I've had anywhere in the world.More