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Dine Around restaurants in El Gouna

Eat & drink

The Dine Around scheme brings together a collection of restaurants across El Gouna, covering diverse cuisines from Indian to Mediterranean and international buffet options. Whether you prefer a casual breakfast by the lagoon or an elegant dinner with sunset views, the guide lists venues that span hotel terraces, seaside decks, and lively downtown spots. The focus is on authenticity, accessibility and a range of atmospheres suited for couples, families or solo diners.

Use the guide to match meals with times: breakfast from 7:30 a.m., lunch around noon, dinner from 6:30 p.m., and some venues stay open late. Note dress codes, reservation needs and nearby hotel links for smooth planning.

1Tandoor Restaurant

Indian · Abu Tig MarinaAli Pasha Hotel El Gouna next door

Tandoor Restaurant offers authentic Indian cuisine and a bamboo gazebo overlooking the Red Sea.

2Chez Pascal

European · DowntownTurtle's Inn next door

Chez Pascal serves genuine Belgian dishes amid tranquil pond gardens, ideal for a relaxed European meal.

3Dolce Vita

Italian · DowntownThree Corners - Rihana Resort ~3 min walk

Dolce Vita presents classic Italian dishes and a terrace framed by bougainvillea, perfect for a romantic evening.

4La Cantina Restaurant

International · DowntownCook's Club El Gouna next door

La Cantina Restaurant delivers North African and international fare with live cooking stations and lagoon views from its glass walls.

5Nicole's Greenhouse

International · DowntownThree Corners - Rihana Resort ~2 min walk

Nicole's Greenhouse features a plant‑based menu with no added salt or sugar, located inside Three Corners Resort downtown.

6Sultan Bey Main Restaurant

International · DowntownSultan Bey Hotel next door

Sultan Bey Main Restaurant offers a buffet of international dishes, weekly terrace barbecues, and lagoon views from its smart‑casual terrace.

7Sunny Restaurant

International · DowntownThree Corners - Rihana Resort next door

Sunny Restaurant provides a child‑friendly international buffet, grand columns, and outdoor seating under canopies beside Three Corners Resort.

8Arabesque Restaurant

Oriental & Middle EasternCasa Cook El Gouna next door

Arabesque Restaurant blends Egyptian and Lebanese dishes on a beachfront terrace, open late and near the kite center.

9Dunes Restaurant

InternationalAncient Sands Golf Resort next door

Dunes Restaurant hosts daily themed buffet nights, local breakfast dishes, and live stations for lunch and dinner.

10El Sayadin

Mediterranean & SeafoodAncient Sands Golf Resort ~25 min walk

El Sayadin serves fresh seafood and Middle Eastern grill on a wooden deck, requiring reservations for dinner and located near Ancient Sands Golf Resort.

11Fairways Restaurant

International

Fairways Restaurant offers lagoon views, interactive cooking stations, and a buffet breakfast, changing dress code with seasons.

12Harumaki

Asian

Harumaki presents fresh sushi and live teppanyaki, best viewed near the grill, with reservation required for dinner.

13La Piscina Restaurant

ItalianSheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna next door

La Piscina Restaurant provides Italian cuisine with a poolside candlelit ambience, and reservations are needed for dinner.

14La Rotisserie

InternationalClub Paradisio El Gouna Red Sea ~4 min walk

La Rotisserie offers international cuisine with sunset views, smart casual dress code, and reservations are required.

15Marco Polo

InternationalClub Paradisio El Gouna Red Sea next door

Marco Polo delivers an international buffet with daily live stations, accessible through two wooden bridges over the lagoon.

16Miramar Restaurant

InternationalSheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna next door

Miramar Restaurant serves a daily themed international buffet with live preparation, indoor and terrace options, and a smart‑casual dress code.

17Morgan's Beach Bistro

Mediterranean & SeafoodClub Paradisio El Gouna Red Sea next door

Morgan's Beach Bistro offers a Mediterranean seafood a‑la‑carte lunch, Thursday seafood buffet, and a bar serving draft beer and cocktails.

18Nihon

AsianThe Chedi El Gouna ~2 min walk

Nihon is a rooftop Japanese restaurant with sea views, live kitchen shows, smart casual dress code, and bar open until midnight.

19Oceana Restaurant and Terrace

International

Oceana Restaurant and Terrace hosts an international buffet from Far East to Europe with lagoon views from terrace and indoor seating.

20Orient 1001

Oriental & Middle EasternSheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna next door

Orient 1001, a private island setting, serves Middle Eastern meats and mezze with sea views and a smart casual dress code.

21Palavrion

InternationalAncient Sands Golf Resort ~25 min walk

Palavrion offers Swiss breakfast classics, live cooking stations at dinner, and overlooks the charming Piazza terrace with a smart casual dress code.

22Piazza Restaurant

InternationalAncient Sands Golf Resort next door

Piazza Restaurant provides an international menu with local ingredients, dine‑in only, and a casual dress code near Ancient Sands Golf Resort.

23The Kitchen Club

InternationalCasa Cook El Gouna next door

The Kitchen Club features an open kitchen, communal seating, breakfast buffet, and sunset views, with smart casual dress code.

24Waves Restaurant

InternationalSheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna next door

Waves Restaurant has a terrace beside the main pool, an international menu, and lunch reservations are required.

25Yamas Restaurant

Mediterranean & Seafood

Yamas Restaurant serves Mediterranean and seafood with Greek and Turkish flavors, includes a breakfast menu, and a casual dress code.

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