Looking for best seafood restaurants in Alexandria? Egypt’s Mediterranean port city is one of the strongest fish markets in the country — grill rooms, Balbaa branches, and corniche tables where whole fish is the default.
Species: sea bass, sea bream, squid / calamari.
Ratings reflect FishRestaurants.com guest scores at writing time.
5 seafood restaurants in Alexandria worth booking now
Here are 5 rooms from our Alexandria directory — numbered, compared, and linked so you can book with context rather than guesswork.
Tivoli Dome, Alexandria
- Mustafa Kamel WA Bolkli
- seafood, fish
- $$
For a practical Alexandria seafood meal in Mustafa Kamel WA Bolkli, Tivoli Dome, Alexandria is worth a look (4.5 (15k+ reviews)) at a mid-range price level.
Set in Mustafa Kamel WA Bolkli, Alexandria, Egypt, Tivoli Dome, Alexandria is a fish-focused dining spot known for seafood, fish dishes. The kitchen leans on seafood, fish, with the fresh catch, shellfish, and classic seafood…
Starfish Seafood Restaurant
- seafood, fish
- $$
Starfish Seafood Restaurant (4.4 (11k+ reviews)) fits diners who want a seafood-focused meal without automatically jumping to the city's most expensive tier — listings show mid-range pricing.
Alban Swesra
- Al Ibrahimeyah Bahri WA Sidi Gaber
- seafood, fish
- $$
Alban Swesra carries serious review volume — 4.2 (21k+ reviews). Busy kitchens with that many ratings tend to keep standards honest, which matters when you are comparing Alexandria seafood rooms.
Volume is the story here, though Tivoli Dome, Alexandria posts a higher guest score (4.5) if that matters more in your shortlist.
BALBAA Restaurant - Sidi Beshr
- seafood, fish
- $$
BALBAA Restaurant - Sidi Beshr (4.2 (14k+ reviews)) fits diners who want a seafood-focused meal without automatically jumping to the city's most expensive tier — listings show mid-range pricing.
BALBAA Restaurant - Sidi Beshr is a seafood restaurant in 148 Mohammed Abd Al Salam No 1, Alexandria, Egypt, serving fresh fish and shellfish to locals and visitors. The kitchen leans on seafood, fish, with the fresh catch, shellfish,…
Balbaa Village for Grills & Seafood | Bashair El KhirBranch
- seafood, fish
- $$$
Balbaa Village for Grills & Seafood | Bashair El KhirBranch (4.2 (11k+ reviews)) sits at a upscale tier. Better for a planned dinner than a spontaneous counter stop.
Looking for seafood in Alexandria? Balbaa Village for Grills & Seafood | Bashair El KhirBranch is a Egypt-based fish restaurant. Expect seafood, fish on the menu, alongside grilled fish, shellfish platters, and other seafood staples.…
FAQ: best seafood Alexandria
Where should first-timers eat seafood in Alexandria?
Starfish Seafood Restaurant or a Balbaa branch. Browse Alexandria listings.
Alexandria or Cairo for seafood?
Alexandria wins for Mediterranean same-day fish culture. Cairo has strong Nile-side rooms — see Cairo 2026 and the Egypt country guide.
What fish is common in Alexandria?
Sea bream, sea bass, mullet-style local fish, calamari, and shrimp — always ask what landed today. Last updated: August 2026. Ratings and hours change — confirm on each restaurant page.