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.
Companion: [Egypt seafood country guide](/blog/2026-08-18-best-seafood-restaurants-egypt) · [How to choose a seafood restaurant](/blog/2026-08-12-how-to-choose-a-seafood-restaurant) · [Best fish for grilling](/blog/2026-08-12-best-fish-for-grilling). Live: [Alexandria directory](/fish-restaurants/egypt/alexandria) · [Egypt hub](/fish-restaurants/egypt).
Species: [sea bass](/fish-guide/sea-bass), [sea bream](/fish-guide/sea-bream-dorade), [squid / calamari](/fish-guide/squid-calamari).
Ratings reflect FishRestaurants.com guest scores at writing time.
Alexandria seafood quick shortlist
| Mood | Go here | Why | | --- | --- | --- | | Seafood branding | Starfish Seafood Restaurant | Fish-first name | | Balbaa grill | Balbaa Village for Grills & Seafood | Egyptian seafood institution | | Sidi Beshr classic | BALBAA Restaurant - Sidi Beshr | High-traffic Balbaa branch | | Corniche dining | Tivoli Dome, Alexandria | Waterfront seafood room | | Local favourite | Alban Swesra | Huge local volume |
Top-rated Alexandria seafood restaurants
Starfish Seafood Restaurant
[Starfish Seafood Restaurant](/fish-restaurants/egypt/alexandria/starfish-seafood-restaurant) · 4.4 (10,700+ reviews)
Clear best seafood Alexandria signalling — seafood in the name and grill-heavy reviews.
Order: mixed grill seafood or one whole fish as the freshness test.
Best for: families and first Mediterranean fish nights.
Balbaa Village for Grills & Seafood
[Balbaa Village for Grills & Seafood](/fish-restaurants/egypt/alexandria/balbaa-village-for-grills-seafood-bashair-el-khirbranch) · 4.2 (11,300+ reviews)
Balbaa is an Alexandria seafood institution — expect crowds, shared plates, and charcoal energy.
Order: grilled fish, calamari, and rice — confirm tray pricing.
Best for: classic Alexandrian seafood feasts.
BALBAA Restaurant - Sidi Beshr
[BALBAA Restaurant - Sidi Beshr](/fish-restaurants/egypt/alexandria/balbaa-restaurant-sidi-beshr) · 4.2 (13,400+ reviews)
Busy branch format — turnover helps freshness; still ask what fish is best today.
Order: whole grilled fish plus one shellfish plate to share.
Best for: Sidi Beshr beach-area dinners.
Tivoli Dome, Alexandria
[Tivoli Dome, Alexandria](/fish-restaurants/egypt/alexandria/tivoli-dome-alexandria) · 4.5 (15,000+ reviews)
Corniche-facing room — use our [freshness checklist](/blog/2026-08-12-how-to-choose-a-seafood-restaurant) so the view does not choose for you.
Order: named grilled fish over anonymous fried baskets.
Best for: waterfront evenings and visitors.
Alban Swesra
[Alban Swesra](/fish-restaurants/egypt/alexandria/alban-swesra) · 4.2 (20,500+ reviews)
Massive local traffic — good when you want what Alexandrians actually eat, not only hotel menus.
Order: grill mixed seafood or the house fish plate.
Best for: local-energy lunches and dinners.
What to order in Alexandria
- Whole grilled sea bream or bass — Mediterranean honesty plate
- Calamari — fast grill or fry (squid guide)
- Mixed seafood grill — after price confirmation
- Sayadieh-style rice — if offered with fish
- Fresh juice + fish — classic Alexandria rhythm
FAQ: best seafood Alexandria
Where should first-timers eat seafood in Alexandria?
[Starfish Seafood Restaurant](/fish-restaurants/egypt/alexandria/starfish-seafood-restaurant) or a Balbaa branch. Browse [Alexandria listings](/fish-restaurants/egypt/alexandria).
Alexandria or Cairo for seafood?
Alexandria wins for Mediterranean same-day fish culture. Cairo has strong Nile-side rooms — see [Cairo 2026](/blog/2026-08-21-best-seafood-cairo-restaurants-reviewed) and the [Egypt country guide](/blog/2026-08-18-best-seafood-restaurants-egypt).
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.*