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El Fanar

El Masbat, Dahab 55555, Egypt
00201146850606
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Ranked #21 of 75 restaurants in Dahab
Price range: $3 - $6
Cuisines: Egyptian
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Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
Description: Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine Excellent, Entertaining clients, Cheap EatsDining options Brunch, lunch, dinner, booking, until last night
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Maidstone, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

took 10 people to eat here best meal of the weeks holiday great service friendly staff catch of the day was superb if I am lucky enough to find myself in dahab again this is where I will be eating

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Louth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

Its a year since we last visited dahab and El Fanar.As always lovely meal sitting by the sea nice extras thrown in.No hassle you can relax take your time.The staff are great and the fish was delicious.El fanar remains a great place to eat...thanks .

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Brussels
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

I had several meals here and enjoyed them, though the vegetarian dish I ordered had a very limited selection of vegetables. The calamari was delicious. When it's breezy in the evening, they close their seafront windows, so it's not so cold for the customers. They also do a better job than some of the other restaurants at keeping the pesky... More

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egypt
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Great place excellent views couldnt ask for more friendley hosts have a new menu as well but can still order of the old one service great can never fault it just sit back relax and enjoy every thing there.

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Stroud, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We were recommended to eat here by a dutch friend who now lives in Dahab and eats here regularly. It was exactly as she said: fantastic seafood: we shared a calamari and king prawn platter. Service was great and dips and lovely bread came out to start and the staff insisted we tried an Egyptian dessert on them and some... More

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Durham, United Kingdom
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Yet again another fantastic week of eating at El Fanar. Whether it be a full meal or just tea and shisha a warm welcome is guarateed from Mohammed and his team. The food as always was great as is the company, a real home from home. Can't wait to return agaon next year

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Have enjoyed many good evenings at El Fanar where Mohamed AlI, Sinbad and the rest of the staff do everything to make one feel welcome. The fish and seafood is excellent and they are very honest about their pricing. With starters, water and dessert thrown in, they will happily open your own wine or beer, no corkage charge! You can... More

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essex
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8 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Found the service a bit frosty when we got there but the food was good and the staff friendlier but didn't like filling out a customer service questionaire with the waiter sitting next to us !

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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3 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013 via mobile

Six years now we been to el fanar restaurant every time we gose to dahab and it's always like ever friendly staff nice food and excellent value for tge money , difently we will be back .

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Enschede, The Netherlands
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Nice dishes and very friendly service from Sindbad and his colleagues. Super fresh and delicious fish! Come in and find out for yourself!

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