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Best Food in Port Said (2026)
Port Said's location at the Mediterranean entrance of the Suez Canal means fresh seafood is a highlight. Head to the fish market area near the Canal Harbor, where you'll fiβ¦ π½οΈ Seafood by the Canal
Port Said's location at the Mediterranean entrance of the Suez Canal means fresh seafood is a highlight. Head to the fish market area near the Canal Harbor, where you'll find casual stalls grilling catch of the day. A generous plate of grilled shrimp or sea bass with rice and salad costs around 150 to 250 EGP. For a sit-down experience, try El Borg Seafood Restaurant on Palestine Street, open daily from noon to midnight.
π₯ Street Food Classics
The streets around El Gomhoreya Square come alive in the evening with vendors selling koshari, taameya, and shawarma. A bowl of koshari (rice, lentils, pasta, and tomato sauce) sets you back just 20 to 35 EGP. Don't miss the falafel sandwiches at Mohamed Ahmed's cart near the main post office, open from 6 PM to 2 AM. For a quick bite, try the liver sandwiches at El Tahrir Street stalls, priced at 25 EGP.
π’ Grilled Meats and Kofta
Port Said has a strong tradition of grilled meats, especially kofta and kebab. El Mashrabeya Restaurant on Safiya Zaghloul Street serves generous mixed grill platters for 200 to 300 EGP, open daily from 1 PM to 1 AM. Another local favorite is Abou El Sid, near the Corniche, known for its succulent kofta and fresh bread. Vegetarians can enjoy grilled halloumi and vegetable skewers at both spots.
π° Sweet Treats and Desserts
Egyptian desserts are a must, and Port Said has several beloved sweet shops. El Abd Patisserie on El Gomhoreya Street offers basbousa, konafa, and baklava by the kilo, with prices from 80 to 150 EGP per kilo. For a quick treat, try the rice pudding at the street carts near the ferry terminal, open from 4 PM to 11 PM. In summer, look for fresh mango and strawberry ice cream at Glace on the Corniche.
β Cafes and Breakfast Spots
Start your day like a local with ful medames and eggs at El Falah Restaurant on El Geish Street, open from 6 AM to 2 PM. A full breakfast with tea costs around 50 to 70 EGP. For coffee and pastries, Cafe El Shark on Palestine Street is a popular spot, open 24 hours. Many cafes also serve shisha, so you can relax after your meal.
π° Budget and Mid-Range Picks
Port Said is very affordable for food lovers. A filling street meal rarely exceeds 50 EGP, while a mid-range restaurant dinner for two with drinks costs about 400 to 600 EGP. For the best value, eat where the locals do: the small eateries around the El Araby Market. Keep cash on hand, as many street vendors and small restaurants do not accept cards.
πΆ Food Neighborhoods to Explore
The El Gomhoreya district is the heart of Port Said's food scene, packed with street stalls and casual restaurants. The Corniche area offers seafood with a view, while El Tahrir Street is great for late-night snacks. For a more local vibe, wander through the El Manakh neighborhood, where you'll find tiny bakeries and grill houses. Most areas are walkable, but you can also take a taxi for around 20 to 30 EGP between districts.
π Timing Your Food Tour
Port Said eats late, especially during Ramadan. Most restaurants open around noon and stay busy until 1 or 2 AM. Street food vendors typically start setting up around 5 PM and peak from 8 PM to midnight. If you want to avoid crowds, visit popular spots between 3 PM and 5 PM. During summer, outdoor seating is best after sunset when the sea breeze cools things down.
been going to Port Said every summer since i was a kid and the one thing missing here is the souq fish breakfast. not grilled fish, i mean the tiny places behind the fish market on Abdel Salam Aref that open at like 5am and serve sayadeya rice with fried bolti and a bowl of Ruzz bel Laban. you eat standing basically, costs maybe 40 EGP, and its all fishermen coming off the boats. totaly different scene from the evening stuff everyone writes about.
also on the coffee side, Cafe El Shark is fine but its mostly a shisha crowd after 10pm. for actual good turkish coffee in the morning i'd hit the small ahwa next to the old post office on El Gomhoreya, opens around 7, and the guy does a mean ful with extra cumin if u ask. like 15 EGP for both.
appreciate u putting the 2026 prices in, half the blogs still quote 2019 numbers
Solid write-up, though I'd push back gently on one thing: El Borg gets all the tourist traffic, but for seafood I'd rather go to the tiny grills right inside the fish market on Abdel Salam Aref Street. You pick your fish, they weigh it, you pay by the kilo (sea bass ran me about 180 EGP/kg last month), and they grill it while you sit on plastic chairs. No menu, no English, but the tahini and the fresh baladi bread make it worth the hassle.
One thing the guide missed: the old-school bakeries in El Manakh that sell feseekh and salted sardines, especially around Sham El Nessim. That's a whole Port Said ritual people outside the city don't know about. Also, if you're there in winter, the grilled sweet potato carts near the ferry terminal show up around 5 PM and cost like 10 EGP.
the dessert section is right about El Abd but there's a whole other world of Egyptian sweets in Port Said that doesn't get mentioned. the shops around El Manakh make halawet el mouled during the Prophet's birthday season, and the same bakeries do a semolina basbousa with coconut that's nothing like the boxed stuff. i usually grab a kilo from a place off Salah Salem Street for around 90 EGP and it disappears before i get home.
also worth knowing: the seafood at the Corniche isn't automatically better just because of the view. some of those spots charge tourist prices for frozen shrimp. check if they have the catch on ice out front before you commit.
thanks for putting this together, the koshari price range is spot on for 2026.
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3 Days in Port Said: Itinerary 2026
Start your day at the Port Said Lighthouse, Egypt's first, built in 1869, open from 9 AM to 5 PM, with a small entry fee of 10 EGP. Then walk 10 minutes to the Suez Canaβ¦ πΊοΈ Day 1 Morning: Old Port
Start your day at the Port Said Lighthouse, Egypt's first, built in 1869, open from 9 AM to 5 PM, with a small entry fee of 10 EGP. Then walk 10 minutes to the Suez Canal Authority Building for a quick photo of its distinctive architecture. Grab a fuul and falafel breakfast at El Tahrir Street's local kiosks for around 15 EGP. Allow 2 hours to explore this compact area on foot.
ποΈ Day 1 Afternoon: Markets
Head to the bustling El Gomhouria Market, open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM, where you can bargain for spices, textiles, and souvenirs. From the lighthouse, a taxi takes about 10 minutes and costs 20 EGP. Stop for a fresh mango juice at a street stall for 10 EGP. Spend 2 to 3 hours wandering the stalls and practicing your haggling.
ποΈ Day 1 Evening: Corniche
As the sun sets, stroll the Port Said Corniche along the Mediterranean, a 3 km promenade perfect for people-watching. Dinner options include seafood at El Borg Restaurant, where a grilled fish platter costs around 150 EGP, open until 11 PM. A taxi from the market to the Corniche takes 10 minutes and costs 15 EGP. End your night with a walk to the De Lesseps statue for a photo.
ποΈ Day 2 Morning: Tennis Island
Take a 15-minute taxi ride (25 EGP) to the ferry terminal for Tennis Island, a quiet spot with beaches and a small amusement park. Ferries run every 30 minutes from 8 AM to 6 PM, costing 5 EGP each way. Bring sunscreen and water, as facilities are limited. Spend the morning swimming or relaxing on the sandy shore.
π₯οΈ Day 2 Afternoon: Canal Cruise
After returning from Tennis Island, head to the Suez Canal cruise dock for a 2-hour boat tour (200 EGP per person) that departs at 2 PM and 4 PM. You'll see massive ships transiting the canal up close. The dock is a 10-minute walk from the ferry terminal. Book in advance during peak season (October to April).
π½οΈ Day 2 Evening: Local Eats
For dinner, try El Masry Restaurant on El Geish Street, known for its grilled meats and mezze, with mains from 80 to 120 EGP, open until midnight. It's a 10-minute taxi ride (15 EGP) from the cruise dock. Afterward, visit the nearby El Nasr Street for ice cream at a local parlor for 20 EGP. This area stays lively until late.
πΊ Day 3 Morning: Museum
Start with the Port Said National Museum, which houses artifacts from ancient Egypt and the canal's history, open 9 AM to 4 PM, entry 30 EGP. It's located on Palestine Street, a 10-minute taxi ride (15 EGP) from the city center. Allow 1.5 hours to explore the exhibits. Then walk 5 minutes to the nearby Military Museum for a quick visit (20 EGP).
πΆ Day 3 Afternoon: Walking Tour
Join a guided walking tour of the old European quarter, starting at 1 PM from the De Lesseps statue, lasting 2 hours and costing 100 EGP. You'll see colonial-era buildings and hear stories of the canal's construction. The tour ends near the fish market, where you can grab a late lunch of fresh shrimp for 60 EGP. Wear comfortable shoes, as the route covers about 2 km.
π Day 3 Evening: Sunset Farewell
For your final evening, head back to the Corniche to watch the sunset over the Mediterranean. Enjoy a farewell dinner at the El Salamlek Hotel's terrace restaurant, with a set menu for 250 EGP, open until 10 PM. A taxi from the fish market takes 10 minutes and costs 15 EGP. Reflect on your trip with a mint tea at a nearby cafe for 10 EGP.
the De Lesseps statue tip is a good shout but heads up, its not the original. the real one got moved to Port Fouad years back and theres a replica where the guide sends you. worth the extra ferry trip across if you care about that kinda thing, its like 5 egp and the view back at Port Said from there is better than the corniche honestly.
also for day 3 the walking tour, 100 egp is fine but you can just do the route yourself. start at the statue, head down Palestine street, the old colonial buildings are all clustered there and theres usually a guy near the fish market who'll tell you the history for a tea. saved me the fee and i went at my own pace.
one thing nobody mentions, the wind off the Mediterranean in winter is brutal on the corniche at night. that 250 egp terrace dinner is nice but bring a jacket or you'll be eating fast.
good writeup, saving this for when my cousin visits next month. one thing tho, the museum timings on Palestine street can be hit or miss, i went on a thursday and the military one was shut even tho google said open, so call ahead or just ask at your hotel. if that happens, the old covered market off El Geish is a decent backup, way less touristy than El Gomhouria and the spice guys there actually let u smell before u buy. also the lighthouse entry, fwiw, cash only and they sometimes dont have change for a 50, so bring small notes.
solid plan overall but a couple things will trip u up. the canal cruise at 200 egp is the tourist rate, if u walk down to the dock and ask around the smaller boats sometimes do it for 120, just dont expect the same route. also tennis island ferries stop earlier than ppl think in winter, more like 4pm not 6, so dont get stranded. one thing the guide missed: get koshary at a place called El Tahrir on El Gomhouria, locals eat it late and its like 25 egp for a big bowl, way better than the hotel dinner for 250