Balbaa Palace

Balbaa Palace is a large seafront seafood hall on the Corniche in the Bahari district, known for the sheer volume it serves and the freshness of its catch, drawing a steady stream of Alexandrian families to its wide dining room. Like other Bahari seafood houses, it follows the pick-your-own model, with fish, crab, shrimp and calamari displayed at the entrance for customers to select before the kitchen grills or fries the order. Signature dishes include grilled sea bass, whole crab, fried calamari and a seafood soup that rounds out the meal for larger groups. The dining room is spacious rather than intimate, built to handle high volume with rows of tables and quick, businesslike service; the atmosphere is loud and family-oriented, especially on weekend evenings when the hall fills with multi-generational groups. There is no wine list or cocktail programme; tea, soft drinks and fresh juice are the norm. A meal runs roughly EGP 300-700 per person, similar to other mid-tier seafood halls along this stretch of the Corniche. Reservations are recommended on weekends given the restaurant's popularity with local families, though it can typically accommodate walk-ins outside peak hours. The location on El Corniche Road in Bahari places it within easy reach of Alexandria's other harbour-side seafood restaurants, making it a convenient stop for a seafood-focused evening in the area.