Waves Restaurant & Lounge Bar

Waves Restaurant & Lounge Bar sits on Marina Boulevard inside Hurghada Marina, the upscale waterfront district on Egypt's Red Sea coast. It combines a seafood-led restaurant with a lounge bar, so the evening can move from dinner to cocktails without changing venue. The atmosphere is polished and relaxed rather than rowdy, with marina views, outdoor seating and a clientele of couples, small groups, yacht visitors and holidaymakers staying in the nearby resorts. Most guests are adults from their late twenties upward, and smart-casual clothing is the norm, although there is no strict door policy. Music is generally lounge-style, with chilled and easy-listening selections suited to conversation rather than a dancefloor. The drinks programme leans toward cocktails, with classic mixed drinks, long drinks and spirits, supported by beer, wine and non-alcoholic options such as fresh juices and coffee. The kitchen focuses on fish and seafood, in keeping with the coast, alongside grills and international dishes. This is the most expensive of the Hurghada pubs and lounges covered in this guide, and the three-dollar-sign price rating reflects marina pricing, with a main course and drinks costing noticeably more than in the old town. Published hours are 09:00 to 01:00 daily, so the venue works for breakfast, lunch, sunset drinks and a late evening, closing at 01:00. Sunset and early evening are the most atmospheric times, when the boulevard fills with strollers. There is no cover charge and entry is free, and guests pay for what they order. Reservations are recommended for waterfront tables on weekends and during the high season from October to April, and groups can usually arrange a shared table by telephone, though formal bottle-service arrangements are not a feature of this type of venue. Access is by taxi from most Hurghada hotels, and the marina promenade is flat and largely step-free. Cards are more commonly accepted here than in smaller bars, but cash in Egyptian pounds remains useful.