Farsha Cafe

Farsha Cafe is a cliffside beach-lounge cafe on the Om El Seid and Ras Um Sid side of Sharm El Sheikh, in Egypt's South Sinai Governorate. The venue sits above the Red Sea, and its terraces and low seating are arranged so that most tables face the water. It is one of the best-known sunset stops in the city and attracts a mix of resort guests, expatriates and Egyptian families who come to linger rather than to rush through a meal.

The kitchen leans on Egyptian and Mediterranean cooking with a long menu of grills. Grilled fish is the listed specialty, typically served whole with rice, salad and tahini, while shish tawook, marinated chicken skewers cooked over charcoal, is the other staple. Mezze, soups and salads fill out the starters, and fresh fruit juices are a popular order through the afternoon. Prices fall in the mid-range ($$) bracket for Sharm El Sheikh, noticeably above Old Market eateries but below resort restaurants, and a main course with a drink commonly costs a few hundred Egyptian pounds.

The atmosphere is that of a beach lounge: cushioned seating, shisha pipes, a soundtrack of chilled music and an easy pace of service. The cafe is open daily from about 10:00 until 02:00, so it works as a daytime coffee and juice stop, a sunset dinner venue or a late-night shisha spot. There is no formal dress code, though beachwear is best covered when moving from the sand to the dining area. Noise is moderate, rising in the evening when music is played.

Alcohol policy varies by venue in Sharm El Sheikh, so visitors who want wine or beer should check before settling in; tea, Egyptian coffee, mint drinks and juices are always available. Reservations are recommended for sunset tables, particularly on weekends and in high season from October to April, when the best cliff-edge seats are taken well ahead of the sun going down. Outside those windows walk-in service is normally possible. A taxi from Naama Bay or the Old Market takes roughly ten to twenty minutes, and agreeing the fare or using a ride-hailing app avoids disputes on the return trip.