Manta Ray

Manta Ray is a seafront fish restaurant on Alma Beach, along the Tel Aviv Promenade near the Kaufmann Street area at the southern end of Tel Aviv's beaches, close to the border with Jaffa. The restaurant is set directly on the sand, with tables facing the Mediterranean, and the location is its main draw. The cuisine is seafood and Mediterranean, built around local and regional fish prepared simply. It is a beachfront restaurant rather than a Michelin-listed venue. Signature dishes include the catch of the day grilled whole, seafood risotto and fish crudo, along with salads and starters suited to sharing. The dining room is an airy, open terrace and indoor space with a relaxed beach atmosphere, sea views, and a smart-casual feel with no formal dress code. The noise level is moderate, with waves and background music, and a more social mood at weekends and at sunset. The beverage list includes Israeli wines, chilled white wines suited to fish, cocktails and beer. Prices are in the upper tier at $$$, and a fish meal with drinks can approach NIS 200 or more per person. The restaurant is open daily from about 9:00AM until midnight, covering breakfast through dinner, and it is open on Saturday and is not kosher. Visitors should reserve a sea-view table, especially for sunset and weekends, and booking a few days ahead is sensible in summer. Whole fish is usually priced by weight, so confirming the price before ordering avoids surprises. The promenade is flat and easy to walk, and Jaffa's old port and Clock Tower lie a short distance south, making the restaurant a natural end to an afternoon of sightseeing.