Port Said

Port Said is a lively bar-kitchen at 5 Har Sinai Street, in the Florentin and Allenby area of Tel Aviv-Yafo. The venue is known for a casual, music-forward style in which food is served as small plates for sharing and the bar is as important as the kitchen. The cuisine is modern Israeli with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean touches, and it is not a Michelin-listed or chef-lineage venue, so the appeal lies in its atmosphere and its approachable menu. Signature dishes include stuffed grape leaves, fried fish and small plates, and grilled meat skewers, designed to be ordered in rounds and passed around the table. The dining room is energetic, with a mix of indoor tables and street-facing seating, loud music, a young crowd of locals and visitors, and no dress code. The mood shifts across the day, starting as a relaxed lunch spot and becoming a busy bar and dinner venue in the evening. Drinks are a major part of the experience, with cocktails, Israeli beer and wine on offer, although specific producers change. Prices fall in the mid range at $$, and a group sharing several plates generally spends less than at a formal Tel Aviv restaurant. The restaurant opens at about midday and runs late, and it stays open on Saturday, which makes it useful during Shabbat. Reservations are advised for groups and for Friday evening, while other times are mostly walk-in. Visitors should book a few days ahead for larger parties and confirm hours on the day. The location puts Port Said within walking distance of Florentin's street art and bars, the Levinsky Market area and Jaffa's northern edge, so it fits naturally into an evening of bar-hopping on foot.