Meez

Meez is a Michelin Selected all-day restaurant on Sultan Street in the As Salamah district of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It offers a relaxed take on Middle Eastern and Saudi cooking, built around dishes made for sharing. Mezze platters anchor the menu, with the small plates typical of the Levant and the Gulf arriving together so that the table can assemble a meal from several dishes. Laban Setto, a yoghurt-based dish named in the restaurant's recognised offerings, reflects the kitchen's interest in regional flavours, and sticky date pudding provides a sweet finish that suits the Gulf's love of dates. The restaurant sits in the Michelin two-dollar band, with a meal typically costing about SAR 80-170 (roughly $21-45) per person, which makes it a mid-priced option compared with the city's fine-dining rooms. The all-day format means it serves visitors across breakfast, lunch, afternoon and evening, although exact hours are not published and should be confirmed. The dining room is relaxed and casual, with a mood suited to friends meeting over coffee, families sharing a meal and colleagues stopping for lunch. Noise levels are moderate and rise in the evening, and dress is casual, with modest clothing expected in Saudi Arabia. Alcohol is not available in the kingdom, so the beverage side centres on Arabic coffee, tea, fresh juices and mocktails. Reservations are generally not essential, and the restaurant works mainly on a walk-in basis, although it is sensible to check Instagram for current booking information, particularly for larger groups and for weekend evenings. The all-day service also gives flexibility, since visiting in mid-afternoon avoids the main lunch and dinner crowds. Visitors sampling Saudi cooking for the first time can use the mezze platters to taste several dishes at once before choosing a main course, and then finish with the date pudding. The Sultan Street location is convenient for those staying in the central districts of Jeddah.