Luxor Restaurants

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Snack Time is located almost beside the McDonalds in Luxor and opposite the town square. I took my meals here several times. They really have a lot of set meals or snack to choose from and very affordable. The first time I ate there I find the slices of beef delicious, comes with rice + fries + bread + salad + drinks, I think cost around EGP30. I also tasted their burger, fish fillet and some other stuff I forgot.

They have paninis, baguettes, pizza, sandwiches, cheesy fondue sticks, meals with rice served in a nice white plate and cutlery, milkshakes, icecream, hot and cold bev.

A plus -- the wifi is working great, just get the wep key from the counter.

Delicious food with a local flare, I chose this fastfood chain over McDo, friendly staff too. There are about 2 or 3 tables and chairs on the ground floor where the counter is, the 2nd and 3rd floors have several dining areas and for smokers about 4 tables on the terrace overlooking the Luxor Temple, the Nile river and the activities down the streets below.

Set meals ranged from EGP15 - 35.

Favorite Dish: I forgot the name of the meal but it has slices of beef with rice -- tasty food. (see photo)

What a find and well worth the trip into Karnak. Down a side street next to the Hilton Hotel but well sign posted, JJ's bar lives up to it's local nick name of The bad influence bar.I heard so much about the place in Luxor that I thought I would be disappointed when I found it. Not a chance, Lovely owners, great food and then there is the music. Will visit again when next in Luxor.

Favorite Dish: Jules sweet and sour balti. her own dish and what a jem.

If you fancy sunday lunch then they do a mean one here togehter with their own take in yorkshire puddings. Food was so good we came back again but the bangers and mash wasn't all that. Nice place to get away from the bussle.

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During our weeks stay we ate in many places but kept returning to Smileys. The staff were warm and welcoming and made us feel very special. The restaraunt is clean and the decor fresh. The bars stocks local and European labels so everyone in our party was pleased. Many of the restaraunts in Luxor are not licensed... we like a glass or two with a meal so we wanted a licensed place. We tried many local dishes on the managers recommendation but also had pizzas and more tame dishes (kids will be kids!). I tried the duck and had to go back later in the week for another taste! The steak and the kebabs were all excellent. We talked to the staff and got some great tips for places to visit for our stay. Next door is Murphys which made a great retreat for our teenagers, whilst we finished our meal in peace they played pool next door. Last but not least we were shown the kitchens whilst making coffees, absolutely spotless!! That says enough for me!

Favorite Dish: The duck was my favourite dish, it came with a beautiful rich orangey sauce.. but my husband enjoyed the steaks and the kebabs. I cant think that we had anything that we didnt enjoy... the coffees laced with Tia Maria were wonderful. The staff were wonderful and will do a variation on anything if you just ask, always a plus with kids.

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Recommended by the Lonely Planet travel guide, the Oasis Café was no disappointment. Located on the ground floor of a 1920's colonial-style building, this restaurant feels more like an apartment from that era. Its beautiful decor - high ceilings, tiled floors, chandeliers and antique furniture - makes dining here even more unique for Luxor. The food is quite delicious and is a mix of local kebabs and continental dishes. Luckily, the restaurant has escaped mass tourist groups, so dining here is most enjoyable on so many levels. Oasis Café is definitely a diamond in the rough that Luxor dining tends to be. The restaurant is conveniently located in the centre of town, north of the tourist souk and the Luxor Temple.

King Tut restaurant is downstairs in a basement that doesn't sound too promising. Once you enter the restaurant though you will be surprised the the size of the room and the light airy decor.
The restuarant is run by Tallet and Nassar and they offer a reasonable selection of freshly cooked food of an international variety. When I asked why there was no Egyptian food on the menu they said to give them a days notice and they'd make some - so I did and it was excellent.
The staff are very friendly and the food varies between okay and excellent depending on what you order.
Like many restaurants in Luxor they don't keep a stock of alcohol but will send out for it if you ask.

Favorite Dish: My daughter said the lamb was the best meal she had in Luxor.

Castello is a small restaurant with about 7 tables so you may need to book in high season. The food is excellent serving a selection of Italian, Egyptian and International dishes. If it isn't on the menu they will make it for you within reason.
The choice of drinks is limited because they don't keep a stock of alcohol on the premises although they will send out for anything you want.
They are not the fastest in the world either so make sure you are not in a hurry.

Favorite Dish: The vegetarian pizza was fantastic.

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Wonderful restaurant, spotless inside and air conditioned.

Food is great, cheap, and a varied menu

NO BOOZE served though

Filet Steak with either pepper or rosemary sauce with veg and either rice or chips = 42EL = $8AUS
Can't beat that for value

Favorite Dish: Filet Steak