"Eyal Shani's no-reservations Israeli bar by the synagogue — go for charred cauliflower, minute steak and a lively Tel Aviv first date."
About Port Sa'id
Port Sa'id is chef Eyal Shani's lively bar-restaurant on Har Sinai Street, beside the Great Synagogue off Allenby in central Tel Aviv. It spills across an outdoor terrace, with a serious vinyl record library played through an analog sound system, and takes no reservations — the wait is part of the night.
It sits among Shani's Tel Aviv tables and the city's best. Compare the pita bar Miznon, the late-night North Abraxas and the modern HaSalon, or browse the full Tel Aviv dining guide.
The Kitchen
The menu changes daily, built on ingredients from small local producers and sent out as shareable plates. The picks are the charred cauliflower, the beef tartare and the minute steak with Jericho beans, alongside grilled eggplant, roasted root vegetables with Levantine spice and skewered meats, all with spoonfuls of tahini. The cooking is bold, seasonal and produce-led.
It is fair value for the quality and the scene: shared plates run roughly ₪30 to 70 each, with most diners spending around ₪120 to 180 a head with drinks.
The Room
The scene is the point — a small room and a packed terrace by the synagogue, music from the vinyl library through the analog rig, loud and convivial late into the night. Service is fast and easy. No reservations are taken, so come early evening to beat the wait, or lean into it with a drink. The mood is young, busy and unpretentious.
Best for a lively night out in Tel Aviv
Port Sa'id suits a lively night — the shared plates and the buzzing terrace make it a fun first date or an easy solo dinner at the bar in Tel Aviv. For more of the city's tables, see Miznon or browse the full Tel Aviv dining guide.
Not for
Not for a quiet, formal or bookable dinner — Port Sa'id is a loud, no-reservations bar where the wait and the music are the point, not a calm table.
Frequently Asked
What is Port Sa'id known for?
It is chef Eyal Shani's lively, no-reservations bar-restaurant beside the synagogue in Tel Aviv, known for daily-changing Israeli shared plates — charred cauliflower, beef tartare, minute steak — and a packed terrace with a vinyl library.
Does Port Sa'id take reservations?
No — it is walk-in only; come early evening to beat the longest waits, as peak nights fill quickly.
How much does Port Sa'id cost?
It is fair value: shared plates run roughly ₪30 to 70 each, with most diners spending around ₪120 to 180 a head with drinks.
What should I order at Port Sa'id?
The charred cauliflower, the beef tartare and the minute steak with Jericho beans are the picks; the grilled eggplant and skewered meats are close behind, all with tahini.
Where is Port Sa'id?
On Har Sinai Street 5, beside the Great Synagogue off Allenby in central Tel Aviv.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Port Sa'id
No bookings — arrive early evening or expect a wait at peak.
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Practical Information
AddressHar Sinai St 5, Tel Aviv-Yafo
NeighbourhoodOn Har Sinai Street beside the Great Synagogue, off Allenby in central Tel Aviv
CuisineIsraeli
PriceShared plates roughly ₪30–70 each; most diners spend around ₪120–180 a head with drinks
Dress CodeCasual
SeatingA small room and a busy terrace by the synagogue; no reservations
ReservationNo reservations; walk in, early evening to beat the wait; shared plates, dinner and late
