Tel Aviv

This gorgeously designed seafood institution, perched just above the sands and crashing waves of Alma Beach...stars among main courses include jumbo shrimps in a smoked benito stock — Frommer's

Start the evening with a cocktail, perhaps the Tarragon 36 with Stoli citrus, pineapple juice, lime and fresh tarragon. The diverse menu includes Vietnamese, French and Indian influences. — Gayot

For quick, simple, and tasty kosher North African fare, visit this eatery on the edge of the Jaffa Flea Market. — Fodor's

The most royal of Tel Aviv’s boutiques (rooms include the King Albert Suite), the Norman is housed in two restored 1920s Bauhaus buildings. — Lonely Planet

An enchanting restaurant in the Neve Tzedek neighborhood of Tel Aviv. — Gayot

Overlooks the water in Jaffa and serves simple, beautifully prepared Mediterranean and Israeli dishes. — Travel + Leisure

A first of its kind for Tel Aviv, OCD offers two nightly seatings with no menu to choose from, and the dishes change monthly based on seasonal offerings. — Fodor's

An open-air waterfront bar and restaurant named after a well-known Israeli psychiatric hospital. — Travel + Leisure

This popular eatery bustles day and night. Opt for a table on the terrace beneath the massive branches of an old ficus tree. — Fodor's

It's great for small plates like charred okra, cherry tomatoes, and preserved lemons, served with a crisp glass of Israeli white wine. — Condé Nast Traveler

For one of the best meals in the city, take your place at one of the tables spilling out onto the sidewalk or alongside the small, chic bar. — Fodor's

Doubling as an art-and-music haven for locals, this inviting neighborhood café will make you feel as if you're in someone's fun and relaxing living room. — Fodor's

The food and ambiance here is very similar to, but perhaps a tiny step above, its rival, Barbunya. — Frommer's

Long wooden communal tables in the middle of the vast, open space are adorned with mismatched vases filled with rustic branches; smaller tables are placed against the wide windows. — Gayot

Chef Rima Olivera's 30 years of experience in the world's best kitchens and her principles of cooking set this eatery apart from the rest in the Tel Aviv food scene. — Fodor's

Generous portions of noodles in a variety of Japanese, Thai, and other Asian styles attract a loyal clientele. — Fodor's

Let the staff know if you want your choices with authentic, fiery seasonings (be careful!) or more toned down. A wide spectrum of foods from the Indian subcontinent are on offer. — Frommer's