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- Burger Bar – Mehadrin burger joint in the Ice Mall area; praised for fresh patties and fast service.
- Big Apple Pizza – Classic mehadrin New-York-style slices; delivers anywhere in town.
- Haleluja – Long-standing meat restaurant (mehadrin); limited seating, check if still open.
- Ranch House (Royal Beach Hotel) – Steakhouse under Rabbanut Eilat; ask mashgiach – some travelers eat only the chicken.
- Kosher Pizza (“the mehadrin pizza shop”) – Basic slices; quality hit-or-miss and often crowded.
- Hotel Dining Rooms – Dan Eilat, Royal Beach and Hilton each run kosher buffets; standards vary, confirm hashgachah on arrival.
Groceries / Supermarkets / Meat Stores
- Shufersal Sheli (City Center) – Full-size supermarket with labelled kosher meat and wine; no VAT in Eilat.
- Rami Levy (Eilat Mall) – Cheapest for basics; large frozen-kosher section.
- Mahsanei Ha’Teva – Small health-food store stocking chalav Yisrael yogurts and snacks.
Shuls & Minyanim
- Beit Knesset Ahavat Yisrael – 8 Bareket St.; Shacharit 6:45 & 8:00, Mincha close to shkiah, Ma’ariv 20 min later.
- Chabad Eilat – 30 Bareket St.; daily minyanim, Shabbat meals by reservation (08-637-0786).
- Yeshivat Hesder Eilat – Weekday minyanim and nightly learning; ask locals for exact schedule.
Hotels & Lodging
- Dan Eilat – Flagship beachfront resort; heated pool in winter, kids’ club, Rabbanut buffet.
- Royal Beach (Isrotel) – Five-star property; private stretch of sand and on-site steakhouse.
- Hilton Queen of Sheba – Central location on the lagoon; HH Gold often gets lounge access.
- U Suites (ex-Le Meridien) – All-suite hotel; many rooms have private jacuzzis, mixed reviews on upkeep.
- Crowne Plaza – Budget-friendly chain option; basic rooms, small pool.
- Dan Panorama – Across the lagoon; “Terrace” rooms feature huge balconies with hot-tubs.
Things To Do / Attractions
- Underwater Observatory Marine Park – Walk-through aquarium plus reef tower with 360° Red Sea view.
- Dolphin Reef – Swim or snorkel near free-roaming dolphins; family-friendly beach & relaxation pools.
- Coral Beach Nature Reserve – Best shore-entry snorkeling; rent gear on-site.
- Red Canyon – Easy desert slot-canyon hike 25 min north; go early for shade.
- Glass-Bottom Boat & Banana-Boat Rides – Depart hourly from the lagoon behind hotels.
- Timna Park – King Solomon’s Pillars, ancient copper mines and pedal-boat lake (30 min drive).
- Taba Border Hop – Quick trip to Hilton Taba casino/resort (see tips below).
Trip Reports (“TR”)
- @Yehuda – First Eilat run & Taba tips
- @shiframeir – Le Meridien winter stay & kid activities
- @moeg – Dan Eilat anniversary trip
Restaurant Reviews / Ratings
- Burger Bar – “Amazing.” – chuchem (link)
- Mehadrin Pizza Shop – “Hundreds of flies swarming over everything…” – Dan (link)
- Ranch House – “Mashgiach told me not to eat the meat.” – chuchem (link)
Border-to-Taba Notes (from @Yehuda):
- Bring a pen for Egyptian entry forms.
- If Israel charges the 106 ₪ exit fee due to luggage, keep the stub – Hilton Taba will refund it when you depart.
- Egyptian exit stamps are issued in the arrivals hall.
- Hilton Taba often sells for ≈ $80 or 5 k Hilton points.
- Casinos accept USD; credit cards work with ~2 % purchase fee.
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