The Tourist's Complete Food Guide to Sharm El Sheikh 2026

Planning your first visit to Sharm El Sheikh? This complete food guide covers what to eat, where to eat, how to order delivery, and how to avoid tourist…

Everything a first-time visitor needs to know about eating well in Sharm El Sheikh — from arrival to departure.

First-time visitors to Sharm El Sheikh often default to familiar international food and miss the best meals the city offers. This guide is designed to fix that — giving you a clear picture of the food scene, what's worth eating, what to avoid, and how to navigate the practical side of eating in Sharm.

Before You Arrive — Download Bringit

Download the Bringit app before your flight. Create an account at home, so on arrival you can immediately order food to your hotel room without faffing with a new app setup when you're tired and hungry. Bringit is the only food delivery app that actually works in Sharm El Sheikh — national Egyptian apps don't cover the city.

Your First Day — What to Eat

Arrive, check in, and order via Bringit. Your first meal in Sharm doesn't need to be a restaurant expedition. Order a mixed plate — shawarma, Egyptian salad, fresh juice — and eat in your room. Explore in person once you're rested.

The Non-Negotiable Food Experiences

• Grilled Red Sea fish — order at a Naama Bay seafront restaurant at least once
• Egyptian breakfast (ful, ta'meya, fresh bread) — a morning ritual you'll want to repeat
• Koshari from a dedicated shop — Egypt's best comfort food
• Shawarma late at night — the authentic Sharm experience
• Konafa for dessert — Egypt's finest sweet, served warm

Practical Tips for Eating in Sharm

• All restaurant food is halal — no pork, beef and chicken throughout
• Tap water is not safe to drink — always order bottled water
• Prices in Egyptian Pounds (EGP) — carry some cash for local restaurants
• Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory — 10% is generous at restaurants
• Delivery via Bringit is typically cheaper than eating at your hotel restaurant

How to Use Bringit During Your Stay

Use Bringit for: hotel room dinners, late-night cravings, breakfast before an early diving trip, and grocery stocking if you're in a self-catering apartment. Use actual restaurants for: seafood-by-the-sea experiences, exploring the promenade atmosphere, and group dinners.

Download Bringit before your trip to Sharm El Sheikh — the only food delivery app that actually works there.