Is a hotel seafood à la carte restaurant in Egypt worth the extra charge, and how much does a seafood platter cost?

The large platter at a beachside seafood à la carte restaurant was US$34 per table rather than per person: the same price applied to couples and groups of up to six. A table of around 10–12 people ordered two platters.

One review found the surcharge worthwhile because without the platter the menu was limited to fish similar to the main buffet. The paid platter included four fried fish, squid, breaded prawns and large garlic prawns; tomato salad, seafood soup, rice and fries were also served separately.

As a lower-cost alternative, an unnamed seafood restaurant was reported to cost about US$40 for seven people. The post did not provide a name or address, so confirm the venue before relying on this estimate.

A reservation-only seafood option was mentioned at US$12. It was described more as an evening entertainment choice for travelers with spare budget than an essential dining experience.

At one visited restaurant, the seafood set included five prawns and a crab claw; undiluted alcohol and karaoke marketed as live music were part of the atmosphere. This format was recommended mainly for entertainment.