What is the food and restaurant variety like in Egypt for tourists?

At the local fish market, visitors can choose not only shrimp but also fish, crab, lobster, and mussels; it is worth visiting to see the selection in person. Shrimp costs roughly $10–15 depending on size, with delivery around $2. Sellers speak Russian.

Hotel buffet food is similar day to day but can be varied: watermelon is served every evening and is very tasty, mango appears rarely, there are plenty of oriental sweets, and coffee/cocoa are available from machines. Seafood (crab, shrimp) is offered but in limited quantities, while fish (mullet, etc.) is available daily.

You can order a seafood dinner right on the beach at Moreno restaurant — it cost around $30.

Hotel buffets in Egypt typically include not just meat and fish, but also cheese, vegetables, and other items at the serving stations.

Italian restaurants are a solid choice for seafood. For around $50 for three people, you can get a large seafood soup, fish, squid, big shrimp, vegetables, and a complimentary pizza.

The food variety in Egypt is sufficient for a balanced diet. Expecting seafood at every meal on a standard budget is unrealistic, but the overall selection covers the basics well.