What is the food like at all-inclusive hotels in Egypt — quality, buffet and à la carte restaurants?

The Antika à la carte restaurant stands out: great atmosphere, friendly staff, top-quality food. The main buffet's pastries and desserts also received high praise.

Seafood is served daily at lunch, dinner, and in à la carte restaurants. Smoked salmon is available at breakfast. Fresh guava and mango juices are good. Downside: fruit selection is limited — no mango, strawberries, or pineapple.

À la carte restaurants are located on a scenic pier and can be visited unlimited times. The Asian restaurant was excellent — very filling and tasty. One minor issue: a complimentary dish promised for a child arrived in the room only at 9 PM.

Alcohol quality is decent — no headaches even with daily cocktails and champagne. Drinks are served at the beach and at all meals; waiters proactively come around to take orders.

Downsides: lots of flies in the restaurant and on the beach. After lunch, guests sometimes had to clear other people's dirty plates from sunbeds themselves. Beach drinks are served in paper cups by default — you have to ask for plastic.

Service in the restaurant and bar is inconsistent: new guests get attentive service, but waiters become less proactive over time. Tips noticeably improve the level of attention.

Overall, the food selection is solid with no major gaps. Waiters come around on their own to take drink orders, so you don't need to chase them down. A small tip (a dollar) noticeably speeds up service.