Letting out a not-so-hush-hush secret: there is one experience that you must have in Israel. It’s the 19-salad experience, and no other place pulls it off like Benny HaDayag, a.k.a Benny, the Fisherman. But the salads are just the starting point; the true influence is in the fish-to-table experience. Benny, the fisherman, has been bringing the fish from the sea to your plate for the last 50 years.
Experience like no other
This local institution was the first fish restaurant in the country, winning awards for “best fish restaurant” year after year on every local list and a host of international accolades, including making Vogue's “100 best fish restaurants in the world” list. Benny Ha’ Dayag also won the heart of Israel’s harshest restaurant critic, Niv Gilboa.
Benny, the fisherman, a local icon, and a pioneer in the restaurant world, shaped the concept of fresh fish from the sea in abundance. If you come early in the morning (from 6 am-10 am), you can catch him bringing fish from the sea to the table. No other person is this passionate about fishing, and no place fitter to discover the freshest fish. The magic in this restaurant is the flexibility. You can enjoy a more upscale experience with the most refined local and international wine list or dine in a laid-back vibe overlooking the deep blue sea with the sounds of the waves as your playlist. The stunning Tel Aviv Port location is unparalleled, truly one of Tel Aviv’s most beautiful spots for dining and then strolling near the water.
Get Your Appetite started
On the menu, you’ll find stunning tartar plates studded with fresh herbs, the most-loved seabass with vegetables, fish shakshuka and pan-roasted salmon, grouper, gilt-head bream, and more.
For couples, order the royal seafood for two or the wild seafood mix of shrimps, calamari, and clams. Of course, the fisherman’s daily special is the way to go; dine on Benny’s favorite from the morning.
Meat lovers will find burgers, steaks, and kebabs that are cooked to a level beyond expectations in such a seafood paradise. Soups are plenty here, too, comfort fish versions, seafood soup, mushrooms, and more. In addition, the cocktail and wine lists are extensive.
1 Yordei Ha'sira St, 03-5440518, bennihadayag.co.il