Upper Galilee and the Golan Restaurants

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  • 1. Auberge Shulamit

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    This charming inn takes its name from the original Hotel Shulamit, where the 1948 Armistice Treaty was signed. The home-smoked meats and fish are unique and worth trying, as are the seasonal soups, seafood dishes, and the elegant array of desserts. If you can't bear to leave, the inn has three French country--style guest rooms.

    34 David Shuv St., 1200000, Israel
    04-693–1485

    Known For

    • Seafood and smoked meats
    • French country--style guest rooms
    • Scenic views

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 2. Ein Camonim

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    The Galilee Hills make a perfect pasture for livestock—in this case, goats—and here you can taste the fresh output of Ein Camonim's dairy, one of the best in Israel. The all-you-can-eat menu includes a platter of about three dozen goat cheeses, a selection of home-baked breads, a variety of fresh salads, and house wine. There's a half-price menu for kids. The specialty shop next door sells the dairy's cheeses, olives, and other homemade products. The eatery is 20 km (12½ miles) southwest of Tzfat, 5 km (3 miles) west of Kadarim Junction.

    Rte. 85, 2010900, Israel
    04-698--9680

    Known For

    • Goats on-site
    • Artisanal cheeses
    • Homemade goodies
  • 3. Focaccia Gan Hatzfon

    $$$$

    Ask any local about their favorite place to eat and they will direct you toward this family restaurant tucked into a small shopping center. The menu has a hearty selection of pastas, pizzas, seafood, and meat dishes, all with a contemporary Middle Eastern touch. It sits opposite Kibbutz Ma'ayan Baruch. Reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekends when the place is packed with locals.

    Off Rte. 99, 1222500, Israel
    04-690–4474

    Known For

    • Diverse menu
    • Local favorite
    • Pasta
  • 4. Abu Zaid

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    For a delicious dessert, stop by Abu Zaid on Majdal Shams' main street, which sells a type of orange-hued pastry called knafeh. Similar to baklava, it has delicious layers of gooey goat cheese covered in a flaky crust and peppered with pistachios. Ask for a slice from the large tray—one serving could be easily enjoyed by two. The to-go delicacy loses its charm when it cools down, so eat it while it's warm.

    Northern end of main street, 1243800, Israel
    052-698‪–3190

    Known For

    • Knafeh
    • Pastries big enough to share
    • Warm to-go snacks
  • 5. Aluma Bistro

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    The town of Maalot-Tarshisha is home to Jewish, Christian, and Muslim families, and they rub elbows while dining at Aluma Bistro. Decorated with artifacts from Provence, the burgundy-toned dining room buzzes with locals in search of an extraordinary meal. Young Arab chef Alaa Sweetat weaves seasonal French and traditional Galilean styles into a tapestry of taste. Inquire about the daily specials, which may include seasonally foraged vegetables and a fresh catch of the day.

    Tarshisha Rd., 2105401, Israel
    04-957–4477

    Known For

    • Foraged vegetables
    • Galilean cuisine
    • Co-existence
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  • 6. Bread Men (Anshey HaLechem)

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    Fresh-baked sourdough breads, oil- and preservative-free pastries, and healthy whole wheat challah are the cornerstone of this bakery in the rural heart of the Galilee. Grab a seat on Friday morning in the backyard outdoor garden with the locals to taste stone-oven-baked Turkish-style cheese burekas, artichoke carpaccio with olives and sun-dried tomatoes, or a light dish of homemade granola and locally produced yogurt.

    HaZayit St., 2010700, Israel
    04-698–8992

    Known For

    • Fresh breads and cheese burekas
    • Backyard outdoor garden
    • Family-owned

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sat. No dinner.
  • 7. Chocolata

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    The original arched stone basement of the old synagogue is the setting of this chocolate shop and café. True to its name, the kitchen serves a host of chocolate delights (drinks, cakes, and more), including 37 different kinds of pralines made by the house chocolatier. Delightful chocolate-making workshops are offered occasionally.

    HaRishonim St., 1200000, Israel
    04-686–0219

    Known For

    • Chocolate
    • Art gallery
    • Chocolate-making workshops

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 8. Cowboys' Restaurant

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    This is the best corral this side of the Israel--Syria disengagement zone. Saddle-shape stools at the bar and cattle hides on the walls contribute to the frontier atmosphere. But it's the food—specifically the hearty steaks and the house specialty, chicken breast stuffed with smoked meat—that packs them in at this place, known locally as HaBokrim. Advance reservations are required for the Friday night kosher buffet.

    Off Rte. 959, 1243600, Israel
    04-696–0206

    Known For

    • Kosher meats
    • Friday night buffet
    • Rack of lamb

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sat., Reservations essential
  • 9. Dag al Hadan

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    This forested area beside the gurgling Dan River draws enthusiastic crowds, especially on the weekends for fresh river trout. This was the first restaurant in the region to specialize in the abundant fish from the river; you can also take a look at the trout ponds in a small installation on the grounds. The slightly outdated restaurant, opposite Kibbutz Hagoshrim, is tucked away behind the main road, but it's large and well signposted. The same management also runs a café next door serving vegetarian fare.

    Off Rte. 99, 1225500, Israel
    04-695–0225

    Known For

    • River-to-table trout
    • Salads
    • Fun for kids

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 10. Druze Pita Stand

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    A few minutes' walk along the trail leading to the Banias Waterfall is the ancient flour mill and a stall where Druze villagers make their traditional pita bread (bigger and flatter than the commercial version). It's not only baked on the premises but also milled here. Pull up a rock, and for a few shekels you'll be served a large rolled-up pita with labaneh (yogurt cheese) and Turkish coffee.

    Off Rte. 99, 1225000, Israel

    Known For

    • Druze pita
    • Labaneh (yogurt cheese)
    • Turkish coffee
  • 11. Gan Eden

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    The setting, a charming stone house with both indoor and outdoor seating, lends great atmosphere to this family-run eatery set above the Old City and taking in the view of Mount Meron (the restaurant's name means "paradise"). Gan Eden is best known for its fish, especially fillets of sea bass and sea bream. What they call calzones are actually dumplings stuffed with salty Tzfat cheese and served with a delicious salad of lettuce, cranberries, and walnuts. The place is kosher for dairy, meaning no meat is served.

    33 HaGedud Hashlishi St., 1310003, Israel
    052-434–9755

    Known For

    • Mount Meron views
    • Calzone dumplings stuffed with Tzfat cheese
    • Sea bass and sea bream

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sat.
  • 12. HaBikta

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    With a name that literally means "the cabin," HaBikta evokes the smoked meats for which it's best known. The chicken and steaks, smoked over cherrywood and grapevines, come with access to the generous salad buffet. Try the whole chickpeas coated in cumin and green onions, or the coriander tossed with slivered almonds and lentils.

    East of Rte.92, 12948, Israel
    04-679–4016

    Known For

    • Smoked meats
    • Kosher
    • Great salads

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sat.
  • 13. HaTachana

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    This ranch-style restaurant, whose name means "The Mill," uses only the best beef from local cattle for its T-bones. The kitchen also grills up tasty sausages, lamb chops, and hamburgers. Each entrée comes with grilled vegetables and either fries or baked potatoes, so you won't go away hungry. The place gets crowded, so reservations are a good idea.

    1 Harishonim St., 1029200, Israel
    04-694–4810

    Known For

    • Farmstead
    • Local meat
    • Veal

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 14. Lachuch Original

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    This popular Old City eatery's upstairs dining room has benches and tables inlaid with Middle Eastern designs, walls painted the soft shade of blue found inside local synagogues, and colorful carpets from all over the region. The strikingly dressed owner and chef, Ronen Jarufi, makes each meal to order. Choose from a variety of Yemenite breads—lachuch, malawa, or jachnun are all good picks—and he'll top it with homemade cheese and his own hot sauce. The place also stocks evocative Jewish music and books on Kabbalah.

    18 Alkabets St., 1321018, Israel
    050-225–4148

    Known For

    • Yemenite food
    • Casual atmosphere
    • Memorable owner

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sat. No dinner Fri.
  • 15. Maarag

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    This kosher restaurant's colorful dishes highlight Galilean delicacies, in particular the rich Israeli breakfast with homemade jams or grilled baby eggplant with tahini. For a light lunch try the plentiful salads, especially the halloumi cheese and sautéed mushrooms served over romaine lettuce. The sun-filled gallery inside the café fills the walls with color and showcases the works by artists from the local special needs community (who also receive part of the café's profits).

    1 Meron Rd., 2514700, Israel
    04-997–1369

    Known For

    • Plentiful breakfasts
    • Homemade jams
    • Ceramics shop

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner. Closed Sat.
  • 16. Mattarello

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    Professional photographer turned baker Adi Peretz shares his passion for doughs by churning out daily batches of savory breads, sweet brioches, and classics like iced carrot cake with walnuts and raisins. Pack your coffee and breads to go or eat a delicious egg-filled croissant sandwich before heading to one of the neighboring wineries.

    Off Rte. 91, 1242600, Israel
    054-246--8019

    Known For

    • Baked goods
    • Breakfast croissants
    • Good coffee
  • 17. Meat-balim

    $$$$

    Go easy on the appetizers here, as you'll want to save room for this sleek, modern kosher eatery's savory meat dishes. Those in the know recommend the generous veal entrecôte and the lamb chops in a flavorful sauce of caramel, oranges, mint, and ginger. Avoid the creamy desserts, which don't contain real dairy. The extensive wine list is a pleasure, however.

    Derech Hagalil St., 1200000, Israel
    053-944--3111

    Known For

    • Kosher
    • Meat-forward menu
    • Extensive wine list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Fri. and Sat.
  • 18. Moshbutz

    $$$$

    The local spirit at play in this restaurant's name—a combination of moshav and kibbutz, two types of Israeli agricultural communities—also shapes the menu at Moshbutz. This eatery's farm-fresh philosophy is integral, as the chef sources all of the ingredients from Golan Heights. The abundant wine and beer menu offer a chance to taste options from the surrounding vineyards and microbreweries. Choose the rump carpaccio and liver pâté for starters, but save room for the aged beef and lamb. Sit in the nicely converted cow shed and enjoy a glass of Muscat dessert wine or port from a nearby vineyard while enjoying a spectacular sunset over the Sea of Galilee.

    Nof Kinneret St., 1294800, Israel
    04-679–5095

    Known For

    • Farm-to-table dining
    • Aged lamb and beef
    • Sea of Galilee views
  • 19. Pizza Truck

    $$

    Located in the beautiful and historic Kibbutz Dafna, this Pizza Truck is a perfect way to get a sense of the kibbutz life. Take a picnic blanket and sit for lunch on the grass, or come for dinner and enjoy the food alongside a range of delicious beers. It's everything you would want from a pizza---a thin and crispy base, creamy and smooth sauce and a variety of interesting toppings. There's also a focus on vegetarian and vegan options, ensuring that those with dietary requirements don't miss out on the quality. This is a relaxed and calm spot, perfect for enjoying with family or friends. 

    Kibbutz Dafna, Israel
    05-091--00660

    Known For

    • Thin-crust pizza
    • Variety of toppings
    • Vegetarian and vegan options
  • 20. The Witch's Cauldron and the Milkman

    $$$$

    This whimsically decorated restaurant specializes in warming casseroles, such as salmon cooked with coconut milk, ginger, and oranges. Another tasty dish is the lamb simmered in white wine and served with root vegetables. Despite moving locations after 20 years, the witch dolls adorning the walls continue to smile down on satisfied regulars.

    1222500, Israel
    04-687–0049

    Known For

    • Enchanting decor
    • Cauldron casseroles
    • Witch dolls on the walls

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