Shawatina — Restaurant in Haifa

Overlooking Haifa’s shoreline, this Arabic-Mediterranean restaurant highlights the city’s longstanding tradition of Arabic and Israeli cultures blending together. That harmony is clear in both the welcoming atmosphere and in a menu that fuses time-honored cooking with modern touches.

Its standout attraction is the never-ending salad spread. This isn’t just a single bowl of greens - it’s an entire table of flavors. Fresh greens with nuts, guacamole, crisp Halloumi, classic hummus, smoky eggplant spreads, and other Middle Eastern dips all appear at once. Bread is no afterthought: soft, fluffy pita and fragrant, garlic-toasted bagel-like rings make it easy to scoop up every last bit. The kitchen’s careful use of smooth, well-balanced olive oil boosts the natural flavors without overpowering them, and service is swift and efficient without feeling rushed.

Inside, large glass windows let you admire and get lost in the busy sea view. The shoreline is often lively with rich ship traffic, and it’s not uncommon to spot submarines passing through, adding a unique twist to your meal’s backdrop. The dining room is clean and well-kept, and in a city known for its layers of culture, this place stands out by bringing flavor, service, and location all together - ideal for anyone who wants a real taste of...

Nice atmosphere next to the sea Butttt the prices is way overrated Not the best seafood In the area The only reason i go there is because of the beach and you can hear the sea waves while you eat like in Europe but they way overpriced even for europe … for steak salmon medium size you will pay about 110 ils about 31 euros without any side dishes not chips or smash Potato nothing but half of limon. The same with all dishes doesn’t include anything but the main dish. But they have something else -they ask you if you would like salads - we have said yes. They brought a variety of salads about 12 small plates. We have eaten from 5 to 6 plates liike hummus and tabbole the rest isn’t good at all and stayed untouched. They charged you price per person not per dishes even though they bring the same amount of salads for one person and 6 persons 45 ils for each person about 13 euros Doesn’t recommend it just for the atmosphere

I would have paid the difference like a tip for the waiter but not for the restaurant

200ils at least Per one person .and it’s not a michelin...

Good, but not cheap. This restaurant has many good points - see the accompanying photos. It has good food and beautiful views of the sea. The prices are reasonable, but they do not include salads, which are included in many other restaurants. On the other hand the assorted salads, which cost 35 NIS (about $10) are attractive and good. I was disappointed that the goose breast on the menu was not available, so I ordered a seafood pasta dish, which was quite good. There was some confusion about whether my dish came with a side dish. My waiter said it did, but offered only potatoes or French fries. That didn't appeal to me with pasta. In any case, no side dish arrived, and I enjoyed the salads I had ordered extra. After the meal I asked another waiter, just to know for next time, whether my dish came with a side dish. He said it doesn't, but brought me potatoes. I ate one, though I was stuffed, and it was good. I was pleased that the meal came with complimentary Arab...