Seafood was great, specifically the grilled calamari. I didn't taste the meat but my friends looked very satisfied. Also liked the focaccia bread they make a lot. Nice atmosphere and great service from Asia, who was very friendly yet professional, fast and on point!
Dolphin Yam
- Price $$$$
- See Menu
- For Private Events
- Non-kosher
- Open on Saturday
- Outside Seating Area
- Business Meals
- Chef Restaurant
- Smoking Area
About Dolphin Yam
One of the most popular fish and sea food restaurants in Jerusalem, Dolphin Yam (translated as Sea Dolphin) attracts locals, Israelis that come especially from the rest of the country and tourists. The restaurant has been mainstay in the city for over 45 years in large part thanks to its the professional chefs, great customer service, affordable prices and outstanding cuisine.
Cuisine & Menu
The restaurant may be most famous for its fresh fish and superlative seafood but its other specialties include an extensive selection of meat, pasta, vegetarian dishes and kids meals. The menu combines local flavors and uses carefully selected fresh and seasonal ingredients.
If you go to dinner or lunch hungry (we recommend it, actually), getting the generous seafood (250 NIS) or meat (270 NIS) platter for 2 is definitely a must. The seafood platter is a smorgasbord of calamari, shrimps, 2 types of crab, scallops and mussels, and with the meat platter you get rib-eye skewers, lamb chops, beef fillet medallions and 4 Middle Eastern lamb kebabs with the option to add some foie gras for just 25 NIS.
And if you’re dining party is more than 2 people, don’t worry. You can add an additional portion to your platter starting at 125 NIS per diner.
Location & Events
Dolphin Yam is set in a preserved Jerusalem building on Ben Shetach Street in downtown Jerusalem and maintains an authentic local atmosphere.
The restaurant has a gallery floor that can hold up to 65 diners and is perfect for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, business meals, and other events.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 850 traveler reviewsNew
“Sea Dolphin”
“Great homey atmosphere”
Great restaurant. We walked in by chance and didn't want to leave . Ran, the waiter, A super friendly guy and actor, gave us superb service and made the kids laugh. Noy the waitress was super patient. We got small bowls of home made salads for the entrees, everything was so so...
MoreGreat restaurant. We walked in by chance and didn't want to leave . Ran, the waiter, A super friendly guy and actor, gave us superb service and made the kids laugh. Noy the waitress was super patient. We got small bowls of home made salads for the entrees, everything was so so tasty. I personally don't like cream so when the bisque soup came full of cream and I couldn't digest it, it was immediately replaced with a shot of Jerusalem Artichoke soup which was pleasantly creamy. The shrimps, and fish were done just right. The deserts were great too. And the atmosphere was so so pleasant we didn't want to leave. Keep it up Dolphin Yam and thnk u for the experience.
Less“Anniversary celebration was great and warm”
We had a great time at the dolphin yam restaurant, we ordered a lavrak and corvina fillet which were amazing and tasted really fresh. The salads on the house were great and the wine we selected blended in perfectly with the food. We had a great waiter Ran who gave us really good suggestions...
MoreWe had a great time at the dolphin yam restaurant, we ordered a lavrak and corvina fillet which were amazing and tasted really fresh. The salads on the house were great and the wine we selected blended in perfectly with the food. We had a great waiter Ran who gave us really good suggestions and was really nice to us throughout our dinner. I highly recommend anyone to come to this restaurant.
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