A high quality restaurant in Jerusalem and one of the few open on weekends. Reservation necessary. Excellent fish and seafood. Great service. Kids' and vegan dishes available. Free appetizers. Enjoy.
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 767 traveler reviewsNew
“Excellent seafood”
“What a delightful find”
We were looking for a place to eat on the Sabbat, most weren’t open, this one was and turned into a real gem. Beautiful food, great helpful service and well proportioned dishes. Happy to recommend and would love to go back
“Best dinner in Jerusalem”
We went to this restaurant the last night we were in Jerusalem and absolutely loved it. Wished we had done this earlier. The food is delicious and you also get a whole series of yummy little dishes at the start. Ran, our waiter, was incredible, professional, gave us good advice, and...
MoreWe went to this restaurant the last night we were in Jerusalem and absolutely loved it. Wished we had done this earlier. The food is delicious and you also get a whole series of yummy little dishes at the start. Ran, our waiter, was incredible, professional, gave us good advice, and he's funny. If you have a chance, don't miss going to this restaurant. It is walking distance from the old city.
Less