The food was good, but the service was just OK - they forgot at least one thing for every person at our table. I never got the salad that came with my meal - disappointing.
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 517 traveler reviews“Solid fish and seafood restaurant with 17 years in Jerusalem”
The meal begins with small salads which are replenished upon request, along with a Moroccan-style bread. The menu offers many kinds of fish with a choice of sauces, seafood, and specialties of the chef. Prices are reasonable, considering that the place is located in a busy tourist area near Rivlin and Yoel...
MoreThe meal begins with small salads which are replenished upon request, along with a Moroccan-style bread. The menu offers many kinds of fish with a choice of sauces, seafood, and specialties of the chef. Prices are reasonable, considering that the place is located in a busy tourist area near Rivlin and Yoel Solomon Streets. I generally choose a grilled fillet of fish with the white wine and garlic sauce, and always enjoy the entree. There are additional starters for those who want to go beyond the meze openings, and there are meat and pasta dishes available, which makes it a viable place for a group of varied tastes. The wait staff is excellent, and Moshiko, one of the owners, is attentive and charming.
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“Food Not What I Expected”
Although the service was acceptable, I ordered the 3 grilled fish platter and asked that it be deboned. All of the pieces had bones, which I found disappointing. The small plates they brought out before the meal were very good though.
“The starting platter is almost enough”
Regardless of what you order - and before you order, they serve a starting platter of bread and fixings. (If you don't order food, you'll get a modest charge for the bread, etc.) Nonetheless, the menu items are worth ordering as well.
“Chef's Delight indeed!”
The restaurant was walking distance from our hostel and the Old City. We sat outside and it was very nice after walking in the sun all day. We arrived I think as soon as they opened which means we did not have to wait for a table but as we ate we could...
MoreThe restaurant was walking distance from our hostel and the Old City. We sat outside and it was very nice after walking in the sun all day. We arrived I think as soon as they opened which means we did not have to wait for a table but as we ate we could see the table starting to fill up and people making reservations for later that night so it seems to be a popular place. The food was good, service was good as well, however sitting outside we noticed a large amount of cats that were roaming around, I think at one point we counted 6. So if you have a cat allergy or something I'd suggest sitting inside.
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