Seaside Seafood
Picture yourself; soaking up the sun whilst sipping a cool beverage and tucking into a plentiful platter of succulent seafood – and where do you see yourself?
Most Sharmer’s would say without a doubt “Terrazzina”.
So let us shed a little light on this gem of a place that has become a Sharm institution and where we call home.
There are in fact two Terrazzinas, which can for some cause a little confusion, however for most long term residents there is still only one and that’s the original which is just opposite the old market next to Iberotel Palace hotel on the
shores of Sharm el Maya.
So what is Terrazzina?
It’s a beach, a hang out, a party place, a chill out zone and one of the best places for fresh seafood especially on a Friday. Terrazzina is whatever you would like it to be – it’s a place for people; friendly, fun, fresh and funky.
Next to the bar area there is a large shaded seating area with tables and chairs, equally there are many chaise-lounge, bean bags and cushions where food and drinks are also served.
It’s up to you where you eat; lounging whilst taking in the often striking views or sitting in the shade.
The menu like the venue has something for everyone, but the main sensation is the seafood which is bought freshly from Alexandria the home city of the famously friendly owners Mohamed Samir and Amr Darwish.
Seafood is served everyday but on Friday the Chef lays out the ‘catch of the day’ on a large ice cart. The display is impressive; quality fresh fish and seafood. If there are more than one of you, then the best way is to order a whole
fish from the selection.
Denise is a favourite for firm white flesh, but equally the Barboni (small sweet succulent goat fish) are just as good. A
whole fish can be cooked to your liking either oven baked with tomatoes, potatoes, spices and herbs or grilled or fried. For seafood lovers try the ‘Candolfli’ steamed clams or the massive jumbo shrimps.
Terrazzina’s menu caters for all budgets. If you can’t push the boat out for a whole fish and jumbo prawns you don’t have to be sans seafood. There are a selection of mixed seafood plates of grilled fish, calamari and shrimp or try the delicious seafood rice or the calamari sandwich which is fried or grilled calamari served with salad in freshly baked Bedouin bread.
Although I’ve set the scene for seafood, Terrazzina can’t be mentioned without talking about the Bedouin bread. No
other bread quite matches it.
When you walk onto the beach look left and there almost every day you will see the ‘Bread maker’ stretching and
smoothing dough and placing it on an open fire. The result is a delicious thin crispy bread which is perfect for dipping into Tahini and Babaganoush.
Most of the main courses are automatically served with bread, salad, rice or French fries – but don’t forget to order the tahini as this is the traditional condiment for fish. Basically kick the ketchup as tahini rocks.
So after you have lazed the morning away and finished feeding yourself, maybe you feel like upping the tempo?
Terrazzina is known for its Friday party vibe Ibiza Bora Bora style. The DJ carefully cranks up the sounds; switching from chill out tunes to beach house vibes.
Terrazzina One doesn’t go all out for the beach party vibe – that’s across the bay at Terrazzina Too, but you still might want to wash down your lunch with a bevvie or two to get with the groove. Just as Terrazzina is top for seafood they also have a clever little trick of offering booklets of beer.
It’s cheaper and definitely cheerier if you buy a book. Now now you don’t have to use them all at once – come back again for another sensational seafood summer day.
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