Manta Ray

Frommer's Review

The quintessential beach restaurant, Manta Ray is an open-air pavilion that looks out on the rolling surf of an empty stretch of Tel Aviv's coast, and is perfectly positioned to catch the sun setting over the Mediterranean. The food is simply prepared, but full of flavor and ingenuity. Manta Ray is famous for its plate of 12 ever-changing small appetizers at NIS 11 ($2.50) apiece; it's always an interesting combination of traditional Middle Eastern, contemporary, or exotic dishes and comes with wonderful bread. The platter can easily be shared, and allows you to sample the kitchen while enjoying the view (discussthe selections with your waiter). Main courses come with green salad, and a pile of delicious sliced, grilled sweet potatoes. Among my favorites are the grilled shrimp; the sage-scented sea bass filet, and the fried calamari, but it's virtually impossible to go wrong with any of the main courses. The atmosphere here is informal, and you will feel just as comfortable ordering a light meal as a major feast.

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