Big Ben Pub ביג בן - Tiberias

We were there a few days ago. The first night it was by coincidence. A lot of restaurants were closed so we took Big Ben. I asked the waiter what he recommended to his best friend: the sheesh kebab or the St Peter fish. It was the fish. And yes, it was really tasty. Because my sister wanted to have cauliflower the next evening, we went there again. I had a Beyond Burger with chili fries. As starters we got some vegetables. Omar, the waiter, was really nice and made as feel welcome. The restaurant itself is well located and hard to miss.

We had a not so good experience at this restaurant. The waiter was quite unfriendly and used a minimum of words when we asked anything. We ordered 2 teas and one potato portion. The tea was served from tap water and tasted horrible, we asked the waiter very kindly if we could have some lemons. We got some very old looking, dry and bitter tasting pieces. The potatoes were very oily and didn’t taste good. For the price we paid were very unsatisfied. We neither drank the tea nor ate the potatoes just left them in the desk. When we used the toilet is was horrible, it smelled like something was rotting insides. We paired a total of 63 NIS.

The experience of eating St. Peter fish at this restaurant is exceptional, reminiscent of the delicious meals enjoyed by past diners. The atmosphere is lovely, and even as someone from Chicago, I had a wonderful time. The service is top-notch, with the staff going above and beyond to provide great hospitality. I will definitely be returning each time I visit Israel.

I would say that this place was just okay. With an English name in a predominantly non-English country, you can tell it's a touristy spot and unfortunately, we fell for it. They lured us in with offers for "free salad" and other complimentary items, which are standard in Israel with your meal. The food was decent, but I wasn't a fan of the supposedly fresh fish caught that day. Prices were exorbitant, more than double what we've paid elsewhere in Israel. I didn't see a place to leave a tip on the bill, so I left cash and received an audible sigh of disapproval from the server. I would suggest trying a local establishment across the street instead.

The bar has a fantastic atmosphere and the staff is friendly. The food is mediocre, but the wait time is excessive - waited over 30 minutes for pasta. The prices are very expensive, typical for an Israeli bar. However, they are still high compared to average bars. It's a good spot for drinks, but I wouldn't recommend dining here.