El bahri, Restaurant in El Marsa, Algeria
El Bahri is a seafood restaurant in El Marsa, a small coastal town east of Algiers, set close to the shoreline with views of the sea. The dining area has large windows, simple furnishings, and an outdoor section where guests can eat in the open air.
The restaurant has been serving seafood in El Marsa since at least the 1980s, making it one of the older dining spots along this stretch of coast. Over the decades, it has welcomed generations of local families and visitors who return for the same dishes.
El Bahri sits close to the water, and many guests come here after a day at the beach to share grilled fish and seafood platters. The name means "of the sea" in Arabic, which reflects how closely this restaurant is tied to the coastline and the fishing life of El Marsa.
Visitors can check the display cabinet near the entrance to see what fresh fish and seafood is available before ordering. Coming for lunch on a weekday tends to be quieter, as weekends draw larger groups of families and the outdoor tables fill up fast.
At El Bahri, ordering works differently from most restaurants: guests choose their fish directly from a refrigerated display at the entrance, pointing to the exact piece they want cooked. This hands-on approach to ordering is common along the Algerian coast but often surprises first-time visitors.
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