Where to eat in El Gouna? From Downtown to Abu Tig Marina – and why it's worth having lunch right on the beach at the Kitepower beach club.
El Gouna has a surprisingly good food scene. For a town of a few tens of thousands of people, you’ll find dozens of restaurants – from Egyptian cuisine to Italian, Japanese, steaks, and seafood. And the food is a fraction of European prices.
Where to Eat in El Gouna
Downtown
The centre of El Gouna – shops, cafes, restaurants. Here you’ll find everything from falafel for a few dollars to a solid Italian restaurant. It’s lively, especially in the evening.
Abu Tig Marina
A harbour lined with restaurants right on the water. It’s pricier here, but the atmosphere is excellent – you sit by the yachts, watch the sunset, and enjoy fresh seafood. For a romantic dinner or a celebration, this is the place.
Hotel Restaurants
Most hotels in El Gouna have their own restaurants – and some are genuinely good. Steigenberger, Mövenpick, Sheraton – all offer buffet breakfasts and dinners, plus à la carte options.
Tam El Hana
The Egyptian quarter with authentic local restaurants. Here you eat what Egyptians eat – koshari, taamiya, kebab. Prices are laughable and portions are huge. If you want to experience the real Egypt, this is where to go.
But Why Eat at Our Place
Alright, now I’ll be biased. But honestly – our beach club at the Kitepower centre has something the others don’t: it’s right on the beach, right at the spot.
What We Offer
Mediterranean and international cuisine. Wood-fired pizza, burgers, bowls, salads, fresh fish from the Red Sea. Plus cocktails, smoothies, coffee, and of course beer.
We serve breakfast from the morning – and those staying near the centre especially appreciate this. Walk in, have eggs and coffee, then head straight to the water.
Prices are friendly, and you’re paying for a full lunch or dinner on a beach by the sea.
But our beach club is more than just a place to eat. It’s where the whole kite scene comes together. After a lesson, you sit down, grab a drink, chat with other students, and share stories from the water. Instructors sit with you. People meet here and friendships are formed that last for years. It’s one of the reasons the place feels like a community rather than a faceless rental desk.
In the evening, the vibe changes – people come from town, families with kids, couples. We stay open until the last guest leaves. No “kitchen closes at nine.” If you’re sitting and chatting, nobody rushes you out.
For Families
We have a large wooden playground right next to the beach club. So the scenario looks like this: you order lunch, the kids play on the climbing frames and trampolines, and their accompanying adult stays nearby and remains responsible. The playground is a family activity area, not supervised childcare. If you’re travelling with little ones, see kitesurfing for kids in El Gouna.
For Digital Nomads
Wi-Fi, an air-conditioned coworking space with tables looking out to sea, coffee, and calm. Many of our customers work from here in the morning and kite in the afternoon. Or the other way around. It’s not a coworking space with office chairs – but honestly, who’d want to sit in an office when they can sit on the beach?
Practical Info
Our beach club is open to everyone – you don’t have to be a kite school customer. Come for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can pay in Egyptian pounds (EGP) or by card.
Find us in the northern part of El Gouna, right at the Kitepower centre. Whether you’re coming for kitesurfing or just looking for a great lunch spot by the sea – drop by. And if you want to know more about the town itself, browse our El Gouna guide.
Planning a holiday in El Gouna? Check out our things to do when there’s no wind or go straight to our kite courses.
Lukáš Vogeltanz
IKO Head Instructor & co-owner of Kitepower El Gouna — school history since 2004, current northern base since 2016.
