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Petra - Wadi Musa Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Petra - Wadi Musa
Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Travelers have fascinating places to explore here, including the breathtaking 2,000-year-old Treasury, the narrow Siq gorge (the main entrance to Petra), and the High Place of Sacrifice.
Things to do in Petra - Wadi Musa
1. Al-Wadi Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 923 reviews
Reviewed By laur2701
We had incredible pita bread (served freshly made and still warm) and hummus followed by a traditional chicken and rice dish and great baklava for dessert. The restaurant was easy to walk to from our hotel and the servers were very helpful in walking us through the menu and helping us choose a dish. Highly recommend!
2. Sandstone Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 519 reviews
Reviewed By Ortlinde - Las Vegas, Nevada
It’s hard to find wine in a Jordanian restaurant, but this wine was actually tasty and reasonably priced. Maklouba was chicken, rather than lamb, but it was good. Nice atmosphere. Wait staff were very friendly. Food was served timely. Yasser, our waiter, was especially nice to us. And there was also a nice Turkish-Lebanese waitress.
3. Al-Arabi Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 288 reviews
Reviewed By Perenpoep - Delft
Really liked this place. It's not a typical restaurant. More like a streetfoodshop, but really liked the atmosphere. We came here a lot during our stay in Wadi Musa. The food was a lot for the price and it was delicious!
4. Al Qantarah
Overall Ratings
4 based on 285 reviews
Reviewed By ECKLKualaLumpur - kuala lumpur
There will always be establishments like this designed to cater for tour groups. A necessity in the travel and tourism industry but resented at the same time as they are often seen pandering to the baser instincts of travellers wanting an instant “touch & go” experience of the local culture and cuisine. Quality is generally average at best as the chance of a recurring clientele is rare.
We came by here for lunch after spending the AM at amazing Petra. The set up is ‘ethnic and quaint’ with the usual sprinkling of decorative indigenous artefacts on the walls and niches. There’s plenty to eat at the buffet table, neither as varied nor creative as one would wish but at least everything was quite fresh.
A huge pan of chicken simmered in spices and colourful bell peppers outside on the open Terrace. Needless to say people made a bee line for it. It was tasty but the meat was tough and dry. We were in and out of the place in about 45 minutes; typical of tour groups heading to the next destination in a packed itinerary. Would I recommend this place? Well, under the circumstances, Yes - nothing unpleasant happened, service was acceptable, nobody had a tummy ache after and no one went away hungry.
5. Sanabel Bakeries and Sweets
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By ut_jd - Ohio
After dinner across the street, we stopped in this sweet shop. From the moment we went in, they were giving us all sorts of samples for free! It seemed they enjoyed showing us foreigners the various types of treats they make there. We ended up buying a few items and I am convinced to this day they undercharged us even then. Stop in for some great snacks!
6. Petra Magic Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By Ocdolphingrayneil - Irvine, California
We had lunch here twice. It is that good. Served buffet style. Great assortment of traditional salads plus a beef dish, fish dish and jordanian chicken ( cooked in a wok outside). You have to try the bread pudding. Called Umm Ali dessert. Staff is very friendly and cant do enough to help.
7. The Rock Camp
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Located in the Desert a few miles from Petra serving Traditional Bedouin food and hospitality
Reviewed By TravelinSurfDog - New York City, New York
I am middle eastern and have eaten meals throughout the region and have been spoiled by some good authentic home cooking. The overall experience and food I had here was top-notch! My meal was included in the over night price -about 15-20JD (about $30).
Yes that is a bit pricey but your are getting an amazing dinner in a stunning desert setting served by an authentic Jordanian family (home cooking!)
8. My Mom's Recipe Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 962 reviews
My Mom Recipe Restaurant is specialized in traditional Jordanian food, located in the tourist area of Petra
Reviewed By laur2701
The restaurant was able to accommodate a large group of us and prepared a set meal with lots of starters and large main courses to share. The food was good and environment is really fun- the evening finished dancing alongside the owner and other staff members!
9. The Oriental Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 312 reviews
Reviewed By Brian E - East Grinstead, United Kingdom
Located along the main tourist street close to the main gate entrance of Petra and close to Movenpick hotel
Serves no alcohol but lemon /mint very refreshing
Normal Jordan starters Dips bread etc
Offer Bedouin dishes chicken lamb etc which are the best recommendations and should be tried
Charming owner and staff really wish to please
Whilst the Next door restaurant was busier this is due to the fact they serve alcohol the quality of the food they offered was quite terrible the night we tried it.
If you have a choice go to the Oriental despite lack of alcohol the experience is far far better
10. Three Steps Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 579 reviews
Three Steps focuses on local and tourist restaurant seekers. People that have a desire for good food and a fascinating atmosphere. The area is in need of a warm and friendly place with excellent food. A place where you always know you will get the best of everything. Three Steps Restaurant is located at the main tourist street and is few meters away from the main gate of Petra Visitors Center. It has ground floor and 1st floor each floors has 75 seats. Our staffs are highly trained to give the best service you can get at a restaurant. Three Steps Restaurant will be the perfect place when customers need that little extra.They can have business meeting here, a place for a quiet conversation, or for a special occasion. We will make up special signature platters or full course meal for customers special occasions. Affordable budget, low prices & good quality food and is cooked fresh everyday. See live the chef in an OPEN KITCHEN while prepare the food you order and has a free wifi.
Reviewed By EricC883 - Salt Lake City, Utah
We were very pleased with all aspects of this restaurant it was a wonderful change from the hotel restaurants. Three Steps appetizer was very tasty as were our meals. Prices were very good.
Perhaps most importantly, service was outstanding throughout the meal. Embarrassingly, I had forgotten my wallet (not sure how) and we had to leave to get money. The owner was incredibly accommodating.
Highly recommend.
