Red Sea Underwater Restaurant- looks a bit fishy

Ever wonder where Poseidon kicks it after a long day?  Considering he can’t leave the water and that he’s make-believe, I’d say nowhere near the Red Sea Star Underwater Restaurant.  

The Red Sea Star is the first underwater Restaurant and Bar.  It’s located in the busy tourist destination of Eilat, which is Israel’s southernmost city. The underwater eatery is only 5m (16 ft.) below the surface of the Red Sea (on the Gulf of Eilat), so there’s no need for a decompression chamber, and there’s plenty of natural light to “sea” the beautiful corals and marine life.  The ocean inspired decor offers an enchanting environment that is dually suitable for romance or children.  With sea cucumber columns and jellyfish chairs it’s difficult to abate a tacky atmosphere, but with sandy floors covered with clear epoxy and a variety of exotic dishes the Red Sea Star pulled it off.

Enjoy a wide variety of exotic dishes as well traditional seafood and meats. The restaurant of the Red Sea Star has seating for 105 guests.  By about 10 in the evening the restaurant turns mostly to a bar.  There’s also a dance bar outside (above the restaurant) where you can enjoy scenic views of the Edom Mountains.  At night the underwater garden surrounding the “Star” is softly lit, without disturbing its natural inhabitants (using specific wave lengths of light).

The restaurant of the Red Sea Star is open daily (including weekends and holidays) from 12:00 a.m. till 24:00 p.m.