King Jamaica Restaurant & Café – Best Restaurant in Aswan
Experience authentic flavors at this highly-rated Aswan restaurant. Enjoy delicious food and a vibrant atmosphere. Discover why diners give it 4.7 stars!
About King Jamaica Restaurant & Café – Best Restaurant in Aswan
Nestled on Elephantine Island, this popular Aswan eatery offers a delightful dining experience with a 4.7/5 star rating. Diners consistently praise the lively atmosphere and the quality of the cuisine, noting that the food is "next level." While some find the prices to be a bit higher, the unique setting and the overall experience are often considered worth it. The outdoor seating and live music contribute to a vibrant ambiance, making it a memorable spot for both casual meals and group gatherings. Patrons can expect a welcoming environment to savor a variety of dishes, with breakfast options also highlighted.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (breakfast)
This restaurant primarily serves breakfast. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Live Music, Coffee, Family Friendly, Dog Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love King Jamaica
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
Beautiful view but it’s a tourist tramp. Very higher prices comparing with other places , and the portions are super small! We have been in many restaurants and all of them were cheaper and bigger portions. The view is beautiful tho and offer go and back to Aswan but definitely I wouldn’t go back. Pretty groovy place to eat. The atmosphere is alive. The food is next level but a little pricey. The service is a little slow but it’s expected particularly when busy. As a customer you’ll get a free ride back to the mainland. Just ask. For lunch, we went to King Jamaica Restaurant, recommended by the owner. We ordered camel meat tagine, fried chicken, and chicken Negresco (which is like a pasta dish). All the dishes, along with the flatbread and rice, were delicious! However, the wait was incredibly long — we were almost going crazy. I don’t know how the Europeans at the next table managed to stay so calm. The camel meat was very flavorful and went perfectly with rice, and the texture was so tender it almost felt unusual. -3/1/25
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Elephantine Island, Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan 1, Aswan Governorate 81111, Egypt
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Recent Reviews
Jessy L.
October 27, 2025
Beautiful view but it’s a tourist tramp. Very higher prices comparing with other places , and the portions are super small! We have been in many restaurants and all of them were cheaper and bigger portions. The view is beautiful tho and offer go and back to Aswan but definitely I wouldn’t go back.
M. X.
October 29, 2025
Pretty groovy place to eat. The atmosphere is alive. The food is next level but a little pricey. The service is a little slow but it’s expected particularly when busy. As a customer you’ll get a free ride back to the mainland. Just ask.
詹頤
August 10, 2025
For lunch, we went to King Jamaica Restaurant, recommended by the owner. We ordered camel meat tagine, fried chicken, and chicken Negresco (which is like a pasta dish). All the dishes, along with the flatbread and rice, were delicious! However, the wait was incredibly long — we were almost going crazy. I don’t know how the Europeans at the next table managed to stay so calm. The camel meat was very flavorful and went perfectly with rice, and the texture was so tender it almost felt unusual. -3/1/25
Lilith
April 12, 2025
This was probably the most unique restaurant we ate at in all of Egypt! The blue paint and murals were gorgeous! And sitting right next to the Nile with boats passing by, makes it the perfect location. The food was OK, but it took a REALLY long time for it to arrive.
Sahil S.
September 8, 2025
Absolutely delicious food. We ordered the vegetable tagine (potatoes and peas) and the jerk chicken - both were excellent. Tasty and seasoned well but still healthy. The main dishes all come with rice, tomato/cucumber salad and some bread. Service is friendly but not overimposing. Restaurant is on the waterfront and operates its own periodic free boat to/from the mainland (1 min journey).
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make King Jamaica special
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Coffee
Family Friendly
Dog Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Accessibility
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