Uri Buri

"Dine on Fresh Seafood and Fish in Ancient Acre Housed in an Ottoman-era stone building beside an old lighthouse at the port of 'Akko (Acre), Uri Buri restaurant has been serving fine fish and seafood for more than30 years. Must-try dishes include salmon sashimi in soy sauce with wasabi sorbet, and a Thai fish chowder with coconut milk and basil leaves. Owner and chef Uri Jeremias has had a long-standing relationship with the sea: His first two jobs were as a diver and a fisherman. Jeremias also owns the Efendi Hotel nearby, as well as the ice cream parlor up the street from Uri Buri. So for dessert, stroll by and try some of the unique flavors on offer, such asdate, cinnamon, and rose."

"Uri Buri Restaurant, located in Akko, Israel, is renowned for blending flavors and fostering religious coexistence. The restaurant overlooks the Mediterranean and employs a mixed staff of Arabs and Jews. Chef Uri Jeremias, who has been running the restaurant for 30 years, focuses on fish dishes with a Middle Eastern flair, occasionally incorporating elements from Peru, Japan, and Greece. The restaurant is noted for its loose tasting menu that accommodates diners' allergies and preferences, ensuring a delightful experience." - Sara Lieberman

"One of Israel’s most acclaimed restaurants, Uri Buri, whose famed “bearded chef” shows off his lifelong obsession with the ocean." - Eater Staff

"The whole country has heard of Uri Buri and Uri Jeremias, the legendary white-bearded chef who has become synonymous with his famous restaurant; fans know him simply as Uri Buri. He opened this unpretentious fine-dining restaurant back in 1989, providing possibly the best seafood in Israel right in front of the ocean. The chef’s curiosity, which rivals that of Le Petit Prince, makes the food stand out. He is always questioning guests’ palates while using top-notch ingredients without unnecessary adornment, letting diners focus on the balance of flavors. Locals love dishes like sashimi salmon with wasabi sorbet or the mix of seafood atop ptitim, Israeli couscous. Vegan options are available as well. The tasting menu, priced at 220 shekels ($63), gives you course after course of surprisingly creative plates, quickly revealing why this restaurant is on every best Israeli restaurant list. [$$$]" - Keren Brown