Tibi's Steakhouse Near Sea of Galilee Draws Diners for Exceptional Meat

Tibi's, located in the Vered HaGalil resort near the Sea of Galilee, is a longstanding and highly regarded restaurant known for its meat dishes. Chef Haim Tibi, a veteran Israeli chef with over a decade at this location and prior experience managing Mitzpe Hayam's restaurant, leads the kitchen. Despite the intense 40-degree heat outside, the restaurant offers a cool, elegant atmosphere with walls lined with wine shelves and large meat aging refrigerators.

The menu focuses heavily on meat, starting with house-made beef sausages praised for their juiciness and quality, accompanied by two types of mustard and pickled cabbage. A salad featuring duck pieces was less successful due to wilted lettuce, though the roasted sweet potato and purple cabbage added some balance. A non-meat dish of pasta flowers stuffed with za'atar and cheese in a yogurt and tomato cream sauce highlighted the kitchen's skill beyond grilling.

The main attraction is the extensive steak menu, featuring large bone-in cuts that often serve two people. The reviewer ordered a 500-gram ribeye on the bone, cooked perfectly medium, tender, juicy, and flavorful, described as a professional-level steak worth a two-hour drive. The steak was served with excellent mashed potatoes, leaving the diners satisfied despite the long journey back.

Prices include 59 shekels for homemade sausages, 69 for the duck salad, 64 for the stuffed pasta, 275 for the 500-gram ribeye, and 56 for two draft beers from Barcelona's Astrié brewery. Tibi's combines a rustic yet refined dining experience with a strong emphasis on quality meat, making it a notable culinary destination in northern Israel.