The cafes nearest the port serve the most straightforward and reliable food in Zarzis: whatever was caught that day, grilled and served with harissa and salad. No theatrics, no English menu, straightforward prices. This is where the fishermen eat when they come off the boats. Point at what looks good if you cannot read the Arabic on the board — the staff are used to it.
Port Cafe
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The small cafes near the port in Zarzis operate on the logic that the fish is the point and the decor is irrelevant. Plastic chairs, Formica tables, and a menu written on a board — the formula is consistent. What changes is what was caught that morning. Grilled fish served with harissa, salad, and bread is the standard order, and the price is a fraction of what the same meal costs in a Jerba tourist restaurant. The cafes open for lunch around noon and close when the fish runs out.