Budget
Al-Abraaj
Adliya st, manama, bahrain. perfect introduction for non-arab folks to become accustomed to the middle eastern hospitality charm. food is generous and tasty, and primarily from lebanese/turkish and persian cuisines. good value at 2-4bd per head.
Al-Siraj
The second-best shwarma in bahrain for only 300 fils.
Burjuman Coffee Shop
The main selling point of this Filipino-run joint is its location right next to the SABTCO bus terminal, but the menu covers sandwiches, burgers, rice and noodles and portions are generous. Try the excellent fried hammour local fish with the fixings for BD2.
Habara Snacks & Fish
Osama bin zaid ave, adliya, â +973 17 715 461. great diner style cafe that cheerfully serves cheap fish and chips and other assorted snacks.
Cheap restaurants abound in the Adliya district.
Midrange
Café Lilou's
Paris style interiors, popular with ex-pats and locals. Excellent French-café fare, including large salads and delicious cakes. Caters for groups, take out, cateringservices, outdoor seating. Breakfast,lunch, dinner, coffee, drinks
Lanterns
 +973 17 59 0591, +973 17 591807. an atmospheric indian restaurant with great food and lovely decor next to burgerland roundabout in budaiya.
Zahle
Gulf hotel, al juffair street. â +973 17 746 417, +973 17 746 418. serving impeccable lebanese food with daily buffets and live entertainment.
Senor Pacos
Um al hassam, manama, bahrain, â +973 17 725 873. an atmospheric mexican restaurant with great ambience and lovely decor on the road opposite kfc in um al hassam. they even have their own guitarist and vocalist singing on most evenings.
Upstairs Downstairs
A long time classic bahrain restaurant. smooth jazz band, music videos and great yet pricey food.
Trader Vic's
A polynesian dining/drinking experience, located on the grounds of the ritz carlton.
Restaurants in Manama run the gamut from cheap shawarma joints to 5 star restaurants.