Election Day Specials: Israel's Top Restaurant Deals and Free Drinks
Israel's election day transforms into a nationwide culinary celebration, with restaurants and food markets offering special discounts and free drinks for voters.
Israel's election day offers voters more than just a democratic duty, turning the national holiday into a culinary celebration with special discounts and free drinks across the country. Restaurants, cafes, and food markets nationwide are rolling out unique promotions for citizens presenting a voting slip.
Nationwide Chains and Special Markets
The fast-food chain Yashka is offering a pita with kebab or chicken skewers, chips, salads, and a large lemonade for just 25 shekels across its numerous branches, including Tel Aviv, Netanya, Herzliya, and Haifa. Meanwhile, Burger King is treating customers to a 27% discount on sides, ranging from classic fries and onion rings to angry fries and potato wedges nationwide.
In Tel Aviv, Dizengoff Center is hosting its largest food fair in the middle of the week, featuring 50 stalls, many participating for the first time. Visitors can enjoy Japanese street food from Tomo, Middle Eastern specialties from Sarona Market, and delicacies from local artisans between 12:00 and 20:00.
Tel Aviv Dining and Wine Promotions
Upscale dining spots are also joining the initiative. Chef Yuval Ben-Neriah's renowned restaurant a is opening its doors during unusual daytime hours from 12:00 to 17:00, offering a 20% discount on its entire evening menu, including alcohol. Its sister establishment Taizu will serve its weekend business lunch menu for 250 shekels per diner during the same hours.
For those looking for drinks, several venues are rewarding voters directly. Lonel in the Noga district and neighboring Bina and Pizza Cota are offering complimentary glasses of wine, iced margaritas, iced campari, or celebratory shots to anyone presenting a ballot slip. Additionally, Pere Frère is offering a special brunch alongside a 15% discount on all bottled Israeli wines, while Lento in Shefayim is running a 1+1 promotion on all alcoholic beverages.
Haifa Specials
In Haifa, Terrace restaurant, located inside the Botanica Hotel on Ben-Gurion Boulevard, invites voters to enjoy a 10% discount on its entire menu from 13:00 to 18:00, providing a scenic culinary stop during election day.
