Question 1

What is the "Corniche Restaurant Overcharging" scam in Alexandria?

Accepted Answer

Restaurants along the Alexandria Corniche targeting tourists apply inflated pricing through tourist menus with higher prices than the Arabic-language menu, automatic service charges not disclosed, and bills that include dishes not ordered. Seafood restaurants near the Eastern Harbor are the most frequently cited. Request the Arabic-language menu or an English menu with clearly printed prices before ordering. Confirm whether a service charge is included. Check each item on the bill before paying and query any item not ordered.

Question 2

What is the "Bait-and-Switch Seafood Pricing" scam in Alexandria?

Accepted Answer

Some seafood restaurants near the Eastern Harbor and Abu Qir Bay area display fresh fish at the entrance to attract customers, then charge per kilogram at rates not disclosed until the bill arrives. The displayed fish is sometimes substituted with a lower-grade catch. Bills can arrive at double or triple the amount a diner reasonably expected. Ask for the price per kilogram and the approximate weight before the fish is cooked. Insist on seeing the fish weighed on a visible scale. If prices are not clearly posted or the staff is evasive about per-kilo rates, choose a different restaurant.

Restaurant Scams in Alexandria

Corniche Restaurant Overcharging

Bait-and-Switch Seafood Pricing

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