Jordan Guide
Petra and around
Eating
1 Basin 
03 215 6266 Opening time: Daily 11.30am–4pm, depending on weather conditionsThe only proper restaurant inside Petra, located beneath shady tree cover opposite the Qasr al-Bint. It is run by the Crowne Plaza hotel, with whom it's not a bad idea to book in advance: busy times can see tour groups occupying every table. A buffet lunch, including a full range of salad dishes, falafel, barbecue/kebabs and dessert, costs JD15.50. To be honest it's barely worth it: unless you're a dedicated carnivore, go for the salads-only option, at half the price. They have cold beer in cans and on draught (JD5–7). Other than this restaurant, there are only limited facilities for eatinginside Petra – and prices are higher than usual (understandable, considering everything has to be trucked in). Along the path near the theatre are stalls offering tea and snacks, while around the Qasr al-Bint you'll find tent cafés offering adequate – sometimes pretty good – buffet lunches for about JD10 or so.