Most of the visitors of Sidi Bou Said usually prefer having meals in the numerous restaurants in the village . On top of the restaurants of the village is Le Chargui which stands as a restaurant with a wide open-air courtyard with whitewashed concrete booths around low tables . This restaurant is highly famous for its tasty and aromatic food , spicy salade , and fresh sea food . Another renowned restaurant is Tam Tam which presents a well-executed mix of Italian , Eastern and American dishes .