Originally Posted by
badatz
For another local posiibility you could walk to Agrippas St in the Machne Yehuda market (about 30 minutes) or take a taxi. There you can get the local speciality, "Mixed Jerusalem Grill" at any of the restaurants . Sima is the best known but it is the priciest and caters also to a lot of tourists. If you want local try any of the "hole in the wall" joints on the other side of the street which are really quite large inside and filled with locals
If someone wants an authentic non-fancy sit-down meal, I'd agree with this recommend a grilled-meat restaurant. Though I strongly prefer Chatzot (Hatzot) over Sima; nothing against Sima, I just think Chatzot is better. In any event, they're across the street from each other.
If you want a "fancy" meal, my favorite is Eucalyptus, which is across from the Old City walls (right near your hotels) and will run $20-25 off the regular menu and up to $50/person for a 15-course tasting menu. It's gourmet "Biblical cuisine," and it's an amazing experience.