Our favourite restaurants in Marbella/Puerto Banus/San Pedro
Gastronomía
They are super friendly, food is good and it´s always packed for lunch. We like the espetos, grilled kefta, pipirrana salad, spanish omelette and of course their Cazuela de fideos which is amazing. Not cheap, wines outrageously expensive. 2022 edit: it seems like it will only be open in august and consequently have sized down in tables and staff. Service was slow. Hope it comes back to its usual self next year.
8 místní doporučují
Pedro's Beach
Playa del RodeoThey are super friendly, food is good and it´s always packed for lunch. We like the espetos, grilled kefta, pipirrana salad, spanish omelette and of course their Cazuela de fideos which is amazing. Not cheap, wines outrageously expensive. 2022 edit: it seems like it will only be open in august and consequently have sized down in tables and staff. Service was slow. Hope it comes back to its usual self next year.
El Ancla
s/n Av. Carmen SevillaOne of the classics. Beautiful place, good seafood. Expensive
Trocadero Playa
Beautiful chiringuito that also opens for dinner.
Technically a chiringuito but it´s actually one of the best restaurants in Costa del Sol which makes this quite a special place.
During the day you can rent one of their beach beds and enjoy the great beach, or you can also have dinner at night. Food is fantastic, top quality products (we love their tuna brioche, puntillitas with fried egg and caviar and the ensaladilla with boquerones). Their rices are fabulous, especially the iberico. Reserve ahead as especially in the summer months it´s always full. Expensive.
19 místní doporučují
La Milla Marbella
Technically a chiringuito but it´s actually one of the best restaurants in Costa del Sol which makes this quite a special place.
During the day you can rent one of their beach beds and enjoy the great beach, or you can also have dinner at night. Food is fantastic, top quality products (we love their tuna brioche, puntillitas with fried egg and caviar and the ensaladilla with boquerones). Their rices are fabulous, especially the iberico. Reserve ahead as especially in the summer months it´s always full. Expensive.
A favourite with locals. Not fancy but good tapas and seafood and non touristy. In high season you need to reserve ahead.
Mesón Arenal
11 C. QuevedoA favourite with locals. Not fancy but good tapas and seafood and non touristy. In high season you need to reserve ahead.
Another locals favourite. Northern cuisine, oven baked fish and meat are great here.
9 místní doporučují
Sidrería Manolo
25 C. Tirso de MolinaAnother locals favourite. Northern cuisine, oven baked fish and meat are great here.
Great fish and rice dishes (paellas) and prices are moderate for the area. Very popular with spanish people so in the summer reserve ahead.
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Restaurante Marabierta
197 Av. de los AngelesGreat fish and rice dishes (paellas) and prices are moderate for the area. Very popular with spanish people so in the summer reserve ahead.
This is the more casual sister of Nuevo Reino (which is a 100 metres away). Good tapas and fried fish in a pretty setting almost on the sea. Service is efficient and quick.
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Kala Kalua Playa Chiringuito
Urbanización Cortijo BlancoThis is the more casual sister of Nuevo Reino (which is a 100 metres away). Good tapas and fried fish in a pretty setting almost on the sea. Service is efficient and quick.
From the same owners of La Milla, Bar Guerra is a classic tabern with great tapas and affordable prices. In the summer it gets full quickly so either go early or late to avoid waiting.
Bar Guerra
2 Calle AndalucíaFrom the same owners of La Milla, Bar Guerra is a classic tabern with great tapas and affordable prices. In the summer it gets full quickly so either go early or late to avoid waiting.
A traditional andalusian tabern in a hidden street in Marbella´s old town. A favourite with locals, you can try specialities from Cordoba here. We particularly like the salmorejo and the oxtail.
40 místní doporučují
Taberna La Niña del Pisto
1 C. San LázaroA traditional andalusian tabern in a hidden street in Marbella´s old town. A favourite with locals, you can try specialities from Cordoba here. We particularly like the salmorejo and the oxtail.
Chef Dani Garcia´s glamorous fish tabern. Focus here is on fish and seafood , but here you can also try the "arroz con chuleta" (rice with sirloin steak) which is one of Garcia´s signature dishes. It´s always very animated but the service can be a bit hit and miss.
53 místní doporučují
Lobito de Mar
178 Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de HohenloheChef Dani Garcia´s glamorous fish tabern. Focus here is on fish and seafood , but here you can also try the "arroz con chuleta" (rice with sirloin steak) which is one of Garcia´s signature dishes. It´s always very animated but the service can be a bit hit and miss.
Paradise Beach
s/n Avenida Paseo Alberto Vidiella TudoresGreat setting and good spanish tapas but service can be slow in high season.
is within walking distance is a really beautiful place with different dining options: café on the ground floor (v. good breakfast and pizzas), fancy restaurant on the first floor and beautiful rooftop bar. The café is moderately priced, the rest are expensive, especially the drinks.
40 místní doporučují
Breathe Marbella - Restaurant Gastrobar & Garden
Calle los Liriosis within walking distance is a really beautiful place with different dining options: café on the ground floor (v. good breakfast and pizzas), fancy restaurant on the first floor and beautiful rooftop bar. The café is moderately priced, the rest are expensive, especially the drinks.
Very good spanish food, the meat from El Capricho is exceptional.
Restaurante en Puerto Banús: El Txoco de Luis Salinero
Very good spanish food, the meat from El Capricho is exceptional.
If you like meat you can´t go wrong at this argentian grill that´s a classic in Puerto Banus and a great dining option in the winter.
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Tango Restaurante Puerto Banus Argentinian Grill
s/n Av. de Julio IglesiasIf you like meat you can´t go wrong at this argentian grill that´s a classic in Puerto Banus and a great dining option in the winter.
Ristorante Incontro Banús
Calle Francisco VillalónOur favourite italian in Puerto Banus
The most reliable of the japanese restaurants in the area and the service is quick and efficient.
7 místní doporučují
Sakura Japanese Restaurant
5 Av José BanúsThe most reliable of the japanese restaurants in the area and the service is quick and efficient.
French brasserie in one of the most beautiful streets of Marbella. In the summer the tables spill all over the street and it gets very animated. Always full in high season so book ahead.
77 místní doporučují
Casanis Bistrot Marbella
8 C. AnchaFrench brasserie in one of the most beautiful streets of Marbella. In the summer the tables spill all over the street and it gets very animated. Always full in high season so book ahead.
Bono Beach is one of our favourite beach chiringuitos as the beach is great, the food is good, the atmosphere is fun but not as "clubby" as others.
73 místní doporučují
Bono Beach Marbella
s/n Av. CervantesBono Beach is one of our favourite beach chiringuitos as the beach is great, the food is good, the atmosphere is fun but not as "clubby" as others.
Our favourite place for breakfast and healthy, homemade lunches. They change the menu daily and it´s all delicious. Service is super friendly.
21 místní doporučují
Dezentral | Marbella
Calle las MalvasOur favourite place for breakfast and healthy, homemade lunches. They change the menu daily and it´s all delicious. Service is super friendly.
Just down the road, this is a great place for healthy breakfast and brunch.
6 místní doporučují
Rosas cafe
Local 3 Av. Playas del DuqueJust down the road, this is a great place for healthy breakfast and brunch.
Inside the El Corte Ingles department store there are actually some gastronomy finds on the second floor like Palo Cortado for good spanish food (great ensaladilla, shrimp croquetas, tuna tartar) or Bistroman for oysters, mussels and champagne. The Gourmet Bar in the middle is also very good.
Things to try in the Gourmet Experience store:
Here you can buy Joselito iberico charcuterie, their ham is undoubtely one of the best (tip: "paleta" ham is a bit cheaper and actually tastier). And I´m a big fan of Joselito´s coppa which is amazing. Other delicatessen to try here are Casalba´s cecina (cured beef) which is fantastic on its own or with a bit of good olive oil and black pepper or Benfumat smoked salmon and cod. The selection of worldwide cheeses is pretty good, one of my favourites is Dehesa de los Llanos manchego cheese made with unpasteurised sheep's milk.
Gourmet Experience Marbella
S/N Calle Ramón ArecesInside the El Corte Ingles department store there are actually some gastronomy finds on the second floor like Palo Cortado for good spanish food (great ensaladilla, shrimp croquetas, tuna tartar) or Bistroman for oysters, mussels and champagne. The Gourmet Bar in the middle is also very good.
Things to try in the Gourmet Experience store:
Here you can buy Joselito iberico charcuterie, their ham is undoubtely one of the best (tip: "paleta" ham is a bit cheaper and actually tastier). And I´m a big fan of Joselito´s coppa which is amazing. Other delicatessen to try here are Casalba´s cecina (cured beef) which is fantastic on its own or with a bit of good olive oil and black pepper or Benfumat smoked salmon and cod. The selection of worldwide cheeses is pretty good, one of my favourites is Dehesa de los Llanos manchego cheese made with unpasteurised sheep's milk.
I recommend this one if you are into foodie experiences. They only offer tasting menu where they mix local produce with asian techniques but it´s a worthy experience.
6 místní doporučují
KAVA
4 Av. Antonio BelónI recommend this one if you are into foodie experiences. They only offer tasting menu where they mix local produce with asian techniques but it´s a worthy experience.
One of the classic Marbella taberns, located in small street near Plaza de los Naranjos, newly refurbished and under new management but still great. Tomato salad in the summer is a must as are the fried boquerones and sardines. Also very good are the croquetas, octopus, the oxtail and the home boiled ham. Moderate prices.
Bar Ceuta - Pescado y Marisco
2 Calle BuitragoOne of the classic Marbella taberns, located in small street near Plaza de los Naranjos, newly refurbished and under new management but still great. Tomato salad in the summer is a must as are the fried boquerones and sardines. Also very good are the croquetas, octopus, the oxtail and the home boiled ham. Moderate prices.
Considered by many one of the best japanese restaurants in Spain, if you like japanese food you can´t miss this one. Everything is fantastic here, the tasting menu is a good option is you want to try a bit of everything. It is expensive though and the dishes are not big so not the best place to go if you´re really hungry :-)
67 místní doporučují
Ta-Kumi | Restaurante Japonés - Marbella
4 Calle Gregorio MarañónConsidered by many one of the best japanese restaurants in Spain, if you like japanese food you can´t miss this one. Everything is fantastic here, the tasting menu is a good option is you want to try a bit of everything. It is expensive though and the dishes are not big so not the best place to go if you´re really hungry :-)
New in the area and a great surprise. The place is beautiful with a clubby vibe. The food is mainly spanish with some fussion touches, focused on great quality products. The aged grilled meat is fantastic and we also enjoyed the pasta with clams and the grilled fish. Food prices are reasonable for the quality but the drinks are on the expensive side.
Coa Restaurant
Calle las MalvasNew in the area and a great surprise. The place is beautiful with a clubby vibe. The food is mainly spanish with some fussion touches, focused on great quality products. The aged grilled meat is fantastic and we also enjoyed the pasta with clams and the grilled fish. Food prices are reasonable for the quality but the drinks are on the expensive side.
Former chef from El Ancla and La Milla has taken over the restaurant inside the El Campanario Golf club in Estepona (aprox. 10 minute car ride from the apartment). The place is pretty and calm, it´s a great spot for a leisurely lunch. And the food is sensational, don´t miss the various fried fish (squid, puntillitas, boquerones, etc) as it´s one of the best we´ve ever had. Rices, fish and meat are also very good. Prices are lower than at El Ancla or La Milla which makes this a very attractive option and one of our new favourite places.
El Campanario
Former chef from El Ancla and La Milla has taken over the restaurant inside the El Campanario Golf club in Estepona (aprox. 10 minute car ride from the apartment). The place is pretty and calm, it´s a great spot for a leisurely lunch. And the food is sensational, don´t miss the various fried fish (squid, puntillitas, boquerones, etc) as it´s one of the best we´ve ever had. Rices, fish and meat are also very good. Prices are lower than at El Ancla or La Milla which makes this a very attractive option and one of our new favourite places.
Información sobre la ciudad
Spanish food restaurants
Famous one, beautiful place, good fish, though expensive: El Ancla in San Pedro de Alcántara.
Beautiful chiringuito open also at night: Trocadero Playa, next to Marbella Club.
La Milla Marbella is tecnically a chiringuito but it´s actually more like a fine food restaurant. One of the best restaurants in Malaga, fantastic produce, also opens at night. Reserve ahead as it´s always full. Expensive.
Up in La Campana: Arenal, not fancy but great food and seafood and non touristy
Also in La Campana: Sidrería Manolo, great northern food if you want a change (fish northern way is great too)
In San Pedro, beach promenade or close. If you fancy walking these are about 20-30 minutes walk from the apartment.
Marabierta, great fish and paellas.
Kala Kalua and Nuevo Reino. Same owner, Kala Kalua is a bit more casual but both are good for fish.
In San Pedro town:
From the same owners of La Milla above, Bar Guerra is a classic tabern with great tapas. Gets full so either go early or late to avoid waiting lines.
In Marbella old town: La Niña del Pisto (great tapas and fried fish), and the one right in front of it is good too. All these places are mainly for Spanish people, always wonder why tourists never try them:-)
Lobito de Mar in front of Marbella Club hotel is a fantastic fish place too!
Bibo in Puente Romano is great for spanish tapas and the scene. Puente Romano is one of the best hotels in Marbella so going to one of the restaurants there or to the open bar for a drink is a great way to check it out and see a bit of the Marbella glamour.
Havana in Puerto Banus is great for paellas but since it´s also a bar and gets packed in the evening we prefer to have lunch and it´s a great setting in between the docks.
Paradise Beach is on the other side of the Puerto (Playa Levante) and it´s right on the beach. Great setting and good spanish tapas but service can be slow in high season.
Other places we like
Breathe which is within walking distance is a really beautiful place with different dining options: café (v. good pizzas), fancy restaurant and roof top bar
Txoco in Puerto Banus. Very good spanish food, the meat from El Capricho is exceptional.
If you are into meat then Tango, an argentinian restaurant in Puerto Banus is always a good choice.
Incontro is our favourite italian in Puerto Banus (Cristamar)
Casanis in Marbella old town. French brasserie in one of the most beautiful streets of Marbella. Always full so book ahead.
The also have a chiringuito La Plage by Casanis which is good too
Sakura in Puerto Banus is the most reliable of the japanese restaurants in the area.
Chiringuitos
Within walking distance there are a few good ones:
Pedro´s Beach, they are super friendly, they serve great food and it´s always packed for lunch. Not cheap though.
And two famous ones that are more like day time clubs (live music, people dancing, party atmosphere:
La Sala Beach (to the right of Andalucia del Mar, in front of Pedro´s)
Ocean Club which is literally on the doorstep of Andalucia del Mar
If you want to experience other fashionable chiringuitos/day clubs:
Bono Beach is one of our favourites as the beach is great, the food is good, the atmosphere is fun but not as "clubby" as the others.
There´s also a Nikki Beach if you really want full glam day scene, but it´s expensive.
Drinks in Puerto Banus
Sinatra Bar is an institution and it happens to have pretty reasonable prices for the Puerto. Always full
Martini Bar inside the Dolce & Gabbana store is very glam, and great views of the Puerto. Not cheap.
Astral is another classic. Fun and great drinks
545 místní doporučují
Marbella
Spanish food restaurants
Famous one, beautiful place, good fish, though expensive: El Ancla in San Pedro de Alcántara.
Beautiful chiringuito open also at night: Trocadero Playa, next to Marbella Club.
La Milla Marbella is tecnically a chiringuito but it´s actually more like a fine food restaurant. One of the best restaurants in Malaga, fantastic produce, also opens at night. Reserve ahead as it´s always full. Expensive.
Up in La Campana: Arenal, not fancy but great food and seafood and non touristy
Also in La Campana: Sidrería Manolo, great northern food if you want a change (fish northern way is great too)
In San Pedro, beach promenade or close. If you fancy walking these are about 20-30 minutes walk from the apartment.
Marabierta, great fish and paellas.
Kala Kalua and Nuevo Reino. Same owner, Kala Kalua is a bit more casual but both are good for fish.
In San Pedro town:
From the same owners of La Milla above, Bar Guerra is a classic tabern with great tapas. Gets full so either go early or late to avoid waiting lines.
In Marbella old town: La Niña del Pisto (great tapas and fried fish), and the one right in front of it is good too. All these places are mainly for Spanish people, always wonder why tourists never try them:-)
Lobito de Mar in front of Marbella Club hotel is a fantastic fish place too!
Bibo in Puente Romano is great for spanish tapas and the scene. Puente Romano is one of the best hotels in Marbella so going to one of the restaurants there or to the open bar for a drink is a great way to check it out and see a bit of the Marbella glamour.
Havana in Puerto Banus is great for paellas but since it´s also a bar and gets packed in the evening we prefer to have lunch and it´s a great setting in between the docks.
Paradise Beach is on the other side of the Puerto (Playa Levante) and it´s right on the beach. Great setting and good spanish tapas but service can be slow in high season.
Other places we like
Breathe which is within walking distance is a really beautiful place with different dining options: café (v. good pizzas), fancy restaurant and roof top bar
Txoco in Puerto Banus. Very good spanish food, the meat from El Capricho is exceptional.
If you are into meat then Tango, an argentinian restaurant in Puerto Banus is always a good choice.
Incontro is our favourite italian in Puerto Banus (Cristamar)
Casanis in Marbella old town. French brasserie in one of the most beautiful streets of Marbella. Always full so book ahead.
The also have a chiringuito La Plage by Casanis which is good too
Sakura in Puerto Banus is the most reliable of the japanese restaurants in the area.
Chiringuitos
Within walking distance there are a few good ones:
Pedro´s Beach, they are super friendly, they serve great food and it´s always packed for lunch. Not cheap though.
And two famous ones that are more like day time clubs (live music, people dancing, party atmosphere:
La Sala Beach (to the right of Andalucia del Mar, in front of Pedro´s)
Ocean Club which is literally on the doorstep of Andalucia del Mar
If you want to experience other fashionable chiringuitos/day clubs:
Bono Beach is one of our favourites as the beach is great, the food is good, the atmosphere is fun but not as "clubby" as the others.
There´s also a Nikki Beach if you really want full glam day scene, but it´s expensive.
Drinks in Puerto Banus
Sinatra Bar is an institution and it happens to have pretty reasonable prices for the Puerto. Always full
Martini Bar inside the Dolce & Gabbana store is very glam, and great views of the Puerto. Not cheap.
Astral is another classic. Fun and great drinks
Day time party
If you want to party while sun bathing or taking a swim this is your place. Live music/DJs, party scene and pretty good food.
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La Sala By The Sea
Avenida José BanúsIf you want to party while sun bathing or taking a swim this is your place. Live music/DJs, party scene and pretty good food.
Right on the door of the apartment you have one of the most famous day clubs in Marbella. Big party scene in a glam setting.
259 místní doporučují
Ocean Club Marbella
s/n Av. de Lola FloresRight on the door of the apartment you have one of the most famous day clubs in Marbella. Big party scene in a glam setting.
Bars
Sinatra Bar is an institution and it happens to have pretty reasonable prices for the Puerto. Always full at night, we actually love to have the aperitivo before lunch here and enjoy the Puerto in the daytime.
37 místní doporučují
The Sinatra Bar
Local 2 Casa ESinatra Bar is an institution and it happens to have pretty reasonable prices for the Puerto. Always full at night, we actually love to have the aperitivo before lunch here and enjoy the Puerto in the daytime.
Martini Bar by Dolce & Gabbana
S/N Muelle principalSuper glam and great views of the Puerto. Not cheap though.
ASTRAL Cocktail Bar
S/N Muelle de LevanteAnother classic. Fun and great cocktails
Beautiful rooftop bar. Great for a sunset or after dinner cocktail but prices are high.
AIR By BREATHE™ - Rooftop Bar & Signature Cocktails Marbella
Calle los LiriosBeautiful rooftop bar. Great for a sunset or after dinner cocktail but prices are high.
This is on the top floor of the Benabola Hotel. Enjoy the most beautiful views of Puerto Banus while you have a drink.
SKY LOUNGE PUERTO BANÚS
bloque 3 Calle BenabolaThis is on the top floor of the Benabola Hotel. Enjoy the most beautiful views of Puerto Banus while you have a drink.
Great place to have a drink in the most beautiful part of Puerto Banus and the prices are reasonable. Watching the sunset in the first line tables while you watch the boats coming back to the port is quite magical.
Fat Monk Asian caffe
15 Conjunto BenaboláGreat place to have a drink in the most beautiful part of Puerto Banus and the prices are reasonable. Watching the sunset in the first line tables while you watch the boats coming back to the port is quite magical.