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Hacienda San Jorge

Hacienda San Jorge (Playa de Los Cancajos 22, Breña Baja, Santa Cruz de la Palma) – this restaurant is located within a resort of the same name. Along with the local dishes served here, patrons come here for the relaxing atmosphere and charming surroundings (including a view of the shore).

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El Pulpo

El Pulpo (Playa de Los Cancajos 10, Breña Baja) – this is a simple, budget-friendly hillside eatery by the water (located on the east side of the island, and close to the airport) that serves a variety of local meals and cold drinks. There is both indoor and outdoor dining. As the restaurant’s name suggests, […]

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Chipi Chipi

Chipi Chipi (Calle Juan Mayor 42, Santa Cruz de la Palma) – this restaurant, one of Santa Cruz’s most popular, already distinguishes itself with its unique designer décor. Aside from that, the meals served heavily tilt toward carnivore-friendly fare (with pork, chicken, veal, and beef options all BBQed). This restaurant is popular with the locals […]

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Casa Tey

Casa Tey (Álvarez de Abreu 57, Santa Cruz de la Palma) – this is a charming small restaurant that serves local dishes, tapas, and sandwiches – all housed within an 18th century building and the site of the first “Los Indianos Festival”.

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Casa Goyo

Casa Goyo (Camino El Limito Lodero 120, Villa de Mazo) – this is one of the typical local restaurants on the island (complete with an ocean view). Seafood is one of this restaurant’s strong points (ranging from calamari to shrimp and fresh fish). There are also potatoes with mojo sauce, cooked cheese with mojo sauce, […]

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Casa Asterio

Casa Asterio (entre San Juan de Puntallana y los Sauces, Calle del Posito, 1 Puntanella, Santa Cruz de la Palma) — for those interested in local (Palmerian) cuisine, this restaurants serves an assortment of such items, like “queso frito” (fried goat cheese), “papas arrugadas con mojo” (potatoes), ” carne de cabra” (goat meat) and the […]

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Bodegas Tamanca

Bodegas Tamanca (Carr. Fuencaliente – Calle Las Manchas, San Nicólas) – this restaurant’s exterior stands out, since it looks like (and may very well be) a wine warehouse. It is reputed to be located inside a cave, and for that reason is bigger than it appears to be. Unlike other restaurants on the island (which […]

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Restaurante Lilium

Restaurante Lilium (Centro Comercial Marina Lanzarote, Av. Fred Olsen, Arrecife) – this is one of Arrecife’s gourmet-quality restaurants in a popular marina location – serving a variety of Canarian dishes. In addition, there are more than 20 Riojas and Ribera del Duero wines available.

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The Irish Anvil Bar & Restaurant

The Irish Anvil Bar & Restaurant (CC Punta Limones, Playa Blanca) — Situated right on the seafront at Punta Limones, the Irish Anvil Bar and Restaurant is the perfect place to sup a pint of Guinness. An excellent range of homemade food is served all day and during the evening, with an early bird menu […]

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Restaurante Esencia

Restaurante Esencia (Carretera de Tías a Yaiza #60, Macher) — considered by many the leading restaurant in Lanzarote serving traditional Canarian cuisine with a twist, the stylish and modern surroundings of Esencia (once known as “La Tegala”) complement the reinterpretation of local dishes. Headed by chef David Pérez Ruiz, the food is impeccably presented and […]