El Palmar (Calle el Palmar 1, Valle Gran Rey, Borbalan) — the cozy El Palmar is just off the main highway to La Putilla amid orchards and banana plantations. In business for over 25 years, it specializes in creative Canarian cuisine. Try the fried cheese with palm honey, the fish stew or rabbit and – […]
El Pajar la Gomera (Calle de Ruiz Padrón 26, frente Hotel Torre del Conde, San Sebastián) – the ítems served at this modest restaurant in the island’s capital include grilled octopus, seafood paella, rabbit with garlic sauce, grilled black sea bass, and grilled cuttlefish, along with pizzas and tortillas – something for everyone. Its bacalao […]
Colorado (Calle La Noria, 23A, 38870 Playa de la Calera) — is in a quiet location behind the beach promenade in La Playa, next to the hotel Playa Calera. The restaurant in the Valle Gran Rey will enchant you with its stylish Mediterranean ambience, two terraces and a varied menu. The restaurant’s owners offer guests […]
Casa Efigenia / La Montaña Restaurant (Plaza de los Eucaliptos, 38892 Las Hayas) – this family-run restaurant is a favored destination for hikers and other eco-tourists passing through the Valle Gran Rey area. Guests can enjoy first-class salads (with fruit!) and a hearty gofio with spicy mojo. This typical Canarian dish made from roasted corn […]
Caprichos de la Gomera (Paseo Fred Olsen, 38800 San Sebastián) – this restaurant already gets points with visitors, due to its views of San Sebastián’s bay. Its chef (Fabián Mora) is well-regarded by diners throughout the island, and served well-reviewed dishes such as fried eel with gofio aioli, La Gomera Caviar, watercress stew (made with […]
Bistro (Vueltas, Valle Gran Rey) — The Bistro on the main street in Vueltas is a longtime favorite for a leisurely breakfast, which is served until 1:30 pm. It features 12 different types of coffee, 25 different kinds of crepes, free newspapers almost fresh off the press, free Wi-Fi and backgammon boards.
Bar Tasca Parrilla de Carlos (Calle Barranco de Santiago, 38811 San Sebastián) – this is another family-run restaurant in the island’s capital. Dishes served here include: garlic prawns, chicken curry, medallions of pork in port sauce, fish casserole, and chateaubriand, among other specialties. This restaurant gets high marks for its cozy, friendly vibe.
Zazamira (Calle Iglesia, 3, 35660 Corralejo, La Oliva) – this is an unusual sight in Fuerteventura: a Jamaican-themed café (serving Jamaican coffee, Mojitos served with Jamaican rum, along with fresh fruit juices, beer, wine and cocktails. Reggae music is played there throughout the day. There’s also a shop selling African jewelry & ornaments.
Restaurante La Vaca Azul (Calle Requena 9, Muelle Viejo, 35660 El Cotillo) – this is another seaside restaurant (this time at El Cotillo harbor), serving mainly seafood dishes. They range from grilled octopus to garlic prawns, fresh red tuna fillet, fish & shrimp ceviche, to fresh clams with linguini. The view of the harbor is […]
Restaurante Marabu (Calle Fuente de Hija, 35626 Morro Jable/Esquinzo ) – this Mediterranean restaurant has a refreshing variety of dishes (both seafood-based and non-seafood), ranging from roasted rabbit with lemon- rosemary sauce, french fries & vegetables; to skew of lamb leg, grilled, ratatouille, & sauté potatoes; fresh spanish sirloin of beef with mostard sauce, gratin […]