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Canary Islands

Seafood restaurants in Canary Islands

  1. La Cuevita

    Tucked into a natural cave beside the port, where plants dangle from the ceiling and low lighting creates a cosy atmosphere, La Cuevita serves fresh local seafood, such as tuna, vieja (parrot fish), lapas (limpets), chocos (cuttlefish), along with grilled meats, all served with papas arrugadas (wrinkly potatoes) and a tangy red mojo.

    reviewed

  2. La Bodeguilla Juananá

    Tucked into the corner of grandly named Plaza Mayor, in front of the yacht harbour, this restaurant is run with passion. The décor has an African theme and the gastro-flair dishes include daily specials like smoked swordfish served with avocado and a sauce made from the sap of canary palms.

    reviewed

  3. Cofradía de Pescadores

    Next to the port, with an outdoor terrace, you can dine on catch-of-the-day along with the fishermen - and there's no better recommendation than that. Try the speciality, fritura de pescado (lightly fried seafood), or one of 30 tapas para picar (to taste).

    reviewed

  4. Restaurante Cofradía

    This fishing cooperative restaurant is situated in the southwestern corner of the quay. Although the white tablecloths and multilingual menus mean the tourists have arrived, the fish is as fresh as ever. Tuck into a plate of grilled sardines; you'll never open a tin again.

    reviewed

  5. A

    Restaurante Rías Bajas

    Within stumbling distance of the Yumbo Centrum, the tank of tentacle-waving crustaceans at the entrance gives it all away: the fish and seafood dishes here have an island-wide reputation. There's a sister restaurant in Urbanisation Meloneras in Maspalomas.

    reviewed

  6. Restaurante Las Nasas

    There's a great atmosphere in this former warehouse with its old-fashioned black-and-white interior, jolly model boats, high ceilings and a small walled terrace overlooking the ocean. It's also usually the busiest along this seafood strip; a good sign.

    reviewed

  7. Restaurante Dedo de Dios

    A cavernous restaurant hung with ferns in a lovely old building overlooking the beach and the rocky remains of the poor old Dedo. It fills up with large, boisterous families at weekends and has a vast menu of mainly fish and seafood dishes.

    reviewed

  8. Restaurante Marinero Jesse

    Fronting the beach, Jesse specialises in paella, fresh seafood and fantastic views. There is also an impressive list of local wines. The atmosphere is casual by day and dressier in the evening, when reservations are usually necessary.

    reviewed

  9. El Refugio

    Serving fresh fish and seafood (the restaurant has its own fishing boat), El Refugio is one block up from the waterfront. To get here, follow the sounds of the singing bird, which lives in a cage outside the restaurant.

    reviewed

  10. B

    Restaurante Casa Montesdeoca

    A romantic restaurant set in an exquisite 16th-century house. Dine in the gorgeous, leafy patio with its traditional wooden balconies and sunny, yellow walls. Any of the meat or seafood dishes can be recommended.

    reviewed

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  12. C

    Rincón del Marinero

    Specialising in local seafood, including a tasty zarzuela (fish and seafood stew), this nautical-themed restaurant has all its tables under a covered terrace (proof that there's never bad weather here).

    reviewed

  13. Patio Canario

    This place specialises in fresh fish and seafood from the Isla de la Graciosa. The outside terrace is set in an attractive courtyard, with a handy German bakery across the way for a slice of strudel for afters.

    reviewed

  14. Casa Roja

    Enjoying possibly the best location in town, this is a low-key place overlooking the pretty harbour. The menu is appropriately seafood-based, with the obligatory tank of potential dinner mates at the entrance.

    reviewed

  15. D

    Casa del Mar

    Enjoy views of the beach as you savour the freshly caught lubina (sea bass), dorada (sea bream) and merluza (hake). On the roof is a sunny terrace bar selling drinks and ice cream.

    reviewed

  16. Restaurante el Cápita

    A slightly smarter proposition than some, with a reasonable menú del día. The fresh fish dishes can't be faulted, though the service may see you twiddling your thumbs when it's crowded.

    reviewed

  17. Restaurante Sol

    Located in a simple blue-and-white building fronting the sea. Try the grilled fish or fried baby squid. This place gets packed out at weekends with noisy local families - always a good sign.

    reviewed

  18. E

    La Mirada Profunda

    At this stylish bistro you don't have much of a say in what you eat, you just get to enjoy whatever the chef has prepared - soups, fresh fish and local fare with an international twist.

    reviewed

  19. F

    Mesón Las Brasas

    A family-friendly place, serving a fair range of unpretentious and tasty fish and meat dishes. The menú del día (set menu) is a bargain.

    reviewed

  20. El Astillero

    El Astillero specialises in seafood, including a tasty mussel soup, and has a pretty dining room with beach views.

    reviewed

  21. Bar-Restaurante El Puerto

    Specialising in - what else? - fresh fish, this too-bright (the fluorescent lights lend it a bit of a fast-food air) place by the port is one of the best spots in town to try local delicacies such as grilled peto and medregal (local fish).

    reviewed

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