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 […]
Restaurante Casa Pon (Highway FV-221, 35611 Puertito de los Molinos) – those visiting La Alcogida Ecomuseum may want to dine at this seaside beach shack-style restaurant afterwards (located just 7 km. away). The seafood served here ranges from garlic prawns to seafood pasta, and seafood paella. This restaurant has the added charm of housecats patrolling […]
Pizza Pomodoro (Av. Paco Hierro 1, 35620 Gran Tarajal) – located in a fishing town that has not been overwhelmed with mass tourism, this is a popular pizza restaurant that requires reservations to guarantee a good table for diners. A uniquely Canarian style pizza is the one served here with Majorero cheese and ham. There’s […]
Land of Freedom Restaurant (C.C Lobos Bahia, Av. Ntra. Sra. del Carmen, 35660 Corralejo) – the owners of this restaurant are inspired by the “slow food” movement that began in Italy during the late 1980s (in response to the gastronomic neglect that fast food is said to have caused worldwide). The restaurant offers a […]
La Marisma (Calle Santiago Hierro, 35650 El Cotillo, La Oliva) – located in the northwestern part of the island, this seaside restaurant (like many others here) focuses on seafood dishes. Seafood paella is a signature dish, along with garlic prawns, roast pepper stuffed with fish, grilled octopus, seabass, and grilled steak to round out the […]