Restaurant Listings
There´s no shortage of restaurants in Playa Blanca. But which are the best?
Here´s a selection of perennial favourites – with full contact information.
La Bocaina
Fine Modern European dining in a relaxed and stylish setting is the order of the day at this friendly restaurant, located at the entrance to Playa Blanca. British head chef-owners Paul and Nina Ecob use only the freshest ingredients to create a menu of unfussy, classic dishes with a modern twist. Including specialities such as oven roasted chicken breast filled with mozzarella and basil wrapped in smoked bacon and served with a tomato and red pepper compote and whole shoulder of lamb braised in a chorizo, olive, red pepper and tomato sauce.
Telephone: 0034 928 518388
Website:
The Irish Anvil Bar and Restaurant
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 on offer between 17.00 - 19.00. From the Irish Anvil breakfast to an assortment of freshly prepared sandwiches and beefburgers to main courses such as Liver, bacon and mash and Cajun chicken. With dishes for vegetarians and a kid's menu too, there is something to suit every palate on the menu.
The spacious interior is also a great place to catch up on the latest sports, with live racing, football, GAA and rugby regularly shown. Live music is put on seven nights a week from 22.00 until midnight, with several musicians covering a whole range of pop hits and Irish favourites. There is also free internet access is available throughout the premises. The Irish Anvil is just next to the ferry port (to the right of the entrance to the port as you face the sea).
Telephone: (0034) 928 517 272
Website: www.irishanvilbar.com
La Chalanita
Newly opened and in a wonderful location with beautiful sea views, La Chalanita offers exciting dishes, such as white prawns from Huelva, smoked salmon from Uga, red tuna with glazed onions and soy sauce, roast baby lamb shoulder and a range of vegetarian dishes too. A speciality of the house are the flambé dishes, cooked right next to your table. Air conditioning throughout.
Address: Avenida Maritima 73, Playa Blanca
Tel: 0034 928 517 022
Open: 12.00 - 24.00 every day
Almacen de Sal
Quality food served in what was once an old salt repository. Signature dishes include roast cod with glazed onions and hake Basque style. Particularly strong
on seafood.
Address Avenida Maritima
Telephone 928 517 888
Website www.almacendelasal.com
L’Artista
Good quality pasta, pizzas and homemade deserts. Easy to find off the main seafront promenade close to the small town beach. Open daily 12.30 to 11.30pm.
Address Calle Tegala
Telephone 928 517 578
Aromas
Up market international restaurant serving interesting modern twists on traditional classics – such as marinated sardine salad.
Address Calle La Laja
Telephone 928 349 681
Brisa Marina
Big seafront restaurant serving classic Canarian dishes. Especially strong on seafood.
Address Avenida Maritima
Telephone 928 517 206
Il Commendatore
Modern Italian cooking served against the backdrop of the stylish Marina Rubicon.
Address Marina Rubicon
Telephone 928 518 856