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Last Updated on March 1, 2023
Estepona is a charming small village located in the south of Spain. This village belongs to the famous Coast of the Sun (Costa del Sol). And its marvellous beaches and good weather attracts tourists all around the world. But Estepona is more than sun and beaches. Over the last years, Estepona gastronomy has started to proliferate. On this village and its surroundings, you will be able to taste amazing dishes in some of the best restaurants in the world. To help you enjoy the best Spanish cuisine, we have put together this list of the best five restaurants in Estepona.
Estepona may be a relatively small village, but its gastronomic offer is far from being small. This charming village sits next to the coast, surrounded by mountains. Thanks to that, you can find amazing restaurants not only in the village but also in its surrounding areas. If you want to be able to move freely around the village and try the restaurants in the area, we recommend that you hire a car in Estepona. Companies like Espacar offer the best rental car services in the area. Their services include pickup services from the airport or train station, unlimited kilometres, insurance, etc. All at the best price and with no hidden costs. Renting a car is, by far, the best way to ensure that you do not give up on any of the gastronomy options Estepona has to offer.
Estepona rich gastronomy would please even the pickiest eater. There are so many places to visit in Estepona, Spain, and way too many new dishes to try. This village has some of the best restaurants in the entire Coast of the Sun, ran by expert chefs. You will be able to experience Spanish food with local ingredients at its finest.
Check out our list of top favourite restaurants in Estepona:
1. Las Brasas de Alberto
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Las Brasas de Alberto (Alberto’s grills) is a restaurant that specializes in top-quality meat. Their staff pride themselves on the quality of the meat served. And, because of that, they travel across the area looking out for beef cattle that has been raised with a huge amount of respect and by farmers that look out for their happiness and freedom. This makes up for a prime quality cooking ingredient you will not be able to find anywhere else. This restaurant has been recommended by the gourmet association Gurmé Málaga as one of the best places to eat in the Bermeja Mountains gastronomic route.
2. La Escollera
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The restaurant La Escollera is located right at Estepona’s port. This restaurant specializes in seafood and buys all its ingredients from the local fish market. If you want to try the best seafood prepared with the traditional Spanish cooking techniques, then you can not stop checking out this restaurant.
3. Restaurante Felix
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Restaurante Felix is a restaurant that specializes in modern cuisine. This luxurious restaurant is located at the hotel Healthouse Las Dunas and is by far, one of the most original alternatives in the area. If you want to try unique flavours while enjoying the impressive views of a luxurious hall, then you totally should check this restaurant.
4. La Rada
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La Rada is a restaurant which food mixes mountain and sea. This restaurant specializes in both, meat and seafood, in order to cover a wide range of options that would please even the pickiest eater. The chefs on this restaurant have more than 25 years of expertise behind their backs. Rices (like Paella or Black Rice), seafood (such as bass) and Galician meats are options in this restaurant’s menu that will not disappoint you.
5. Taberna Miguel
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Taberna Miguel is a restaurant that specializes in Andalusian food located at downtown Estepona. With both seafood and meat in its menu, what makes this restaurant so special is its architecture. This restaurant will allow you to immerse yourself into the Andalusian culture while you eat in a traditional Andalusian patio or in the street with views to the historical city centre.
