Mirador Cuevas Bascamao

Dining

Surrounded by the ocean, it's no surprise that fish and seafood play a leading role in the island's menu. Nevertheless, they are far from the only ingredients in Canarian cuisine. You must try the local speciality ropa vieja (resembling parrotfish), but also keep an eye out for conejo en salmorejo (rabbit in spicy sauce) and cabrito (young goat). These are served with papas arrugadas (potatoes boiled in sea salt) and a variety of mojos (sauces) made from oil, vinegar, garlic, cumin, red pepper and green coriander. Very flavourful!

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Las Cumbres Mesón del Cordero

Las Cumbres Mesón del Cordero is the place to go for succulent and tender roasted lamb, usually paired with delicious potatoes and onions to soak up all the …

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El Novillo Precoz

El Novillo Precoz is often referred to as the best steak restaurant on the island. It's not often you pay over 30 Euro for a steak in the Canary Islands, but don't be deterred — El Novillo Precoz will offer you an extraordinary taste …

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Restaurante Casa Martell

Casa Martell is a great restaurant on the north side of the island, located in El Madroñal, between the towns of San Mateo and Santa Brigida. The space used to be a shop, but now you can try exquisite, traditional Canarian food with excellent wine …

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Mirador Cuevas Bascamao

You'll certainly enjoy the view at Mirador Cuevas Bascamao. The local flower cheese (queso de flor) makes a triumphant appearance on the menu of this Guía grill …

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Restaurante Calma Chicha

Restaurante Calma Chicha is Playa del Inglés at its most gentrified. Try their posh cup-a-soup, a savoury cappuccino, which offers a gateway to their nouveau take on traditional Spanish …

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Restaurante Ca' Miguel

Do you need to follow a gluten-free diet? Arinaga's Restaurante Ca' Miguel offers celiac-friendly versions of every item on their menu, including the Canarian staple, pulpo frito (fried …

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Fusion Restaurant & Loungebar

A gateway into the flavours and fragrances of Southeast Asia in the heart of Playa del Inglés. The British chef/proprietor David Gibson's regular visits to the Far East make for some authentic renditions of classic Asian …

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El Churrasco

Whilst El Churrasco's original location in the capital city is well worth a visit, this newer Meloneras branch allows you to dine Argentinian al fresco. The speciality at this restaurant located inside the Lopesan Costa Meloneras resort is the Aberdeen Angus …

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Restaurante 360º

You don't have to be a guest at Playa de Inglés' Bohemia Suites & Spa to enjoy fine dining at the in-house restaurant. There's a separate entrance for non-hotel guests to enter and order from an adventurous à-la-carte …

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Abrasa

The stylish San Fernando eatery specializes in succulent cuts of meat prepared on a charcoal grill. There are also tapas, many of which are suitable for vegetarians, and fine …

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Restaurante Jardín Canario

Overlooking the eponymous botanic garden, this is a great Las Palmas de Gran Canaria restaurant if you're looking to get out of the city. The menu features classic Canarian cooking updated with the 21st-century culinary …

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