DK Travel : Costa Blanca : Costa Cálida : Places to eat

El Faro, Águilas

Stylish, friendly and popular with a younger crowd, El Faro serves tasty local dishes at very reasonable prices.
El Mosquí, Cabo de Palos

Excellent caldero (see Seafood) and fabulously fresh pescado frito (fried fish platter) at this popular dining spot with a nautical feel.
El Puerto, Puerto de Mazarrón

Right on the port, it will come as no surprise that this popular local restaurant specializes in seafood. The caldereta de langostinos , a delectable stew made with local prawns, is wonderful.
La Casa del Reloj, San Pedro del Pinatar

This beautiful 19th-century mansion contains several elegant dining spaces set around a patio, and a piano bar. Particularly good rice dishes.
La Tartana, Cartagena

This elegant restaurant serves delectable seafood right on the port. The menú del día is a bargain. There’s also a busy tapas bar.
Las Brisas, Águilas

Decked out like a ship, Las Brisas specializes in fish. It serves a good lunchtime menú del día – the only time you’ll find their excellent paella on the menu.
Los Sauces, nr Cartagena

Creative Mediterranean cuisine with Basque and French influences and a crisply elegant setting make this one of the top dining destinations in Murcia.
Restaurante La Tana, Cabo de Palos

Good seafood and rice dishes at this popular restaurant near the port. The house speciality is arroz la Tana , a succulent stew of squid and shrimp.
Venezuela, Lo Pagán

A pretty, traditional restaurant with fabulous sea views and deftly prepared fresh seafood. It’s a good place to try dorada a la sal (see Seafood).
Virgen del Mar, Puerto de Mazarrón

This relaxed family restaurant right on the beachfront serves flavoursome rice dishes and simply prepared local fish.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
- under €20
- €20–€30
- €30–€40
- €40–€50
- over €50