Ibiza and the Balearic Islands Restaurants

On the Balearic Islands many restaurants tend to have short business seasons. This is less true of Mallorca, but on Menorca, Ibiza, and especially on Formentera, it might be May (or later) before the shutters are removed from that great seafood shack you’ve heard so much about. Really fine dining experiences are in short supply on the islands; in the popular beach resorts, the promenades can seem overrun with paella and pizza joints. Away from the water, however, there are exceptional meals to be had—and the seafood couldn’t be any fresher.

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  • 1. Cap Roig

    $$$

    A Menorca institution set above Cala Sa Mesquida, a short drive from Mahón, Cap Roig owes its well-deserved fame to the quality of its seafood and the splendor of its views. The mussels from the port of Mahón are excellent, as is the lobster, which can be served grilled, in a stew, or as part of one of the restaurant's celebrated rice dishes or paellas. 

    Ctra. Sa Mesquida, 13, Maó, Balearic Islands, 07701, Spain
    971-188383

    Known For

    • Ultrafresh fish and seafood
    • Splendid views
    • Lobster rice
  • 2. Es Molí de Foc

    $$$$

    Originally a flour mill, this is the oldest building in the village of Sant Climent, and both the atmosphere and the food are exceptional. Taste seasonal dishes, which can include prawn carpaccio with cured Mahón cheese and guacamole, black paella with monkfish and squid, and carrilleras de ternera (beef cheeks) with potato. End with some local cheese, ice cream, and figs. In summer, book a table on the terrace. With a brewery on the premises, visible behind glass, you'll know what to drink.

    Carrer Sant Llorenç 65, Sant Climent, Balearic Islands, 07712, Spain
    971-153222

    Known For

    • Summer terrace
    • Brewery on-site
    • One entire menu dedicated to rice dishes

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 3. El Jàgaro

    $$$$

    This simple waterfront restaurant, at the east end of the harbor promenade, is a local favorite. The lunchtime crowd comes for the platter of lightly fried mixed fish with potatoes; knowledgeable clients home in on local specialties like cap-roig (scorpionfish) with garlic and wine sauce, or paella bogavante (with clawed lobster). The menu takes a major leap in price for the €75 spiny lobster, a delicacy prepared in a variety of ways. The prix-fixe lunch is a good value at €15.

    Moll de Llevant 334, Maó, Balearic Islands, 07701, Spain
    971-362390

    Known For

    • Spiny lobster stew (caldereta)
    • Harbor-front setting
    • Local flavor

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun. Nov.–Mar., Credit cards accepted
  • 4. El Rais

    $$$$

    Rice reigns supreme at upscale El Rais, but that doesn’t mean it’s all paella. There are starters like prawn gyozas, cured Menorcan beef, and red tuna belly with salt-cured yolk and caviar. In addition to the rice-centric options—which naturally extend to rice pudding for dessert—find wood-fired vegetables, seafood, fish, and meat dishes.

    Moll de Llevant 314, Maó, Balearic Islands, 07701, Spain
    971-362345

    Known For

    • Lunch with views of the port
    • Rice in every form
    • Excellent shrimp carpaccio

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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