2 Best Restaurants in Ibiza and the Balearic Islands, Spain

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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.

Café La Lonja

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An excellent spot for coffee or a G&T, this is a classic establishment in the old fishermen's neighborhood. The sunny terrace in front and the bar inside are excellent places for drinks and sandwiches.

Carrer de la Llotja 2, Palma, 07012, Spain
971-722799
Known For
  • A great pit stop
  • Terrace with views of the Llotja
  • Coffee and snacks
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.

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La Bóveda

$$

This popular restaurant serves huge, tasty portions of tapas and inexpensive platters such as chicken or ham croquetas, grilled cod, garlic shrimp, and revueltos de ajos con morcilla (scrambled eggs with garlic and black sausage). Within hailing distance of the Llotja, the tables in the back are always at a premium (they're cooler on summer days), but there's additional seating at the counter or on stools around upended wine barrels. The traditional tapas are nothing fancy but they are very good. A sister restaurant, La Taberna de la Bóveda (Paseo Sagrera 3), has a terrace with views of the marina.

Carrer de la Botería 3, Palma, 07012, Spain
971-714863
Known For
  • Down-to-earth portions of traditional tapas
  • Ham croquettes
  • Local vibe
Restaurant Details
Credit cards accepted
Closed Sun.

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