Looking for the best restaurants to eat in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote’s liveliest town? In this article, you’ll find our best-of list of places to eat.
Its magnificent coastline and stretches of sand make this former fishing village one of the island’s finest seaside resorts. Its immediate proximity to the sea ensures unrivalled quality and freshness of fish and se afood. If you’re a fan of meat, poultry or sun-drenched vegetables, you’ll also find a varied menu.
Taking the time to eat well, even on vacation, is essential, as culinary discovery is an integral part of your travel experience. Let’s eat!
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Best restaurants in Playa Blanca: our 3 favourites
On the southern tip of Lanzarote, discover Playa Blanca. Before or after a swim, enjoy a meal at one of its traditional restaurants or tapas bars. In this article, you’ll find our detailed reviews of each of our selected establishments. Find out more about our favorite restaurants in Playa Blanca:
- Restaurant and tapas bar La Cuadra: without a doubt, the best tapas bar in the area for a successful aperitif dinner,
- Restaurant Oasis Club and Grill: relax and enjoy a tasty meal in a festive atmosphere by the pool,
- Restaurant Hôtel Kamezi Villas: luxury, refinement and sumptuousness on the menu of the hotel restaurant of the same name, in a setting of natural materials.
HAVE FUN WITH THESE Lanzarote activities
- Dolphin watching
- Buggy / Quad
- Kayak excursion
- But also: Diving at the Museum of the Atlantic, Catamaran outings, Paddle excursions, Parasailing
Best bistronomic restaurants in Playa Blanca
1. Restaurant Hotel Kamezi Villas
Adjacent to the Villas Kamezi, a luxury establishment in Playa Blanca, we enjoyed a very poetic moment in the hotel’s restaurant. Our gourmet meal with local notes and colors literally awakened our taste buds. The chef and his team’s market cuisine between land and sea is a real tribute to your senses and to Lanzarote’s special characteristics.
These characterful dishes are created using fresh produce from the island’s volcanic soil and the Atlantic Ocean. Whether you prefer seafood (salmon, squid, mackerel, moray eel or prawns) or meat (game, poultry), the 2 menu options will delight your taste buds! The Bernegal menu is served in 14 courses and the Ganigo menu in 12 courses. It’s a real invitation to travel through the plates.
On the drinks front, sip one of our homemade cocktails. Spicy margarita with ginger syrup or Bloody Kamezi with Lanzarote tomato juice, you’ll be surprised by the combination of traditional cocktails and the mixologist’s refined personalized touch. The à la carte menu also includes several references to Lanzarote wines, or volcano wines.
If you want to extend your experience in this timeless place, you can stay 1 or more nights in the charming Hotel Kamezi Villas, which houses this restaurant. In fact, we listed it in our article on luxury hotels in Playa Blanca (Lanzarote).
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: west of Montaña Roja.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: between €80 and €105 per person (excluding drinks) depending on the formula.
- Canary Islands specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations required here.
2. Restaurant La Cocina de Colacho
Here’s another restaurant offering an exceptional culinary experience. Unfortunately the chef was recovering from a medical operation on our last trip, but we hope to be able to test him soon.
The calm atmosphere with its mix of textures is a great success.
Here, the work with cooking and sauces seems fascinating. You’ll find local products such as Lanzarote cheese and fish, along with gourmet-style cuisine.
The experience is also visual, as Chef Colacho has his kitchen behind a large window, as if he were in a laboratory.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Marina Rubicon.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Range: Tasting menu at 85 euros
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations required – see website.
3. Epicure Restaurant
The Greek philosopher Epicurus taught that pleasure is good, but it must be measured and balanced to achieve happiness. Fusion and bistronomy on the menu at the Edu restaurant, located in a shopping alley just off Playa Blanca‘s main beach! Run by a couple originally from Belgium and Slovakia who are very friendly and approachable, this establishment is one of the best addresses in this part of Lanzarote.
Enjoy and share good food, while respecting nature and the seasons: that’s what you can expect from this beautiful city restaurant, in an original setting that leaves plenty of room for art.
Between grilled octopus with Galician sauce, filet de Cernier à la plancha and seafood bisque, or crispy black Canary pig with seasonal vegetables, which dish will you choose?
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: between €40 and €60 per person (excluding drinks).
- Canary Islands specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations required here.
WHERE TO STAY IN Playa Blanca
Our favorites: neighborhoods and hotels
Centrally located, close to beaches and activities.
We like: Hotel Princesa Yaiaza, a must-see resort – see prices, photos and availability
On the quieter Montana Roja side.
We like: Hotel Kamezi villas, with private pools – see prices, photos and availability
Near the Marina and Papagayo beaches.
We like: Hotel CalaLanzarote, boutique-hotel for adults – See prices, photos and availability
See our complete selection of the best hotels in Playa Blanca
Best seafood restaurants in Playa Blanca
4. Casual Seafood Restaurant
Do you like seafood? Lanzarote and the Canary Islands in general benefit from their immediate proximity to the ocean, which ensures the freshness of the fish and shellfish. Visit Casual Seafood Restaurant in Playa Blanca, renowned for its seafood dishes.
In a sober decor and cosy atmosphere, let yourself be tempted by traditional Portuguese cuisine fused with products from Lanzarote, featuring the delights of the Grand Bleu. Chef André Furtado has conceived his menu as a veritable marine expedition, allowing you to sail between dishes to the rhythm of the waves. Oysters, salmon in all its forms, lobster, prawns – you’ll want to try it all, because the dishes are so tasty and colourful! To complete his menu, the chef has not forgotten the meats of the Canary Islands: you’ll also find goat, rabbit and Iberian ham on the menu.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: west of Montaña Roja.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: between €25 and €40 per person (excluding drinks).
- Canary Islands specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations by telephone on +34.683.11.98.09 or by e-mail on [email protected].
OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING A CAR IN Lanzarote
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- A small car is all you need.
- But you can also choose a larger one if you wish, as the parking spaces are rather large.
- Demand is high, so book early.
5. Restaurant La Chalanita
What would a holiday in the Canaries be without a paella? We picked up one of Playa Blanca’s best paellas at Restaurant La Chalanita. You may even be lucky enough to have the chefs launch a cooking session in front of you. A show not to be missed at this beautiful Avenida Maritima address.
Assortments of fresh fish and shellfish, squid, sea bream, scampi, cod, tuna and white prawns are on the menu in generous, hearty portions. Grilled red and white meats are mostly accompanied by seasonal vegetables.
Starters include traditional tapas such as Iberian ham and melon or free-range eggs, and mixed salads to whet your appetite! Vegetarian options, soups, rice and pasta dishes are also available.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown.
- Type: brewery.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: between €20 and €40 per person (excluding drinks).
- Canary Islands specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations required here.
6. Restaurant La Casa Roja
Seafood is an art in Playa Blanca, especially if it’s well cooked. At the Marina Rubicon, enjoy an unforgettable moment overlooking the marina and sample some of the ocean’s delights. Raphaël’s smiling, welcoming team in the dining room will make your meal an enjoyable experience. In an uncluttered setting, browse the menu to choose one of the dishes of this Atlantic and Mediterranean gastronomy. Above all, it’s a family affair, bursting with flavours, textures and colors.
White fish, squid, oily fish, octopus and prawns are meticulously presented on plates that, in some cases, resemble works of art.
The chef’s passion for his cuisine is evident in every dish. The attention to detail associated with the marriage of flavors recalls the precision of a chemist seeking the right balance to delight you. The chef never hesitates to innovate, combining the delicacy and sweetness of Lanzarote fruit with the intensity of the sea’s flavors.
On this volcanic island, the charm of wine will surprise you. Don’t forget to ask for advice on choosing the volcano wine that best matches your choice of dish. Your children can also enjoy a kid-friendly menu.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Marina Rubicón marina.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Canary Islands specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes.
- Reservations required here.
Best restaurants and tapas bars in Playa Blanca
7. Citurna restaurant and tapas bar
Are you tempted to travel and enjoy tapas, each more original than the last? At the Citurna restaurant and tapas bar, from smoked burrata from Fuerteventura to French-style duck breast, “sirloin” steak from an American butcher’s shop or ceviche from the catch of the day reminiscent of Latin America, the menu of this bistronomic table takes you around the world.
Sit back and relax in our warmly decorated indoor dining room or on our street-side terrace. For dessert, would you prefer Basque cheese or homemade ice cream? Or both?
The prices are really very affordable for the quality of the products.
To drink, the wine list is extensive. Grands crus from different wine-growing regions of the world, renowned for their vintages, are chosen by the owner, but the cellar naturally honors local volcanic wines, such as “Vulcano seco”, “Florida rosado” or “Taro”.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: from €12 to €30 per person (excluding drinks).
- Canary Islands specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations required here.
8. La Cuadra restaurant and tapas bar
At La Cuadra restaurant and tapas bar, we had the pleasure of tasting Canarian specialties in the form of tapas. In this establishment, traditions set the pace for the atmosphere and the menu! On the seafront, with a panoramic view of the Atlantic and the islands of Fuerteventura and Lobos, we enjoyed smoked and grilled Canarian cheese with tomato confit, Lanzarote potatoes with homemade red Mojo sauce, and garlic shrimps.
Do you know this bell pepper sauce, typical of the Canary Islands? Many traditional dishes are garnished with it.
Everything was particularly tasty. As we like to eat well and discover cultures and destinations through their gastronomy, we didn’t hesitate to try the goat stew with Canarian sauce, a delight!
To accompany your succulent tapas, you’ll be spoilt for choice from the menu of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Enjoy!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Marina Rubicó marina.
- Type: restaurant and tapas bar.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: from €12 to €40 per person (excluding drinks).
- Canary Islands specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Book by phone on +34.928.518.781 or on the official website here.
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Best restaurants to eat out at in Playa Blanca
9. Port of Call Restaurant
Solo, as a couple or with the family, stop off at the Port of Call Restaurant on the west side of Montaña Roja, a volcano in the south of Lanzarote. The name of this establishment means “stopover” in English – not surprising in an old fishing village, you might say! We were seduced by the good atmosphere and the warmth of this spacious place. An ideal place to enjoy meals with your children, even late at night.
British and European specialities await you on the menu. Start, for example, with garlic and cheese bread or roast Camembert with walnuts and honey. Follow up with chops from the house barbecue and round off the meal with a gourmet pastry. Vegetarian dishes, mixed salads and seafood also feature on the menu. You’ll find simple, gourmet cuisine at this table, where conviviality is the watchword.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: west of Montaña Roja.
- Type: brewery.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: between €30 and €50 per person (excluding drinks).
- Canary Islands specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes.
- Reservations by telephone on +34.690.34.04.35.
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10. Restaurant Oasis Club and Grill
Who doesn’t dream of lounging by a pool before or after lunch, just a few steps from a sandy beach? Combine relaxation, idleness, seaside ambience and quality dining at the Oasis Club and Grill Restaurant in Playa Blanca’s Oasis Marina Bay. It’s sure to delight young and old alike, with its beautiful swimming pool and musical ambience, even in the middle of the day.
Let yourself be tempted by Lanzarote’s speciality: grilled meats! Meat or fish will be prepared in front of you, as the grill is set up in the restaurant’s main dining room. Before dinner or after digestion, choose between water games and swimming, or sunbathing on deckchairs or canopied beds by the pool. Rather pleasant, isn’t it?
It’s also an ideal spot for a drink near the marina, facing the immensity of the ocean.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Marina Rubicón marina.
- Type: brewery.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Canary Islands specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes.
- Reservations by telephone on +34.928.51.97.55.
OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING A CAR IN Lanzarote
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- A small car is all you need.
- But you can also choose a larger one if you wish, as the parking spaces are rather large.
- Demand is high, so book early.
Best healthy restaurants in Playa Blanca
11. Restaurant Simple & Natural
Celebrating nature’s bounty on your plate is one of the promises of Restaurant Simple & Natural in Playa Blanca. Take a seat at one of the faded, rough-hewn wooden tables on this sunny terrace.
We really liked the variety of fresh homemade fruit juices on offer. Alternatively, you can opt for a beer, sangria or a glass of spirits à la carte.
On your plate, pleasure, indulgence and balance can go hand in hand! We chose the mixed salad with salmon toast with avocado, herbs and cheese. Composite salads are also available with chicken and salmon. The menu features garlic shrimps, homemade burgers and other traditional tapas. Dishes can be adapted to a vegan or gluten-free formula, so don’t hesitate to ask for details when you place your order.
Other highlights include the owner’s sense of humor and the desserts. Take your pick from the delicious homemade pastries on display, and tell us all about it! Breakfast is also served here, with a formula at €8.50 and options to complement it according to your hunger.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown.
- Type: salad bar and small canteen.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: between €10 and €25 per person (excluding drinks).
- Canary Islands specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes.
- Reservations by telephone on +34.607.93.42.27 or by e-mail [email protected].
12. Gusto Restaurant
In a cosy atmosphere, sample the quirky Italian cuisine of Restaurant Gusto in Playa Blanca. Without fuss, the Gusto team will offer you starters, main courses and desserts with a hint of Italy, and in more than generous quantities.
The Gusto “Mangerie” is first and foremost a family kitchen that sublimates the local produce of the Botte region and revisits the classics of Italian gastronomy. The menu includes linguine with shrimp, tomato or burrata, chicken supreme with spinach and gorgonzola, and grilled prawns. For drinking, the restaurant boasts a fine cellar with a wide range of Italian wines, as well as a number of local references, which will go perfectly with the chef’s sophisticated dishes.
Vegetarian and gluten-free options are also available à la carte.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: west of Montaña Roja.
- Type: healthy.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: between €20 and €35 per person (excluding drinks).
- Canary Islands specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: no.
- Reservations by telephone on +34.928.07.84.66 or by e-mail on
[email protected].
13. Avenida 55 Restaurant
It’s no surprise that Italian cuisine is a sure bet. Visit Restaurant Avenida 55 for a pizza or pasta dish. This little corner of Italy offers a menu of tasty, gourmet dishes in keeping with the country’s gastronomic tradition.
Take your place in the heart of a light-colored decor and an airy room with large bay windows that let the light in.
The great classics are on the menu, with mozzarella tomatoes, a wide choice of pizzas, charcuterie, cheeses, tagliatelle, linguine and spaghetti. And how can you resist that delicious tiramisu or that perfect, melt-in-your-mouth pannacotta?
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown.
- Type: brewery.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: between €10 and €25 per person (excluding drinks).
- Canary Islands specialities: no.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes.
- Reservations by telephone on +34.686.16.76.42.
14. Restaurant Casa Carlos
An exceptional ocean view literally opposite the marina, where you can admire sailboats and yachts while enjoying authentic Mediterranean cuisine. This is what the Casa Carlos restaurant near Marina Rubicón has to offer. The menu is based mainly on local produce, to guarantee freshness and proximity on your plate. Families will feel just as welcome!
Dishes are designed to balance taste and awaken the senses. Hot or cold starters, seafood, soups, Italian-style pasta, wok dishes, poultry, fish, rice dishes or red meats… What will you choose? The icing on the cake: the desserts are each more gourmet than the last, from pineapple carpaccio with vanilla scoop to homemade crème brûlée.
Our favorite touch: enjoy a coffee or cocktail on the terrace, facing the gradation of ocean blues in the restaurant’s comfortable wicker armchairs. Go for it!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Marina Rubicón marina.
- Type: bistronomic.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: from €10 to €45 per person (excluding drinks).
- Canary Islands specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes.
- Reservations required here.
HAVE FUN WITH THESE Lanzarote activities
- Dolphin watching
- Buggy / Quad
- Kayak excursion
- But also: Diving at the Museum of the Atlantic, Catamaran outings, Paddle excursions, Parasailing
Best teahouses for afternoon tea in Playa Blanca
15. Natur tea room
Whether for breakfast or a gourmet break during the day, we discovered this charming tea room where pastries and cocktails go hand in hand. A good coffee or a smoothie, a tea or a homemade cocktail, what will you choose? Opt for a sweet treat from among the crêpes, waffles, bakery, tarts and artisanal ice creams, or sit down on its flower-filled terrace with white walls and wicker chairs for a heartier breakfast with viennoiseries, cappuccino, latte macchiato or iced coffee. We were pleasantly surprised by the unbeatable prices!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown.
- Type: tea room.
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings.
- Price range: between €5 and €20 per person (excluding drinks).
- Canary Islands specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes.
- Reservations by telephone on +34.663.32.06.37.
16. Agrigelateria ice cream parlour
Don’t miss this artisan ice cream parlour on Calle Limones. The artisanal ice cream parlour Agrigelateria has become a Playa Blanca institution. Italian-style ice creams, sorbets and milk ice creams are all on display, and they’re sure to please! We opted for a passion fruit sorbet and a pistachio ball to refresh us after sunbathing by the sea. This artisan ice-cream maker is open every afternoon and evening from 4pm to 9pm, except Saturday.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: downtown.
- Type: artisanal ice cream parlour.
- Capacity: less than 25 covers.
- Canary Islands specialities: yes.
- Particularly suitable for children: yes.
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