The most amazing restaurants by the sea on Mallorca

Some of the best memories of summers on Mallorca are made when eating al fresco by the Mediterranean. The cooling gentle breezes are welcome when the mercury soars – restoring vitality and perking up appetites subdued by the heat. Gorgeous views out to sea or along the coastline soothe the soul and have us reaching for a camera to capture the moment. There’s something about the whiff of ozone, the play of light and wind on the water, and the sounds by the sea that is captivating … Mallorca has numerous restaurants around its varied coastline, for lunch or dinner with a view of the beautiful Mediterranean. But for an eating-out experience that will stay in the heart and mind even after the summer has ended, head for one of these amazing waterfront restaurants. And be sure to book your table in advance.


Palma

Seafront dining is something that is not at the forefront of most people’s minds when thinking of dining in Palma as it is more associated with hidden restaurants in the capital’s narrow streets but there are some stunning places to sit and watch the sea and marvel at the yachts that should not be missed in the capital.

Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca

Palma city is the capital of the Balearics’ and the holiday island of Mallorca offering a memorable holiday experience for both tourists and residence.

49 Steps Bar&Grill

For hands-down one of the finest places in Palma to enjoy a sun-downer, head to the rooftop terrace of 49 Steps, with its sweeping views that stretch from the cathedral to the horizon. Its marina-side restaurant also offers an impressive menu of top quality meat and fish to enjoy while you gaze at the super-yachts moored just metres away.

Marina atmosphere at 49 Steps Bar&Grill

https://49stepsmallorca.com/

Marina atmosphere at 49 Steps Bar&Grill

This waterfront restaurant impresses with its outstanding meat and fish dishes, superb rooftop bar, and top location in Palma’s marina.

Mar de Nudos

Mar de Nudos has the sophisticated décor and ambience to complement its location at the seafront end of Palma’s so-called ‘golden mile’. Whether you choose the delicious Mediterranean or Japanese cuisine for lunch or dinner, you’ll be looking out at the covetable luxury pleasure cruisers moored beyond the restaurant’s terrace.

Fusion restaurant Mar de Nudos in Palma

https://mardenudos.com/

Fusion restaurant Mar de Nudos in Palma

This stylish, waterfront located restaurant Mar de Nudos, close Palma’s centre offers a mix of Asian and Mediterranean cuisine.

The Boat House

For beach hut charm, shabby-chic interiors and swaying palm trees, The Boat House hits all the right notes. Located between Paseo Marítimo and Palma marina, diners can enjoy laid-back vibes and fantastic home-cooked cuisine. The menu is simple and well-executed (from CEO of Five Senses Collection, Edgar Lagassi), comprising of super fresh seafood and hot-off-the-barbecue meats.

Top marina dining with barbecue vibe at The Boat House

Top marina dining with barbecue vibe at The Boat House

The Boat House evokes a beach-barbecue vibe that combines superbly with excellent cooking and top cocktails.

Ikatza

Set in the swanky Hotel Victoria Gran Meliá overlooking Palma’s Paseo Marítimo, Ikatza offers some fine views over the nearby marina. Ikatza means ‘coal’ in the Basque language, so its no surprise the menu leans towards grilled meats, all cooked on a purpose-designed open grill. It also offers a good choice of wines – principally from Spanish wineries.

Ca’n Eduardo

If you love seafood, Ca’n Eduardo is your restaurant – right above the fish market, where the catch is auctioned early each morning. Open from lunchtime until late, its specialities include spiny lobster, bouillabaisse, grilled fish and shellfish, and paellas. Gaze out at the cathedral and harbour views while eating.

https://caneduardo.com/

Pesquero

A renowned landmark on Palma’s waterfront for more than 50 years, Pesquero combines tradition with modernity. Open all day, it specializes in rices dishes, paellas, and tapas. As well as a smart classic-style interior, it has a superb large terrace with plenty of shade and a decked area where you can enjoy a drink before or after a meal. It’s a magnet for locals meeting friends for a drink and enjoying those cooling sea breezes.

Lunch at Restaurant Pesquero in Palma

https://www.restaurantpesquero.com/es

Lunch at Restaurant Pesquero in Palma

Eat or drink with a view of Palma de Mallorca’s fishing boats, in the recently renovated Pesquero – a waterfront city landmark for more than 60 years.

Ola del Mar

Lunch at Ola del Mar Restaurant

Representing the best of Portixol, Ola del Mar Restaurant, directly on the waterfront, specialises in first-class seafood paired with exemplary service.

Located in the old fishing village Portixol and popular with locals, Ola del Mar has its culinary focus on fresh fish, shellfish, and rice and pasta dishes. Indulge in lobster, rock lobster paella, or the flavourful stew known as ‘caldereta’. Look at wave-themed art indoors and the sea from the terrace.

https://oladelmar.es/en/


Colònia de Sant Jordi

Colònia Sant Jordi

Colònia Sant Jordi

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This former fishing village boasts some of the most beautiful coastline on the island is the perfect place to sit and have a spot of lunch looking out over the 3km Es Trenc beach of pure white sand or sip a cocktail with views out to the nature reserve of Cabrera.

http://www.coloniasantjordi.es/en/

Salicornia

Positioned overlooking the beachfront promenade in Colònia de Sant Jordi, Salicornia restaurant offers a contemporary Mediterranean vibe with a menu of Mallorcan-inspired cuisine. A buzzy terrace provides a great place to enjoy lunch or dinner, while a rooftop bar provides great cocktails and superb views over the water.

Salicornia Restaurant

Salicornia Restaurant

Salicornia Restaurant in Colònia de Sant Jordi is southern Mallorca’s destination for resort-goers eager to try a Mallorcan menu on the Mediterranean coast.

https://www.salicorniarestaurant.com/en/

Sal de Cocó

Sal de Cocó Restaurant

Mallorcan chef/patron Marta Rosselló has been described as a ‘gastronomic alchemist’. Dinner at her restaurant in Colònia de Sant Jordi reveals why.

Marta Rosselló is the young chef/patron at this Colònia de Sant Jordi restaurant, in premises which were once the ‘cantina’ for local fishermen – right alongside the charming port. The family-run Sal de Cocó offers a high standard of Mediterranean gastronomy, in the form of tapas, seasonal menu dishes, and the chef’s surprise tasting menu.


Cala Blava

Rugged coastline only a few kilometres outside of Palma await guests that visit this tranquil cove. While only home to some small bars and one main restaurant, this cove is the perfect place to while away a relaxing afternoon and watch all of the water-sports taking place on the horizon.

Cap Rocat

Hotel Cap Rocat

Cap Rocat is an outstanding and luxurious hideaway only 25-minutes from Palma. It has won awards for its architecture, spa and gastronomy.

Home to the La Fortaleza Restaurant, the 5-star Cap Rocat is a hotel that’s unlike any other on Mallorca, with a spectacular coastal location. It takes advantage of this stunning location with the beautiful The Sea Club restaurant located on the seafront in the Cala de la Reina with fine Mediterranean-based cuisine available from March until October.

https://caprocat.com/en/


Puerto Portals

Puerto Portals

Puerto Portals

Puerto Portals is the glamour hotspot of Mallorca with numerous luxury yachts, top class restaurants and the best international designer brands on offer.

Probably the most popular seafront dining location on the island for residents and tourists alike, Puerto portals has a fantastic selection of bars and restaurants along its exclusive promenade to suit all tastes. Yacht-owners, local residents and tourists all merge to create a buzzing atmosphere that exudes glamour in this celebrity hotspot.

https://puertoportals.com/en/

Ritzi Portals

For a glamorous setting and consistently good Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, head for the Longobardi brothers’ acclaimed port restaurant and cocktail bar. Ritzi Portals is open all year – and gorgeous on a bright winter’s day – it’s a place for well-presented food and wine, and daydreaming about owning one of the nearby motor yachts.

http://ritzigroup.com/

Baiben

Dinner in waterfront style at Baiben

Fernando Pérez Arellano’s second restaurant on Mallorca occupies emblematic premises in Puerto Portals. abcMallorca went for dinner shortly after it opened.

The most prestigious address in Puerto Portals belongs to Baiben, the latest venture of chef Fernando P Arellano – best known for his cuisine at the 2-Michelin-star Zaranda in the Castell Son Claret hotel. Baiben brasserie offers a casual dining experience, with food by executive chef Jerome Rohmer. The adjoining BrassBaiben is the place for cocktails designed by master mixologist Rafa Martín.

https://baibenrestaurants.com/en/

Spoon

Popular with yacht owners and Germans, in particular, Spoon has a front-line port location and flair. The carefully prepared crossover cuisine looks and tastes good. Fancy bison fillet or fresh Persian caviar? They’re just two of the dishes on a menu with a good serving of crowd-pleasers. Live music sometimes.

Restaurant Spoon, Puerto Portals

Restaurant Spoon, Puerto Portals

Recognized as one of the better restaurants in the chic harbour of Puerto Portals offering an extenive menu and efficient service.

https://spoon-mallorca.com/en/

Flanigan

Lunch at Flanigan Restaurant

Flanigan is a landmark restaurant in swanky Puerto Portals with an excellent and unpretentious menu, marina views, and royal regulars. Read our review here!

This restaurant has been a stalwart of Puerto Portals for over 30 years and has even fed the Royal Family. Serving up traditional Spanish cuisine with a fantastic view out over the marina this restaurant should definitely be on your list when in the area!


Port d’Andratx

Port d'Andratx

Port d’Andratx

The exclusive town of Port d’Andratx in the southwest of Mallorca is a sought-after location for home ownership or a visit when touring the island.

The exclusive harbour of Port d’Andratx is considered by many to be the most picturesque on the island. Popular with the yachting set, this working fishing port offers a mountain back drop with luxury villas nestled in the hills and a fantastic yacht club with over 450 berths available and plenty of seafront restaurants and bars.

Sumailla

Sumailla Restaurant

One of Mallorca’s renowned sushi chefs is creating Japanese Peruvian cuisine at this waterfront restaurant, opened summer 2016, in Port d’Andratx.

Lovers of sushi will want to discover this Port d’Andratx restaurant, where a top sushi chef practises his craft, but there’s more to Sumailla than only excellent Japanese dishes. If you’re not a particular fan of sushi, try the mouthwatering meat plates. The restaurant has a smart interior but the prime spot is a table on the terrace, with its gorgeous Mediterranean and mountain views.

https://www.restaurantsumailla.com/

Villa Italia

Eating out at Hotel Villa Italia

For some of the best eating-out views of Port d’Andratx, it’s hard to beat this restaurant, in a hotel that’s open all year.

Check out the picturesque scenery from a table at Hotel Villa Italia, where chef Christian Catrina creates dishes influenced by Italian and French gastronomy. Unlike many places in Puerto de Andratx, it’s open all year and you don’t have to be staying at the hotel to eat here. Villa Italia also offers a traditional Sunday roast lunch.

https://hotelvillaitalia.com-hotel.com/


Bendinat

Bendinat

Bendinat

The popular residential area of Bendinat enjoys a prime coastal position. It is home to an abundance of luxury villas and apartments. The nearby golf club and some beauti…

Neighbouring the exclusive area of Puerto Portals, this residential area with its very own golf course and plenty of luxury villas and apartments offers beachfront dining with views out to sea, back to Palma and on to the district of Calvià.

Las Terrazas del Bendinat

Restaurant Las Terrazas del Bendinat

Famous for its unique location, Las Terrazas Restaurant is everything you’d expect from the paradisical Hotel Bendinat.

The Hotel Bendinat, in a privileged position at the end of the residential area, is home to Las Terrazas del Bendinat – which a Spanish publication has named one of Spain’s top ten coastal restaurants. It ticks all the boxes for a great eating-out experience: gorgeous setting, plenty of shade from the heat of the day, relaxing ambience, and a varied menu of well-presented Mediterranean cuisine (including scrumptious paellas). Service is warm and efficient, and led by the welcoming maître d’ Arsenio Ramírez. Whether you come for snacks, lunch, or dinner (a smarter affair, requiring men to wear long trousers), you’re sure to fall under the magical spell of this place.

http://www.hotelbendinat.es/?lang=en


Illetas

Illetes

Illetes

A well established, popular holiday restort in the southwest of Mallorca with beautiful sandy beaches and turquoise waters, beach clubs, hotels, restaurants… click here…

Located within easy reach of Palma these three small coves are home to several beach clubs, hotels and restaurants that are very popular with tourists. Spread out over several hillside levels, this area offers beautiful azure sea views from all viewpoints.

Arrels by Marga Coll


Intimate Mallorcan dining at Arrels by Marga Coll in Illetes

Intimate Mallorcan dining at Arrels by Marga Coll in Illetes

Visit Arrels by Marga Coll in Illetes for an authentic island menu where the ingredients are exclusively sourced from the Balearic Islands.

Longing for innovative but authentic Mallorcan cuisine? Arrels by Marga Coll introduces you to the essence of the island’s gastronomy, as interpreted by the talented Marga (chef/patron of Miceli in Selva). Located in the 5-star Gran Meliá de Mar Hotel in Illetas, this fine-dining restaurant offers a delicious Mallorcan five-stage breakfast and has a terrace for al fresco dining with gorgeous views around the bay. Valet parking is a bonus.

https://www.restaurantearrels.com/Arrels/index_es


Port Calanova

Port Calanova is a modern marina, centre for water sports and a National Sailing School located beside Cala Mayor. It’s a 10-minute drive from the centre of Palma and has a car park. The terrace and chill out lounge of Nova del Mar, at the entrance of the port, is a seductive spot for cocktails overlooking the waterfront.

Nautical action at Port Calanova

Nautical action at Port Calanova

Make the most of the sea at Port Calanova – it has excellent sailing, charter and watersports facilities and a sea view bar & restaurant.

https://www.portcalanova.com/es

Casa Bruno

After many years in Port Adriano, Bruno Bar and Restaurant moved to Port Calanova, close to Palma. The menu is focused on a palette of Mediterranean flavours, inspired by seasonal market produce and an impressive seafood selection. Superyacht views from the terrace add to the relaxed-yet-upmarket vibe, while the accompanying cuisine is befittingly top quality.

Visit Bruno Restaurant for a fantastic lunch in Port Calanova

Visit Bruno Restaurant for a fantastic lunch in Port Calanova

Visit Bruno Restaurant in Port Calanova for a great value lunch menu, cocktails and sunset dinner. All perfectly served in front of the marina


Peguera

Peguera is a popular seaside resort located in the southwest of the island with beautiful sandy beaches and easy access to the pretty villages and hiking trails of the Tramuntana Mountains. Popular with tourists, there is plenty in the area to keep everyone entertained from tennis to water sports and a selection of bars and restaurants nearby.

Peguera

Peguera

In the resort of Peguera, in the southwest of Mallorca, you’ll find several types of German beer and Wurst and three beautiful sandy beaches.

La Gritta

Set on the cliffs overlooking Cala Fornells, and just a few minutes’ drive from the centre of Peguera, the views from La Gritta’s spacious terrace are genuinely breathtaking. A menu of authentic Mediterranean cuisine also combines fabulously with the impressive panorama, which takes in terracotta rooftops, broad swathes of blue, and the rocky islet of Es Malgrat.

Lunch at La Gritta with stunning views

Lunch at La Gritta with stunning views

Read our restaurant review of La Gritta in Peguera, where we sampled their delicious Mediterranean menu accompanied by spectacular sea views.

https://www.lagritta.com/


Port Adriano

Port Adriano

Port Adriano

Port Adriano: The Philippe Starck designed harbour of 80 sailing and motor yacht moorings, 40 fashion boutiques, chill-out bars and restaurants. Visit now!

Port Adriano, nestled in the surrounding hills of El Toro is buzzing all year round with an abundance of super-yachts all moored in this privately-owned marina. In the winter you will find yacht Captains and crew getting boats ready for their owners and in the summer the place is alive with the yacht-owners and guests on the terraces of the bars and restaurants.

coast by east

https://www.portadriano.com/


Eating on the extensive decked terrace of coast by east could inspire dreams of owning one of the sizeable luxurious vessels moored here in the Starck-designed superyacht marina. The best restaurant in Port Adriano is tastefully styled and comfortable, and is the place to see and be seen. Delicious Asian/Mediterranean cuisine is offered in this all-day, family-style establishment – which also boasts a swimming pool with terrace at the front. After dinner here you could head to the smart new ‘uppereast Mallorca’ club to dance the rest of the night away.


Sóller and Port de Sóller

Sóller

Sóller

The town of Sóller is one of the most beautiful in Mallorca. It is a paradise for hikers and cyclists, gourmet lovers, and a desirable hideaway option…

Port Sóller

Port Sóller

Make the most of your time in Port de Sóller with the abcMallorca guide on the history, culture, best attractions, hotels, restaurants and things to do.

With a stunning location nestled in the mountains, a thriving port and beach and a charming old town, Sóller and Port de Sóller has it all. Dramatic sea views can be enjoyed from the clifftop lighthouse or a watch the small fishing boats in the Port de Sóller in one of the promenade restaurants.

Cap Roig

Dine on the terrace of Cap Roig at the Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa for a spectacular sunset view you’ll never forget. As well as savouring fine cuisine and five-star service, you may even spot the fabled green flash phenomenon, as the sun sets on another day in paradise.

Agapanto

Named after the ‘flower of love’, Agapanto is set apart at the far end of Port de Sóller’s Platja d’en Repic, with glorious views not only across the horseshoe-shaped harbour, but also the dramatic Tramuntana mountains behind. Open for lunch and dinner, owner Ana Maria Sturm’s long-established favourite has a unique ambience and is particularly romantic at night. Dining on the candlelit garden terrace – looking across at the lights around the port reflected in the sea – stirs all the senses. The excellent cuisine has Mediterranean and Mallorcan touches and features local produce, as well as interesting vegetarian dishes and luxury tapas. Talented local musicians and singers perform here some nights.

https://www.agapanto.com/

Sa Barca

Sa Barca Restaurant

Sunset dining at Sa Barca seafront restaurant in Port de Sóller is a real pleasure. This seaside favourite serves wonderfully fresh Mediterranean cuisine with a touch of …

The contemporary-style Sa Barca is owned by a friendly German couple who brought their talented Korean chef here from their previously owned restaurant on Sylt. On their discreet smart terrace enjoy Mediterranean cuisine (including tapas), harbour views, and the sounds of the sea lapping and delightful wooden trams passing by.

http://www.sabarcasoller.com/

Béns d’Avall

The hideaway family-owned Bens d’Avall has a tranquil location off the coastal road between Deià and Sóller, and has welcomed diners for more than 40 years. The large terrace has a spectacular outlook and is a beautiful setting to appreciate chef/patron Benet Vicens’s delicious gastronomy, based on high-quality local produce.

Randemar

Randemar Restaurant in Port de Sòller

Situated in the heart of the Port de Soller, this attractive Mediterranean restaurant offers a wide choice of fresh fish, meats, sushi, pastas, and pizzas.

A stunning seafront location and oozing its two trendy owners’ style, Randemar offers lunch and dinner, drinks and tapas, with good choices for vegetarians. The restored old Mallorcan house has several indoor dining spaces, terraces, and a chill-out lounge. If it’s good enough for Barbra Streisand and James Brolin…

https://www.randemar.com/


Deià

Deià

Deià

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Rub shoulders with the rich and famous at this hilltop town with stunning sea views all around. Home to several high-end restaurants as well as charming beachfront bars and restaurants the views from here are unbeatable and a favourite for many regular visitors or residents of the island.

https://deia.info/

Ca’s Patró March

No visit to Cala Deià is complete without eating at the long-established Ca’s Patró March, overlooking the pretty cove. Scenes from the hit TV series ‘The Night Manager’ were filmed here, further boosting Ca’s Patró March’s appeal to visitors. For the 2017 season, there will be 60 new parking spaces and improved road access.

Ca's Patro March Restaurant in Cala Deià

Ca’s Patro March Restaurant in Cala Deià

The beautiful Cala Deià is the location of this popular fresh-seafood restaurant perched on the cliff overlooking the sea. Booking highly recommended!

Sa Foradada

Popularly known as ‘the paella restaurant’, this rustic cliff-side eatery takes its name from the impressive rock it faces. The paellas are cooked over wood fires and tantalising aromas greet you on arrival. The family-run Sa Foradada is open only during the day and accessible only on foot or by boat. A memorable experience.

Paella and sea views at Sa Foradada

Discover what made celebrity chef Yotam Ottolenghi visit Sa Foradada for his TV series ‘Ottolenghi’s Mediterranean Island Feast’.


Cala d’Or

This popular holiday resort on the southeast coast of the island has plenty of beachfront bars and restaurants for tourists to enjoy in the summer months offering international cuisine as well as high-end dining around the exclusive yacht club and marina.

Cala d’Or

Cala d’Or

Cala d’Or is great If you enjoy traditional holidays. So check out the abcMallorca guide to the best hotels, shopping, restaurants and attractions.

Port Petit

Mediterranean inspired cuisine prepared with quality local ingredients makes up much of the menu at this charming waterfront restaurant. It was opened in 1988 by French chef and restaurateur, Gerard Deymier, and continues to be one of the favourite eateries in the area – thanks partly to its lovely views over the Cala d’Or harbour.

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