The best restaurants Canary Islands

Looking for a balanced breakfast or a healthy, fruity and delicious meal? This is definitely the place for you. No matter what time of day you come, don't hesitate to enjoy a delicious fresh fruit juice. Why not try the carrot, orange, mango and passion juice? Or a protein smoothie version? You can accompany it all with a pancake or a waffle, fresh fruit or on the salty side with a sandwich, a burger, a savory pancake or a delicious salad. The only drawback is that the service is sometimes a little slow.

This restaurant owes its name to the work of gofio, a grain flour inherited from the guanches. Opened in March 2019, it welcomes its customers in a large room with bright walls and often fills up because word of mouth has worked well. This is justified because the portions are quite copious and the prices quite mini. The menu changes regularly, but you can be tempted by the soup of the day, with mushrooms and spinach, by the gambas al ajillo or the goat cheese, served with palm honey. Reservation recommended.

Operating since 1986, this Chalana (small boat) is the ideal place to take a break when exploring the surroundings of Playa de Santiago. You will find everything you can appreciate in a beach restaurant: hearty mixed salads, croquettes and ultra-fresh fish. All served very copiously. The menu is simple but the prices are correct. Whether you are seated, if possible on the terrace by reserving in advance, or enjoying a drink on a barrel, you will appreciate the view on the beach.

Since its opening in 1973, this restaurant has given pride of place to local products, especially from the sea. As a result, it is now one of the most famous places on the island for fish, whether for its freshness or its preparation. Their mythical dish is the limpet soup, a must-try, but you can also taste their tuna and their prawns with various mojos. The gourmets will also appreciate their chocolate mousse or their gofio mousse. The space is small, so reservations are highly recommended.

Open since November 2016, this small tapas bar offers a few tables on the terrace facing the paseo maritimo, with all the necessary protection from the sun and wind. As well as a small interior space. As it is masterfully managed by the very energetic and welcoming Joly, it has become a regular clientele who appreciate the tapa of the day to complement the caña or the drink. We recommend his goat meat tapa, particularly tasty and copious. A place to rally from breakfast, very copious.

Overlooking the Charco de San Ginés, but opposite to most restaurants, it offers a nice interior room as well as a small terrace, often in the shade, but protected from the wind. This family restaurant offers traditional Canarian cuisine, with a touch of innovation and a menu that changes with the season. One can appreciate a chicken with goat cheese and vegetables, noodles with seafood before finishing with a chocolate cake... as well as local wines. Attentive and judicious reception.

First and foremost, this tasca boasts a large interior space and a lovely terrace where you can sit facing the charco de San Ginés, in a white house with blue shutters. Here you can enjoy tuna a la plancha, choco dumplings, cannelloni stuffed with duck, small fried dishes, mussels and, of course, the timeless ensaladilla rusa with picos. All in all, it's enough for a proper tapeo, with rather generous portions more akin to a "plato". For dessert, try Haria's goat yoghurt mousse.

The La Compostelana group had the excellent idea of taking over the former café on the Plaza del Charco, sheltered under magnificent Canarian palm trees. The result is a kind of Swiss army knife where you can find everything you need, from breakfast to the latest cocktail, not forgetting the tapas area and the restaurants. The decor is a little Sissi in the tropics, but it's not without its charm, and the quality and freshness of the dishes and tapas on offer are top-notch.

We love this restaurant, whether you come alone, with your family, as a lover or with friends. To begin with, we let ourselves be tempted by a hummus, a garlic bread and sweet and sour peppers. Special mention for their sangria, to be consumed with moderation however. And if you hesitate between the different dishes, why not try the discovery platters with five tapas? There are also vegetarian and gluten-free options. In season, we recommend the eggplant with cheese and honey. And to finish, the sweet palates will be satisfied with a Catalan cream