Where to eat in Lanzarote

Recommended restaurants and where to eat in Lanzarote

 

The island of Lanzarote is full of places where you can find a wide variety of restaurants where you can enjoy typical Canarian food, fusion food and international dishes due to the large influx of visitors who have settled on the island and brought with them their traditions, flavours and culture; all with an exceptional quality-price ratio.

The gastronomic offer on the island of Lanzarote is incredibly varied, and on this island where fishing is common and the vegetable crops are among the freshest, the many delicious dishes you can try would make any visitor's mouth water.

It is safe to say that there is no shortage of dishes to choose from, but where to eat them? In this section we will offer you options of restaurants located in every corner of the island to suit all tastes, perhaps they might even be among the first ones where you might want to enjoy a bite of this beautiful island during your visit.

 

Where to eat in PLAYA HONDA?

La Ópera Bistro Restaurant: It is impossible to mention the restaurants in Playa Honda without giving the La Ópera Bistro Restaurant the prominence it deserves.

Located near the local airport, this a restaurant specialises in French and Mediterranean cuisine with many popular dishes such as their cooked lamb, as well as their delicious desserts, for example their handmade cream puffs or their homemade apple pie that quickly runs out due to the success it has with its regular clientele. Its extensive wine list also makes it a very appetising place for anyone who appreciates a good glass of wine to accompany their snacks or lunch.

The affordable prices of this restaurant keep it moving on a daily basis, and it's value for money is something that no one can say no to.

 

Opening hours: 13:00-22:30 (closed on wednesdays)
Speciality: mediterranean and french gastronomy.
Price range: 4,25€ - 13,95€
Location: C/ Chimidas, 8, bajo, 35509 Playa Honda.
Telephone number: 928 81 91 46

 

    

 

Casa Tere Restaurant: This is the restaurant where many locals go to enjoy some good tapas. Casa Tere is one of those little restaurants on the beach promenade of Playa Honda that shines without the need for ostentatious decoration, just with the true atmosphere of the Canary Islands inside.

With a beloved Mediterranean cuisine, Casa Tere is a good service for anyone who wants to enjoy good food while being close to the beach.

 

Opening hours: tuesday to sunday, 11:00-23:00 (closed on monday)
Speciality: tapas and mediterranean gastronomy.
Price range: 5,50€ - 22,00€
Location: Av. Playa Honda, 42, 35509 Playa Honda
Telephone number: 928 82 17 06

 

    

 

 

Where to eat in YAIZA?

Bodega de Santiago Restaurant: This restaurant carrying a history of up to 200 years old is located surrounding the incredible tree that is part of its logo.

The prices are of a higher range than the previous two mentioned, but there is no doubt that the good quality of their Lanzarote products used in all their dishes can be perceived at first glance. What sets this restaurant apart from all the others is the fact that it has won awards of high standing, something of which Bodega de Santiago takes great pride. The great service and good food will leave you with no doubt that this restaurant deserves the recognition of being top quality.

 

Opening hours: thursday to saturday, 13:00-21:45 (closed on mondays and sundays)
Speciality: Lanzarote's gastronomy
Price range: 2,30€ - 100€
Location: C/ Montaña del Fuego, 27, 25570 Yaiza
Telephone number: (+34) 928 83 62 04
Email: info@labodegadesantiago.com

 

    

 

Bodeguita de Uga Restaurant: The salmon in this restaurant decorated as a Canarian bodega is a delicacy not to be missed. The typical Canarian decoration of the islands is deeply rooted in Bodeguita de Uga and you will notice it as soon as you take the first step inside this place where good food is served with the nature of Lanzarote surrounding its visitors in every corner both inside the restaurant and in its outdoor patios.

 

Opening hours: 13:00-18:00 (closed on monday and sunday)
Speciality: mediterranean gastronomy.
Price range: Menu is only known talking to the waiter (Around 40€ per person)
Location: Ctra. Playa Blanca - Arrecife, 35570 Uga
Telephone number: 928 830 132

 

    

 

 

Where to eat in EL GOLFO?

Costa Azul Restaurant: The Costa Azul restaurant specialises in all types of seafood, and how could it not be being located in a fishing town. The quality of all its seafood ingredients and the freshness of its fish mean that its star products deserve the popularity they have. Their limpets with mojo are highly popular, not to mention other dishes such as fish stews and broths. The delicious taste of the meals at this restaurant certainly makes it worth the price.

 

Opening hours: 12:00-22:00
Speciality: Seafood and fish.
Price range: 5€ - 40€
Location: Av. Marítima, 8, 35570 El Golfo
Telephone number: 928 17 31 99

 

    

 

Where to eat in PUERTO DEL CARMEN?

Restaurante Antonio: if you come to Lanzarote you can't miss this family restaurant with exquisite dishes and Denominación de Origen wines.

Among its most picturesque dishes we find grilled fish, tuna tartar, different Italian pastas, casseroles, Iberian secret and vegetarian dishes among many others. In the sweet corner you can't miss the Apple Crumble Cup or the Bienmesabe (a Canarian dessert) and don't forget to accompany it all with a good wine from La Geria. 

This place has been endorsed by hundreds of people who have left more than positive reviews on Google. If so many people say it's worth a visit, what are you waiting for?

Opening times: Monday to Saturday from 14:00h - 23:00h (closed Sundays)
Speciality: International cuisine.
Price range: 30 - 60€.
Location: C. Reina Sofía, 29, 35510 Puerto del Carmen, Las Palmas
Phone: +34 828 05 60 86 / +34 615 350 258
Email: rest.antonio2022@gmail.com

      

 

Where to eat in FAMARA?

El Risco de Famara Restaurant: The typical Canarian dishes offered by this restaurant are like no other. El Risco Restaurant has fish and seafood for you to enjoy with paintings of César Manrique all around you as well as enjoying the sunny terrace which is available for visitors, but remember to book in advance if you want to enjoy the views on the terrace as the demand for this area of the restaurant is very high!

 

Opening hours: wednesday to sunday, 13:00-21:00 (closed on monday and tuesday)
Speciality: Seafood, fish and typical canarian dishes.
Price range: 3,28€ - 60€
Location: Calle Montaña Clara, 30, 35558 Famara
Telephone number: 928 528 550
Email: info@restauranteelrisco.com

 

    

 

Dunas de Famara Restaurant: In this restaurant where the dishes are extremely elaborate as well as their cocktails delicately decorated, elegance and good quality will surround you all around. If you want to enjoy good food and the beautiful views that the natural landscape of Famara can give you on your holiday in Lanzarote, this is the restaurant for you.

 

Opening hours: 13:00-23:00
Speciality: Lanzarote's gastronomy / meats
Price range: 3,25€ - 27,85€
Location: Chirimoya 13, 35558 Urb. Famara
Telephone number: (+34) 928 17 84 77  /  (+34) 679 72 78 56
Email: info@restaurantedunasdefamara.com

 

    

 

 

Where to eat in PUERTO CALERO?

Minato Restaurant: This sushi bar curiously offers preparation classes and workshops to create sushi suitable for beginners of all ages, even children! There is also a day of the week when Minato Sushi Bar has a 20% discount for women only.

Their rating on most review websites is extremely high, and this could be because of the presence this restaurant has on their social media sites such as Instagram, where they attract the attention of all sushi-lovers.

 

Opening hours: tuesday to sunday, 13:00-16:00 / 19:30-23:00 (closed on monday).
Speciality: japanese food.
Price range: 4,35€ - 28,00€
Location: Edificio Antiguo Varadero, local 9 B – 1ª Planta, 35570 Puerto Calero.
Telephone number: 928 94 41 90
Email: info@sushibarminato.com

 

    

 

Coentro Restaurant: Which translates as coriander in Brazilian. It is the restaurant with the most awards on the island, and it is to be expected being the chef's restaurant recognised as the best in the Canary Islands in 2018. An interesting fact about this restaurant is that it has a menu with several dishes that are suitable for vegetarians. Its tasting menu is highly recommended if you want to try all the flavours that the island's local produce can offer served in a more creative way.

 

Opening hours: tuesday and wednesday, 19:30-23:30 / thursday and saturday, 13:30-16:00 & 19:30-23:00 (closed on monday and sunday)
Speciality: Fusion food. (Lanzarote's gastronomy and Brasil)
Price range: 8,5€ - 26,00€ / tasting menu: 53€
Location: Plaza del Arte, local 11, 35571 Puerto de Calero.
Telephone number: (+34) 676 833 799
Email: faracodecampos@gmail.com

 

    

 

Amura Restaurant: This white mansion offers one of the most popular services when it comes to haute cuisine.

Offering an elegant and friendly service for events of all kinds, the decorations and very good taste accompanied with a modern touch characterise the dishes of this huge and eye-catching restaurant, leaving all its customers more than satisfied with its dishes full of the flavour of the island of Lanzarote that can be enjoyed in every bite.

 

Opening hours: tuesday to sunday, 13:00-23:00 (closed on monday). 
Speciality: seafood and fish
Price range: 7,50€ - 29,90€
Location: Paseo Marítimo, s/n, 35571 Puerto Calero.
Telephone number: 928 51 31 81

    

 

 

Typical food 

Canarian gastronomy offers the taste buds a mixture of exceptional flavours. The mixture of flavours and the originality of its dishes thanks to the different influences that have passed through the islands make it a unique gastronomy. Therefore, if you visit Lanzarote you should not miss these typical dishes:

 

• Papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes) with Mojo sauce:

The most emblematic dish of the Canary Islands. This simple but delicious dish is one of the most traditional dishes of the islands. It consists of potatoes cooked with their skins and coarse salt and is accompanied by red or green Mojo (a typical Canarian sauce that you should not miss) which is made with garlic, parsley, olive oil, coriander, paprika and salt.

• Fish broth:

Another traditional dish from Lanzarote and the Canary Islands in general. It could be described as a soup made from fresh fish, potatoes and different vegetables and spices. This dish has a special reputation due to the great fishing influence of the islands: surrounded by the sea, how could it not be a good idea to try the products of the sea?

• Lapas:

In Lanzarote, as you would expect, there is a lot of exploitation of seafood due to the proximity of its villages to the coast. And another example of this is the Lapas that are usually served grilled with green mojo on top. A contrast you can't miss!

• Beef or goat meal:

Another of the most popular dishes on the island.  There are few visitors who do not ask for a tapa of goat meat, which is usually prepared in various ways: fried, marinated, in sauce... This meat has an exquisite taste and texture that will make you enjoy every bite.