If you are a tourist, a visit to this restaurant is a must. It had the most abundant, fresh…read moreselection of seafood we were able to find near the city center. Walking from the city center to Palma's Military Museum/Fort (~ 1 hour), we found it as the perfect opportunity to dine at La Parada del Mar afterwards for lunch. It was only a 15 minute walk away from the fort and about 20 minutes from Bellver Castle. When you arrive, it can be a bit intimidating as you stand in line to place you order and can catch a glimpse of the seafood choices; they have it all from shellfish, crustaceans, and many types of fish. They also had a simplified bundled menu that included a salad, pastry, drinks, and I believe about five shellfish dishes for about 25 euros per person. Otherwise, you can order a la carte which is what we opted for since we wanted particular items. The host was helpful on explaining our options and he moved so fast but we did not feel rushed. Next you move to the bar area to place your drink orders and then you can find a table with a choice of shaded outdoor or indoor seating options. Then you will need to pay attention for your number to be called and you can pick up your items. They may bring it to you depending on how busy it is. We did not mind the self-service as it got packed quickly and it seemed to allow for efficiency. We also liked how they did not cook all of our selections at once but rather as a few dishes at a time which allowed us to enjoy the seafood while it was still hot. From my description you may think you are doing all the work and left alone with no service but that is not the case. The staff actually paid a lot of attention to the customers and cleared our plates quickly. We felt very well treated as apparent tourists and the service and food was excellent.

Okay you food lovers. Forget your tapas, your pizza ( this is not New York, Chicago, Detroit or…read moreItaly) , you need a top flight seafood experience. And I mean like no where you have ever been. You start by picking your choices fresh on ice. Then you order your wine and sit down at your table. Then the amazing event unfolds. All your items come to the table cooked as best as they could be done in the order they should have come. Forget everything you think was a good food experience, this is it! BTW I'm a food snob from Chicago....

As always: Great atmosphere, great food, great wine, great view, great staff. You feel welcome…read moreinstantly and immerse in this Mediterranean atmosphere.

This place was amazing! Right on the boardwalk with amazing views and even better food. We just…read moreordered 4 tapas because we went around 4 pm as well as dessert. Must try the calamari and the almond ice cream for dessert if you are wanting small bites. Great service, very nice restaurant, and perfect view of the coast and port city.

After a recommendation from a random local we met on the street (not a promoter) we went to this…read morerestaurant three times this week. We were not disappointed! The first evening we ordered the sea bass, cooked mallorcan style. The menu said it was for two people, but the dish would easily be enough for three persons. Non the least it was amazing! Second day we ordered paella. For me, this was the first time I eat paella in Spain (have tried it once in Norway, which hardly counts..) and in my opinion it was truly incredible here at the bodega! The waiter recommended a local red wine, Macia Batle from 2010 and it suited perfectly to the paella. The third and last day we ordered tapas. Potatoes with some sort of sauce on, meatballs, garlic shrimps, serrano ham, chorizos and chicken croquettes. If I would remove one dish it would be the chicken. It was okay, but that's all. The serrano ham was heavenly! They have a lot of them air drying in the ceiling in the restaurant and the rest of the interior makes the visit feel like you truly are in Spain, and not in a heavy trafficked tourist village. We got a local red vine to the tapas as well, but I can't remember the name of it. But it was spot on to the tapas, as the wine we got to the paella were. I would highly recommend this restaurant! The food and service is first class. It costs a bit more than the restaurants down on the beach, but you really get true value for the money!

Amazing food! I love it! Menu on many languages, nice service, traditional local food. I recommend…read moreto go:)

This food is just really good, real food. We had the tempura appetizer and the squid just seemed so…read morefresh. Then the seafood paella. All the flavors are there. The pan before serving was gorgeous. Things are a bit more expensive but you're gonna get real food here. Also, Macallan was 8.25€.

We happened upon this place while strolling through the Mercat de L'Olivar, the local food market…read morein Palma. There were a few different places to have oysters, and we chose Ostras because there happened to be two spots at the walk-up bar. We were so lucky because the oysters and wine were great! The gentleman serving us was so nice. He was patient, describing the various oysters and even suggested how we should eat them (from milder to stronger). We ordered a variety of six. We enjoyed them so much that we ordered six more! Had to have cava (me) and wine (hubby), and they had a nice selection (We're in Spain after all!). Eat your oysters here, and they will not disappoint!

Tucked away in Mercat de L'Olivar, this is the spot to find fresh oysters and shellfish. They'll…read moreprepare them for you on the spot, ready to enjoy with a glass of wine either at the bar or the nearby seating. Don't let the ordinary appearance of the storefront fool you. The oysters tried were great - very flavoursome and definitely fresh. The prices are also great value for indulging and sampling a variety of foods.

Absolutely outstanding from start to finish. My girlfriend and I came to celebrate our anniversary…read moreand we were not disappointed in the slightest. What a memorable meal. The staff were all kind and courteous and the food was perfect, everything from the amuse bouche to the deserts. The cheese plate was elegant with delicious accompaniments, fish was cooked perfectly and plated beautifully. The crema catalana was one of the best dishes I've ever eaten and puts any creme brûlée to shame with a perfect orangey zest and beautiful crisp (but not burnt) top. To top it all off the location on the central square can't be beat, especially with calm Jazz music playing across the plaza. I'm sorry we can't stay in Mallorca longer but the next time we visit we will absolutely be back to Onze and hope to see some more five star reviews and awards by then.

Enjoyed the food, ambience and the experience. Location is great, do need reservations, especially…read moreafter 8 pm, which is popular time for dinner in Spain. Enjoyed the drinks and the food.

Excellent on all fronts. First and foremost, this spot has (individually) the best sangria and…read moreGreek salad I've ever had in my life. Prices are more than reasonable, service is great, atmosphere is nice with quite a bit of outdoor seating. Even the bread service (€2.50 pp) is incredibly good with olives and this sort of buttery garlic dip (similar to an aioli but lighter). Also cannot stress enough that this was the best sangria I've ever had in my life. I went here two days in a row and they recognised me. I plan on going back for a third tomorrow (lol). It's not beach front but trust me, this spot is worth a trip.

This was our first stop in Mallorca. After reading reviews I was excited to check it out. It was a…read morebeautiful day, and we sat outside. It is about a 2 minute walk from the ocean. Unfortunately, there is not an ocean view. We ordered bread, which came with olives and a delicious aioli sauce. This was not included with the meal, but was inexpensive. We ordered the seafood paella. There was a two person minimum to order (as are most paella restaurant). It was just okay, pretty classic paella and nothing to special. It is a very reasonably priced restaurant.

Had a great time having breakfast at this place. Really posh vibes and the service too was really…read moreexcellent. Highly recommend.

We had a great late lunch at an outdoor patio on Sunday afternoon. Friendly and efficient service…read more Sea bass chevichi (appetizer menu) was excellent. Steamed mussels ( appetizer menu) came in a large portion, large mussels, perfectly cooked. For the main dish we tried grilled dorado and grilled sea bass ( catch of the day). Both were served on a piece of slate, the whole fish, just of the grill. Perfectly cooked - well done but not over cooked/not dry. Tasty and tastefully displayed side veggies. Desert menu looked very appealing but we just couldn't eat more. Have to come back for desert and cocktails. The outside sitting is right in front of the beach with a beautiful view of the sea and the bay. With three tap beers (euro 2.50 each), two appetizers ( euro 11 and 17) and two main dishes ( euro 20 each), the bill came to euro 76 for 2 people

Perfect location - this is place is 200 m from the crowded Main Street. The food is superior,…read moreservice is ok

Such a gem, great seafood in a wonderful setting on a terrace facing the harbour. Very friendly…read moreservice, reasonable prices - we are definitely coming back!