We booked the hotel and dinner package. The receptionist was a bit terse and befuddled, but we were…read moreable to check in without too much hassle. We received room 108, which is probably the best the hotel has to offer. There were two rather uncomfortable twin beds and no desk or place to work. But the private terrace was amazing and we took in the amazing expanse of the Zarautz bay before us. The restaurant served a "tasting menu". It wasn't a Michelin format so there were no matched wines. Three of the five dishes were world class or near. The starter salad and the dessert disappointed and were your average cafeteria fare. Service during dinner was excellent. All in all worth a try. A room refresh and better start and end to the meal would have earned a fifth star.

My family and I got the privilege of living in Zarautz for 6 months in 2014 and Kirkilla became our…read moreweekly date get away for a killer lunch in the coolest shop around. Great friendly owners. Excellent food and service. Extremely accommodating to us foreigners and we went back countless times and were pleased continuously. They've been around a long time and the great young (and friendly) chef recently got additional world class training, came back to his home base at Kirlkilla, and is apparently hitting it out of the park. We want to go back just to eat there. The aforementioned "dates" were just my wife and I but we took our three boys there once before we returned stateside and they too enjoyed the experience. The whipped cream raspberry mousse thing was so awesome. My title is ridiculously bad and I'd never order something like what I just typed... But we ate it over and over and over and over and over and over again. They redefined arroz con leche for us and their use of cinnamon is awesome! The fish was always fresh and perfect, excellent squid in its ink (best we had in Basque Country), gambas rocked, "burrito" is not a burrito and is to die for (and from), any soup we had was fantastic, and the list goes on. The price, especially for lunch, was such a steal I know it cannot last. Cute, quaint, humble, clean, tasty, warm, casual, nice, local, hidden gem, killer food.

Excellent food with very creative cuisine. Last main dish was an oxtail (no bones) with foie gras,…read moreappetizers served on rocks and more. Have been there several times over the years I visited Zarautz on business, and never had a bad meal there. My favorite in town!

We went to several "Sidreria" in the Basque Country and this place was far and away the best…read more Perched atop a hill with great views of the Atlantic and Zarautz below. The dining room is nicely appointed. The food was fabulous, in particular the steak. You won't regret making the trek here. You'll need a car.

One of the best "menú del día" deals I've seen in a long time - 11 euros for two courses plus wine…read more(or even better, local cider) and dessert on the beach. The menu board claims "fresh fish", and I have to admit, I had forgotten how good fresh hake can be, especially if it hasn't been overcooked. So far I've had paella, ensaladilla rusa, beef ribs and that hake, and so far all my meals have been superb.

I wish like Jason we lived above this restaurant. As it is we have to make do with four visits a…read moreyear as we travel to and from Portugal. So first - for all the others that are anxious about Basque menus, don't worry. Literally everything is good so even if you can't get the Castilian subtitles friendly staff or locals will join in your selection process. Or pick at random!! Racism's rather than tapas but they're sensible size - 2 rations per person works for lunch. Fish straight off the boat- you're eating on the quayside, and everything else fresh and local. Nice town, nice people, nice place. 10 minutes off the AP1 max and worth the detour.

Muy bien! A simple selection of fish and a long list of starters. They also had an English menu,…read morewhich was nice. We got the fried peppers (pimientos verdes), fish soup, monkfish, and rice pudding. Everything was delicious. Our original plan was just to get one appetizer and then two different fish mains. But our waitress told us the monkfish was huge and definitely enough for two people to share. So we started with the peppers, then got the monkfish, and figured we'd order more if we were still hungry. The peppers were delicious, and the monkfish really was a good portion for two. It was super simple, like most Spanish seafood I've had so far. Just some herbs and lemon, but mostly letting the flavor of the fish speak for itself. Afterwards, I got the rice pudding for dessert and my boyfriend ordered the fish soup, which was technically another starter. I liked the rice pudding. It had a strong cinnamon flavor. But honestly, the fish soup was my favorite part of the whole meal. It was super flavorful and even had clams in it. The taste reminded me of the sauce that comes with Thai roti. So good. We left full and happy. There was a funny moment at the end when we tried to pay. The card reader wouldn't connect to the internet, so the waitress started waving it around in the air and walking into different rooms to get a signal. We tried scanning the card like three or four times. Finally, another waiter came over and connected the card reader to his phone's hotspot, and it worked. I'd definitely recommend Telesforo if you're visiting Zarautz. I'd suggest making a reservation ahead of time, even just a few hours before. It's one of the few places that opens for dinner a bit "early" at 8 PM. When we got there right at 8, we were the only ones in the restaurant. Right at 9 PM, the locals came in, kids and all. I guess because it's summer and the sun sets late, but still. That's way past my bedtime.

When I came to Spain, I envisioned long, relaxed meals in cozy, clean restaurants with unbelievably…read moregood food at very reasonable prices, by American standards. My experience at Telesforo went beyond my imagination. We were the first to take a table at just after 1 pm, and by the time we left at 3, the entire restaurant was full! Easy to see why. We started with the asparagus, which was good; then the fried green pimentos, which were delicious; followed by a mixed salad with mushrooms that was excellent... I joked that each course superseded the previous, and then they brought out the main dishes and I knew I was correct! The squid in its own ink was so rich and delicious I couldn't resist mopping up the sauce with bread. My companion had the grilled squid, which didn't have the incredibly moist, melt-in-your-mouth quality of my squid, but rather had such a crisp, smoky grilled flavor that I couldn't decide which I liked better. The two of us shared and cleaned up both plates, which left no room for dessert but we settled for coffees. The whole price at the end was entirely reasonable, much less than we would have ended up paying for an equivalent experience in the US. We will never forget this meal and I would come back in a heartbeat!

Clean, quiet, good breakfast buffet. This is only two blocks…read morefrom the beach. Price was incredibly inexpensive for what you get. I would recommend anyone to stay here.

This hole-in-the-wall joint was already full of locals when we arrived around 8 pm. The cozy, warm…read moreatmosphere drew us in, and the prompt service made us glad we stayed. Despite the crowds we were approached almost immediately and our food, once ordered, came out promptly. We were presented with an order of firm, fleshy and well-seasoned octopus, excellently cooked calamari, French fries cooked in olive oil, and a large salad. There was plenty of food, and it was all good, but the calamari and pulpo were the best. The price was very reasonable - we were both too full to try the flan!

This legendary tavern has a cult following in Zarautz, and has a wide selection of combination…read moreplates, pintxos, sandwiches, etc. accompanied by local refreshments. Very friendly staff, and affordable to boot.

Asador San Martin San Martin, Orio Spain…read more Easily our most favorite restaurant in Basque Country so far.... Located on the top of a hill in the middle of pastures and fields of grapes. In the middle of nowhere. Amazing to see how much food can be consumed in one meal! When it's this delicious, you take your time to enjoy. Ideally with family and friends in a group so you eat everything together and revel in the splendid tastes of some of the best food on Earth. This is the Basque way of life-how lucky to be able to live this way! Our gigantic beef steak was lean,and cooked with sea salt...and raw! And perfect that way! The red peppers were SO deeply flavorful and our dessert....Perfecto! Simple milk pie was warm, slightly sweet from the carmelized sugar top accompanied by a light banana with chocolate bits ice cream. This was like a very light bread pudding. The Basque cheesecake was light, slightly sweet SO very full of flavor served with the perfect side of macerated cherries. The depth of flavor, simplicity of the ingredients and their absolute freshness in a cozy Mountain View setting and the ocean down below. There was light hail falling outside before the sun came out....divine. Speaking Spanish certainly helps as google translate doesn't always describe what's on the menu. Wait staff speak minimal English but can certainly recommend what's wonderful. Parking right out front and reservations recommended.

The food is as beautiful as the town here. Txoko was one of the best culinary experiences I have…read moreever had. The combination of amazingly tasty food mixed with precision service and breathtaking ambiance is next level. The meal we shared as a group will never be forgot. The chefs were cooking live on a flaming hot grill next to us on an incredible patio area. The aroma was intoxicating. As the food came out, the group would hush with anticipation and excitement. Each course was flawless in execution and flavor. We were all so blown away with this incredible experience. I highly recommend for you to come here and also enjoy what we had the chance to enjoy.

Our favorite meal in Getaria. The food is fresh and tasty, with a beautiful view! Make a…read morereservation, so you can be sure to get a nice spot outside.