This was a terrible experience. The service was despicable and the food was mediocre at best. We…read morehad a table for 7 to celebrate an upcoming wedding of my daughter. We got there 15 minutes early to order wine for the table and ordered two of the most expensive wines they had. The waiter brought the wine and it was the last we saw him all night. We asked for water and were brought a small bottle (for seven people). They left it in the middle of the table and after everyone had a sip, we had to get up and walk to another staff member to ask for water for the table (which came another 30 minutes later). Another table for 7 came in 30 minutes after us and the restaurant manager spent the night with them and took their order before ours. I had to get up to ask if someone would take our order. The manager came and said the other table was first for orders but would take ours (not sure why a table that came in 30 minutes after us would be first but such is life). He took our order and we waited and waited. The other table was finished with their main courses before we received appetizers. The bugs outside were terrible so my daughter asked if they had bug repellent. After 20 minutes the manager brought over a can of roach spray and said she should spray this on her legs as a bug repellent for the mosquitoes. Clearly they had no sense of customer service (and obviously a roach problem( The main courses came and they were mediocre at best. The fish was dry, the burger over cooked, the salmon was ok and the tandori was something we would expect from a fast food spot. It was a 3 hour affair of which most of it was waiting. The cost was 673 euros. We informed our hotel, Marbella Club, and they said they would stop recommending it (based on the bug spray recommendation they made etc.). Truly the worst experience I have ever had and it was like flushing money down the toilet. Now I need to figure out how to get my 673 euro back.....

I recently got married and Tikitano was our wedding venue…read more Scarlett and her team made wedding planning a breeze. In comparison to our wedding reception in The States, Scarlett and team are a well-oiled machine. She always reached out to us to get specifics and made sure we were right on schedule throughout the whole planning process. The venue is beautiful. On a clear day you can see the coast of Africa and The Rock of Gilbratar. You have this vantage point from almost every section of the restaurant. Also, the ambiance can make it feel like you are in Hawaii and almost forget that you are along the Costa del Sol. As far as the food goes, it does not disappoint. We had some canapes and they were all well executed. I would recommend the fish taco as there was a profound flavor complexity in its little bite. For dinner, I had the chicken with noodles. The chicken was slightly sweet and paired greatly with the saltiness of the noodles. All in all the meal was light and made perfectly for dancing throughout the evening. Tikitano also has bands that come from time to time to perform. The night we were there the singer played more of a swing set that got most of the guest out of their seats to dance. If I ever come back to Malaga, I will be sure to swing by Tikitano again for the great food and the great service.

Excellent service, food and cozy but elegant space! This is an establishment that does what so many…read moreothers aspire to and few achieve. We arrived for a Christmas night dinner with very few expectations. My what a Christmas gift. My wife and I arrived at 7:30 (I know really early by Spanish standards) to a half full room of diners including families dressed for a special evening, as we were. Shown to our table immediately, seated, allowed a few minutes to settle in before asked for drinks and shown menus. Very easy flow of menus, cocktails, wine list and time to peruse. They offered specials but the head waiter stopped in to offer the kitchen expertise for anything off menu that they might try satisfy. All done with ease and grace. Menu was expansive Spanish/ French with nice selections of seafood and meats. My wife had the lobster Thermidor and I had a fish soup and grilled corvina. We started with fresh bread and butter (excellent olive oil was on the table), a muse bouche of salmon purée, olives, an aioli and carrot/celery. The salmon was nicely done and a good start. The soup came next and was very flavorful and hearty. Nice chunks of seafood. The mains came next nicely timed. The Thermidor was nicely sauced with large chunks and sauce was exquisitely balanced. My wife loved it. My corvina was a a very nice portion. Gilled to perfection on a bed of whipped potatoes, julienne vegetables and delectable sauce. We finished with a goat cheese ice cream. It went well with our remaining cava (the wine list is extensive and heavily Spanish) and a nice cortado. We were given a Spanish cordial on the house that finished the meal. This was the work of a confident and professional kitchen. Service was special. We had at least 2 waiters (both young women) looking after us. They remained unobtrusive but efficient. Smiles and banter when we initiated but very professional. The restaurant was elegant but comfortable,15-18 tables I could see. As we left we were thanked and shown again the kind of genuine hospitality of gracious hosts who were confident and proud of their kitchen and staff and who truly enjoyed their work. I thought $$'s were equivalent to the value received. If you have the opportunity when you visit Marbella/ Estepona or make a special trek to try, I hope you will not be disappointed.

Absolutely amazing Spanish food: we started with some "pulpitos" and followed by a lobster…read moretermidor... just amazing! A live guitarist has been adding to the magic of the moment. Highly recommended!

Delicious food, excellent service, wonderful live music and a gorgeous setting. Attached parking…read morelot and outdoor dining. You absolutely need a reservation. Def plan to dine here! But be aware there are cats roaming around and they do let some street sellers in, which I felt was not something I like to deal with during dinner. Without that I would give it 5 stars.

Estepona's hidden gem:-) This is the best restaurant we visited on our two week's stay in Estepona…read more The service is absolutely excellent and the quality of the food is just marvelous!

Amazing food and music. Staff are and service also amazing. If you like high quality healthy food…read morethis is the place

We love the food here! So far our favorite place for food!!! We came to Spain in 2017 and came to…read morethis restaurant and had a wonderful meal so much so that we returned to Spain January 2018, and purchased an apartment. We couldn't wait to come back to this restaurant. I recently had the lobster salad and it was great! Lots of fresh ripe fruit with greens and a good amount of lobster. My husband said the best foie gras he has ever had by any restaurant ever. Had it in 2017 and couldn't wait to have it again. Highly recommend the seafood casserole as well. Place is beautifully decorated and very clean. Portions are great size also. Try this place you will not be disappointed!!

This place has taken my love for food and put it on a plate! Six times!…read more We were greeted very friendly and got kindly explained that this restaurant is a true slow food place. We went for a local white wine and chose 5 dishes, to share plus dessert!The waiter took our order, and the french chef prepared then the dishes in his own order and we were not short of mouth watering surprises! Especially the delicacy of the preparation, the portion size and the highest quality of the ingredients, made each dish so unique. The seasoning was to perfection and we could feel how much thought and effort, love and work was put into the dishes! Absolute stunner of a dining experience!!

A perfect little spot to end our foodie adventures in Málaga. The waiter/owner was so nice and made…read moresure that our time there was comfortable and delicious! The pumpkin soup, spinach salad and spaghetti with mariscos were excellently crafted. Go here if you want to enjoy a really yummy meal with a cozy and elegant atmosphere.

This small, family owned and operated restaurant is an Estepona favorite. It was recommended by a…read morefriend who lived here, as the best paella restaurant, and it really is. They have won several prices for their rices and we make it a point to come every year we visit. The staff is extremely friendly and courteous. They recommend dishes and go out of their way to accommodate their guests. THE FOOD IS AMAZING! As an added bonus it is located water front, in the port, with nice views and atmosphere.

A tiny little restaurant in the port of Estepona. We were told about the delicious 'arroces' (rice…read moredishes) so we decided to try it out. I have been to Spain many times, and have tried paella and am usually disappointed with the muddled taste and the fattiness, until now. This paella was really delicious. The shrimp tasted like shrimp, the muscles tasted like delicious muscles and the rice had the flavor of all the seafood. The salad was very refreshing to eat while we waited for our Paella to be cooked, which took some time, but all in all, not so bad, considering it has to simmer long. I recommend this place.

This review is since their major renovation and reopening. The building is beautiful with new…read morefloors and updated, modern restrooms. It looks so bright inside and much more inviting. The praise ends there. We had a late lunch and were one of five tables. We ordered a beer, sparkling water, vegetable wrap and bruschetta. My boyfriend ordered in Spanish & the waitress didn't understand him. He pointed to the items on the menu. She looked closely & wrote them down. Ten minutes later she returned & asked me what we ordered. She also asked either if I was French or spoke French, or that's what I understood. After another 10 minutes, our orders appeared. I took a small bite of the wrap and tasted chicken in the supposed vegetable/vegetarian wrap. My boyfriend's bruschetta looked like one thin piece of white bread with pieces of tomato atop. He got another server's attention & pointing to my wrap asked if that was indeed chicken inside the vegetable/vegetarian wrap. Yes, it was. She whisked it back to the kitchen. Another 20 minutes passed and our waitress appeared with the vegetable/vegetarian wrap. In broken English she explained she thought we ordered the chicken wrap & then changed & said the kitchen had gotten it wrong?!? Both the wrap and bruschetta were mediocre at best. The bruschetta was obviously someone's interpretation of what bruschetta was. The vegetable wrap was supposed to have Philadelphia cream cheese. Half had cream cheese and half had goat cheese!?! Small children were running thru the restaurant & onto the beach and back. Their parents ignored them. A table next to us filled with three men and began chain smoking. The table closest to them asked for another table. We also got continuous cigarette smoke, but at this point were only waiting for the check. It was 28€, so not inexpensive for the bad experience. Don't think we will eat here again.

Absolutely phenomenal view, food & owners! Definitely try the Sangria! Not all businesses care…read moreabout the patrons anymore....this one does.

My boyfriend and I ate here a few nights ago. We had stopped on our way from Tarifa to Estepona…read moreand made a reservation for later in the evening. When we returned, we were greeted warmly. Great location and views! The menu is in English, Spanish and German. The speciality is grilled: seafood and from the land. My boyfriend ordered grilled German sausages and I ordered a hamburger. Both were cooked to perfection. He thought his was coming with potato salad, but came with fries instead. Portions were huge. Service was super attentive and friendly. The above with 2x sparkling waters and 2x 0,0 beer was 35€. No service charge or bread was added. I would not chose here for fine dining, but it is a definite for grill/barbecue/beach fare!

Beautiful setting!! The service is friendly and the menu varied. We had a fabulous meal of grilled…read morechicken Caesar and grilled sardines with potatoes and salad. Their tinto de verano was extra tasty!!