The shrimp was delicious . The mussels in sauce sensational. Probably our best meal in Spain. If…read moreyou can get to Tarifa, I highly recommend El Ancla for eating incredible seafood! The short wait for a table was well worth it. The Albarino and Rioja complemented our meal perfectly. Run, don't walk, to El Ancla!

This is the place to go after a great day of scuba diving near the old fort. The foods are typical…read moreof seaside Spanish restaurants, which is not a bad thing as they prepare all of these dishes quite well.

Great and friendly service, the tapas and the fish was extremely good and the location close to the…read morebeach front. Also enjoyed the scenery and the history behind the location.

We really enjoyed eating at this restaurant while in Cadiz, so much so that we came back a second…read moretime for dinner. The ambiance like most restaurants in this area is very casual with only outside seating. The seafood was super fresh, literally you go to the cooler/fridge outside the restaurant and pick the fish you like. We tried several different kinds of fish, they were grilled and served with either potatoes or salad. We also tried their fried seafood including the cazon en adobo which was delicious and the ortiguillas ('sea nettle'), which is some sort of shell creature that had an interesting texture. The shrimp tortillitas were also good. On our last night there we decided to also try something other than seafood and had the rabo de toro which was really good, with super tender, fall-off-the-bone meat.

Barbate is not on the beaten path. You have to be very intentional to get there. Chances are, if…read moreyou DO go to Barbate, it is to eat their amazing tuna. And if that truly is your goal, why not go to the restaurant that is associated with their Fishermen's Club? Inside, the restaurant is more like a taverna... a bar just inside the door, well-worn furniture and lots of photos on the walls. But remember why you came... for the tuna. Focus... The Tartar de Atún Rojo is just spectacular. The portion is generous (a good thing, too, as my wife kept swooping in for 'just another taste.' The MIni-Ensaladas were a wonderful complement to the tuna, and my wife's Plato Ventresca (tuna belly with red sauce) had the most wonderful flavor! Really, if I lived in the province of Cádiz, I would do an homage to the tuna they serve here. PS: For dessert, get the "Tocino del Cielo." No, it isn't bacon. Just one will suffice for two!

This is a great place to eat! It is situated along the seafront promenade in Chipiona near the…read morelighthouse and just a little bit above sea level at high tide. It has tables both inside and outside. The view is really beautiful on a nice day but be careful that if you take an outside table near the sea wall around high tide you could get splashed if the waves are bigger than normal. At low tide the algae covered rocks are exposed and produce a wonderful sea fragrance. This is situated right next to one of the "corrales de pesca" (fishing traps) which are basically stone walls with small chink holes for the water to pass through that protrude a way into the sea and have a height that is a bit lower than sea level at high tide. When the tide is high they fill with water at which point fish, squid, octopus, etc. get into them. When the tide goes down the animals are trapped and the locals catch what is there. At night you can see them with lanterns working their way though the rocks bagging the catch. These date from the days of the Romans. The restaurant specializes in seafood and what they offer is excellent. There is always fresh catch to select from: doradas, lubinas, corvinas, etc. A favorite of ours is pez moro which is a dark skinned rock fish that I have only ever encountered at Las Canteras. The meat is very white and delicate with a wonderful flavor. There is also a great selection of fried fish and other sea food such as acedias, pijotas, salmonetes, puntillitas, calamares, etc. If you want to try something different you might try the ortiguillas which are sea anemones. These are deep fried in batter which makes them very crunchy on the outside but very oyster-like on the inside but with a strong sea flavor. You will probably either love them or hate them. I love therm. My wife hates them. Another great dish they offer is tomates a la plancha (grilled tomatoes). Don't be fooled! This is not "just tomatoes". The tomatoes are sliced and grilled with olive oil and spices along with wild asparagus and oyster mushrooms. It is absolutely delicious and unexpectedly filling. The staff are very friendly as long as they are not too pressed with a very large number of customers. The place gets mobbed during the summer and they have a very hard time keeping up. We know a few of the waiters by name after having come here over the years and have very pleasant relationships with them. I highly recommend this restaurant.

We had a wonderful dinner tonight at La Pescaderia. I had the red tuna which was a generous…read moreportion, prepared perfectly and served with some green rice. My husband got the spaghetti with prawns and clams. Both were very fresh and flavorful. The service was a team of very friendly, efficient and attentive waiters. We were happy to find this restaurant open past 8pm and would highly recommend for those wanting delicious local seafood. I would definitely come back next time we are in Tarifa!

Solid seafood restaurant. Tried the spaghetti with clams and prawns, which was light, flavorful,…read moreperfectly salted, and had a good amount of seafood. It was a tad pricey at €17 but I felt most places in town were similar. Service was a tad slow because they seemed understaffed but they were friendly. The dessert wine on the house was a nice treat at the end. Also had a crema Catalana at the end which was good but could've had a nicer crisp.

Really, these people have sacrificed decor for no-frills eating. But service was great with…read morebountiful AND spectacular seafood alongside the beach and Estepona's Port on the other. No Paella here. La Escollera is strictly seafood from what I saw. Because of Escollera's popularity with tourists AND locals alike, it gets busy so have a few things in mind: (1) give your name+last name to the host inside (2) if you can grab a high-top outside, go for it and get a Starter bite while you wait, (3) someone will yell out your last name, then (4) you're in. Attention from all the servers is definitely here and each offered individual tid-bit on what we ordered. Dozen oysters (or "12 pieces") were meaty and juicy with the right amount of oyster liquor. What's more, I know the oysters hubs and I have been getting on the East Coast in the States are good- but these here in Spain's Southern Coast are mind-blowing. Horseradish and mignonette? They're obsolete in these parts. You will get Tabasco as an alternate (for hubs) and some individually-packaged red wine. It did just fine. Prawns were good but the Sardines were excellent with a slightly crunchy-garlicky exterior. The oysters took it a bit over from what we've experienced during our stay. But come to think of it, comparing the quality and straight-from-the-sea catch to the East Coast, they were worth the €54. Skip the juicy-flavored sangria and go for a red or white instead. In essence, it's all about the seafood here.

Best seafood I've ever had!!…read more We arrived mid afternoon and the place was crowded. We put our name on the list but ended up just getting a bar table outside (which has service anyway). We ordered a lot of small plates and everything was fresh, perfectly cooked, and well seasoned. While we usually prefer sautéed seafood, the fried squid was exceptional. Don't miss out on this spot! Right by the water, beautiful view.

We wanted real wonderful authentic Paella on the beach. That is 100% what we received…read more They have been here a very very long time. I know as I was here in the late 90's and it was a staple to the community for authentic upscale back then. As you would expect it is a multi-lingual staff in some cases. It wasn't overly priced in my opinion for what was a peaceful beautiful authentic and FILLING meal. The atmosphere, the food, and wine were amazing. We would do it 100 times again.

A must visit gem! Friendly service, customer service, and fabulous food!! Thank you for a wonderful…read moreevening. The calamari was fresh and savory, while the paella was..... well, delicious is an understatement! Pics attached! Before and after pictures!

Great location, the terrace had a nice setting. We absolutely loved the food. The seafood, paella…read moreeverything was delicious. Great restaurant and wonderful experience.