Agatha made the experience special. The food was decent, but watching her working that entire…read moreinside with perfection was amazing. She's definitely a pro. But, not all my experience was great. Fish soup was tasty after I added salt. I enjoyed the salad, but overpriced for what I got, I think cause of location. I'm soloing Spain so sometimes it can be challenging asking for a table. In this case the dude that great me said he can only seat me inside despite several open outdoor tables. I agreed as I was cold. Soon, the inside filled up, but that was a rude move. Thankfully Agatha made up for his lack of service.

Food was good but waiter lets you order way too much. Eat…read morefirst and then add later. Fresh fish cost 100 euro. Be careful

We decided to try and make reservations as getting a bar table is sometimes near impossible unless…read moreyou happen to go at the right time. But I have to warn you, the menu is not the same. We actually wanted the pixtos, but you need to order at the bar for those (sad face). Interior looks really nice and looks like fine dining-ish inside. Food was still good, but quite pricey. I honestly would just stick to the pixtos because that's what we came here for and that's what they are noted for.

Their Pinxtos was so good and delicious! My favorite is the squid, if you're also looking for the…read moresea urchin, this is another place since bar sport is temporarily closed. Service is pretty good even if the bar is very busy and pretty chaotic but in San Sebastian, the busy bars is where you wanna be!

I was in search of a Michelin starred restaurant where I could order off of the menu rather than a…read moretasting menu with things I would rather not eat. The complimentary ratatouille was made from vegetables from the garden, and was perfect with the best bread I'd had in Spain. The lobster salad was not only delicious, but a work of art. Veal cannelloni and fois with truffle was offered as a special, and it was delicious. My only regret was that I did not have room for dessert. The service and the room were perfection. I had high expectations, and Zelai Txiki did not disappoint.

Zelai Txiki was the 'fanciest' of the restaurants we visited, but also the most disappointing. The…read moreamuse bouche was a dull mushroom velouté that required salt, though the crispy (deep fried, wrapped in something like wonton skin) boletus/porcini was delicious. Most of the food needed a little bit of salt, which someone at my table requested. We tried a type of foie ravioli with shaved black truffle. The scent of truffle was weak and the taste quite dull. The large red prawn on a bed of creamy rice (risotto) was fine. The fish soup, like most of the food here, was pretty to look at, but it had a thudding 'fish' punch rather than tasting 'of the sea.' (I understand this sounds like an unsophisticated opinion, but the flavor just didn't appeal to a party that enjoys bouillabaisse very much.) Well-prepared lamb chops tasted well prepared. The suckling pig was chopped and stuffed and rolled in its own skin, presented as a thick cylinder approximately 4 inches long. The skin reminded me of crispy chicken skin, and it was the best pig skin I ever tried. The pork was excellent but other than the preparation required to present it, it was not exciting to eat. The roasted pigeon was allegedly good, but it also went unfinished. The 'artisan bread' baked onsite was shockingly mediocre. The French fries were floppy and lukewarm. The desserts - a strawberry shortcake and a reimagined 'French toast' - were both good. Service, excellent. Ambiance, also excellent.

The food was good, the ambiance was sparse, clean and service was prompt. It's like a family…read morerestaurant, friendly and welcoming. We had the fish soup which contained clams and fish and was tasty, the seafood salad had nice greens and lobster pieces with a oil and vinegar dressing. The shrimp were OK but were not grilled, maybe boiled, not cleaned and had to be prepared by me at the table which made for messy hands. The Txomin Etxaniz white wine was excellent; served chilled. We had a cappuccino with ice cream and flan which was a nice finish.

I visited under recommendation from a friend whilst on holiday to the the region…read more Although the place looks quite modest for the prices compared to other restaurants in this area (pinxos and the like) rest assured the food is excellent and very generously portioned, you will not be disappointed. If you're after simple and incredibly fresh seafood it doesn't get much better. Between 3 of us we ordered the seafood platter for 2 which was €88 Euros, a plate of octopus €17 approx and croquettes for €20 approx everything was incredible. The crab octopus and prawns were especially good. We

Service was good and restaurant was nice not too crowded and lots of options to choose from on the…read moremenu. They also had the menu in english which is helpful. We opted for a few pintxos for lunch while we were visiting town. We also had a couple of drinks my husband got whiskey with coke and I asked for a local cocktail since I'm not much of a wine drinker. I was handed a cup of pacharán which was a bit strong but was nice to try something different. The pintxos came out one at a time which was nice we were able to fully enjoy each on their own. The bao was the only one I didn't really like mostly the bun part. It didn't taste like it was cooked all the way and was a bit gummy and there was not a lot of meat filling. Next was the lamb which was really tender and flavorful. The couscous was ok nothing special and not much seasoning to it. Then the beef cheek and mashed potatoes came out which was the star of the pintxos that we had. It was also very tender and the mash was also cooked perfectly. All of this was shared between the two of us and was very filling. The waiter let us know that some of the pinxtos could also be ordered in a full size if we wanted. We enjoyed sampling the pinxtos and would definitely recommend coming here to get a taste of local cuisine.

This was our introduction to the ultra-clean and simple flavors of basque cuisine, served with an…read morealmost impossible degree of finesse and precision with some of the freshest ingredients imaginable. We were pressed for time, but the beef cheek here fell apart in our mouths and was married with a perfect red wine sauce over pillowy smooth mashed potatoes, and the shrimp were unbelievably delicate and cooked perfectly, with just the right amount of gremolata to compliment but not overwhelm. Delicious.

The best meal so far in Spain! The hot pintxos are delicious! My favorite was the pulled beef with…read moretomato sauce. It was so flavorful and warm. Second favorite item was the Iberian Fan Skewer. The meat had the perfect about of lean and fat. It was flavorful and each bite was perfect with the meat and vegetables. Another favorite was the potato omelet. This was great value and so good! The mixed salad dressing was great. The mushroom and prawn skewers were such a perfect combination. Service was awesome! There were indoor and outdoor seating available. Bar area for people to grab quick drinks and pintxos.

Excellent dishes all around. If there are more days, I'd come back to try again. Everything felt…read moreauthentic and there were plenty of local patrons. Our servers were also very sweet and nice folks. They came around every so often to check on our status. The order: Pull beef 5/5 Iberian fan Skewer 5/5 Tripe with tomato 4/5 Potato omelet 4.5/5 Mixed Salad 4/5 Mushroom & Prawn skewers 5/5

Believe all the 5-stars! Worth the 40min wait. We arrived early and they opened 15min late, all…read moreworthwhile. Staff, both front & back, were exceptional. No bad attitudes displayed considering the sheer volume of people & chaos. The four cooks churned out food like soldiers...major kudos to the young team. My only suggestion would be to redirect the line to the second door that leads to the outdoor dining. People didn't know to move forward b/c all the people waiting blocked the flow. I'd also get rid of the round tables outside and build a long skinny standing table. Favorite was the hake. I usually avoid seafood due to sensitivities but what the hey, a bite here & there on holiday won't kill, plus, if you're gonna risk it, this region is as good as it'll get for clean seafood. The scallop was my 2nd favorite. We didn't get the beef cheeks b/c we were going to have steaks later...wished we had, looked divine. If there's just 2of you, opt for the smallest so you can chomp on different pintxos.

As a warning, you should get here before they open and wait in line because if not, it's a mad…read morehouse. You can get in where you fit in. And just like all the pixtos bars here, seats are for larger portions or set menus and not pixtos. They are known for their suckling pig. Their skin is so crispy and their meat is nice and juicy. Beef cheek is also a must try! We also got the foie gras which was really good. Razor clams was also delicious. Octopus was also a hit, crispy with soft interior. Kids loved the entrecôte. Risotto was good, but wasn't my favorite. Octopus was nice and tender. We ended up going twice here, food is delicious! Service was excellent too, Alejandro always asked if we needed anything and super friendly with our kids too.

Reservations are a must for Casa Camara. I suspect that the increasing number of tourists wanting…read moreto dine there has lead them to institute a policy that they will charge a fee of 30 Euros per person for missed reservations. I received a confirmation email and a phone call the evening before the reservation to confirm. Pasaia is a lovely village and well worth a visit while staying in San Sebastian and is just a 15 minute bus ride away plus the 1 minute ferry ride. The staff at Casa Camara are amazing. They are the picture of efficiency. Everyone knows their roles and they all get the job done well. Service was really good and they have no problem answering questions in English. From the long specials list, we chose the grilled cigala. It's like a langostine. It was perfectly grilled and salted. They were so delicious. The monk fish was firm, flaky, and sweet. Our table was next to the lobster tank below the restaurant floor. As lobsters were ordered, staff would hoist the cages up to choose lobsters for the clients to confirm that it's what they want. For dessert, we shared a cheesecake. It was fluffy and light with berries inside. It was a wonderful lunch at a lovely place. Make a reservation so you don't miss out on the experience.

I had the best experience at Casa Camara. The service was excellent & the seafood was to die for…read more The restaurant is right on the water & wherever you sat you could see the water. They have a hole in the middle of the restaurant that goes straight down to the water and they keep their fresh lobster in cages. Whenever you order a lobster they wheel the cage up and you get to select which one you want. We stayed in San Sebastián & drove to the small town to eat. You do need to walk a little ways to find the restaurant but not very far. They also have an amazing view of the water in this town. I highly recommend going for a little walk/hike afterwards.

Top notch restaurant with super tasty food and a very friendly staff. Very relaxing family like…read moreatmosphere. Make a reservation well in advance and you won't regret it.

A highlight of downtown Donostia. Casa Urola is a classic on Fermín Calbetón with a lively pintxo…read morebar at street level and a calm dining room upstairs. The kitchen (long led by chef Pablo Loureiro) leans into market-fresh Basque cooking: seafood and vegetables cooked simply and precisely, often kissed by the grill. Service is warm and polished and a cold glass of Txakolina feels made for this room, or standing just outside at a high top, as we did. Dish-wise, my runaway favorite was the artichoke hearts, charred and buttery, sitting in a golden, silky sauce with little shards of jamón and nutty crumbs. I could have eaten twenty. A seared scallop arrived in a light, foamy sauce, topped with a tangle of crisp seaweed and a few toasted seeds. Sweet, briny, and rich without being heavy. Don't miss the cheese-and-pine-nut tartlets: flaky pastry, caramelized onions, and molten Basque cheese (think Idiazabal vibes) scattered with pine nuts. Everything landed perfectly seasoned and balanced. We paired it all with Txakolina and left plotting a return just for those artichokes. Classic Basque cooking here with a faint French twist that left us wanting more - but of course, it was time to continue eating our way down the street.

Food tasted great! Young lady was great but the young man was not. All 3 of us got sick later with…read morevomitting all night. We had the fish special (Rodaballo)

I had dinner there last night with some very good friends while visiting San Sebastián…read more The ambience was lovely, the menu was good but the dinner that I ordered was just okay. I had the rice with lobster. The lobster was NOT cracked properly and the shells were so hard that you couldn't crack the shells with the devices provided. The lobster tails were inedible and difficult to remove from the shells. The young lady that served us was wonderful. The young man that originally waited on us was nice but somewhat curt. Our friends loved their meals, so perhaps this was just a "one off" bad meal? While my friends would return, I would not.