Best places to eat and drink in Estepona
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Best places to eat and drink in Estepona

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Sabores Gourmet

4,8 ($$)

A friendly restaurant a few minutes from the beach, to enjoy their Iberian products with a good wine that they offer. With good service and quality food, this lovely restaurant in Calle Real in Estepona will surprise you with their Mediterranean cuisine.

  • Cuisines: Mediterranean, Spanish, Wine bar.
  • Special diets: Gluten free options, vegetarian friendly.
  • Meals: lunch, dinner.
  • Features: Dog friendly, free wifi, outdoor seating, wheelchair accessible, waterfront, wine and beer, accepts credit card, mastercard, visa, american express, table service.
  • Opening hours: Thursday to Monday, 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm/ 07:30 pm - 11:00 pm.
  • Address: C. Real, 133, 29680 Estepona, Málaga
  • Call to make a reservation: +34 620 38 26 82

La Bulla Gastrobar

4,5 ($$)

Beautiful restaurant in front of the beach, with Mediterranean cuisine, with good prices and quality food. Besides the good service from the staff, there are many types of food to choose from, for example their section of iberian plates, such as “jamón de bellota 5 jotas” or their suckling lamb rolls, also with a good wine.

  • Cuisines: Mediterranean, Spanish, European. Full menu here.
  • Special diets: vegan options, vegetarian and gluten free options.
  • Meals: breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner.
  • Features: Outside seating, full bar, highchairs available, wheelchair accessible, reservations, parking available, free wifi, accepts credit card, mastercard, visa, table service, serves alcohol.
  • Opening hours: Opens every day, 10 am - 1 am. Reservations here.

Avocado Gastrobar

4,4 ($$-$$$)

Situated at Plaza de las Flores, this gastrobar has a great environment and menu. For affordable prices, you will be astonished by the quality and variety of their cuisine, extra their marvellous staff service.

  • Cuisines: Mediterranean, Spanish, European.
  • Special diets: vegetarian friendly, vegan and gluten free options.
  • Meals: breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner.
  • Features: outdoor seating, full bar, reservations, accepts credit cards, table service, serves alcohol.
  • Opening hours: Every day, 9 am - 12 am.

Cabana Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

4,4 ($$-$$$)

Great place if you wish to escape a bit and go have some drinks. In an elegant environment, you could ask for a mocktail or cocktail up to a delicious meal, with a range in the menu for you to choose.

  • Cuisines: Bar, international. Full menu here.
  • Special diets: gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options.
  • Meals: late night, drinks, dinner.
  • Features: free wifi, takeout, outdoor seating, reservations, highchairs available, full bar, street parking, wheelchair accessible, accepts credit card, mastercard, visa, serves alcohol.
  • Opening hours: every day, 1 pm - 11 pm. Reservations here.

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Restaurante La Escollera

4,3 ($$-$$$)

This restaurant from almost 90 years ago will amaze you with their great atmosphere, good and quality food at an affordable price. This shellfish restaurant will make you feel underwater with their wide variety of seafood.

  • Cuisines: shellfish and seafood, healthy. Full menu here.
  • Special diets: gluten free options.
  • Meals: lunch, dinner.
  • Features: wheelchair accessible, takeout, full bar, wine and beer, highchairs available, free parking on the street, accepts credit card, mastercard, visa, table service, serves alcohol, outdoor seating.
  • Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am - 4:30 pm/ 8 pm - 11 pm.

MOM Brunch & Coffee

4,6 ($$-$$$)

This welcoming brunch close to the historian part from Estepona will surprise you with their calm and chill environment and great food. You will have many good options on the menu to choose from a delicious açai bowl to a full plate like their salmon poke marinated, and to sweeten the moment they also have french toasts and other sweet treats.

  • Cuisines: French, cafe, international.
  • Special diets: vegan and vegetarian options.
  • Meals: breakfast, brunch, lunch.
  • Features: exterior terrace, table service, reservations, pet friendly.
  • Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 9 am - 4 pm.

Heladería San Marino

4,9 ($-$$)

A small but charming ice-cream parlour in the old but renewed part of Estepona where you can pick from various sweet options while going on a walk to see the beautiful city known as The Garden from Costa del Sol. To all the family enjoy!

  • Cuisines: Desserts
  • Meals: Ice cream, milkshakes.
  • Features: outdoor seating, accepts credit card, mastercard, visa.
  • Opening hours: Friday to Wednesday, 2 pm - 10:30 pm.
  • Address: C. Terraza, 43, 29680 Estepona, Málaga
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Cafetería La Italiana

3,6 ($-$$)

With great prices, in a corner from the historic renewed streets from Estepona, this cafeteria to all the family will impress with their variety of foods, desserts, ice cream and drinks to enjoy in company.

  • Cuisines: Cafe, desserts.
  • Special diets: vegetarian options.
  • Meals: breakfast, brunch, late night, drinks.
  • Features: outdoor seating, serves alcohol, takeout, wheelchair accessible, table service.
  • Wednesday to Monday, 9 am - 9 pm.

Tolone

3,9 ($-$$$)

In this beloved restaurant & bar with a grand range on the menu and the prices, such as their nachos, quesadillas or waffles, they also have good cocktails and fresh fruit juices, it is a must go if you want to have a great time and enjoy with the family while seeing the amazing views from the beach and the promenade of Estepona.

  • Cuisines: Cafe, European. Full menu here
  • Special diets: gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options.
  • Meals: breakfast, brunch, dinner, drinks.
  • Features: free wifi, full bar, outdoor seating, serves alcohol, wheelchair accessible, table service.
  • Opening hours: every day, 9:30 am - 2 am.

Amarillo Coffee & Lounge

4,8 ($$-$$$)

This charming cafeteria from the outside of Estepona, with a great range, from breakfast until dinner, will give you various choices to pick while enjoying the good weather. You can have good service and attention from the staff members and relax at this friendly place.

  • Cuisines: Cafe, fast food, European, healthy, dinner. Full menu here
  • Special diets: vegetarian and vegan options.
  • Meals: breakfast, brunch, lunch, drinks.
  • Features: street parking, wheelchair accessible, highchair available, reservations, serves alcohol, takeout, family style, free wifi, full bar, accepts credit card, mastercard, visa.
  • Opening hours: every day, 08:30 am - 6 pm.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best places to eat in Estepona?

Estepona has a wide choice of restaurants, gastro bars, cafés and traditional seafood venues. Sabores Gourmet and La Bulla Gastrobar are good options for Mediterranean cuisine, while Restaurante La Escollera is particularly well known for fresh fish and seafood.

Where can I have breakfast or brunch in Estepona?

MOM Brunch & Coffee, Cafetería La Italiana and Amarillo Coffee & Lounge are good options for breakfast, coffee or brunch in and around Estepona.

Where can I eat seafood in Estepona?

Restaurante La Escollera is one of the best-known traditional seafood restaurants in Estepona. It serves fresh fish and seafood and does not accept reservations, so arriving early is recommended.

Do I need to book restaurants in Estepona in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended for popular restaurants, especially at weekends and during summer. Some venues have different policies: Restaurante La Escollera, for example, does not accept reservations.

SOURCES

This article was prepared using information verified with Google Maps and with the input of Sunset Rental team members who live on the Costa del Sol and have personally visited many of the places featured in this guide.

Izabela Dacewicz
Izabela Dacewicz
author of 35+ articles

I love traveling and sharing my experiences. For me it's important to share only practical and useful information in the blog, things that actually help, whether you're planning a trip to Costa del Sol or thinking about renting in Spain.

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