If you’re passionate about the sea and good food, and you also like to savour the freshness of freshly caught fish and enjoy dishes prepared with care and tradition, then Gran Canaria is your ideal destination!
On this paradisiacal island, bathed by the crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic, a gastronomic experience like no other awaits you. Come and discover a journey through the length and breadth of the island where fresh fish is king, discovering flavours that’ll win you over from the first mouthful.
5 restaurants where to eat fish in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria, the island of sun and sand, boasts a rich fishing tradition and a cuisine that values fresh seafood. We invite you to immerse yourself in a delicious tour of 5 restaurants where fresh fish and seafood are the stars.
Get ready to delight your palate with traditional Canarian recipes, innovative culinary proposals and a welcoming atmosphere in each of these special places. Take this gastronomic adventure and discover the treasures of the sea that Gran Canaria has to offer.
1. Restaurante La Marinera: the classic with a taste of the sea
Located on Las Canteras Beach, with views to fall in love with, you’ll find La Marinera Restaurant. A place with tradition, where fresh fish caught every morning is the protagonist. Its seafood paella, a festival of flavour in every mouthful, will win you over from the very first moment.
How to get there? A promenade separates you from this gastronomic paradise. If you prefer to go by car, no problem! They have free parking.
Opening hours: Open every day from 12:30 to 00:30 h.
2. Amigo Camilo: a little piece of Galicia in Gran Canaria
If you’re looking for a more northern flavour, Amigo Camilo awaits you in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Its speciality: fresh and tasty seafood. Let yourself be won over by its Galician-style octopus, with its unique texture and flavour, or its arroz a banda, a tasty rice dish with seafood, perfect for sharing.
How to get there? A stroll along Canteras Beach will take you straight to this restaurant. If you go by car, there’s parking nearby!
Opening hours: Open from Thursday to Sunday from 12:30 to 16:00 h and from 20:00 to 23:00 h. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
3. Restaurante el Boya: a classic of the island's gastronomy
Located in Arguineguín, just a few kilometres from our hotels Suites & Villas by Dunas or Mirador Maspalomas by Dunas, you’ll find a family restaurant that offers an authentic experience of Canarian cuisine.
Their fresh fish of the day is the star of the menu, prepared with traditional techniques that bring out the natural flavour of the sea. Don't miss the mojo picón, the fried octopus, the squid or the longorones.
How to get there: El Boya Restaurant is located in Arguineguín. You can get there by car or by bus.
Opening hours: Open from Monday to Sunday, from 12:00 to 16:00 h and from 19:00 to 22:30 h.
4. La Marisma: an oasis of flavour in Moya
Away from the hustle and bustle, we find La Marisma in Moya. A family restaurant that’ll win you over with its cosy atmosphere and its top-quality seafood cuisine. Try its baked wreckfish with wrinkled potatoes, a typical Canarian dish with an irresistible homemade touch, or its seafood casserole, a festival of sea flavours in every spoonful.
How to get there? If you're driving, it's easy to get there — there's free parking!
Opening times: Open Thursday to Sunday from 1pm to 4pm and from 8pm to 11pm. Closed Monday to Wednesday.
5. Restaurante los Botes: the jewel in the crown
We move to the picturesque seaside neighbourhood of San Cristóbal, where the Los Botes restaurant is hidden among the little fishermen's houses. A place where simplicity blends with exceptional flavour. Its fresh grilled fish, cooked to perfection to bring out its pure flavour, or its seafood paella, with the special touch of the Canarian sea, will leave you speechless.
How to get there? A stroll along the harbour will take you straight to this restaurant. If you go by car, there’s parking nearby!
Opening hours: Open every day from 13:00 to 16:00 h and from 19:00 to 22:30 h.
Enjoy the best fish in Gran Canaria with Dunas Hotels & Resorts
If you fancy a unique experience, go to a fishing village and ask the locals for their favourite restaurants - you'll discover hidden gastronomic treasures!
Remember:
- Book in advance, especially in high season.
- Many restaurants offer fish of the day - ask the waiter!
Enjoy the atmosphere, the music, and the company
For the perfect island stay, consider staying in adults-only hotels in the south for a quiet experience such as the Dunas Don Gregory with spectacular views and exceptional service in San Agustín, or in all-inclusive hotels for carefree enjoyment.
Eating in Gran Canaria is an experience for all five senses! Enjoy your meal and see you on your next gastronomic adventure!
