Costa Adeje boasts a fine range of restaurants, from gourmet eateries to local favorites. We discovered a simple but tasty Canarian cuisine, with Mediterranean and international influences. Some even offer superb ocean views!
In this article, you’ll find our selection of the best restaurants in Costa Adeje, accompanied by our many photos!
This opinion is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
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Best restaurants in Costa Adeje: our 3 favourites
Before discovering our detailed reviews of each establishment, here are our 3 favorites:
- Restaurant Donaire: an exceptional gastronomic experience with panoramic ocean views and boldly reinterpreted Canarian flavors!
- Restaurant Almar: tasty bistro cuisine blending Spanish, Italian and Japanese influences, with a breathtaking view!
- Restaurant Picamar: with gambas, calamari and fresh fish, this restaurant will appeal to tapas lovers with iodized flavours!
WHERE TO STAY IN Costa Adeje
Our favorites: neighborhoods and hotels
Between La Caleta and Playa del Duque
Hotel La Plantación del Sur – Check photos and availability
Between Playa de Fañabé and Playa del Bobo
Adrián Hotels Jardines de Nivaria – Check photos and availability
On the heights
Hotel Wyndham Residences Costa Adeje – Check photos and availability
See our complete selection of the best hotels in Costa Adeje.
Best Michelin-starred and gourmet restaurants in Costa Adeje
1. Restaurant Donaire (1 star, Hotel GF Victoria)
Restaurant Donaire seduced us with its elegant setting overlooking the ocean. Its contemporary decor in natural tones creates a sophisticated yet warm ambience. The large bay window floods the space with natural light and offers spectacular views of the Adeje coastline. The cuisine of chef Jesús Camacho, famous for his pastries, offers a modern, creative approach.
We were particularly impressed by the 8-course tasting menu, where each dish tells an island story. The Atlantic bluefin tuna, served with a local sweet potato emulsion and a touch of revisited mojo verde, remains a highlight of our experience. As for the desserts, they demonstrate remarkable technical mastery!
Practical information:
- District: Playa del Duque – inHotel GF Victoria
- Type of restaurant: starred gourmet
- Capacity: over 40 place settings
- Terrace: yes (sea view)
- Price range: tasting menu between €110 and €125 or à la carte
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Book online here
2. Restaurant Nub (1 star, Hotel Bahía del Duque)
Born in 2016 within the prestigious Hotel Bahía del Duque, Restaurant Nub embodies the vision of chef couple Fernanda Fuentes Cárdenas and Andrea Bernardi. Their concept is based on a cultural bridge between their Chilean and Italian roots, enriched by Canarian traditions. They focus on Tenerife’s local produce to offer creative dishes that honor the culinary traditions of their respective countries while celebrating their adopted homeland.
Practical information:
- District: Playa del Duque – in Hotel Bahía del Duque
- Type of restaurant: starred gourmet
- Capacity: less than 25 covers
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: €165 menu (€95 wine pairing)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no (does not accept children under 12)
- Online booking required here
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Best bistronomic seafood restaurants in Costa Adeje
3. Restaurant Almar Tenerife (sea view)
Directly facing the ocean, the restaurant’s terrace offers an idyllic setting! The relaxed yet elegant atmosphere makes it an ideal place for a sunny lunch or a romantic dinner at sunset. The menu features freshly caught fish and local seafood, enhanced by a creative approach.
We really enjoyed the red tuna tataki with coconut and wasabi sauce. But the undeniable star of our meal was the paella with Galician blue lobster, freshly caught and precisely prepared. The homemade pistachio bread, served with 2 artisanal butters – one with basil and mint, the other with tomato – is a simple but memorable starter that testifies to our attention to detail.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Puerto Colón
- Type of restaurant: bistronomic
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes (sea view)
- Price range: between €50 and €90 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- We advise you to book online here
4. Restaurant El Cenador (Hotel JOIA El Mirador by Iberostar)
Nestled within theJOIA El Mirador by Iberostar hotel, the restaurant’s cuisine and elegantly decorated dining room will win you over. Chef Rafael de León offers a tasting menu that makes the most of local produce, and a vegan version is also available. The dishes impress with their finesse, revealing precise technique and meticulous presentation, all accompanied by a remarkable selection of local wines that showcase Tenerife’s often overlooked vineyards.
Practical information:
- District: Playa del Duque – in Hotel JOIA El Mirador by Iberostar
- Type of restaurant: bistronomic
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: tasting menu €85 or à la carte
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations recommended by telephone on (+34) 922 716 868
5. Restaurant Duquesa Bistrò (sea view)
Restaurant Duquesa Bistrò charms with its elegant Mediterranean-style interior, but above all with its breathtaking ocean views! This excellent address offers a tasting menu that changes with the seasons, and honors the authentic flavors of Tenerife. The unmissable seafood platter is particularly popular, including the famous Carabineros, the large, deep-red shrimp typical of the Canary Islands, meaty Spanish oysters and a delicate sashimi prepared with the fish of the day!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Playa del Duque
- Type of restaurant: bistronomic
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes (sea view)
- Price range: tasting menu €60 or à la carte
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations recommended by telephone on (+34) 642 800 106
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Best tapas and Spanish specialty restaurants in Costa Adeje
6. Restaurant Picamar Tapas Bistrò (inexpensive, sea view)
This very fine restaurant will win you over with its original tapas concept and ideal oceanfront location. Its elevated terrace offers a breathtaking panorama of the waterfront. Here you’ll enjoy sublime sunsets. On the à la carte menu, you’ll discover small dishes to share with local flavors. With gambas, octopus and fresh fish, you’re in for a treat!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Playa de la Pinta – in the Terranova shopping center
- Restaurant type: tapas
- Capacity: less than 25 covers
- Terrace: yes (sea view)
- Price range: between €25 and €40 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- We advise you to book online here
7. Restaurant Carlos
In the heart of Costa Adeje, Restaurant Carlos offers an authentic culinary experience. Its outdoor terrace is a real eye-catcher, especially after dark. With its plants and colorful lighting, you’re sure to spend a pleasant evening here. The interior design is just as warm and inviting. The dishes are generous, showcasing both local and Portuguese culinary specialties. It also offers a fine selection of hot and cold starters to share as you please!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Puerto Colón
- Type of restaurant: bistronomic
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: between €30 and €50 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes (menu)
- Reservations recommended by telephone on (+34) 634 703 133
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Best family restaurants in Costa Adeje
8. Restaurant Trattoria Portofino (cheap, Hotel Gran Tacande)
Restaurant Trattoria Portofino offers a tasty trip to Italy in a modern, relaxed atmosphere, ideal for families. The restaurant stands out for its carefully prepared authentic Italian specialties: a wide variety of colorful antipasti, fresh salads, and above all homemade pizzas that young and old alike will love sharing! Value for money is very good for Costa Adeje.
Practical information:
- District: Playa del Duque – inHotel Gran Tacande
- Restaurant type: Italian cuisine
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: between €15 and €30 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: no
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Reservations recommended by telephone on (+34) 922 746 378
9. Restaurant El Molino Blanco (open Sundays)
El Molino Blanco is a family restaurant par excellence! Its rustic, leafy setting, with its emblematic white mill at the entrance, immediately creates a warm, relaxed atmosphere. The menu features international dishes and Canarian specialties at very affordable prices. Portions are generous and suitable for sharing.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: above Autoroute du Sud
- Restaurant type: traditional
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: between €35 and €60 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes (menu)
- We advise you to book online here
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10. Restaurant Radio Sabich (inexpensive, vegan and vegetarian options)
The establishment offers a tasting menu with vegetarian, vegan and meat versions to suit all diets. Dishes are homemade from fresh produce. You’ll love their pita sandwiches with crispy falafel and fresh vegetables, their hummus, and their colorful seasonal salads! You’ll find a wide range of cocktails on the menu.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Playa de Troya
- Restaurant type: healty cuisine
- Capacity: less than 25 covers
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: between €15 and €25 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- We advise you to book online here
11. Restaurant Pipo Café (vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options)
The restaurant offers a varied menu to suit every moment of the day, from gourmet brunches to lighter dinners. Particularly attentive to special dietary needs, he offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options without ever compromising on flavor or originality! This very good address is an inclusive place where homemade and local dishes are put forward, but also a daring fusion cuisine: between spicy cheeses and creative tapas.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: Playa de Troya
- Restaurant type: healty cuisine
- Capacity: less than 25 covers
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: between €15 and €25 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- We advise you to book online here
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11. Restaurant El Rincón de Juan Carlos (2 stars, sea view, Hotel Corales Beach)
A veritable local institution, this two-star restaurant occupies a refined space within theCorales Beach Hotel, where the sobriety of the décor enhances the breathtaking ocean views. Brothers Juan Carlos and Jonathan Padrón offer a cuisine d’auteur that sublimates the region’s products. Their tasting menu is a 12-step gastronomic odyssey, where technique and creativity combine to perfection. We were particularly taken by their interpretation of vieja (local fish) accompanied by a saffron sauce from the Canary Islands, as well as by their signature dessert which reinvents the traditional bienmesabe into a surprising contemporary creation.
Practical information:
- District: La Caleta – inHotel Corales Beach
- Type of restaurant: starred gourmet
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: no (sea view)
- Price range: tasting menu at €170 (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations essential online here
12. Restaurant San Hô (1 star, Hotel Corales Beach)
Also located in La Caleta, Restaurant San Hô offers an exceptional gastronomic experience blending Japanese, Peruvian and Canarian flavors. Chefs Eduardo Domínguez and Adrián Bosch create extremely fine, refined dishes using fermented foods, sauces and Asian flavors. Local products are also given pride of place.
Practical information:
- District: La Caleta – inHotel Corales Beach
- Type of restaurant: starred gourmet
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: San Hô menu at 145€ (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations essential online here
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