Nestled on the south coast of Gran Canaria, Puerto Rico is a lively seaside resort with a varied culinary offering. From the seafood restaurant overlooking the harbor to the shaded terrace of a cocktail bar, we explored the gourmet offerings on offer.
In this article, discover our selection of the best restaurants in Puerto Rico, combining personality and savoir-faire. Find out more about our experiences with all our image tips.
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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1. El Puerto Restaurant
Within theHotel Marina Suites Gran Canaria, at the end of the harbor, facing the sea, the El Puerto restaurant offers internationally inspired dishes, mostly based on products from theAtlantic Ocean. In a maritime atmosphere (deckchair stripes, wooden shutters and walls covered in fishing net), we enjoyed creative market cuisine.
The open terrace above the marina lets you enjoy the fresh sea breeze and spend a particularly pleasant time. To take this sweet experience even further, we chose to spend the night at theHotel Marina Suites Gran Canaria. See prices, photos and availability – and make a reservation
Practical information:
- In the marina
- Restaurant type: international cuisine
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: between €10 and €60 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: no
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Book online here
2. Tipsy Bee Restaurant
From the Tipsy Bee Restaurant‘s large, shaded terrace, we took in the view of the seaside resort. Located above the Market Puerto Rico shopping mall, the address is renowned for its delicious cocktails. The food and beverage offer is equally extensive, with numerous options, including vegetarian, to share.
We melted into the concept of the place and enjoyed a spicy mango Mojito mocktail, followed by a vegetarian plate to share. The dishes are creatively presented and the atmosphere is particularly friendly. The place is famous for its musical evenings. Reservations are recommended for evenings and weekends.
Practical information:
- On the heights of the city, above the Market Puerto Rico shopping mall
- Restaurant type: cocktail bar
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: between €10 and €40 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Book online here
WHERE TO STAY IN Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
Our favorites: neighborhoods and hotels
Around the beach and harbour
Marina Suites Hotel – See prices, photos and availability
Around Playa de Amadores
Hotel Serenity Amadores – See prices, photos and availability
Hotel Gloria Palace Royal – See prices, photos and availability
See our complete selection of the best hotels in Puerto Rico
3. Costa Mar Grill Restaurant
On the marina , the Costa Mar Grill Restaurant is a renowned institution. We liked this traditional, family-run restaurant offering fish and seafood dishes, mostly grilled, featuring local produce. The perfect place to enjoy a paella, with a view of the boats.
The establishment is a popular, unpretentious place where the food is generous. Tourists from the resort mingle with locals, some of whom are regulars. The restaurant isopen all day from 9am to 10pm. The kitchen closes at 9:30pm.
Practical information:
- In the marina
- Type of restaurant: traditional, fish
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: approx. €30 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Reservations by telephone on + 34 928 56 20 17
4. Don Quijote Restaurant
We liked the Don Quijote Restaurant, overlooking the marina. It too is an institution in Puerto Rico, run by the same family for many years. Its culinary choices are varied, with typical Canarian dishes alongside more international specialties.
We also offer a good choice of meat, which is why many of our customers come from other parts of the world. The beefentrecôte is renowned and is one of the house specialties. Special mention also goes to the homemade desserts, sharing options and local wine list (Canary Islands and Spain).
Practical information:
- On the marina
- Restaurant type: traditional
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: approx. €30 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Reservations by telephone on + 34 928 56 09 01
OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING A CAR IN Gran Canaria
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- If you’re planning to explore the mountains, don ‘t take the smallest cars. A more powerful engine will be more comfortable.
- But don’t take too big a car either, as some roads are narrow.
- There’s a lot of demand and it’s an island, so book early.
5. Restaurant Que Bien
High above Playa de Puerto Rico, with a magnificent view of the resort, Restaurant Que Bien is one of the best restaurants in Puerto Rico. We loved the large bay windows overlooking the ocean, the simple wooden furniture and the terracotta tiles.
The menu offers a Mediterranean gastronomic experience, with Italian influences, that stands out in the region. Great attention is paid to product quality. The menu is relatively short, with 3 or 4 proposals per stage, and the desserts are homemade.
Practical information:
- Above Playa de Puerto Rico
- Restaurant type: Mediterranean
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: no
- Price range: between €25 and €40 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: no
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Book online here
6. Restaurant La Taberna Timanfaya
Still high above Playa de Puerto Rico, Restaurant La Taberna Timanfaya offers the intimate setting of a cave with bluish lights. We really liked the raw, whitewashed or exposed stone walls, and the wood touches on the furniture. The atmosphere is warm and authentic, ideal for concentrating on the flavors on the plate.
In the kitchen, chef Gerhard Lumpi creates an international menu where carefully selected, high-quality local produce rivals for freshness. Delicately prepared and presented, they delighted our taste buds and make this table one of the best on the south coast.
Practical information:
- Above Playa de Puerto Rico.
- Restaurant type: international
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings/less than 25 place settings
- Terrace: no
- Price range: between €20 and €50 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations by telephone on + 34 928 72 54 53
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7. Henry’s Restaurant
At the end of a cul-de-sac, the decor of Henry’s Restaurant really amused us. More than 2,500 ties hang on the walls. They give a singular, particularly welcoming atmosphere to this place, created in 1985 by the famous Henry. Musical evenings are very lively.
In the kitchen, Chef Juan prepares a variety of dishes that combine local produce with recipes from elsewhere. Part of the menu is dedicated to grilled meat, but vegetarian options are plentiful and seafood is also available.
Practical information:
- On the heights, between the beach and the port
- Restaurant type: international
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: no
- Price range: between €10 and €50 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: no
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Reservations by telephone on +34 928 93 27 99
8. JREstaurants
The Jre family is Italian, with Madame from Tuscany and Monsieur from Puglia. They moved to this little corner of paradise, just outside the city, almost in the mountains, to watch their son grow up. And give free rein to their 2 passions: the ocean and good food.
Restaurant JREstaurants offers a tasty selection of authentic Italian dishes, to be enjoyed on the room’s plush banquettes. We enjoyed the shade of the large tree on the terrace, away from the hustle and bustle of the city below. A moment out of time.
Practical information:
- High above the city, in the mountains
- Restaurant type: Italian
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: between €20 and €40 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: no
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Reservations by telephone on + 34 670 63 86 62
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