El Embarcadero
Price guide: Mid-range
Carretera de Cadiz KM 218, Benalmadena, Costa del Sol, 29630
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expert-rated restaurants in Benalmadena- Recommended for:
- Couples, Foodies, Chilling out, Great views / scenery, Romance, Special occasions
Expert review of El Embarcadero
Perfectly placed to serve its customers with the best and freshest seafood.
Owned by a renowned family of fishmongers, this is one of the best-loved restaurants in town and offers finger-lickingly good food. For me its location is what truly puts it in a league of its own. Set on a promontory above the sea, there’s a near-permanent salty zing in the air and 180 degree views along the coast.
Their dinghy service, bringing people on passing yachts to the restaurant, is a special touch. Just give them a ring and they’ll zip out and collect you.
Food and drink:
The family has been in the fish and seafood trade for decades so you’ll get the best of the best. They also have a fine selection of red meats and game, as well as a selection of gourmet Iberian hams and cheeses. Naturally, there’s a phenomenal selection of Spanish wines.
Ambience:
Are soft live piano music, a candle lit, reclaimed-wood terrace and uninterrupted views of the fishing boats bobbing around as the sun sets romantic enough for you?
Service:
The staff are friendly enough but could take their time more to give a more personal service.
Location:
It's on a small headland above the beach in the Torrequebrada/Carvajal district.
Price advice:
You’ll be looking at around 40 euros a head with half a bottle of wine.
More information on El Embarcadero:
- Price guide:
- Type:
- Restaurant
- Food:
- Seafood, Spanish, Steak
- Address:
- Carretera de Cadiz KM 218, Benalmadena, Costa del Sol, 29630
- Telephone:
- +34 952 440 456
- Website:
- http://www.restauranteelembarcadero.com
- Serves:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Opening times:
- Tue-Sun lunch from 1pm-4pm; dinner from 8pm-midnight. Closed Mondays.
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Reservations:
- Essential at peak times
