Almeria Restaurants

In the historic quarter you'll find bars and wine cellars where you can get good wine which often comes with some free tapas. Bodega Montenegro, in the centre near the cathedral, offers a great range of authentic tapas - spicy prawns, mussels, local "chorizo" sausage and "albondigas" (meat balls in tomato sauce). Casa Puga in Calle Jovellanos is also excellent for tapas and the area of Tenor Iribarne is well worth exploring.

There are a number of fashionable restaurants on Avenida de Frederico Garcia, and for good quality, reasonably priced food head for the area of Puerta de Purchena at the end of the Paseo de Almeria. The whole area of Almeria is full of good quality low-cost restaurants where you can eat an excellent "menu del dia" (three-course meal with wine) for the same price as you would pay for a gin and tonic in a London club!

We have listed below some details of just a few of the recommended restaurants in the area together with their telephone numbers (and websites where appropriate). It is strongly recommended that if you are visiting Almeria during the high season you make a reservation.

Torreluz Mediterráneo
Pl. Flores, Almeria
Tel: +34 950 281 425 www.torreluz.es

Creative cuisine using local produce, specialising in fish and seafood. Try the menu degustación which is great value and offers a taste of the restaurant's best creations. Good wine list and efficient service

La Gruta
Ctra. N-340, km. 436
Almería
Tel: +34 950 239 335

Excellent grilled and roasted meats and traditional local cuisine - not recommended for vegetarians because the menu is heavily meat biased although some fish dishes have been introduced. Very long wine list and home made bread. Open y for dinner and closed on Sundays.

Club de Mar
Playa de las Almadrabillas s/n
Tel: +34 950 235 048
Restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean Sea specialising in excellent fresh fish and seafood. The head waiter will be pleased to advise you on the best catch of the day.

Bodega Bellavista
El Alquián, Almeria
Tel: +34 950 297 156
Located in a residential complex about 20km from Almería in Alquain, with some beautiful views over the countryside. Serves classic Mediterranean and traditional cuisine with some modern touches. Excellent wines cared for with skill in the bodega

La Chumbera
Los Ventoririllos
Agua Amarga, Almeria
Tel: +34 950 168 321

Elegant restaurant in Agua Amarga which is just 6km from Carboneras. Well worth a visit with creative and innovative dishes by Alejandro Sánchez who is one of Spain's fastest up-and-coming young chefs.

Terraza Carmona
Manuel Giménez, 1
Vera, Almería
Tel: +34 950 390 760
www.terrazacarmona.com

Restaurant in Vera near Mojacar, serving an original mixture of traditional and innovative cuisine. Good service and excellent wine list.

Al-Baida
Av. de las Gaviotas, 94
Roquetas de Mar, Almería
Tel: +34 950 333 810

Good quality seafood and fish restaurant in Roquetas de Mar next to the Playa Serena.

If you are planning to explore the area outside of the city centre and play some golf or go to some of the more out of the way beaches then you might consider hiring a car. There are a number of car hire firms based at Almeria Airport who will be pleased to have a vehicle awaiting your arrival. This also cuts down on transfer costs for you and your family.

We also provide information on other sporting and leisure amenities in Almeria including an Almeria Area Guide, the best Shopping Areas in Almeria, Markets in Almeria, Almeria Golf Courses, the different types of Beaches in Almeria, recommended Almeria Restaurantsand Local Attractions in Almeria.