Where to eat in Lanzarote?

Recommendations of restaurants in Lanzarote

Lanzarote is an island rich in culinary culture where you will find typical products of the area, such as a great variety of local fish, the gofio – a kind of flour made from toasted grains, the lapas – limpets,  or papas arrugadas con mojo – wrinkly potatoes with mojo sauce – a red (spicy) or green (coriander) sauce.

The wines of this island are also very famous, with Denomination of Origin Lanzarote and, among them, their delicious White wines, made of a volcanic grape unique in the world, which is called Malvasía.

Restaurante El Amanecer -

Location: Arrieta

El Amanecer restaurant offers varied quality dishes with their specialty being fresh fish of the day: cherne (stone bass), mero (grouper), bocinegro (common sea bream)…as well as their soups and seafood. Servings are generous and reasonably priced. All that with a fast, kind and friendly service. They also have a fantastic terrace overlooking the sea.
Bar El Pisquito -

Location: Arrieta

Located at the port of Arrieta this small restaurant serves quality food in its cosy terrace facing the sea. It offers a varied menu at a very good price: fresh fish, local cheese, gridled octopus, fish croquettes…Kind and attentive staff.
Bar La Piscina -

Location: Punta Mujeres

A very typical and traditional bar in the area, where you can enjoy some tasty tapas of local cuisine while looking at the beautiful natural swimming pools of Punta Mujeres and even go for a swim at high tide.
Restaurante Grill Volcán de la Corona -

Location: Ye

Simplicity and quality. In this small restaurant you will enjoy fabulous grilled meats and especially a spectacular pan-fried young goat. Good presentation, nice environment and at a very good price.
Restaurante Ikarus -

Location: Villa de Teguise

Excellent restaurant located in the Plaza de Clavijo y Fajardo, in the Village of Teguise. All their dishes are exquisite, with high-quality ingredients to be enjoyed in a very nice and detailed atmosphere, with a very professional service.
Restaurante Isla Bonita -

Location: Costa Teguise

A typical restaurant, very well-known by the locals, where you will find the most traditional Canarian dishes.
Restaurante La Bohemia -

Location: Costa Teguise

Family atmosphere in modern surroundings, with a varied menu and delicious home-made desserts. The specialties of the house are the grilled meat and home-made veal burger. Sometimes there is live music. Service is excellent. Highly recommendable!
Restaurante Naia -

Location: Arrecife

The Naia restaurant is located right on the coast of the beautiful and emblematic Charco de San Ginés, in the historical area of Arrecife. This restaurant offers innovative international cuisine in a nice and relaxed atmosphere.
Restaurante Nakai -

Location: Playa Honda

At Nakai they have spectacular and original food. This restaurant offers a cuisine with a clear eastern influence but with a hint of Canarian cuisine. Their menu is varied and their dishes taste and look incredible. All of this can be enjoyed in front of the sea, in Playa Honda’s promenade.
La Carmencita del Puerto -

Location: Puerto del Carmen

Nice and cosy restaurant. Their menu is quite simple but varied, consisting of well-prepared home-made food. Good music and atmosphere with an excellent service. Ideal for enjoying a very pleasant dinner in Puerto del Carmen. Exceptionally located in the Avenida de las Playas.
Restaurante Vino+ -

Location: Puerto del Carmen

This nice restaurant has a great variety in wines, including, of course those from Lanzarote, which you can combine with the good food they offer.
Restaurante El Tenique -

Location: Tiagua

This is a good restaurant to taste traditional cuisine. It offers a great variety of meats. Very good food, rustic atmosphere and the best service.
Restaurante El Barquillo -

Location: La Santa

In the fishing town of La Santa you will find this simple establishment with very local atmosphere. They serve fresh fish, octopus, shrimps…with very generous portions and accompanied with a good local wine.
Restaurante El Risco -

Location: Caleta de Famara

If you are passing through Famara and are looking for a place to eat, we recommend you to visit El Risco Restaurant, which specializes in Canarian cuisine with a modern touch. In this restaurant, with a marine atmosphere, there is a beautiful mural painted by César Manrique. Large windows facing the sea will allow you to eat while gazing at the impressive Famara Cliffs (Risco de Famara) and the neighbouring island of La Graciosa.
Restaurante Casa Rafa -

Location: El Golfo

From its spectacular terrace overlooking the ocean,  you can taste typical products of the area and homemade food in the small coastal town El Golfo.