On the Costa del Sol, we can find an exquisite culinary offering, where seafood is the main attraction. The wide variety of typical dishes from this area combine traditional flavors, innovation, and quality products. But the true gastronomic experience lies in dining with views over the Mediterranean.
We’ve prepared the following guide to the best restaurants on the Costa del Sol with sea views, ideal for savoring local cuisine and enjoying a unique coastal atmosphere. Let’s get started!
Top-rated sea view restaurants on the Costa del Sol
Along the Málaga coastline, you’ll find diverse gastronomic offerings, including signature restaurants, beach bars, tapas bars, and Michelin-starred establishments. It’s a true paradise for food lovers and gourmets alike. Dishes like fried fish, sardine skewers, ajoblanco, monkfish soup, gazpachuelo, Málaga salad, and seafood stews are just some of the most typical dishes you’ll find here.
Here are the most highly rated sea view restaurants where you can taste the best of Málaga’s culinary heritage:
1. Edge Restaurant by Paco Pérez – Marbella
- Location: Rooftop, Hotel El Fuerte, Marbella
Helmed by the acclaimed chef Paco Pérez, who holds four Michelin stars, this restaurant offers a refined Mediterranean dining experience with panoramic views of the sea and Marbella’s old town. The menu showcases creative Mediterranean cuisine using fresh, local ingredients.
2. El Higuerón Restaurant – Fuengirola
- Location: Costa del Sol Highway, Exit 1008, 29640 Fuengirola
Blending Andalusian and Asturian flavours, El Higuerón delivers a gastronomic experience in a stylish rustic-modern setting with sweeping sea views. Every detail, from the cutlery to the terrace design, elevates the experience. A long-time favourite on the Costa del Sol.
3. Spiler Beach Club – Hotel Kempinsiki Estepona
- Location: Autovía del Mediterráneo, km 159, Estepona, Málaga
Set within the lush gardens of Hotel Kempinski, the elegant Spiler Beach Club combines laid-back charm with fresh fish displays and seafood aquariums. Don’t miss their rice dishes, they’re a highlight of the menu.
4. Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro Restaurant
- Location: Gibralfaro Castle, Centro District, 29016, Málaga
Perched atop Mount Gibralfaro, the Parador’s restaurant offers one of the most breathtaking views over Málaga city and the Mediterranean. Expect a seasonal menu focused on Andalusian specialities and market-fresh produce.
5. El Ancla Restaurant – San Pedro de Alcántara, Marbella
- Location: Carmen Sevilla Avenue, San Pedro de Alcántara, Marbella
Located on the shores of the Mediterranean, the Ancla seafood restaurant combines a varied culinary offering with a charming setting. Its terraces and indoor lounges are open year-round and are frequented by celebrities, offering you an incredible experience for both body and soul on the Costa del Sol. Its signature dishes are fresh Andalusian-style fish and seafood.
6. Trocadeo Benalmádena
- Location: Av. del Sol, 121, 29631, Benalmádena
Set on Playa de la Viborilla, the Trocadero Benalmádena designed space features tropical vegetation, wooden structures and Mediterranean fusion cuisine. Several terraces allow you to dine facing the sea in a serene and stylish environment.
7. Beach Club at Finca Cortesín – Casares
- Location:N-340, km. 146, Casares Bay
With majestic garden areas, wooden floors, hammocks and sun loungers and a 35-metre long infinity pool, the Finca Cortesín beach club is the most stylish restaurant on the Casares coast, right on the beach, with fish and seafood, rice dishes, salads and other suggestive Mediterranean cuisine.
8. Puerta del Mar Seafood Restaurant – Nerja
- Location: Puerta del Mar Street, 2, Nerja
Located next to the famous Balcón de Europa, the Puerta del Mar seafood restaurant offers high-quality seafood in a setting overlooking the Mediterranean. Its most typical cuisine includes fresh seafood and Andalusian fried foods.
9. The Alcazaba of Mijas
- Location: Constitution Square, La Alcazaba, 305, 29650 Mijas
Located in the old town, Alcazaba of Mijas, stands out for its international cuisine and Arab-inspired architecture. Since 1996, it’s been known for offering the best views in Mijas, thanks to its elevated position overlooking the coast.
10. Jazba Beach Bay – Torre del Mar
- Location: Poniente Promenade, Torre del Mar
With over 20 years of experience, Jazba offers a relaxed beachfront setting ideal for family meals or gatherings with friends. It belongs to La Tribu Jazba group and combines Mediterranean and international cuisine in a stylish, chill-out atmosphere.
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