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Seafood restaurant in Almuñécar, Granada
What should I order at Restaurante Mar De Plata?
What to order
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Paella
Recommended multiple times as excellent and amazing, with reviewers praising the perfect fish-to-rice ratio, generous portions, and overall cooking quality.
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Lamb Shoulder
Mentioned several times as delicious and one of the best dishes, especially the baked lamb shoulder and the lamb shoulder served at lunch.
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Seafood
Frequently praised in general for being fresh, beautifully presented, and a standout part of the menu, with several reviewers highlighting the restaurant as especially strong for seafood dishes.
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Pate
The house pate with fresh bread was repeatedly enjoyed and described as tasty, with one reviewer saying they could have happily eaten it all night.
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Sole With Almond Sauce
Specifically recommended for its delicate preparation and flavorful sauce, with one reviewer also noting the sole was filleted in front of them and served as part of an outstanding meal.
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Tuna Tataki
Called out as one of the best seafood dishes on the menu, praised for its freshness and quality.
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Monkfish
Recommended in both grilled form with almond sauce and as monk fish/prawn skewers, with reviewers highlighting its tenderness and flavor.
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Prawns
Multiple reviews mention prawns positively, including garlic prawns, salted prawns, and prawns on skewers, all described as delicious.
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Sea Bass
The grilled sea bass and sea bass prepared in salt were both enjoyed, with reviewers praising the freshness and perfect cooking.
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Entrecot De Ávila
Recommended by a waiter and praised as a magnificent steak dish, with another reviewer saying the steak was fantastic and restored their faith in good steak.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 11 PM |
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| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8:30 AM to 11:30 PM |
About Restaurante Mar De Plata
Restaurante Mar De Plata is a seafood restaurant in Almuñécar, Granada, known for paella, fresh fish, and generous portions. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, especially the attentive table service and warm welcome. The menu also gets strong mentions for dishes like Galician-style octopus, gilthead seabream, sole in almond sauce, and seafood prepared with well-balanced sauces. It offers dine-in and outdoor seating, and it is popular for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and solo dining.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Frequently asked
What is Restaurante Mar De Plata known for?
It is best known for paella, especially the mixed paella and fish-and-lobster paella, which reviewers describe as excellent and very generously portioned. Guests also repeatedly praise the fresh seafood and the attentive service that makes the meal feel well cared for.
What dishes are most recommended at Restaurante Mar De Plata?
Reviewers most often highlight paella, Galician-style octopus, gilthead seabream, and sole in almond sauce. Other frequently recommended dishes include garlic prawns, tuna tartare, monkfish, lamb shoulder, and sea bass, with many comments about fresh ingredients and flavorful sauces.
What is the atmosphere like at Restaurante Mar De Plata?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and a bit trendy, with a dining room that can feel busy at peak times. It suits groups and tourists, but the reviews also show it works well for solo diners and couples who want attentive table service and a more traditional seafood meal.
Is Restaurante Mar De Plata good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is €20–30, and many reviewers say the portions are large enough to feel like strong value for money. Several guests mention that the food quality, generous servings, and house wine make the bill feel worthwhile.
Do you need a reservation at Restaurante Mar De Plata?
Yes, reservations are recommended for lunch and dinner, and one review notes that the last table was only available because they were lucky to arrive at the right time. Peak periods can mean long waits and rushed service, especially in August when demand is high.
Is parking available at Restaurante Mar De Plata?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Is Restaurante Mar De Plata kid-friendly?
Yes, Restaurante Mar De Plata is good for kids.
