Dining

Ses Grulles

Beach bar · Paella

Our go-to beach bar/restaurant, right near the prime area of Son Bou beach.

Just roll in after a day on the beach or evening meal.

Order a beer or Pomada and enjoy.

Food: Pizzas are good, Patatas Bravas, Calamari, Paella, Sardines, Spaghetti Bolagnese. Very casual.

Alessandro's

Italian restaurant

One of the handful of restaurants within easy walking distance of the beach. Good for either lunch or dinner.

Pizzas are great, and the steaks are delicious.

Buddha Lounge

Bar / Lounge

A chill lounge-bar in Son Bou for an easy morning pastry and coffee, or an evening coffee or cocktail. 

Walkable from the villa.

Great for drinks and a pretty good food menu. Sometimes a DJ.

La Gondola

Pizza

Great pizzas and near the Villa. Go by there, order some large pizzas and take them back to the Villa for easy dining on the balcony!

Panadería San Jaime

Bakery

Highly recommended little bakery. Delicious baked goods. Opens at 8AM, and will probably sell out by 10-11AM. Grab fresh bread, ensaimadas., croissants, pastries and great coffee. Take an assorted bag back to the villa. 

Es Forn de Torre Solí Nou

Restaurant · Countryside

A 300-year-old countryside building above Son Bou, with a whitewashed pergola terrace.

Bring mosquito protection for evenings on the terrace.

Restaurant Es Pins

Restaurant

A restaurant in nearby Santa Tomas. Friends have been here have said it was one of their favorites.

Paput

Burgers

Mercat des Peix

Fish market · Tapas

Maó's  fish market doubles as a wonderful spot for lunch/afternoon tapas and wine.

Scan the various vendors inside the market for their stunning array of items. 

Get a tray and order and grab a table (busy) and great people watching.

Bandidu

Pizza

A funky place by the the port, casual pizzas, burgers, and sometimes live music.

Right on the Mahon Port.

American Bar

Bar

This is a long-standing Maó institution, established in 1920s. 

This is a perfect place to park up if you are done with shopping, pulls some chairs around the table and order coffee, beer, tapas and people watch.

It is right in the town center. 

El Grill

Restaurant · Grill

If you are in need of some delicious meat, a great menu of grilled items over charcoal.

It is located right next to Maó airport. 

Portions are large.

Margot Locanda

Italian · Mediterranean

Hidden in an alley near the Ciutadella's old town.

It delivers fantastic tapas for a nice relaxing, lengthy lunch

One of my favorites just to relax for a long time.

S'nacra

Seafood · Paella

Recommend do a lunch here.

The restaurant is built right into the rocks above the water.

Bring a towel and swimming outfit, and you can jump in and climb the ladder into the sea and then return when your meal arrives at the table.

Paella is great here.

Nonna Bazaar

Agrotourism · Finca dining

This is our favorite restaurant on the island. A hidden, and long dirt driveway will lead to a renovated "finca".

Easy onsite parking.

Farm to table. Before dinner, have a walk around their gardens, say hi to the sheep, and check out the chapel and merchandise. 

Very chic, upscale. Has DJ sometimes.

Roasted Chicken is great.

El Mirador

Restaurant · Views

This is right over looking Cala Galdana bay/beach.

True to its name ("the viewpoint")

 Good for a lunch overlooking the bay.

Tarambana

Restaurant · Harbourside

You have to visit Cales Fonts. Do early evening/sunset.

A small fishing bay, surrounded by bars and restaurants. 

This is our current favorite restaurant. Great fish and chips too.

Parking nearby can be a nightmare so budget extra time. You may need to circle the above small streets for a while to find something. Make sure you pin your car location, so you can find it on your way back.

Alternatively, there is a open parking lot a little bit further up (see map location). Just needs a little walk to get to Cales Fonts bay.

Bambú

Restaurant · Mediterranean

One our favorite restaurants! A proper menu in a striking whitewashed setting. Fantastic to for sunset dining.

Definitely make a reservation.

Get quite a few tapas, especially the pork ribs, Bao Buns, Chicken Skewers. The burgers are great for a main course.

Parking is street parking, you may need to circle around and go up a few streets to find street parking (always put a location pin so you can find the car again!)

Ca Na Marga

Steakhouse · BBQ

A wood-fired steakhouse grilling premium beef over natural wood coals since 1988. Closed Wednesdays.