The great restaurants in Ibiza are one of the island's selling points, on par with the summer parties and beautiful coastline. The island has many fine-dining restaurants, and many of them offer great cuisine with gorgeous scenery to complement your meal. Relaxed beachfront terraces with sunset views, tucked-away venues with charming courtyards, and cozy restaurants in bustling villages are all different in terms of setting and atmosphere.

Many of the best restaurants are inspired by the traditions of Spanish cuisine, but often the recipes have been given an attractive, modern twist. Freshly caught fish and seafood specialties, exquisite paella, juiciest cuts of broiled meat, and healthy veggie plates will satisfy your culinary desires. Enjoy a great dining experience with our guide to the best Ibizan restaurants.

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    Restaurante Sa Finca

    A traditional Ibizan country house offering new gastronomic experiences

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    Restaurante Sa Finca offers stunning views over the bay of Santa Eulalia del Rio and the Ibizan countryside. Located in a 400-year old typical county house on a steep hill, the restaurant is particularly spectacular during sunset, making it ideal for a romantic evening.

    The restaurant uses local produce to prepare its delicious fish and meat specialties. Typical dishes include scallops, mussels with French fries, croquettes with cheese, and broiled duck. However, what makes the restaurant special is the variety of broiled exotic meats, such as crocodile, ostrich, or buffalo steaks. There are also some French specialties like frogs’ legs, French onion soup, and desserts like its raspberry parfait and signature crepes.

    Location: Calle Buenavista, 92 Bajo Pensamientos, 07840 Santa Eulària des Riu, Illes Balears, Spain

    Open: Tuesday–Sunday from 7 pm to 11 pm (closed on Mondays)

    Phone: +34 971 33 06 38

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    Es Ventall

    Upscale cuisine in a traditional setting

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    Es Ventall is a family restaurant in the Ibizan town of Sant Antoni de Portmany that offers innovative dishes with strong Ibizan flavors. The high-end restaurant has undergone plenty of changes over the last 3 decades but continues to please its patrons with its food and warm hospitality.

    Try traditional recipes of its bullit de peix fish stew as well as the sofrit pagés (meat stew) or desserts like the graixonera (Balearic pudding). The prices are mid-range and the place is very popular for fine dining and couples. Among the culinary experiences offered is a 12-course degustation that includes broiled Ibizan crayfish, beet and strawberry tartar, mojito melon, and complimentary digestives.

    Location: Carrer de Cervantes, 22, 07820 Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears, Spain

    Open: Monday–Friday from 7.30 pm to 11 pm (closed on Wednesdays), Saturday–Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm and from 7.30 pm to 11 pm

    Phone: +34 699 84 68 54

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    S'Espartar

    Local Ibizan seafood and rice specialties

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    S'Espartar is a popular family-owned Ibizan restaurant in Saint Josep de Sa Talaia that’s popular for its freshly prepared seafood dishes. The fresh catches are sourced directly from local fishermen, and it carefully prepares Ibizan dishes the traditional way. You can enjoy the authentic flavors of lobster stew, fried squid, bullit de peix fish stew, sofrit pagés (meat stew), fish soup, different types of paella, and other fish and rice specialties.

    Located on the road from Sant Josep de sa Talaia to Cala Tarida, the restaurant offers stunning views from its terraces. Come here with your partner or friends to enjoy the scenic sunsets. There’s also a cozy indoor space for when the weather is less favorable.

    Location: Restaurant sespartar, 07830 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands, Spain

    Open: Tuesday–Sunday from 1.30 pm to 4 pm and from 7 pm to 11 pm (closed on Mondays)

    Phone: +34 971 80 02 93

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    Es Tragón

    The Michelin star gourmet destination in Ibiza

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    Es Tragón gained a Michelin star in 2019, becoming the first on the island to receive one at the time. The restaurant is located in a pretty villa-style property in Sant Antoni, surrounded by a pine forest overlooking the waters of the Mediterranean. This unique setting, combined with beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, creates a peaceful atmosphere for diners.

    The gastronomic experience Es Tragón offers features traditional Spanish cuisine prepared using local ingredients and with a creative flair. The full degustation menu consists of various small courses, aperitifs, and digestives. Creative dishes include Picnic in Santa Inés (Picnic en Santa Inés) and shrimp pancake (tortita de camarón). Bookings are recommended.

    Location: Ctra. Cap Negret, s/n, 07820 Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears, Spain

    Open: Tuesday–Sunday from 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm (closed on Mondays)

    Phone: +34 971 34 64 54

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    Sa Carboneria

    A great place in Ibiza for steaks

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    Sa Carboneria is a popular broiled meat restaurant in Santa Eulària des Riu. You can enjoy a beautiful garden and a wide selection of juicy cuts of broiled meat. One of the specialties is the El Chuletón Dry Aged, beef that is matured for 45 days. Iberian pork filler, oxtail beef stew, and black Angus skirt steak are also on the menu.

    If you’re no meat lover, you can choose fish and vegetarian dishes based on vegetables from local farmers, as well as vegetable carpaccios. The restaurant also has a variety of Spanish and Balearic wines, as well as homemade liquor. Combined with nice chilled-out music and welcoming staff, this is a great place to have dinner with friends.

    Location: Carrer Isidor Macabich, 3, 07840 Santa Eulària des Riu, Illes Balears, Spain

    Open: Monday–Saturday, from 7.30 pm to 11.30 pm (closed on Sundays)

    Phone: +34 971 33 92 82

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    Amante

    Delightful food and stunning scenery

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    Amante is a restaurant perched on a cliff over the picturesque Sol Den Serra bay in Ibiza. The beautiful beach setting makes the restaurant attractive to have lunch or dinner when the sun goes down. The atmosphere is relaxing, and the interior is nicely decorated.

    This restaurant’s food is as good as the surroundings. Specializing in Mediterranean cuisine, Amante offers a wide variety of contemporary and sophisticated dishes. They include fish, meat vegetable specialties, but also a children’s menu, a selection of cocktails, fresh juices, and detox beverages. Book ahead to have a table with the most beautiful view.

    Location: Cala Sol d'en Serra Calle Afueras, s/n, 07849 Cala Llonga, Balearic Islands, Spain

    Open: Daily from 11 am to 1 am

    Phone: +34 971 19 61 76

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    S'Illa des Bosc

    A great selection of seafood dishes on the beach

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    S'Illa des Bosc is a beach restaurant in Saint Josep de Sa Talaia that’s a great choice if you’re a seafood lover. On the menu, you'll find everything from baked fish in a salt crust, broiled local fish, octopus, squid, calamari, red tuna, and other delights from the sea. There's also a good selection of salads, rice dishes, and homemade desserts.

    The beach setting of the restaurant is attractive at noon and night. It's a great spot to enjoy famous Ibizan sunsets while enjoining a glass of fruity sangria.

    Location: Carretera de Cala Conta, s/n, 07830 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands, Spain

    Open: Wednesday–Monday from 1 pm to 10.30 pm, Tuesday from 1 pm to 11 pm

    Phone: +34 971 80 61 61

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    La Mar de Santa Restaurant & Beach Bar

    Fresh and delicious food by the sea

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    La Mar de Santa Restaurant & Beach Bar is located by the sea in Santa Eulalia del Rio, very close to the marina. You’ll appreciate the romantic atmosphere and the tranquillity of the place whether you come for lunch or dinner.

    You have a choice of fish and seafood prepared according to typical recipes from Ibiza. Ibiza’s iconic bullit de peix baked or broiled local fish dish, lobster or vegetables paella, mango and tuna tartars are part of the menu. The staff is friendly, don’t hesitate to ask for recommendations.

    Location: Calle Physician Camacho Cala Ses Estaques, 07840 Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain

    Open: Daily from 1 pm to 3.30 pm and from 8 pm to 10.30 pm

    Phone: +34 971 33 18 24

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    Restaurante Can Pilot

    The place to dine and feel Spanish vibes in Ibiza

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    Restaurante Can Pilot is a meat lover's restaurant in Sant Rafel. This authentic restaurant is very popular among locals. It attracts by the wide selection of broiled and fried meat. Their flagship dish is ox T-bone steak (chuleton de ox). You can also select other meats, including fried pork, lamb chops, and peasant chicken.

    The menu also includes Catalon sausages, stuffed vegetables, and typical homemade desserts. All meats spend a certain time in the cold rooms to achieve the best flavor. There are often queues down the street to get into the restaurant, so you should better book in advance.

    Location: Eivissa – St. Antony, Avinguda Isidor Macabich, BAJO (CTRA, 07816 San Rafael, Balearic Islands, Spain

    Open: Tuesday–Monday from 1 pm to 4 pm and from 8 pm to 12 am (closed on Wednesdays)

    Phone: +34 971 19 82 93

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    La Gaia by Oscar Molina

    A fine Spanish culinary experience

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    La Gaia is a restaurant of Oscar Molina, considered as one of the best chefs in Spain. The restaurant is part of the fashionable Ibiza Gran Hotel in Ibiza Town. The menu offers a fusion of authentic Mediterranean flavors with Japanese and Peruvian touch.

    You can select one of the tasting menus named Tanit and Posidonia which offer exquisite appetizers, main courses, and desserts, accompanied with a fine selection of wines. The place is a great choice to enjoy the Ibizan haute cuisine in an intimate atmosphere with the people you love.

    Location: Passeig Joan Carles I, 17, 07800 Eivissa, Illes Balears, Spain

    Open: Tuesday–Saturday from 7.30 pm to 1.30 am (closed on Sundays and Mondays)

    Phone: +34 971 80 68 06

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Elmira Alieva | Contributing Writer