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20 best restaurants in Lanzarote

From a Michelin-starred tasting menu to a 130-year-old bar serving Canarian stews from a pot. These are the places worth driving across the island for — with honest prices, local tips, and zero tourist-office fluff.

Lanzarote's food scene has changed. Ten years ago it was grilled fish andCanarian potatoes everywhere. Now there's a Michelin star, Repsol Suns, chefs doing volcanic-soil cuisine, and rice restaurants on the national radar. The island is small enough that you can eat anywhere in 40 minutes — so don't settle for the nearest tourist menu.

Price guide: € = under €20/person · €€ = €20–40 · €€€ = €40–70 · €€€€ = €70+
Jump to: Kamezí Lilium SeBE Alarz Coentro El Cangrejo Rojo La Bodega de Santiago El Lago Casa Cristóbal El Barquillo Salmarina Costa Azul Lani's Gourmet Chiringuito Tropical Brisa Marina La Aulaga Ninen Bar Stop Puerto Bahía Jungle Vibes Dining routes ↓
Kamezí restaurant Lanzarote — Michelin-starred tasting menu with volcanic-soil ingredients in Playa Blanca

Kamezí

Creative / Modern Canarian · Michelin 1★

Lanzarote's first and only Michelin-starred restaurant. Chef Rubén Cuesta delivers a single tasting menu — no à la carte, you surrender to his vision. Volcanic-soil vegetables, island fish, local meats, each dish a journey through Lanzarote's landscape. About €105 per person. Worth every penny for serious food lovers.

Price: €€€€ (~€105/person tasting menu) · Location: Playa Blanca (Yaiza) · Hours: Lunch & dinner, check website
Local tip: Reservations essential — sometimes weeks ahead in peak season. This is a surrender-to-the-chef experience, not a quick bite. Go hungry.
Booking: kamezi.restaurant · Insta: @kamezirestaurant
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Lilium restaurant Marina Lanzarote — modern Canarian fine dining with Repsol Sun award, waterfront views

Lilium

Modern Canarian · Repsol 1 Sun

Chef Orlando Ortega's love letter to Canarian cuisine, elevated to fine dining. Volcanic-soil produce, local seafood, carefully selected meats. The menu evolves constantly with the seasons. Waterfront views at Marina Lanzarote. A more accessible alternative to Kamezí — high-end Canarian without the tasting-menu commitment.

Price: €€€ (~€50–70/person) · Location: Marina Lanzarote, Arrecife · Hours: Mon–Sat 14:00–22:00 (confirm)
Local tip: The Repsol Sun came in 2026 — the reputation is rising fast. Book ahead. Ask for the wine pairing with Lanzarote whites.
Booking: restaurantelilium.com · Insta: @restaurantelilium
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SeBE restaurant Costa Teguise — Michelin-listed rice dishes and seafood in traditional Canarian setting

SeBE

Rice dishes / Seafood · Michelin Guide listed

Chef Santi has made SeBE a pilgrimage for rice lovers. The Michelin Guide lists it among the 7 best rice restaurants in Spain — beyond paella. Arroz con carabineros, arroz negro, rice with lobster. Traditional Canarian setting, warm and intimate. Named Best Sustainable Restaurant at Qué Bueno Canarias 2025.

Price: €€€ (~€40–60/person) · Location: Costa Teguise · Hours: Dinner service, check website
Local tip: The rice dishes are the star — don't order anything else first. Book well ahead. Some say it's overrated for the price, but the arroz con carabineros is legitimately exceptional.
Booking: seberestaurant.es · Insta: @seberestaurant
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Alarz restaurant Arrecife — Basque-Canarian market cuisine with international influences at Arrecife Gran Hotel

Alarz

Market cuisine / Modern Canarian · Repsol recommended

Basque chef Mikel Asiain brings his globetrotting experience (Vietnam, Thailand, Bali) to Lanzarote. Market-driven menu that celebrates Canarian product from another angle — adventurous, bold flavors with international influences. Located in the Arrecife Gran Hotel with sea views. Hosts collaborative dinners with guest chefs.

Price: €€€ (~€35–50/person) · Location: Arrecife Gran Hotel & Spa · Hours: Dinner service, check website
Local tip: Ask about the guest-chef collaborative dinners — they're a unique experience and not widely advertised. The Basque-Canarian fusion is the thing to try.
Booking: restaurantealarz.es · Insta: @restaurantealarz
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Coentro restaurant Puerto Calero — Brazilian-Canarian fusion by chef João Faraco, Best Chef in Canary Islands 2018

Coentro

Avant-garde Canarian · Brazilian-Canarian fusion

Chef João Faraco, named Best Chef in the Canary Islands 2018, blends his Brazilian heritage with Canarian ingredients and French technique. He says the volcanic environment of Lanzarote noticeably affects flavour and texture. Located in the Plaza del Arte in Puerto Calero. A genuinely creative kitchen that doesn't forget its roots.

Price: €€€ (~€50–70/person) · Location: Puerto Calero (Yaiza) · Hours: Dinner from 19:00 (confirm)
Local tip: Michelin Bib Gourmand mentioned. The Brazilian-Canarian angle is unique on the island — nowhere else does this combination. Ask the chef what's seasonal.
Booking: restaurantecoentro.com
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El Cangrejo Rojo restaurant Puerto del Carmen — fresh seafood and daily catch from local fishermen

El Cangrejo Rojo

Seafood / Mediterranean

A Puerto del Carmen institution. The menu is built around whatever the local fishermen bring that day — grilled fish, seafood platters, rice dishes, and daily specials. Unpretentious but excellent. The kind of place where locals actually eat. Great value for the quality — a rare feat in Puerto del Carmen.

Price: €€ (~€25–40/person) · Location: Puerto del Carmen (Tías) · Hours: Daily, lunch & dinner
Local tip: Ask for the catch of the day — it's whatever was swimming that morning. The seafood platter for two is the best-value thing on the menu.
Booking: restaurantecangrejorojo.com · Google 4.6★ (~2,525 reviews)
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La Bodega de Santiago restaurant Yaiza — 19th-century mansion with gourmet Canarian cuisine on tree-shaded terrace

La Bodega de Santiago

Canarian / Author cuisine

A 19th-century mansion in the heart of Yaiza, restored and opened as a gourmet restaurant in 2005. The tree-shaded terrace is one of the most beautiful dining settings on the island. Reinterprets Canarian classics with modern technique — foie, steak tartare with chili caviar and mustard ice cream, fresh fish, select meats. Excellent Canarian wine list.

Price: €€€ (~€40–55/person) · Location: Yaiza village · Hours: Daily, lunch & dinner (confirm)
Local tip: Go for lunch on a sunny day — the terrace is the point. Combine with a visit to El Golfo and the green lagoon (10 min drive). The steak tartare with mustard ice cream is the signature dish.
Booking: labodegadesantiago.com · Google 4.3★ (~2,515 reviews)
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El Lago restaurant Arrieta — seafront seafood and fresh fish on Lanzarote's north coast

El Lago

Seafood / Mediterranean

A beloved seafront restaurant on the north coast, right on the water between Arrieta and Punta Mujeres. Fresh Atlantic fish, seafood, paella, and Canarian classics with a view of the ocean. Simple, honest seafood cooking — the kind of place where you can hear the waves while eating fresh cherne. Popular with locals and in-the-know visitors.

Price: €€ (~€20–30/person) · Location: Arrieta (north coast) · Hours: Daily, lunch from 10:00 (confirm dinner)
Local tip: Reviews have declined slightly in recent years — still a solid choice, but manage expectations. Go for lunch, sit by the water, order the fresh fish of the day. Can get busy in peak season.
Info: No official website — find on Google Maps · Google 4.0★ (~4,885 reviews)
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Casa Cristóbal restaurant Teguise — Mediterranean fusion with vegan options in historic Villa de Teguise

Casa Cristóbal

Mediterranean / Fusion · Vegan options available

A cozy restaurant in the historic Villa de Teguise, the former capital of Lanzarote. Specializes in meats but offers a full Mediterranean menu with creative touches — their leek pie is frequently recommended. Notable for offering genuine vegan options (vegan croquettes, plant-based dishes). Weekly off-menu specials using local ingredients. Has a bakery side too.

Price: €€ (~€25–40/person) · Location: Villa de Teguise · Hours: Daily 13:30–23:00 (confirm)
Local tip: Perfect stop after exploring Teguise's Sunday market. Ask for the off-menu specials — they're often the best things available. One of the few places on the island with real vegan options.
Booking: casacristoballanzarote.com · Insta: @casacristoballanzarote
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El Barquillo restaurant La Santa — fishermen's seafood with prawns and carabineros on Lanzarote's west coast

El Barquillo (El Sótano)

Seafood · Repsol Guide mentioned

A genuine fishermen's restaurant in the small port of La Santa, on the wild west coast. Prawns and carabineros from La Santa, burgao (local sea snail), fresh fish, Atlantic soups and stews. Simple food that gives all protagonism to the sea product. No frills, all flavour. The kind of place where the fish was swimming that morning. A hidden gem for serious seafood lovers.

Price: €€ (~€20–35/person) · Location: La Santa (Tinajo), west coast · Hours: Daily 9:00–17:00 (closed Tuesdays)
Local tip: Worth the drive to La Santa — this is the best seafood on the island for the price. Go for lunch. Closed Tuesdays. No website, no booking — just show up. The rating (4.7★ with 3,686 reviews) speaks for itself.
Info: No website — find on Google Maps · Google 4.7★ (~3,686 reviews)
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Salmarina restaurant Playa Quemada — seafront seafood in a peaceful fishing village with no cars

Salmarina

Seafood / Canarian

A charming seafront restaurant in the tiny fishing village of Playa Quemada, on Lanzarote's southeast coast. Peaceful, no cars, just the sea and fresh fish. Part of a small family chain (also locations in La Santa and Playa Honda). Serves the authentic flavour of Lanzarote's fishing traditions. The village itself is worth the trip — a slice of old Lanzarote.

Price: €€ (~€25–40/person) · Location: Playa Quemada (Yaiza) · Hours: Daily, lunch & dinner (confirm)
Local tip: Go for lunch after a walk along the coast path from Playa Quemada. The village has no cars — park at the entrance and walk in. One of the most peaceful dining spots on the island.
Booking: salmarinarestaurante.com · TripAdvisor 4.3★
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Costa Azul restaurant El Golfo — seafood and rice dishes with ocean terrace views of volcanic coast

Costa Azul

Seafood / Rice dishes

Captained by Tato Santana, Costa Azul is the essence of El Golfo's sea cooking: top-quality seafood and fish, plus excellent rice dishes including a memorable rice with lobster. The ocean terrace is one of the best dining views on the island — waves crashing on the volcanic coast. El Golfo is a must-visit village anyway, and this is its leading restaurant.

Price: €€ (~€25–40/person) · Location: El Golfo (Yaiza), southwest coast · Hours: Daily 10:00–22:00
Local tip: Go early or book ahead in season. The terrace table closest to the water is the one you want. Combine with a visit to the Green Lagoon (Charco de los Clicos) — it's a 2-minute walk.
Info: No website · Phone: 928 173 199 · TripAdvisor 4.3★
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Lani's Gourmet restaurant Puerto del Carmen — international Mediterranean cuisine on beachfront Avenida de las Playas

Lani's Gourmet Restaurant

International / Mediterranean · Beachfront

Part of the Lani's Suites De Luxe hotel, this beachfront restaurant has built its own reputation independent of the hotel. International cuisine with Mediterranean influences, sea views, and a long track record of consistency. Open all day (11:00–23:00). Popular with visitors who want a reliable upscale meal without the formality of a tasting menu. The oceanfront location on Avenida de las Playas is hard to beat.

Price: €€ (~€25–80/person, wide range) · Location: Puerto del Carmen (Tías) · Hours: Daily 11:00–23:00
Local tip: Go for sunset — the beachfront terrace faces west. Open all day, so it's a good option when other places are closed between lunch and dinner. More expensive than it looks, but the location justifies it.
Booking: lanissuites.com/restaurant · Google 4.7★ (~2,400 reviews)
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Chiringuito Tropical Playa Blanca — beach bar rice dishes with toes in the sand and Repsol Guide Solete

Chiringuito Tropical

Rice dishes / Beach bar · Repsol Guide Solete

The best beach chiringuito in Lanzarote, and arguably one of the best in the Canary Islands. Tropical aesthetic, toes-in-the-sand dining, panoramic views toward Lobos and Fuerteventura. Specializes in rice dishes served in front of the sea — the arroz con carabineros is the signature. Not fancy, but the location and the food create an unforgettable experience. Best for long, lazy lunches.

Price: €€ (~€20–35/person) · Location: Playa Blanca (Yaiza), ~500m from Pechiguera Lighthouse · Hours: Daily, lunch (weather permitting)
Local tip: Go on a sunny, calm day — no point in a beach restaurant if the wind is howling. The arroz con carabineros is the thing to order. Walk 500m from Pechiguera Lighthouse to find it.
Info: No website — search "Chiringuito Tropical Playa Blanca" · TripAdvisor 4.5★
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Brisa Marina restaurant Playa Blanca — Canarian seafood and Qué Bueno Canarias 2025 award winner

Brisa Marina

Canarian / Seafood · Qué Bueno Canarias 2025 winner

Run by Juan "el Majorero" and chef Germán Blanco. Won Best Canarian Reflection Cuisine at the Qué Bueno Canarias 2025 awards — meaning it best represents traditional Canarian cooking with a modern, thoughtful approach. The ventresca de merluza al horno (baked hake belly) is a standout. Sea views from the maritime avenue of Playa Blanca. Note: the Canarian food press loves it, some tourists find it less familiar — worth trying and forming your own opinion.

Price: €€ (~€25–40/person) · Location: Playa Blanca (Yaiza) · Hours: Daily, lunch & dinner (confirm)
Local tip: This is proper Canarian cooking, not tourist-friendly international. If you want to understand what the Canary Islands food press is excited about, go. If you want a safe grilled fish, go next door.
Info: Search "Brisa Marina Playa Blanca" · Qué Bueno Canarias 2025 winner
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La Aulaga Casa Félix restaurant Costa Teguise — authentic Canarian tapas with island wines

La Aulaga (Casa Félix)

Canarian tapas / Mediterranean

The place to go for authentic Canarian tapas in Costa Teguise. Homemade tapas, island wines, and a warm, unpretentious atmosphere. Located on a quiet street away from the main strip. Padrón peppers, Canarian cheeses, mojo sauces, fresh fish tapas, and a solid selection of Lanzarote wines. Good value, consistently good reviews. A reliable choice for a relaxed evening of sharing plates.

Price: €€ (~€20–35/person) · Location: Costa Teguise · Hours: Daily, dinner (confirm)
Local tip: Order the Padrón peppers and a selection of Canarian cheeses to start. Ask for the Lanzarote wine list — they stock the good stuff, not just the tourist bottles. Great value for the quality.
Booking: laaulaga.es · Google 4.5★ (~1,315 reviews)
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Ninen restaurant Playa Blanca — artisanal Italian fresh pasta made daily by Italian chefs

Ninen

Italian · Artisanal fresh pasta

The most authentic Italian restaurant in Playa Blanca, run by Italians who make fresh pasta daily. Handmade ravioli, gnocchi, cannelloni, lasagnas, and seasonal specialties. Near the port of Playa Blanca with sea views. Quality ingredients, proper Italian technique, and reasonable prices. A great alternative when you want a break from fish and Canarian food.

Price: €€ (~€20–35/person) · Location: Playa Blanca (Yaiza) · Hours: Daily, dinner (confirm)
Local tip: Book ahead in season — it's small and popular. Ask what's seasonal — the fresh pasta changes. Not a tourist trap — this is run by Italians for Italians.
Booking: ninenlanzarote.com · Insta: @ninenlanzarote
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Bar Stop restaurant Yaiza — traditional Canarian stews and tapas since 1890, cash only, local institution

Bar Stop

Canarian tapas / Traditional stews · Since 1890

A Lanzarote institution since 1890. This is where you go for the real Canarian stews — chickpeas (garbanzas), ropavieja, tollos, sancocho — cooked first thing in the morning and served until they run out. Go early. The tapas and Canarian wine menu is legendary. A genuine, no-frills bar in the main square of Yaiza. The most authentic Canarian food experience on this list, and the cheapest. If you want to eat like a local, this is the place.

Price: € (~€10–20/person) · Location: Yaiza village (main square) · Hours: Daily from 7:00 AM
Local tip: ⚠️ CASH ONLY — no card payments. Go early — the stews sell out by lunchtime. Don't expect ambiance — it's a bar, not a restaurant. Go for the food, not the setting. The cheapest and most authentic place on this list.
Info: No website — find on Google Maps · Google 4.5★ · Lanzarote3.com #1 Canarian cuisine spot
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Puerto Bahía restaurant Puerto del Carmen — harbourfront seafood with views toward Fuerteventura

Puerto Bahía

Seafood / Mediterranean · Harbourfront

A seafood-focused restaurant on the Varadero waterfront, run by Rafael Espino (Vega de Yuco winery family) with Nauzet Santana in the kitchen. Honest, product-driven cooking with respect for Puerto del Carmen's fishing origins. Sea views toward Fuerteventura. Good gluten-free options. A solid mid-range choice in the old town harbour area — better value and more authentic than many of the strip restaurants.

Price: €€ (~€20–30/person) · Location: Puerto del Carmen (Varadero, Tías) · Hours: Daily, lunch & dinner
Local tip: The old town harbour area (Varadero) is where you want to eat in Puerto del Carmen — not the main strip. Puerto Bahía is the best of the harbour options. Ask for gluten-free if you need it — they handle it properly.
Booking: restaurantepuertobahia.com · TripAdvisor ~1,743 reviews
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Jungle Vibes restaurant Marina Rubicón — fusion cuisine with vegan options and sunset cocktails in Playa Blanca

Jungle Vibes at the Marina

Fusion / International · Vegan-friendly

A jungle-themed restaurant and cocktail bar with a fun, high-vibe atmosphere on the marina at Playa Blanca. Known for good vegetarian and vegan options alongside meat dishes — one of the few restaurants in Lanzarote where plant-based diners don't feel like an afterthought. Poke bowls, fusion plates, creative cocktails, and sunset views over the marina. Not a traditional Canarian experience, but a great evening out with something for everyone.

Price: €€ (~€20–35/person) · Location: Puerto Marina Rubicón, Playa Blanca · Hours: Daily, lunch & dinner (all-day dining)
Local tip: Good for groups and families with mixed dietary needs — the one place where vegans and carnivores are equally happy. Sunset cocktails on the marina terrace are the move. Not Canarian food — go elsewhere for that. Come here for a fun evening.
Booking: junglevibesatthemarina.com · Insta: @junglevibesatthemarina · TripAdvisor 4.4★
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Self-guided dining routes — pick your day

South day — volcanoes, wine & seafood

Full day exploring Yaiza, El Golfo and Playa Blanca.

Lunch: Bar Stop in Yaiza (€, Canarian stews — go before they run out, opens 7am) → Afternoon: Timanfaya + La Geria wine route → Sunset dinner: Costa Azul in El Golfo (€€, seafood & rice with ocean terrace) or Chiringuito Tropical in Playa Blanca (€€, rice on the beach)

North day — the hidden gems

Arrieta, La Santa and Teguise — where the locals eat.

Lunch: El Barquillo in La Santa (€€, the best prawns on the island — closed Tuesdays) → Afternoon: Explore the north coast, Jameos del Agua → Dinner: Casa Cristóbal in Teguise (€€, Mediterranean with vegan options) or El Lago in Arrieta (€€, seafront fish)

Splurge night — fine dining

When you want to spend and it's worth it.

Option A: Kamezí in Playa Blanca (€€€€, Michelin star tasting menu — book weeks ahead) → Option B: Lilium at Marina Lanzarote (€€€, modern Canarian, Repsol Sun) → Option C: Coentro in Puerto Calero (€€€, Brazilian-Canarian fusion, chef named Best in Canaries 2018)

Puerto del Carmen — staying local

You're in Puerto del Carmen and don't want to drive.

Seafood: El Cangrejo Rojo (€€, where locals actually eat) → Upscale: Lani's Gourmet (€€, beachfront, open all day) → Harbour: Puerto Bahía (€€, old town port, honest seafood)
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