Best restaurants
in Estepona

Among our verified, featured restaurants are Trampantojo and Casa Telégrafo, right in the old town; Kuvo and Casa Andrés, in the centre; and the seafront trio at the Laguna complex, in the eastern part of town: Camurí Laguna, Kai and Mar de Sazzon. The best choice depends on what you're after: for author cuisine and a tasting menu, Kuvo; for seaside dining with Asian touches, Camurí Laguna or Kai.

Camurí Laguna, Kai and Mar de Sazzon, right on the seafront in the east of town, serve fish, seafood and marinero rice dishes, with Asian touches at Kai. Casa Telégrafo, in the old town, also works fresh market fish into its gastro-tavern menu. Estepona has its own fishing port, which guarantees fresh produce year-round.

No restaurant in Estepona currently holds a Michelin star. El Palangre, at the marina, carries a Michelin Guide recognition. For author cuisine, Kuvo offers a 13-course tasting menu in the centre of Estepona, and Mar de Sazzon has a dedicated fine-dining space, «Cocina Alta», right on the seafront in the east of town.

Estepona's beach bars stretch along more than 20 km of coastline. Espetos — sardines grilled over wood embers — are the signature dish. Outside peak season, it's worth calling ahead as many only open in summer.

In summer and at weekends, it's worth booking ahead at the most sought-after restaurants, especially Kuvo (tasting menu) and the seafront trio in the east: Camurí Laguna, Kai and Mar de Sazzon. In the old town, at Trampantojo or Casa Telégrafo, you usually don't need one outside peak season.

In the old town, Trampantojo has a wide tapas and wine menu from early morning, and Casa Telégrafo is a gastro-tavern — fresh pasta, market fish and craft cocktails — in an 1847 building. Tapas culture is particularly strong in Estepona, where quality and value are better than in other spots on the Costa del Sol.

Estepona's gastronomy revolves around the sea: espetos, seasonal almadraba tuna (April–June), fresh anchovies in vinegar, salt-baked fish and marinero rice dishes. Inside the old town, the emphasis is on seasonal tapas, pintxos and local wines.

The old town has restaurants and gastro-taverns such as Trampantojo or Casa Telégrafo, with a local atmosphere and narrow streets. The centre, near Plaza de las Flores, has options like Kuvo or Casa Andrés. The eastern side of town, at the Laguna complex, brings together seafront dining — Camurí Laguna, Kai and Mar de Sazzon — with sea views. Mercado Santa Ana brings several food options together in one space.

Mercado Santa Ana is Estepona's gastronomic market, with several stalls and bars under one roof. It works as a food hall — a good option when your group has different tastes or you want to try a few different things in one sitting.

Estepona is noticeably cheaper than Marbella or Puerto Banús. You can eat very well for €15–25 per person on tapas or a set lunch menu. Top restaurants may cost around €35–55 per person with drinks. Beach bars are mid-range.