Dining & Restaurants on the Costa del Sol

Dining on the Costa del Sol runs from harbour terraces in Puerto Banús to mountain kitchens above Benahavís, and the difference between a good table and a memorable one is rarely the price. The restaurants in this section were chosen for cooking that holds up on a quiet Tuesday, not only in August: chiringuitos still grilling espetos over driftwood, Michelin kitchens in Marbella and Málaga, and the small family rooms locals keep to themselves.

Booking is worth doing early between June and September, and again over Christmas and Semana Santa. Most kitchens here serve lunch from around two and dinner from nine, later in the marinas. Each profile lists the town, the style of cooking, price level and languages spoken, so you can decide before you call.