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This stylish restaurant boasts an unmatched setting atop the walls of Dubrovnik. Diners enjoy stunning panoramic views, an extensive wine list and Mediterranean specialties prepared with a modern twist.
Adriatic Graso
Located at the foot of Marjan Hill, Adriatic Graso features a magnificent view of the city lights and sea. The wine list is entirely Croat and Slovenian, and the cuisine is modernized Dalmatian — don’t miss the popular version of “falkusa," which is oven-baked sea bass, zucchini and carrot noodles, homemade tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Bibich Winery
A surprising find in the rustic hills outside of Sibenik, Bibich is a refined winery producing a number of excellent Croatian wines. The open-air courtyard is a lovely setting for dinner, with twinkling lights above and whitewashed gravel underfoot. Wines are expertly paired with an impressive and whimsical tasting menu (that ranges from five to 15 courses). Be sure to make a reservation for dinner—Bibich has been well-known since Anthony Bourdain's famous visit and rave review on his show No Reservations.
Bokeria
A large and vibrant space inspired by Spain's Boqueria market, this lively spot has a large bar and high top tables for gathering. Enjoy seafood, salads, burgers, risottos and shareable small plates, but be sure to book ahead.
Boogie Jungle Club
This beachy, sexy club is the spot for nightlife in Korcula.
Buza Bar
‘Buza’ means hole in Croatian, and this is an apt name for this charming bar located just outside the city walls. Guests have to pass through a hole in the fortress walls to access the bar, and the reward is a lovely terrace over the sea with incredible views of Lokum Island.
Gariful
The best restaurant on the waterfront in Hvar Town, Gariful specializes in local seafood. The owners have a small fleet of fishing boats that go out daily and lobsters can be viewed in the restaurant’s aquarium.
Hotel Park Hvar
This charming heritage hotel just up from the main square in Hvar has a lovely terrace restaurant for al fresco lunches and dinners. The menu includes a mix of seafood and Mediterranean classics like braised artichokes with Adriatic shrimp tails.
Kadena
A sleek and elegant restaurant with a spacious terrace overlooking the sea and surrounding islands, Kadena serves the freshest seafood and vegetables. Try the sea bass cooked in olive oil.
Kiva Bar
There are two cult nightclubs in Hvar: Carpe Diem and Kiva. This one is found down a narrow alley and is really a bar (instead of a club)—with great dance music that packs in locals and visitors.
Konoba and bar Lola
Tucked away in a rustic garden sits Lola’s, an intimate restaurant that serves Croatian cuisine with hints of Spanish and Mediterranean influences. Diners can expect to enjoy an excellent wine selection as well as fresh seafood in the romantic outdoor venue.
Konoba Fetivi
Konoba means “tavern,” and this no-frills restaurant sticks to the basics when it comes to good service and even better food. The menu is simple, consisting mainly of fresh seafood and local vegetables. Located on one of the buzzy back streets of the city center, the restaurant is equally popular with locals and visitors, so be sure to reserve a table in advance on the enclosed patio.
Kopun
Located on one of the most enchanting squares in Old Town, Kopun serves traditional Croatian recipes reimagined with seasonal ingredients. The emphasis is on regional dishes from Dubrovnik and seaside specialties, like monkfish with bacon in white wine sauce.
Massimo Bar
One of those unique drinking experiences that is best at sunset is to climb the wooden ladder that leads to the top of a turret on Korcula’s 15th century fortress walls. The drinks at this bar, which are hoisted upstairs via a pulley, are expensive, but guests come for the view and the fun of making it up and down.
Nautika
Nautika is considered one of the best restaurants in Dubrovnik, famous for its fresh seafood as well as views of the sea, city walls and Lovrijenac Fortress. The menu blends Mediterranean cuisine with the rich traditions of Dubrovnik, resulting in creative dishes like fried scallops with black truffles and goat cheese.
Nonno
Famous for its homemade pasta, Nonno serves fresh Mediterranean cuisine in a two-story, cottage-like setting. The cozy dining room and alfresco, street-side tables are ideal spots for unwinding with a glass of Croatian wine.
Nostromo
Nostromo is a simple spot located a stone's throw from the Split fish market. Popular with both locals and visitors, the eatery is known for refined and impeccable fish dishes.
Paradox Wine & Cheese Bar
This unique bar draws a lively crowd looking to sample local cheese platters and Croatian wines by the glass. The small interior space fills up quickly, but many prefer the hightop tables outside on the bustling patio. Highly recommended is the Pag platter, featuring Croatia's renowned goat cheese from the north.
Passarola
Something of a hidden gem around Hvar, Passarola is a relaxed and airy indoor/outdoor restaurant. Whitewashed stone and dark-wood tables with white place settings lend a simple charm, enhanced by warm service and creative, sophisticated Dalmatian cuisine.
Pelegrini
Pelegrini, set just above the main square of Sibenik, is considered one of the best restaurants in Croatia, serving elevated Dalmatian cuisine reinterpreted and prepared with seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. Chef Rudolf Štefan is proud of his dishes, and therefore does not stray from the three-course tasting menu prerequisite. The best seats are in the old stone dining room or at one of a few outdoor tables overlooking the square and Cathedral of St. James.
Posat
With views overlooking the Fortress Minčeta and the Old City walls, the open-air setting at Posat feels truly special for a celebratory night out. The service is top-notch, and the menu is mostly organic and all high-quality (and the prices reflect that). If you’re feeling adventurous, we recommend choosing a dish from the catch of the day. Don’t worry about the overwhelming selection of seafood, as your waiter will happily talk you through each option.
Proto
Set in a charming alleyway in Dubrovnik's Old Town, Proto specializes in authentic fisherman's dishes and Croatian fare paired with local wines. Order the lobster and relax on the summer terrace set along Siroka Street.
Restaurant Dubrovnik
Restaurant Dubrovnik is situated in a secluded corner of the Old Town, close to the popular green market. The quiet, upper courtyard is a lovely setting to try old-world specialties, like white fish baked in sea salt with cabbage and potatoes.
Tavern Dalmatino
Tavern Dalmatino offers simple, traditional dishes in the courtyard of a private house in the Old Town. Sample fresh fish dishes, pastas, risottos, salads and desserts paired with carefully selected Croatian wines.
Tavern Nikola
Nikola has the casual atmosphere of a typical Dalmatian tavern, so don't be alarmed when you step down into a basement rather than upstairs to a space with sea views. The restaurant is renowned for its fresh fish and shellfish specialties, and the seasonal menu changes on a daily basis.
Troubadour Jazz Café
As the only jazz bar in Dubrovnik, Troubadour commands a great location next to the cathedral and draws some fine musicians, making the bar popular with locals and visitors alike. Fun fact: the piano was donated by a Russian oligarch who frequents the club when he is in town.
Uje Oil Bar
Uje Oil Bar is a popular restaurant showcasing Croatia’s rich and varied olive oils; the eponymous shop next door sells more than 50 varieties from around the country. The daily dinner menu draws crowds who sidle up to rustic wooden tables for elegant fare like feta with shrimp and roasted peppers and tuna steaks with new potatoes – all doused in golden tones of the namesake elixir. The wine list is brief but carefully chosen, and the desserts are excellent.