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Balafia
Family-run restaurant Balafia has been a favorite for tourists and locals alike for years. There is no menu, just a huge open grill with a choice of prime meats, French fries and the most divine tomato salad. Be sure to try the wonderful pollo payes (free-range, locally farmed chicken). Balafia is definitely a meat lover’s paradise, so it is probably not recommended for anyone who is not a real carnivore.
Bambuddha Grove
Set back in a lush garden is the ultimate only-in-Ibiza dining spot for celebs and locals alike. Its owner, John Moon, goes from table to table nightly, spreading blessings of “peace and love.” Bambuddha started as a gathering place for Moon’s friends and morphed into a mini MediterrAsian village. In addition to serving fantastic vegetarian and Asian-fusion fare (try the Thai buffet), the complex has several lounge areas. You get cocktails on massive daybeds, Goa-inspired decor, incense, colored lights and mellow techno music, plus a hip clothes boutique, for an after-dinner spree. If you have only a few nights on the island, put this quintessentially Ibiza hangout on your priority list.
Beach House
The Beach House comes from the same team behind El Chiringuito on Es Cavallet, so has a fantastic pedigree. It is located on the stunning Playa D’en Bossa, Ibiza’s equivalent of Miami’s South Beach. Beach House is more vibey in terms of musical elements and serves Italian cuisine.
El Bigote
Renowned for turning away the King of Spain when he did not have a reservation, this very local restaurant serves only one dish; the typical Ibizencan Bullit de Peix – saffron fish stew. Booking a table is absolutely essential for this charming place, which is situated on the rocks of the family beach Cala Mastella in the northeast of the island.
El Chiringuito on Es Cavallet
El Chiringuito is a relatively recent addition to the lunch time Ibiza scene, and it is a welcome reprieve from the mainly Spanish beach restaurants. It is French-owned, so the menu is more European with some Asian elements. With a nod to St Tropez’s Club 55, this is a buzzy restaurant with a fabulous DJ who plays the perfect background “world beats.”
El Olivo
It is hard to imagine a prettier setting than the old town of Dalt Vila where you will find the lovely French restaurant El Olivo. The charming spot serves smart and delicious French food in a beautifully lit setting. Most nights you’ll find the restaurant pleasantly crowded and full of authentic atmosphere.
Es Torrent
Es Torrent is considered by many to serve the best fish in the Balearics. The food is taken so seriously at this chic restaurant that when you book your table, you order your main course, even if it is days in advance. The Baked San Pedro is off-the-charts delicious and a curiously delectable starter are the espardenyas (sea cucumbers) pan fried in garlic and oil.
Indagare Tip: Those who are dining at the restaurant can reserve a lounger for the afternoon.
Es Xarcu
Nestled on the rocks above the bay of Es Xarcu, this is a charmingly low-key restaurant with delicious food. Denton, a local white fish baked in salt is a specialty and the jamon iberico is the best on the island. Adults will happily spend a long lazy lunch here, while their kids explore the pebble beach next door.
Jondal
If, for some reason, you only have time for one meal in Ibiza, it must be Jondal. Having mastered barefoot luxury, the white concrete entrance feels like a yoga studio or trendy friend’s beach bungalow. It opens up to a private beach cove where wooden tables are shaded by low hanging trees and a separate lounge and bar area is set into the rocks. The minimalist decor allows the simple food (and sweeping ocean views) to really shine. Get the catch of the day for the table and white asparagus to share, all washed down with something off the extensive wine and cocktail list.
Catering to tourists and locals alike, the crowd is a mix of couples, groups of friends and multi-gen families. Unlike many other restaurants or beach clubs on the island, you won’t find a loud DJ—music here is a light, tribal beat to accompany the crashing waves. Everyone on staff is beautiful and dons a uniform of bohemian chic, neutral linens, many of which can be purchased at a boutique on site (trust me, you’ll be inspired).
Whether you come to spend the entire day at the beach club or just pop in for lunch or dinner, reservations are a must. All seating is directly on sand, so plan to wear appropriate footwear.
Juan Y Andrea
Located right at the water’s edge on a paradisiacal strip of beach, Juan y Andrea is the place where the glitzy yachting crowd lunches on Catalan specialties. Try the fresh fish baked in salt or the lobster paella. Reservations are essential.
La Paloma
This very pretty garden restaurant is hidden away in the tiny village of San Lorenzo in the north of the island, and serves authentic Mediterranean cuisine made from the freshest ingredients. Reservations are recommended as the restaurant is an island favorite.
Los Enamorados
Located on the water, Los Enamorados boasts a local Mediterranean menu and beautiful sunset views. Advanced reservations are required.
Passion Café
Passion Café is a seriously healthy stop for detoxing or a quick pick-me-up. Its menu is full of cold-pressed juices, delicious and vitamin-packed smoothies, and a huge range of creatively healthy options, many including raw food. There are a couple of well-located branches in Marina Bottafoch and on the Santa Eularia beachfront.
Sa Capella
One good reason to travel to this tourist-trodden area is Sa Capella, near San Antonio on the road to Santa Agnès. Expect high prices and tables of bronzed and beautiful VIP clients, who flock here more for the romantic atmosphere (classical music and candlelight) than for the reasonably good Spanish and international cuisine. Meals are served in an elegant vaulted converted 14th-century church or outside on a garden terrace. Try the garlic shrimp and order a top local vintage from the extensive wine list.
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