Ever wonder why there are millions of travelers keep coming back in San Sebastian? Perhaps this is the best time that you should have to know. There is so much to see and explore in San Sebastian that you should not miss to visit. The city is vibrant, incredible and just alluring. This is the main reason why it has been considered as one of the rushing vacation destinations all over the world. But aside from the city’s awesome beaches, dynamic nightlife and impressive ways of life, San Sebastian as well has great restaurants that serve the best and palatable cuisines.

The Arzak Restaurant – this restaurant is not just famous in San Sebastian but through the entire Spain. For how many years Juan Mari Arzak was appointed as the number one chef in the country. Recently today, the said chef and his daughter Elena continue to stay at the top as the best restaurant all over the world.

Akelarre Restaurant – though one of the reasons of visiting this restaurant is due to the stunning views of the Cantbrican Sea, but the main reason to visit the restaurant is due to its palatable recipes and menu. It has a reputation of a classic kind of restaurant but the cuisine they served is full of innovative flavours.

Fagollaga Restaurant – this is the best restaurant if you are looking for a Basque kind of cuisine. Most of their recipes and ingredient’s used are composed of spices and herbs. It is situated in the magnificent green countryside which was once known as the Basque farmhouse. The restaurant serves the best traditional and innovative dishes.

Elkano Restaurant – this restaurant in San Sebastian has been serving the people both the locales and tourists for over 40 years. Today, the said restaurant remains and continues to serve its visitors with their excellent traditional Basque cuisine. The best about the restaurant since they only used fresh ingredients for their cuisine.

San Sebastian is one of the famous cities in Spain that boast a vast array of restaurants as well as cafes. The city as well is not only famous due to its restaurants but it is also famous because of the mouth watering foods they served. From their traditional tortilla patatas, filling sandwiches which they called bocadillos and of course their famous pintxos these cuisines could be found in most of the restaurants in San Sebastian. If you are afraid because you could not afford the expensive restaurants in San Sebastian, don’t worry because there are cheap options of restaurants in the city where you can eat the cuisines being mentioned above.

The La Tahona—if you love sweet foods like pastries, cakes and different ice cream flavors this famous café is perfect for you. You will love the fruit, fresh breads and cup of coffee that you can find here. Located in Easo 23, Amara Viejo San Sebastian, the café is open from Monday to Friday at 7:30 am to 9:00pm and Saturday to Sunday at 2:30pm and 5:00pm to 9:00pm.

Ganbara—the restaurant’s specialty is the wild mushrooms. But Gandara also served the city’s famous dish; pintxos. Since most of the food serves here are cheap, there are myriad numbers of tourists dining here.

The La Bodega Donostiarra—this is one of the best places to go after you enjoyed surfing. The bocadillos served here is totally amazing that you would forget you already eat a lot of it. Inside, you will find many tables but you could also find tables in the street-side in the form of huge barrels.

The Bar Iruna—if you are looking for a place to eat for your breakfast head into this restaurant. It does not only serve delicious food but the foods they serve are cheap and very much affordable. The foods to expect here are tortilla de patatas, croissants and more. Since the bar is a busy place, sharing tables inside the bar is expected. During the sunny mornings, the tables placed outside are a good choice.

The Rojo and Negro—this might be one of the famous and cheapest bars and restaurant in San Sebastian, but for tourist who were a first timer here would be amazed on the large pieces of cured ham hanging on the ceiling. Despite of it, you would enjoy their delicious Rojo and Negro, pintxos and more in a very cheap rate of price.

The restaurant scene of San Sebastian offers the entire common national chains and fast food but part of a Spain travel that will surely have fun is a sample of local cuisine. San Sebastian Restaurants offers a variety of choices of food for those tourists who crave comfort and for those who appreciate more the international flavor.

San Sebastian Top Restaurants

Anastasio Berri – this restaurant is comfortable and easy to miss. This restaurant is designed through to its high ceilings, blue-flecked walls, room upscale but it’s quietly comfortable and decorative chair rails. The menu that offers appetizers is asparagus and cocktail and shrimp. The other menu Anastio Berri offered is breaded or grilled sole and filet steak that wrap up with caramel cream with peaches. This restaurant is a hidden precious jewel.

Akellari- this restaurant is located at Barrio De Igeldo. Aside from the fine dining, it offers great and stunning views countryside surrounding which is near by the sea. A famous dining offer is Menu de Degustacion.

Arzak- this restaurant offers a Nuevo Basque cuisine taste. The Arzak day menu particularly includes two meats, appetizers, two desserts, and a cheese plate. The restaurant dining area is spacious but not quietly large.

Bodegon Alejandro – this is a traditional restaurant that offers great desserts and it’s a modernized restaurant that had a facelift and does not disregard its Restaurant Heritage which stand for its excellence in longstanding reputation.

Clery - this is an old-fashioned cuisine restaurant with a modern spin. This restaurant offers heart of old favorite San Sebastian section meat specialties and dishes and seafood. You must try the delicious restaurant offers such as shellfish items, baked crab and grilled whole shrimp. The restaurant dining room overlooks the Plaza de la Trinidad and you’ll enjoy when weather is good the outdoor patio.

La Perla – this restaurant is located near La Concha Beach which offers stunning views of the water and beach. This is a perfect place for a leisurely stroll and break beside the boardwalk. Restaurant specialties are chicken breast with grilled fillet.

If you were now in San Sebastian and are looking for the best place to take your breakfast, lunch or dinner you can choose on amongst its prestigious and famous restaurants.

Below are the lists of some of San Sebastian’s famous and prestigious restaurants.

• Bodegon Alejandro—this is a traditional restaurant in San Sebastian that serves dishes which caters from their local market. An ideal restaurant for those diners who were looking for great ambiance and fresh foods.

• Arzak—one of the most famous restaurants in San Sebastian. Known also as the finest restaurant of the country that caters Basque cuisine. For San Sebastian diners, it is recommended for you to have an advance reservation for the restaurant is expectedly having many guests anytime of the year.

• BRANKA—the best restaurant for diners who wanted to see the view of the Concha Bay. Since this restaurant is two storeys, you can enjoy the tapas and coffee downstairs while at the upper portion you can enjoy eating what is being served and available.

• Urepel—this restaurant in San Sebastian is the best for their seafood serving. The best thing about their seafood here since it is accompanied with delicious sauce and fresh vegetables.

• Kursaal—while for diners who were looking for the best Basque cuisine in San Sebastian, heading in this restaurant is recommended. Aside from the Basque cuisine the restaurant as well serves only fresh foods depending on the season.