Restaurants in Port de Soller

Port de Soller is easy to walk, and almost all the food and drink is along the bay, in three distinct areas.

• Seafront promenade: the liveliest area, with sea-facing terraces, fish restaurants and bars. The convenient choice if you want atmosphere and views.
• Santa Caterina: the end of the port next to the hill, with a few terraces raised above the bay. Quieter, with panoramic views.
• Platja d'en Repic and Sa Torre: across the bay, with beach bars, palm-lined restaurants and sunsets open to the sea. Reached on foot along the promenade or by tram.

If you would rather eat in the town centre, see the guide to food and drink in Soller.

A selection of port restaurants that appear in reference tourism guides and directories. Descriptions are indicative: menus and prices change, so always check with the venue.

• Randemar: seasonal Mediterranean cuisine in a building facing the sea, with views over the port and a cocktail bar.
• Es Passeig: contemporary Mediterranean cooking with a terrace on the seafront promenade.
• Agapanto: Mediterranean and Mallorcan cuisine right by the sea, with a terrace surrounded by plants.
• Kingfisher: Mallorcan and international food with fish, seafood and meat, and a terrace facing the marina's yachts.
• Nautilus: Mediterranean cuisine on a terrace raised above the port, with set menus; reserving a terrace table is advisable.
• Es Canyis: seafood and traditional Spanish food, by the beach with a terrace on the promenade.
• Sa Barca: tapas, Mallorcan specialities and seafood, with a large terrace facing the sea.
• Es Fanals: fine dining on the upper floor of a luxury hotel in the port, with panoramic views; for special occasions.

The bay lives off the sea and the menus show it. Expect fish of the day, squid, octopus, prawns and mussels, plus Soller's famous red prawn, served grilled or raw.

• Ask about the fish of the day and how it is charged: it is sometimes sold by weight.
• Red prawn is seasonal and expensive; ask for the weight and confirm the price before ordering.
• Fried fish and seafood platters are a good option to share.

Paella, seafood rice and soupy rice appear on many menus in the port. They are usually cooked to order and for a minimum of two people, so allow 30 to 40 minutes of waiting and mention it when booking.

The bay faces north-west and the sun sets over the harbour entrance, a very popular plan. The best tables are front-row and on raised terraces, and they fill first.

• Book several days ahead in summer and ask for a terrace table.
• Check the sunset time for the time of year and arrive with a margin.
• The Repic and Santa Caterina areas have open views over the bay.

On the Port beaches there are restaurants and kiosks right on the sand where you can eat in swimwear or with your feet near the water. It is informal: salads, sandwiches, tapas, grilled fish and ice cream. In the hottest hours, go before 13:30 to avoid queues.

For an early-evening drink, bars with port views and cocktails by the sea are the usual plan. Some restaurants, such as Randemar, have their own cocktail bar, and the hotels in the port often have stylish bars open to non-guests.

• The best hours are from late afternoon to dusk.
• Some venues offer music or DJ sessions in season: check their schedule.

The port is a tourist area and the promenade is pricier than the rest, but there are ways to save.

• Look for the set menu of the day in venues on the inner streets and on weekdays.
• Share tapas and raciones instead of ordering individual dishes.
• A cheap option is to buy a sandwich or ensaimada at a bakery and take it to the beach.
• Check the price of water, drinks and bread before you sit down.

The promenade is pedestrian and the terraces are easy with a pushchair. Many venues have a children's menu or simple dishes (pasta, croquettes, grilled fish); ask when booking. Eating near the beach lets children move around between courses. Combine it with the tram, which is usually their favourite part.

• Book in July, August, at weekends and on public holidays, especially for dinner and terraces with views.
• Check opening hours: many venues close some days or open only in season (roughly spring to October).
• Parking: in summer it is hard next to the promenade; read parking in Soller or take the tram.
• Meal times: in Spain lunch starts around 13:30 and dinner from about 20:00.
• Where to stay: if you want to sleep nearby, see hotels in the Port.