There are many great restaurants in Lanzarote where you can find traditional Spanish flavors and a mix of worldly cuisine to suit your appetite. As is typical for island destinations, Lanzarote restaurants do not disappoint when it comes to fresh seafood options and dining locations with stunning views.

Choose from global flavors, British fare, or Canarian specialties in settings that range from seaside alfresco dining to volcanic caves. Whether you are looking for a restaurant for a special occasion or to grab a casual bite and refreshments with a unique backdrop, there is a range of delightful selections in Lanzarote. Here are some top recommendations.

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    Restaurante Lilium

    A small restaurant in a beautiful marina setting

    Restaurante Lilium
    • Couples
    • Food
    • Group
    • Luxury

    Lilium is a small restaurant with simple yet elegant decor that proudly holds a Michelin star. It is located within Marina Lanzarote and features a beautiful view of the harbor. The restaurant's elaborate tasting menu offers bountiful flavors of local island cuisine. You can be sure that the food has not traveled far from source to plate.

    Lilium has a small indoor dining room as well as outdoor seating overlooking the boats in the marina. Since it is a small restaurant, bookings are essential, and you'll receive personalized service from the friendly staff.

    Location: Centro Comercial Marina Lanzarote, Av. Olof Palme, 35500 Arrecife, Las Palmas, Spain

    Open: Tuesday–Saturday from 1.30 pm to 4 pm and 8 pm to 10.30 pm (closed on Sundays and Mondays)

    Phone: +34 928 52 49 78

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    Coentro

    Traditional tapas and bold, worldly flavors

    Coentro
    • Food
    • Group

    Coentro is a restaurant that delivers a tapas menu and a 7-course selection of worldly dishes in Puerto Calero, not far from the marina. Coentro's bold flavors and excellent service have made this a favorite spot to enjoy a cocktail or outstanding meal.

    Although Coentro is a little far from the center of things, and the simple exterior of the building does not give the impression of fine dining, the quality and value of the food and service are of a very high standard. The flavors are unique, and portions are large, so you will not leave disappointed.

    Location: Plaza del Arte, Local 11, 35571 Puerto Calero, Las Palmas, Spain

    Open: Tuesday–Thursday from 7 pm to 11 pm, Friday and Saturday from 1.30 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 11 pm (closed on Sundays and Mondays)

    Phone: +34 676 83 37 99

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    La Cabana Macher

    Fresh Mediterranean dishes and a romantic setting

    La Cabana Macher
    • Couples
    • Food

    La Cabana Macher is a warm and inviting restaurant that is small and intimate. The cozy setting and excellent service make it a wonderful place for a romantic evening or a celebration. From appetizers to desserts, you can expect beautifully presented dishes full of rich Mediterranean flavors and unique ingredients.

    The main courses feature classics such as a seafood catch of the day, beef, pork, lamb, and duck. Don't miss the dessert menu with a British touch, with items such as sticky toffee pudding, Eton mess, and bread and butter pudding.

    Location: Carretera Tías - Macher, 84, 35571 Macher, Las Palmas, Las Palmas, Spain

    Open: Tuesday–Saturday from 7 pm to 11 pm (closed on Sundays and Mondays)

    Phone: +34 650 68 56 62

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    La Cocina de Colacho

    A weekday, family-run restaurant in a modern, artistic building

    La Cocina de Colacho
    • Couples
    • Food
    • Luxury

    La Cocina de Colacho is an exquisite restaurant that suggests a modern and chic vibe from the moment you set eyes on the building. Just a short distance outside of Playa Blanca to the newly built area of Marina Rubicon, you can't miss the building's modernist architecture.

    Run by a husband-and-wife team, La Cocina de Colacho has an open kitchen and offers a tasting menu full of local cuisine that includes seafood and meat dishes such as smoked salmon and roasted suckling pig. Don't miss peeking at the art gallery of original work by the restaurant owners.

    Location: C. Velázquez, 15, 35580 Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Spain

    Open: Monday–Thursday from 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm (closed Friday–Sunday)

    Phone: +34 928 51 96 91

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    La Casa de La Playa

    A casual beachside restaurant with fresh seafood

    La Casa de La Playa
    • Budget
    • Families
    • Food
    • Group

    La Casa de La Playa on the La Garita beach in Arrieta is the place to enjoy beautifully cooked fish from the waters that surround the island. It is an enjoyable place for lunch or dinner, where you can order a good bottle of wine and platters of fresh seafood.

    Popular with locals and visitors to Las Palmas, you'll find traditional Canarian dishes, tasty tapas, and always a fresh catch of the day. Whether it's beers, cocktails, or wine, it's a lovely relaxed ambience to enjoy island life on the beach.

    Location: C. el Lajero, 1C, 35542 Haría, Las Palmas, Spain

    Open: Daily from 10 am to 9.30 pm

    Phone: +34 928 17 33 39

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    La Carmencita del Puerto

    A friendly and lively tapas restaurant

    La Carmencita del Puerto
    • Budget
    • Food
    • Group

    La Carmencita del Puerto is a bustling tapas restaurant in Puerto del Carmen that has quickly gained popularity since its opening in 2016. Its friendly owners who both serve as chef and hostess are enthusiastic about sharing the local Canarian flavors with their guests.

    Decorated with bright colors and twinkling lights, La Carmencita del Puerto has a fun and lively atmosphere. You'll see diners spilling out onto the patio each evening enjoying a frappe or sangria to accompany their small plates in the evening.

    Location: CC Maritimo, Av. de las Playas, s/n, 35510 Puerto del Carmen, Las Palmas, Spain

    Open: Monday–Friday from 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm (closed on Saturdays and Sundays)

    Phone: +34 928 51 23 18

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    La Cueva de Lagomar

    Dinner and cocktails in a unique volcanic quarry setting

    La Cueva de Lagomar
    • Couples
    • Food
    • Nightlife

    La Cueva de Lagomar is a lovely museum and restaurant carved into a volcanic quarry in Nazaret, Las Palmas. Explore the beautiful rock garden, caves, and tunnels before your meal. If you're not hungry, enjoy one of their signature cocktails, inspired by the Arabic tales of One Thousand and One Nights.

    Choose to sit in the cozy, elegant, 2-level dining room or outside next to the blue lake, exotic gardens, and carved tunnels. The menu offers fresh, seasonal ingredients and combines Mediterranean and Canarian flavors into international cuisine.

    Location: C. los Loros, 2, 35539 Nazaret, Las Palmas, Spain

    Open: Thursday–Sunday from 6 pm to midnight (closed Monday–Wednesday)

    Phone: +34 633 25 77 28

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    Casa Rafa Restaurante De Mar

    A restaurant with fresh seafood and a rooftop terrace

    Casa Rafa Restaurante De Mar
    • Couples
    • Food
    • Group

    Casa Rafa Restaurante De Mar on the west of the island f Lanzarote is where you can enjoy perfectly cooked, fresh seafood while overlooking the sea. From razor clams to monkfish or broiled octopus to paella, there is a winning combination of Mediterranean and Spanish dishes on offer.

    You can choose from the rustic, relaxed dining room inside or the terracotta tiled rooftop terrace for lunch in the sun. Either way, you'll experience good service, value, and delicious local flavors. Casa Rafa is not open late and is rather popular for lunch.

    Location: Av. Marítima, 10, 35570 El Golfo, Las Palmas, Spain

    Open: Tuesday–Saturday from noon to 8 pm, Sunday from noon to 5 pm (closed on Mondays)

    Phone: +34 625 10 43 30

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    Casa Cabana

    A relaxed and friendly atmosphere with popular British dishes

    Casa Cabana
    • Families
    • Food
    • Group

    Casa Cabana is located one block from the Marina in Puerto del Carmen and is one of the most popular restaurants in town. You'll feel at home with freshly prepared family recipes and friendly staff. Relax in the large, air-conditioned dining room or small outdoor patio that provides windbreaks and heaters.

    The menu at Casa Cabana changes regularly but is always filled with British favorites from appetizers through to dessert. You can always count on finding Beef Wellington and calf's liver and bacon, their signature dishes. Save room for one of their homemade desserts.

    Location: C. Teide, 9, 35510 Puerto del Carmen, Las Palmas, Spain

    Open: Wednesday–Saturday from 6.30 pm to 9 pm (closed Sunday–Tuesday)

    Phone: +34 626 72 47 13

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    Restaurante El Diablo

    Meals cooked by volcanic heat

    Restaurante El Diablo
    • Food
    • Group
    • Unusual

    Restaurante El Diablo is a unique and scenic dining spot in Timanfaya National Park, which is also known as the Mountains of Fire. It cooks meats using volcanic heat. This one-of-a-kind kitchen has a giant broil placed over a volcanic opening where bubbling lava cooks the meat at 400 degrees Celcius. This ecological cooking method uses no electricity.

    You may find it difficult to concentrate on your meal, as this circular restaurant has panoramic views of the Mountains of Fire. If you visit this volcanic spot, be sure to stop by to taste their barbecued chicken or chorizo.

    Location: Montaña del Fuego, Carretera general Yaiza-Tinajo, 35570, Diseminado Islote Hilario, 1, 35560 Tinajo, Las Palmas, Spain

    Open: Daily from noon to 4 pm

    Phone: +34 928 80 15 00

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Mandy Haakenson | Compulsive Traveler