An octopus that takes away the senses
MARLIMA SEAFOOD STORE
The quintessential seafood restaurant in Sanxenxo, perfect for enjoying the best products from Galicia. The restaurant is located above the sea , with a pleasant terrace overlooking the port and an interior with classic decoration. Their cuisine is a tribute to seafood and fish, whose quality and freshness is guaranteed as they have their own seafood cooker, which makes prices very competitive. If you are looking for tradition and raw materials, this is the place. It is not necessary to save room for desserts, it is better to enjoy a monkfish with clams. The only drawback -as in all restaurants in summer- is that you will have to be patient to get a table.
You cannot leave without trying: A seafood platter for two people for 40 euros that includes two small crabs and one beef, steamed mussels, cockles, grilled king prawns and razor clams, and marinara style clams.
Rua de Madrid, 24 Tel: (+34) 986 690 839
Barnacles, the jewels of the sea
CARMEN
Located in the marina, this establishment is an evolution of a family business that dates back to 1982. In this restaurant all the tradition of Galician cuisine is modernized , offering current dishes with a different touch, that make it unique compared to the other places around it. Examples of this are the fried octopus on potato emulsion, or the homemade mussels with chorizo pie. If you are looking for more classic flavors, do not hesitate with the hake loins with turnip greens or the quail thighs and breast in wine in two textures.
You cannot leave without trying: Foie gras on caramelised French toast with a Pedro Ximénez reduction.
Praia dos Barcos, 2 Tel: (+34) 986 723 412
CORNER TWO BOATS
A perfect restaurant for an informal dinner. Its cuisine goes one step further than the typical Galician offer, and it dares with tuna sashimi, red tuna tataki and fresh pasta sautéed in soy with shrimp. Different delicacies to rest from both seafood and fish cooked in a classic way . And if you are looking for something green, their salads are the best choice, especially the "from the sea" with apple, tetilla cheese, prawns and peanuts.
You cannot leave without trying: scrambled eggs with fresh foie gras and confit onion. It seems simple but your palate will not be able to forget that juiciness and unique mix of flavor. Here it is mandatory to ask for dessert, and on top of that decide between the banana cake, dulce de leche and cream or the jar of white chocolate mousse with strawberries and Greek yogurt.
Praia dos Barcos s/n Tel: (+34) 986 691 949
Symphony of mushrooms with foie gras and poached egg, on the Terraza del Mar
THE SEA TERRACE
A hotel and restaurant that has one of the most envied terraces in Sanxenxo, for its views of the sea, its comfort and its tranquility. If we add a delicious cuisine with an original touch, it is logical that this place is a summer essential. We recommend going hungry, because their menu is so appetizing that you will want to try everything . Don't be fooled by their chicken chips starter thinking that they are simple nuggets, their texture of wavy Ruffles potatoes and their honey mustard sauce is spectacular. The symphony of mushrooms with poached egg yolk, foie and diced potatoes and the tempura prawns with curry mayonnaise are a sure choice, but if something deserves a special mention it is their new sea burgers: mackerel stuffed with gouda cheese with puree apple, padrón peppers and cachelos, octopus with melted San Simón cheese, and baby squid in its ink with gouda cheese melted, caramelized onion and fries with spiced mayonnaise. We assure you that you will not miss the meat.
You cannot leave without trying: His octopus pizza with Galician cheese. Intense but necessary.
Praia de Silgar promenade, 42 Tel: (+34) 986 720 144
MARUCA TAVERN
If you want to get away from the urban center and delve into something authentic and rural, you should go to this grill restaurant. An old stone house with antique decoration, lots of flowers and from time to time live music. Its charm will transport you to the most genuine Galicia. His cuisine is simple and unpretentious, with traditional dishes at an unbeatable price. Grilled meats are their speciality, especially the entrecote, although the fish from the estuary does not disappoint and always washed down with a house albariño. To finish the homemade cheesecake, pota coffee and coffee liqueur.
You cannot leave without trying: The "Maruca" tomato, with fresh basil and virgin olive oil.
Place da Barrosa, 43 Tel: (+34) 619 534 056
Mexican tacos with melted cheese, at El Patio de Román
THE COURTYARD OF ROMAN
The legendary Pontevedra restaurant, Casa Román, has opened a branch in Sanxenxo, but don't expect it to be the same. They have nothing to do with culinary style, but with quality and attention. So many years of experience ensure that what they do, they always do well. A charming local and a quiet patio-terrace, away from the hustle and bustle of Silgar beach and the port, make it very appetizing for a summer dinner. Its simple and short menu makes it easier to decide between typical dishes such as padrón peppers or fried xoubiñas, or modern ones such as creamy prawn delicacies or a basket of octopus and mussels in tempura. And the best, their prices and the pinxtitos that they distribute while you wait.
You cannot leave without trying: Mexican tacos with melted cheese.
Calle Carlos Casas, 2 Tel: (+34) 986 720 031
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Scallop on potato parmentier and asparagus vinaigrette.