As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
Arona stretches from the mountain village in the island’s interior right down to the coastal resorts in the south of the municipality. This wide range makes the search for the 12 best restaurants in Arona a fruitful one. Restaurante Agua Marina on Av. Los Playeros has garnered 2,317 reviews, followed by Restaurant Oasis on Av. La Habana with 908. Here, fresh fish caught just off the coast is served alongside smash burgers and poké. Amidst the stone façades of the higher-altitude areas, traditional eateries specialise in goat and rabbit dishes.
Local hidden gems and tourist traps in Arona
At lunchtime, the ‚menú del día‘ is well worth it: three courses plus a drink for between 10 and 14 euros. Restaurants that open as early as 6 pm mainly cater to visitors from out of town. The local clientele don’t start sitting down to eat until 9 pm. In smaller tapas bars around the old harbour of Los Cristianos, cash is quicker than a card. Not every menu is available in translation, so a bit of Spanish helps when ordering. The Akustito on Calle Jesús Domínguez Grillo has 750 reviews.
Tips for your visit
The 68 restaurants are unevenly distributed. Near the promenade, fish caught just off the coast ends up on diners‘ plates, for example at Restaurante Agua Marina on Av. Los Playeros. Poké Hut Las Américas on C. México has 501 reviews, whilst Alien Smash Burger boasts 4.9 stars from 416 reviews. In the eateries around the parish church dedicated to Saint Anthony, goat and rabbit are served, whilst gofio and mojo accompany the simpler fare of this mountain village.
In the squares of the old town centre, 35 cafés are set against a backdrop of Canary Islands architecture; a ‚barraquito‘ and a table in the shade are part of the locals‘ morning routine. In the evening, the 28 bars on the southern streets fill up with tapas and wine from the higher-altitude vineyards. Sol y Mar Lugar de Tapas has 301 reviews, whilst El Salmorejo Underground scores 4.9 stars from 75 reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are restaurants in Arona open?
The 68 restaurants in Arona open for lunch around midday or 1 pm and serve food until late in the evening. In the coastal towns within the municipality, restaurants often stay open continuously until 10 pm or 11 pm. Restaurants in the higher-up town centre, on the other hand, often take a lunch break.
What’s the best way to get to the restaurants in Arona?
The coastal towns in the south of the municipality of Arona are accessible via the TF-1 motorway, whilst the historic town centre further inland is served by the TF-28 and TF-51 mountain roads. Bus routes operated by TITSA connect the various districts. For the higher-up village centre, a hire car makes the winding journey easier.
Are there any restaurants in Arona with outdoor terraces or sea views?
Numerous restaurants in the coastal towns of Arona set up tables on outdoor terraces, many of which offer direct sea views along the southern promenades. In the historic town centre further inland, the terraces instead overlook the traditional Canary Islands architecture and the parish church dedicated to Saint Anthony.
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