Last updated: September 2026 (updated regularly)
Fresh fish from the Atlantic takes centre stage on the plates in Bajamar, a coastal village in the municipality of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. The famous seawater pools are just a few steps away from the tables. The best restaurants in Bajamar specialise in papas arrugadas with homemade mojo rather than international fusion cuisine. At Casa Pepe Bajamar, 61 reviews give an average rating of 4.8 stars. The Bar Restaurante Cofradía de Bajamar has racked up as many as 4,258 reviews. Here, down-to-earth cuisine at fair prices is served alongside Vieja and Sama, fresh from the waters off the north coast.
Fresh fish right by the natural pools
In Bajamar, the rules are different from those in the touristy south of Tenerife. The restaurants open at 2 pm and get particularly busy at weekends, when families from La Laguna and Santa Cruz stay on at the Piscinas Naturales after a swim. The ‚menú del día‘ usually costs less than 12 euros for a three-course meal. Menus are often only available in Spanish, and in small eateries, cash is the only option. Grilled vieja or sama are most likely to be served fresh on Saturdays and Sundays, when the surf brings in the catch from the north coast.
Tips for your visit
There are nine restaurants scattered throughout Bajamar, some of them near the seawater pools. The Nami Surf Club on Av. Rafael G. Vernetta is right by the surf. Here, grilled squid is served alongside Canary Islands wrinkled potatoes with mojo sauce. Along Av. Gran Poder, Javi Pizzeria, Restaurante Anclados and Palmelita are clustered within a few house numbers.
Two cafés serve coffee and pastries in the morning. Café Melita, at Ctra. General de Bajamar 171, seats local guests at its outdoor tables. A single bar stays open in the evening: La Ola Sunset Café on P.º Werner Rautemberg captures the last light over the pools. The scent of salt water hangs over the coastal road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the restaurants in Bajamar suitable for families with children?
Spanish remains the predominant language in Bajamar’s restaurants, as the town does not attract an international tourist crowd. Families from La Laguna and Santa Cruz are a particularly common sight at weekends, when children join their parents for a meal after swimming in the Piscinas Naturales. German guests adapt to communicating in Spanish or simple English. Knowing a few basic Spanish phrases makes it easier to get by at the table.
Can you get by in German in restaurants in Bajamar?
A booking is usually not necessary at Bajamar’s nine restaurants on weekdays, as the town is fairly small. At weekends and during the peak season, it’s worth booking in advance, particularly at seafood restaurants such as the Bar Restaurante Cofradía de Bajamar, which has 4,258 reviews. Larger groups are advised to secure a table well in advance.
Opening hours and other details are subject to change; please check before visiting.
All restaurant profiles for the Canary Islands can be found at www.Kanaren-Kleinanzeigen.com.