← All restaurants in Los Cristianos
As of August 2026 (updated regularly)
Los Cristianos owes its seafood character to the harbour, from which ferries depart for La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro. If you’re looking for the best places to eat in Los Cristianos, you’ll find them in the older streets behind the beach promenade, where locals head to the Bar Restaurante Gomerón or the Restaurante Pimms for lunch. Sea bream and sea bass are fresher here than in neighbouring Playa de las Américas. The town grew from a small fishing village into the port town in the municipality of Arona, and this heritage is still evident on the plate today.
Snack bars between the harbour and the side streets
Lunch is the cheapest meal for visitors in Los Cristianos. Away from the promenade, the ‚Menú del Día‘ costs between eight and ten euros for a three-course meal including a drink, with no tourist surcharge. These restaurants open around 2 pm and are only open for a few hours. Menus are often only in Spanish, but knowing a few key words will make ordering easier. Make sure you have cash in your wallet, as card payments aren’t accepted everywhere. It’s rarely worth booking a table; only around Christmas and Easter do the restaurants fill up faster than usual.
Tips for your visit
Along the seafront promenade, 41 bars are crammed together, their counters laden with fish tapas at lunchtime. The Fox Gastro Pub and Grill barbecues squid, whilst ‚papas arrugadas‘ are listed on the boards outside the entrances. The harbour is within sight of the terraces. Small counters serve bocadillos to guests coming from the sandy beach.
In the shady alleyways near the old town centre, 25 cafés hold their parasols over small tables. Cortados and freshly squeezed orange juice flow across the counters in the morning. Karma Bar & Cocktail Bar mixes drinks, whilst the scent of baked pastry wafts through the streets. Happy Food fills its display cases with quick bites to take on the way to the water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetarian options are available at snack bars in Los Cristianos?
The menus feature papas arrugadas with mojo, grilled vegetables and salads. The nine Italian restaurants serve meat-free pasta and bake pizzas without sausage. Several of the 25 cafés offer vegetarian snacks for mid-morning.
When is the best time to visit the snack bars in Los Cristianos?
In the evenings along the beach promenade, demand for fresh fish and seafood rises, and the kitchens are in full swing. A quick bite to eat is also a great way to round off the day before the ferry departures from the harbour to La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro.
When are the snack bars in Los Cristianos open?
Many eateries open around midday and stay open into the evening. Establishments near the harbour and the seafront promenade align their opening times with ferry and beach schedules, and some open earlier.
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.