← All restaurants in Santa Cruz De Tenerife
As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
Etéreo by Pedro Nel has garnered 2,416 reviews in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and boasts a 4.8-star rating – a score that few other restaurants in the island’s major cities can match. The capital of the island of Tenerife is home to 58 restaurants, more than the entire south of the island can boast. Young chefs here work with fish from the Atlantic and papas arrugadas with mojo. La Jama tops the list with 4.9 stars. Anyone looking for the 12 best restaurants in Santa Cruz de Tenerife will discover a city with its own distinctive culinary character, nestled between the harbour and the market.
Gastronomic capital: What visitors should know
Lunch in Santa Cruz is served from 2 pm to 4 pm, when the local eateries fill up and serve the ‚menú del día‘ for between 10 and 14 euros, comprising three courses including a drink. In the evening, kitchens don’t really get going until around 9 pm. Menus in places like Tasca Bodega Cándido are often only in Spanish. Card payments are accepted almost everywhere, but in small tapas bars it’s still a good idea to have cash to hand. The Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África supplies fresh fish, local vegetables and tropical fruit to the city’s kitchens.
Tips for your visit
Antojitos Cocina, GastroTasca De Pincho en Pincho and D’Tapas,26 – with its 956 reviews – are all tucked away in the alleyways of the old town. D’Tapas,26 boasts 4.6 stars and is one of the most popular spots in the city centre. Fresh fish from the Atlantic finds its way onto the menus of many of these restaurants, served with papas arrugadas and mojo. Restaurante Lebeche has 937 reviews and a 4.7-star rating.
Nine bars are mostly located in the alleyways behind the Plaza de España. Focacceria MassaMonti and Pulcinella Restaurante bring a touch of Italy to the city centre. Eight cafés are scattered across the city, some within sight of the harbour, including D’Panas Coffee Bar with 726 reviews. During the Santa Cruz Carnival, one of the world’s biggest carnival celebrations, the tables remain occupied well into the night.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are restaurants in Santa Cruz de Tenerife open?
The 58 restaurants in Santa Cruz de Tenerife open at around 1 pm for lunch and from around 8 pm in the evening; many take a break in the afternoon. At the weekend, many restaurants stay open later. During Carnival, opening hours are significantly extended, and tables fill up in the evening until late into the night.
What’s the best way to get to the restaurants in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
The city centre of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is easy to explore on foot; many restaurants are situated around the Plaza de España and Calle del Castillo. Tram line 1 connects the capital with La Laguna. There are also several TITSA bus routes, as well as car parks near the harbour on the north-east coast of the island.
Are there any restaurants in Santa Cruz de Tenerife with outdoor terraces or sea views?
Several of the 58 restaurants have outdoor terraces, particularly along Avenida de Anaga by the harbour and in the central squares overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Restaurants near the harbour serve fresh fish and Canary Islands dishes such as papas arrugadas with mojo, whilst offering views of the sea and the ships moored there.
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.