Where Gran Canaria serves the day’s catch, from La Isleta to Mogán

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As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)

Gran Canaria brings fresh catches straight from the boat to your plate, particularly along the La Isleta coast in Las Palmas, where families have made a living from barbecuing fish for generations. If you’re looking for the best fish restaurants on Gran Canaria, you’ll find them in the north, rather than in the more touristy south around Maspalomas. The Mercado del Puerto draws in the city’s fish-lovers. Smaller coastal villages are just as good: Pescados y Mariscos Estévez in Arinaga and the Restaurante Cofradía de Pescadores in Puerto de las Nieves have their catch ready to serve. Grouper and sama are grilled here.

Fresh fish: from La Isleta to Mogán

At lunchtime, between 2 pm and 4 pm, the ‚menú del día‘ costs between 10 and 14 euros for a three-course meal including a drink. In the evening, prices rise, and the menus at the fishermen’s restaurants are often only in Spanish. Knowing a few words of Castellano can go a long way. The Restaurante Marisquería Rías Bajas in Maspalomas and the Cofradía de Pescadores Mogán charge by weight for their fresh catch. To finish off, Bienmesabe – the Gran Canarian almond cream – is well worth trying after a plate of grilled wrasse. Anyone wanting a table by the water at lunchtime should definitely make a booking.

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1. El pescador puerto rico: a fish restaurant in Puerto Rico

4.0★★★★★★★★★★390 reviews

📞 653 86 92 62

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2. Fryer Tuck’s Fish & Chips: a fish restaurant in Mogán

3.2★★★★★★★★★★49 reviews

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3. Pescados y Mariscos Estévez: a seafood restaurant in Arinaga

4.5★★★★★★★★★★92 reviews

📞 928 18 84 48

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4. Restaurante Cofradía de Pescadores: a seafood restaurant in Puerto de las Nieves

2.9★★★★★★★★★★1,351 reviews

📞 625 94 16 75

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5. Cofradía de Pescadores Mogán: a seafood restaurant in Mogán

3.7★★★★★★★★★★1,610 reviews

📞 928 56 53 21

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6. Restaurante Marisquería Rías Bajas: a seafood restaurant in Maspalomas

📞 928 76 40 33

Tips for your visit

Around Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on the north-east coast, there are 999 restaurants with fish displayed on ice in their windows. In Vegueta, waiters serve papas arrugadas with mojo alongside grilled vieja. The smoke from the barbecue drifts into the alleyways of the old town near Santa Ana Cathedral. El Pescador Puerto Rico in the south is the most popular of the seafood restaurants, with 390 reviews.

In the 86 pizzerias, marinated fish fillets are served alongside the pizza. On the fish stalls along the La Isleta coast, parrotfish and sea bass are laid out, sorted by size. Queso de Flor de Guia from the island’s mountainous interior complements many a starter. Fryer Tuck’s Fish & Chips in Mogán, with a 3.2-star rating, caters more to British tastes than Canary Island ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What vegetarian options do seafood restaurants in Gran Canaria offer?

Meat- and fish-free side dishes often include papas arrugadas with mojo, mixed salads and grilled vegetables. In restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the regional Queso de Flor de Guia is often on the menu. Many of the 999 restaurants also offer vegetable rice and soups.

When is the best time to visit the seafood restaurants in Gran Canaria?

The evening hours are particularly worthwhile, when the day’s catch from the coastal fishing villages is served. The harbour districts near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria get very busy at weekends, so booking a table remains the safer option. The island’s mild climate allows for outdoor dining with sea views all year round.

When are the seafood restaurants in Gran Canaria open?

Seafood restaurants usually open at around 1 pm for lunch and from about 7 pm in the evening, often with an afternoon break. In the tourist-heavy areas in the south, quite a few restaurants remain open all day. The exact times depend on the individual establishment, so it’s worth checking in advance.