RESTAURANT BALNEARI We paid a long-overdue visit to restaurant Balneari in Cala Carbó. The restaurant has been part of this small Ibiza cove since 1974, when it began life as a simple beach kiosk. Founded by Pepe Benet, the restaurant became one of the best-known traditional fish establishments in the southern part of the island. After Pepe retired, the business was transferred in 2005 to Antonio “Toni” Torres, one of his trusted employees. Toni now manages the restaurant. Mo

RESTAURANTE NIU BLAU We returned to Restaurante Niu Blau, which is one of Ibiza’s long-established traditional beach restaurants. Located directly on Es Niu Blau beach, between Santa Eulària and Es Canar, it has served customers for more than 40 years. Unlike many of Ibiza’s newer beach clubs, Niu Blau has retained the feel of a traditional Mediterranean seaside restaurant, specialising in rice dishes, fresh fish and seafood. Es Niu Blau is a small sandy bay surrounded by pin

RESTAURANTE ES VENTALL Michelin Plate IIO Es Ventall Ibiza is one of our favourite restaurants in Sant Antoni de Portmany (San Antonio): The restaurant has been open for over 35 years. Since 2005, when the younger José Miguel Bonet took over, the traditional dishes have been given a much more inventive twist. However, they still include many of the island’s favourites. These include rice dishes, such as paella, fideuá, arroz a banda, bullit de peix, and fish and seafood. Th

RESTAURANT SALVADÓ This traditional Ibicencan fish restaurant sits above the small cove of Pou des Lleó, near Sant Carles de Peralta in northern Ibiza, with wonderful views across the sea and Canal d’en Martí. Enjoy exquisite fresh fish and rice dishes complemented by a fine wine list, all while taking in stunning sea views of the picturesque cove. Any lunch or evening meal at restaurant Salvadó is quintessentially Ibicencan and worth the trip. You start with the usual Ibicen

LA JOSEFITA IBIZA La Josefita is a charming little restaurant located in the backstreets of Sant Antoni de Portmany (San Antonio), close to the famous West End, which is currently undergoing a significant transformation from its previous, wilder incarnation. This tapas restaurant, opened in August 2023, pays tribute to Grandma Pepita - Josefa Pepita. The Josefita offers a concise menu of reimagined, familiar tapas. We started with; Berenjena frita (deep-fried aubergine). Tost

HOSTAL LA TORRE Hostal La Torre is one of our favourite places in Ibiza for watching the sunset. It sits on the rugged coastline at Cap Negret, about 3 km from the town of Sant Antoni de Portmany. Hostal La Torre features a charming courtyard garden at the rear, plus a delightful restaurant with a beautiful terrace offering panoramic views of the sea and Illa sa Conillera. Guests enjoying the garden area. The various terraces offer stunning panoramic views of the surrounding

KUMHARAS Kumharas was established in 1997 and has become a wonderfully laid-back sunset and music bar that is an institution in San Antonio Bay. Miguel Maymó created the concept behind Kumharas and still manages it today. His vision was intentionally distinct from the mass-tourism bars in San Antonio and San Antonio Bay. Photo Twitter (X) @LC300563 Kumharas features no vip areas, no organised coach parties, and a mix of locals, travellers, families, music, and a vibrant sun

ES GERRET Es Gerret is one of San Antonio de Portmany’s new upscale restaurants, challenging the town’s typical image. It features a terrace and a spacious indoor seating area. We returned in 2026 for a main course of steak and some wine. We had vacío, a cut from the flank area, located between the ribs and hindquarters. It has a fairly coarse grain and a good layer of fat. It’s excellent grilled over charcoal and is often served medium-rare and sliced. And a chultón de friso

RESTAURANTE CA N’ESMERALDA This restaurant has been operating for several years and is located in a secluded area, away from the main town of Sant Antoni de Portmany (San Antonio Abad). It sits near the end of Cala de Bou, offering views of San Antonio Bay. We popped in for a light lunch (do we really have light lunches?) and tried the following. Pan con aioli. Papas asadas, alioli, hilos de chile y nuestro ingrediente especial (roasted potatoes, aioli, chilli threads, and t

BAR ANITA - CA N’ANNETA UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2026: The centre of Sant Carles around Bar Anita (Ca n’Anneta) is being pedestrianised, so parking immediately outside the bar is no longer available as before. Through traffic is now directed around the village, with parking available outside the pedestrianised centre. Bar Anita in Sant Carles/San Carlos Located in Sant Carles (San Carlos), a tiny village (near Santa Eulària des Riu), next to the Sant Carles de Peralta church, this o