IBIZA - SANT JOSEP - RESTAURANT ES XARCU

Aug 4
2 min read

RESTAURANT ES XARCU Michelin Plate IIO UPDATED JULY 2026

Es Xarcu has finally returned to the sea. Two years prior, they had to relocate to the village of Es Cubells. Although the menu was excellent and the food was outstanding, the atmosphere just wasn't quite the same. The good news is they have returned to their familiar, beloved location!

For more than three decades, Mariano Torres and his wife have been managing this chiringuito, a favourite among numerous boat owners who visit for a lavish lunch. If you have ample funds and maybe a boat to dock, head beyond Cala Jondal. Follow a rocky, dusty trail (it’s advisable to use someone else’s car!) to Cala es Xarcu, where the restaurant Es Xarcu awaits you.

If you are lucky enough to have a boat or private yacht, you can anchor just in front of the restaurant and be taken aboard by the restaurant's complimentary boat service.

It is fantastic to sit in this wonderfully tranquil, rustic spot overlooking the bay, enjoying a meal.

This beautiful little restaurant is in the same bay as the noisy Eurotrash Blue Marlin, but it’s separated by a small headland and another world.

It’s a grown-up sort of place, with lots of atmosphere and no disco beat. The emphasis is on premium fish and seafood. Classic rice-and-fish dishes such as paella, fideuà, and bullit de peix are also on the menu.

You could start with,

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota (100% Ibérico pig)

Pimentos de Padrón (small green peppers; one in ten can be hot, beware!)

Almejas (clams)

Espardenyas (sea cucumber)

Gambas (prawns)

Then go for langosta (lobster),

Or share a large fresh fish like

San Pedro (John Dory)

Mero (grouper)

Rotja (sea scorpion)

They are all baked in the oven or with a sea salt crust, and served with peppers and potatoes.

In August, you can savour a local delicacy: the exquisite fried little red Raó (Ibicenco), Raor (Spanish), or Razorfish (English). These small, vibrant pink fish have a brief season in the Mediterranean and Balearic Sea.

All this food should be washed down with a fantastic bottle of Albariño (Galicia) or Verdejo (Rueda), both from north-west Spain, or a bottle of sangria con cava (and champagne), of course! All are great with fish and shellfish. There is also a wide selection of cigars for those who enjoy them.

Once you've finished your meal, make your way to the nearby small beach adjacent to the restaurant, where you can unwind on a few sunbeds and enjoy the sunshine. The restaurant is ideal for couples, friends, or family gatherings.