Lanzarote is one of the most visited islands in the Canaries — and one of the most underrated when it comes to food. Beyond the tourist strips, you will find restaurants serving fresh seafood, traditional Canarian rice dishes and volcanic-view terraces that make every meal an experience. We have analysed thousands of real Google reviews to bring you only the best.
The best restaurants in Lanzarote — reviewed by real customers
1. Casa Rafa Restaurante de Mar — Yaiza
⭐ 4.8 · +5,000 Google reviews · Seafood & rice
The most reviewed restaurant in Lanzarote. Owner Rafa runs a tight ship — elegant atmosphere, generous portions and a service that customers describe as impeccable from start to finish. The creamy carabinero prawn rice is the dish everyone orders. You can walk in without a reservation and still get excellent service, though booking ahead is always safer.
See full profile →2. Bar Cafetería El Pisquito — Haría
⭐ 4.8 · +2,800 Google reviews · Fresh fish & seafood
No frills, spectacular views and the freshest fish on the island. This unpretentious place in Haría has a terrace facing the sea that makes every meal feel special. Daily fish and seafood depending on what came in that morning. Book ahead — without a reservation you could wait 25-30 minutes. Worth every minute according to the thousands who have left reviews.
See full profile →3. Restaurante Mirador de Los Valles — Teguise
⭐ 4.8 · +1,700 Google reviews · Traditional Canarian
Spectacular views of Lanzarote’s volcanic landscape combined with exceptional traditional Canarian cooking. The grilled meats, perfectly cooked octopus and homemade pumpkin tart are the dishes that customers mention most. The team will serve you late without complaint. Ample parking and accessible for people with reduced mobility. One of the best all-round dining experiences on the island.
See full profile →4. Mirador de las Salinas — Yaiza
⭐ 4.6 · +3,200 Google reviews · Seafood & local produce
One of the most dramatically located restaurants in Lanzarote — overlooking the salt flats and volcanic landscape. Seafood, rice dishes and fresh fish prepared with care. The views alone are worth the visit, but the food holds up too. Calm atmosphere, attentive service and a setting that you will not find anywhere else on the island.
See full profile →5. La Puerta Verde — Haría
⭐ 4.6 · +2,900 Google reviews · Local & Mediterranean
Haría is one of the most charming towns in Lanzarote and La Puerta Verde is where locals eat. Honest food made with local ingredients, generous portions and staff who know their wines and will guide you through the menu. Modern but unpretentious décor with a terrace. Competitive prices for the quality on offer.
See full profile →6. Restaurante El Cangrejo Rojo — Puerto del Carmen
⭐ 4.6 · +2,600 Google reviews · Traditional Canarian & seafood
Sea views, authentic flavours and a team — including Angie, Freddy and Ana — that customers keep naming individually for their warmth and professionalism. The sole, warm salads and traditional Canarian desserts are the highlights. A gem in Puerto del Carmen that feels nothing like a tourist trap despite its location.
See full profile →7. Casa Carlos Restaurante — Playa Blanca
⭐ 4.6 · +1,900 Google reviews · Creative seafood
Owner Carlos works the floor himself, which says everything about how this place is run. The cherne ceviche with green apple aguachile is one of the most memorable dishes in Lanzarote. Seafood paella, gofio rice and black rice with carabinero prawns round out a menu that balances creativity with respect for local produce. Prices match the quality.
See full profile →8. Restaurante La Chalana — Puerto del Carmen
⭐ 4.6 · +1,700 Google reviews · Authentic Canarian
The antidote to the tourist restaurants of Puerto del Carmen. Local, unpretentious and consistently good — fried octopus, squid and fresh daily fish prepared the traditional way. Staff that adapts to families, couples and groups alike. The kind of place that people return to every single visit to Lanzarote.
See full profile →Practical tips for eating out in Lanzarote
Get out of the resort strip. Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise have good options but the best restaurants are in Yaiza, Haría and Teguise. Worth the drive.
Book ahead. The best places fill up fast, especially in summer and at weekends. Always call or book online at least a day before.
Order the daily fish. Ask what came in that morning. Lanzarote’s fish market supplies restaurants directly and the daily catch is always the best thing on the menu.
Try papas arrugadas. Wrinkled potatoes with mojo sauce are the quintessential Canarian side dish. Every restaurant does them — order them with everything.
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