Gran Canaria offers one of the most diverse food scenes in the Canary Islands — from beachfront Mediterranean restaurants in Maspalomas to cave dining in Guayadeque and authentic guachinches in Las Palmas. We have gone through thousands of real Google reviews to find the restaurants that consistently deliver, whatever your budget or location.
The best restaurants in Gran Canaria — only the ones worth your time
1. El Senador Restaurant & Beach House — Maspalomas
⭐ 4.7 · +7,200 Google reviews · Mediterranean & Spanish
Right on the beachfront in Maspalomas with sea views that few restaurants in the Canaries can match. The rice dishes, fresh fish and cheesecake are what customers mention most. Staff including Marc, Daniela, Tony and Anita are named individually across hundreds of reviews — a sign that service here is genuinely personal. Some find the prices high but most agree the setting and quality justify it. Perfect for a long lunch or romantic dinner.
See full profile →2. Restaurante Vega — Guayadeque (Ingenio)
⭐ 4.7 · +2,200 Google reviews · Traditional Canarian
One of the most unique dining experiences in Gran Canaria — a restaurant built inside a cave overlooking the Guayadeque ravine. Home-cooked food at accessible prices, with staff who know the menu inside out and make recommendations from and beyond the carte. Empanadas, fried cheese, croquettes and mixed grill are the favourites. Always full — book in advance. An unmissable stop for anyone exploring the interior of the island.
See full profile →3. El Poncho Asador Steakhouse — San Bartolomé de Tirajana
⭐ 4.6 · +3,000 Google reviews · Steakhouse
The best steakhouse in Gran Canaria according to thousands of customers. Perfectly cooked meats, excellent wine selection, professional service and a carefully decorated space. The cheesecake dessert gets almost as many mentions as the steaks. Considered one of the best in the south of the island — and one of the most consistent, which is saying something.
See full profile →4. West End Restaurant — Maspalomas
⭐ 4.7 · +2,900 Google reviews · Burgers & steaks
The Next Level Burger — made with Black Angus beef — has its own following among visitors to Maspalomas. Generous portions, crispy chips, good music and a team that cares about getting your order right. Prices are on the higher side but customers consistently say the quality matches. A solid choice when you want something different from the usual seafood and Canarian food.
See full profile →5. Guachinche Motor Grande — Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
⭐ 4.7 · +2,000 Google reviews · Traditional Canarian
Worth leaving the coast for. Home cooking with seasonal produce, the kind of food that tastes like someone’s grandmother made it. Grilled cheese with palm honey, ropa vieja and aubergines are the standout dishes. Their house white wine gets its own mentions — customers describe it as spectacular. Wide terrace, easy parking and a family atmosphere that fills up fast at weekends.
See full profile →6. Cafetería Yazmina — Telde
⭐ 4.6 · +2,100 Google reviews · Local Canarian
If you are anywhere near Telde, the roast leg bocadillo here is a mandatory stop. Juicy, generous and served on house-made anise bread — the kind of sandwich that locals drive across the island for. Friendly staff, quick service and prices that feel like a throwback. One of those places that is impossible to explain until you have tried it.
See full profile →7. Restaurante Time — Maspalomas
⭐ 4.6 · +1,900 Google reviews · Italian
A small Italian near the Maspalomas lagoon that punches well above its size. Original pasta dishes, well-made pizzas and a truffle pasta with tenderloin that customers keep coming back for. Reasonable prices, warm atmosphere and staff who treat every table like it matters. Every single review is positive — which almost never happens.
See full profile →Tips for eating well in Gran Canaria
Las Palmas has the best local food scene. The capital is where locals eat — Vegueta, Triana and the port area have concentrated some of the best restaurants on the island. Worth a day trip from the south.
Drive inland. The interior of Gran Canaria — Guayadeque, Tejeda, Artenara — has some of the most authentic and affordable restaurants on the island. The drive is part of the experience.
Ask for the menú del día. Most restaurants offer a fixed lunch menu (starter, main, dessert and drink) for 10-15€. Excellent value and a great way to try local food without breaking the bank.
Maspalomas has more than tourist food. Beyond the resort strip, places like El Senador and Restaurante Time offer genuinely good food in a tourist-friendly area.
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