Day-Into-Night: Where to eat and drink in Ibiza
Home to rocky red cliffs, secluded coves, and sun-dappled turquoise beaches – the Spanish island of Ibiza – just off the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea, smacks of both glamorous and boho sensibility. You’ll also find an array of unassuming beach shacks, airy cafes, classic mainstays, and legendary clubs. Just below, is a snapshot of our favorite Ibiza addresses – and the lowdown where to enjoy an easy-breezy seaside Komos cocktail.
This tree-shaded seaside eatery dotted with wooden tables serves fresh seafood and large-format paellas, perfect for sharing. And employing a centuries-old cooking technique used to enhance flavor, don’t miss the flambadou oysters. In the evenings, warm lighting adds a touch of whimsical romance as diners enjoy seats under the starlit sky. Address: Carrer a Grasio, 5 Playa De Cala Gracioneta, 07820, Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza Spain.
Set in a restored 18th-century finca surrounded by lush gardens and a shady outdoor terrace; this always-happening outpost (also in London’s Mayfair and Dubai) hosts simple seafood: freshly-shucked oysters, sea bass ceviche, lobster pasta, and chargrilled wild turbot. Choose from sommelier-selected wines and cocktails (made-to-order with Komos) happily savored once the DJs set up shop. Address: Carrer de Llucmajor, km 2, 7, 07818, Balearic Islands, Spain
“This kitchen is for dancing” is the official mantra of this swanky, celebratory seen-and-be-seen spot. To eat are Mediterranean and Asian fusion classics – black miso cod and tiger prawn tempura, not to mention an array of local produce. Stocked with stellar seaside views and handsome clientele – the outpost has no shortage of curated beats and is always ready to cast you under its intoxicating spell. Address: Paseo Juan Carlos I, 07800 Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain
Agave distillates take front and center stage at this down-to-earth, day-into-night venue. An ideal milieu for modern Mexican cuisine – tasty tacos, ribs covered with coffee and chocolate mole, and steam-leaf wrapped tamales; all amidst a rollicking tango-funk-jazz-and-soul soundtrack. And Komos cocktails of course. Address: Plaza pintor Vicente calbet reira, n 3, 07800 Eivissa, Illes Balears, Spain
Nestled on the island’s southwest coast, the recently-opened Sabina remains an airy eco-community with fifty villas created by 12 leading architects. Enjoy a poolside, farm-to-fork, Middle Eastern lunch or retreat to the Clubhouse, where artful salads, hand-rolled pasta, and ethically sourced wood-fired seafood and meats headline the menu (Komos too). Address: Sabina Calle Motril s/n Calle Motril, Urbanización Monte Carlos, s/n, 07829 Sant Agustí des Vedrà, Balearic Islands, Spain
Peppered with sleepy fisherman's huts and a duo of pristine turquoise beaches, this natural harbor has everything you need to take in a proper beachside meal. Known for its easygoing, open-air surroundings, you’ll find freshly caught seafood (i.e. prawns on a bed of salt) alongside Spanish rice dishes and other Andalusian classics – all while enjoying prime views of the Balearic Sea. Address: de Sant Agustí, Carrer del Vicari Joan Marí, 14, 07872 Es Caló, Illes Balears, Spain
On Ibiza’s southside, and en route to Sa Caleta beach, you’ll find Jul’s – a minimalist, sophisticated spot for Mediterranean cuisine with a Greek twist: think artfully plated, charcoal-grilled meats and a signature lobster risotto with truffles, and an on-site biodynamic farm is responsible for the just-plucked bounty. From the cellar’s depths are countless bottles of fine wines alongside the bar’s creative cocktails. Address: Disseminat sa Caleta, 07818 Eivissa, Illes Balears, Spain
Since 1985, this charmingly-chic, whitewashed Old Town mainstay, dotted with wooden table and chairs, has been serving crowd-pleasing Mediterranean fare: a can’t-miss goat cheese puff pastry (with thyme and honey), courgette carpaccio, tuna tataki, not to mention, fresh ceviches, grilled meat dishes and a salt fish of the day. Address: Carrer de la Santa Creu, 2, 07800 Eivissa, Illes Balears, Spain
With its polished wood and sweeping water views, this easygoing eatery (est. 1983) retains its humble fish shack origins thanks to the menu’s made-to-order paella and guisat de peix: a deliciously rich, rockfish stew once favored by fishermen. Reserve one of the beach beds on the small pebbly cove – ideal for a post-lunch swim, tequila cocktail, and siesta. Address: Playa Es Torrent, s/n, 07830 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands, Spain
For over 40 years, Amalur, billed as “Italian haute cuisine with a twist” remains a perfect spot for a languid, late-afternoon lunch. At night, the white-tablecloth address morphs into a sweetly seductive, candlelit affair for raw bar specialties, award-winning wine, and signature cocktails. Address: Carrer Sant Miquel, km 2.3, 07840 Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, Illes Balears, Spain
(meaning “the country house”) sits on the outskirts of San Carlos village and remains a rustically laid-back, no-reservations hangout. Here, you’ll find traditional island fare: wood-oven baked lamb and potato, grilled peppers and olive salad. A garden terrace with chic striped umbrellas offers shade; and come evening, enjoy warmly-lit lantern dining and friends. Address: Ctra. San Carlos, km 10, 07840 Santa Eulària des Riu, Balearic Islands, Spain
Between the sea and the dunes, ‘El Chiringuito’ has reigned for over a decade thanks to its dreamy, boho-flared, and sun-kissed milieu. Light wood-on-wood tables and chairs, lovely for a late lunch feast of king crab toast, roasted whole fish, and silky, hand-cut jamon. You can sip cocktails and sangria alongside non-alcoholic options on the sandy stretch while taking in the near-perfect surroundings. Address: Camí des Cavallet, 07818, Illes Balears, Spain
