Lobster stew, Mahón-Menorca D.O.P. cheese, and local cuisine: a personal tour across the island. In 2026, I set myself a delicious challenge: to choose up to 5 restaurants per municipality in Menorca, based on high diner ratings and my own experience as a local guide. At each stop, I share the dish that captivated me most, the address with a Google Maps link, and a price indicator: € (cheap), €€ (mid-range), and €€€ (expensive).
In this guide
- Ciutadella · Maó / Mahón · Es Castell · Es Mercadal and Fornells · Ferreries · Es Migjorn Gran · Alaior · Sant Lluís
Ciutadella
Café Balear · €€€ (seafood · stew)
I ordered the lobster stew: deep broth, toasted bread for dipping, and that embracing harbor aroma. A classic that never disappoints.
📍 Passeig des Moll, Ciutadella
S’Amarador · €€ (rice dishes · harbor)
The creamy lobster rice was perfectly cooked. Flavorful, clean, and ideal for sharing while watching the boats.
📍 Port Antic, Ciutadella
Es Tast de na Sílvia · €€ (km0 · slow food)
The Mahón cheese tasting (mild, semi-cured, and cured) tasted like pure Menorcan landscape: milk, salt, and patience.
📍 C. Santa Clara, Ciutadella
Rels · €€€ (signature · traditional)
I loved their reinterpreted oliaigua: tradition and technique in a fresh dish, with crispy “codina” as a local nod.
📍 C. Sant Isidre, Ciutadella
Ulisses (Mercat) · €€ (tapas · market)
At the bar, I had grilled red prawns and lobster stew croquettes. Two maritime bites worth repeating.
📍 Plaça de la Llibertat, Ciutadella
Maó / Mahón
El Rais · €€€ (rice dishes · harbor)
The creamy cuttlefish and prawn rice won me over with its balance and depth. Unpretentious seafood cuisine facing the harbor.
📍 Moll de Llevant, Maó
Ses Forquilles · €€ (tapas · creative)
Their roasted aubergines with honey have an addictive citrusy touch. Perfect for a long and enjoyable tapas session.
📍 Centro histórico, Maó
El Romero · €€€ (sustainable · sea)
The grilled fish of the day arrived with vegetables and was perfectly cooked. Quality produce and respect for ingredients come first.
📍 Moll de Llevant, Maó
Can Vermut · € (vermouth · Mahón cheese)
A happy stop for a Mahón-Menorca cheese board with pickles and a chilled vermouth. A perfect midday plan.
📍 C. d’Es Moro, Maó
Cap Roig (Sa Mesquida) · €€€ (viewpoint · stew)
With open sea views, their lobster stew tastes of the Tramontana wind. Landscape and spoon go hand in hand.
📍 Sa Mesquida, Maó
Es Castell
Sa Punta · €€€ (views · fish)
The salt-baked fish was juicy and clean, with olive oil elevating it even further. An unforgettable sunset in Cales Fonts.
📍 Cales Fonts, Es Castell
Trébol · €€ (seafood · classic)
A very tasty arroz a banda, with mild aioli and postcard views of the harbor.
📍 Moll de Cales Fonts, Es Castell
Tarambana · €€ (terrace · Mediterranean)
Their tuna tartare with citrus notes won me over. Fresh, balanced, and with views to linger over.
📍 Moll de Cales Fonts, Es Castell
Chèspir (Cales Fonts) · €€ (tapas · harbor)
Patatas bravas with mild aioli and tapas with a maritime feel. Intimate atmosphere right on the waterfront.
📍 Moll de Cales Fonts, 47, Es Castell
Nikki’s · €€ (meats)
The grilled sirloin steak was perfectly cooked and came with a generous side dish. Attentive service and a relaxed pace.
📍 Moll de Cales Fonts, Es Castell
Es Mercadal (includes Fornells)
Es Cranc (Fornells) · €€€ (lobster stew · iconic)
The benchmark lobster stew: taste of the rocks, powerful broth, and tradition on the table.
📍 Fornells, Es Mercadal
Sa Llagosta (Fornells) · €€€ (lobster · beachfront)
I’ll go with the lobster carpaccio: delicate, citrusy, and absolutely Menorcan.
📍 C. Gabriel Gelabert, 12, Fornells
Sa Fonda (Port de Fornells) · €€ (seafood)
A flavorful and well-bound arroz del “señoret”. Honest cuisine overlooking the pier.
📍 Passeig Marítim, Port de Fornells
Ca Na Marga (Es Mercadal) · €€ (grill · meat)
The grilled beef arrived with just the right smokiness and supreme juiciness. Ideal for meat lovers.
📍 Ctra. Fornells, Es Mercadal
Molí d’es Racó (Es Mercadal) · €€ (traditional · mill)
Their kid goat in sauce tastes of slow-cooked, traditional cuisine. An iconic spot in an old mill.
📍 C. Major / Verge del Toro, Es Mercadal
Ferreries
Rías Baixas · €€ (seafood)
Clams a la marinera to remember: rich sauce and bread for dipping.
📍 C. Major, Ferreries
Perbacco · € (Italian)
The Menorcan pizza with sobrasada and honey: crispy and addictive. Perfect for sharing.
📍 Plaça, Ferreries
Hotel Loar – Restaurant · €€ (menus)
The baked lamb was juicy and spiced, with a perfect homemade side dish.
📍 Plaça Espanya, Ferreries
La Viajera · €€ (patio · fresh)
The seasonal salad with local cheese was light and aromatic. A charming patio.
📍 C. Major, Ferreries
Bondhu Indian · €€ (spices)
A mild and fragrant butter chicken, ideal for a change of pace one evening.
📍 Av. Verge del Toro, Ferreries
Es Migjorn Gran
Ca na Pilar · €€€ (signature)
The Mahón cheese crème brûlée blew my mind: sweet, salty, and intensely milky.
📍 C. Major, Es Migjorn Gran
S’Engolidor · €€ (local)
The crispy frito menorquín with homemade aioli tasted of the countryside, nuances, and Sunday.
📍 C. Major, Es Migjorn Gran
Binigaus Vell (Rural Hotel) · €€€ (terrace · garden)
The garden salad with mild Mahón cheese was pure light on the palate. Countryside and calm.
📍 Camí de Binigaus, Es Migjorn Gran
Es Bruc (Sant Tomàs) · €€ (beach)
A tender and flavorful grilled squid with sand views. A perfect plan after a swim.
📍 Platja de Sant Tomàs (Es Migjorn Gran)
Alaior
Es Bruc (Son Bou) · €€ (beach · classic)
The seafood paella here tastes of holidays: loose grains, generous seafood, and sea breeze.
📍 Passeig Marítim, Son Bou (Alaior)
Alessandro’s (Son Bou) · € (Italian)
The fresh pasta al pomodoro was al dente with an honest sauce. Simple, well-made comfort.
📍 Centro comercial, Son Bou
Compostela (Son Bou) · €€ (seafood)
Their grilled seafood platter was varied, perfectly cooked, and ideal for two people.
📍 Av. Central, Son Bou
Club San Jaime (Son Bou) · € (family)
The crispy Andalusian-style calamari hit the spot perfectly after a day at the beach.
📍 Urb. San Jaime Mediterráneo, Son Bou
Es Forn de Torre Solí Nou · €€ (local)
The pork loin with Mahón cheese sauce is pure km0. Rich and comforting.
📍 Torre Solí Nou, Alaior
Sant Lluís
Bodegas Binifadet · €€€ (winery · terrace)
I toasted with a local white wine and an impeccable Mahón cheese with olive oil. Garden, grapes, and calm.
📍 Camí de Ses Barraques, Sant Lluís
Sa Pedrera d’es Pujol · €€€ (signature)
The roasted meat ravioli with truffle were pure elegance. Technique serving flavor.
📍 Camí des Pujol, Sant Lluís
Salitre (Cala Torret) · €€€ (sea · views)
The tuna tartare with citrus notes and the Cala Torret breeze: a perfect match.
📍 Cala Torret, Sant Lluís
Na Rosa (Binibeca) · €€ (Mediterranean)
I’ll stick with their grilled octopus on parmentier. Tender and flavorful, without artifice.
📍 Binibeca Vell, Sant Lluís
El Faro (Punta Prima) · €€ (beach)
The black rice with aioli was hearty and incredibly flavorful, overlooking the lighthouse islet.
📍 Punta Prima, Sant Lluís
Savoring Menorca, dish by dish
From Ciutadella to Maó, passing through Es Castell, Es Mercadal, Ferreries, Es Migjorn Gran, Alaior, and Sant Lluís, this 2026 I confirmed something I already suspected: in Menorca, cooking is deeply rooted in the land. Lobster stews that smell of rock, cheeses that tell of the Tramontana wind, and gardens that reach the table with a name and surname. I hope this guide whets your appetite and helps you plan your own route. Bon profit!
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