Really, these people have sacrificed decor for no-frills eating. But service was great with…read morebountiful AND spectacular seafood alongside the beach and Estepona's Port on the other. No Paella here. La Escollera is strictly seafood from what I saw. Because of Escollera's popularity with tourists AND locals alike, it gets busy so have a few things in mind: (1) give your name+last name to the host inside (2) if you can grab a high-top outside, go for it and get a Starter bite while you wait, (3) someone will yell out your last name, then (4) you're in. Attention from all the servers is definitely here and each offered individual tid-bit on what we ordered. Dozen oysters (or "12 pieces") were meaty and juicy with the right amount of oyster liquor. What's more, I know the oysters hubs and I have been getting on the East Coast in the States are good- but these here in Spain's Southern Coast are mind-blowing. Horseradish and mignonette? They're obsolete in these parts. You will get Tabasco as an alternate (for hubs) and some individually-packaged red wine. It did just fine. Prawns were good but the Sardines were excellent with a slightly crunchy-garlicky exterior. The oysters took it a bit over from what we've experienced during our stay. But come to think of it, comparing the quality and straight-from-the-sea catch to the East Coast, they were worth the €54. Skip the juicy-flavored sangria and go for a red or white instead. In essence, it's all about the seafood here.

Best seafood I've ever had!!…read more We arrived mid afternoon and the place was crowded. We put our name on the list but ended up just getting a bar table outside (which has service anyway). We ordered a lot of small plates and everything was fresh, perfectly cooked, and well seasoned. While we usually prefer sautéed seafood, the fried squid was exceptional. Don't miss out on this spot! Right by the water, beautiful view.

Estepona's hidden gem:-) This is the best restaurant we visited on our two week's stay in Estepona…read more The service is absolutely excellent and the quality of the food is just marvelous!

This small, family owned and operated restaurant is an Estepona favorite. It was recommended by a…read morefriend who lived here, as the best paella restaurant, and it really is. They have won several prices for their rices and we make it a point to come every year we visit. The staff is extremely friendly and courteous. They recommend dishes and go out of their way to accommodate their guests. THE FOOD IS AMAZING! As an added bonus it is located water front, in the port, with nice views and atmosphere.

A tiny little restaurant in the port of Estepona. We were told about the delicious 'arroces' (rice…read moredishes) so we decided to try it out. I have been to Spain many times, and have tried paella and am usually disappointed with the muddled taste and the fattiness, until now. This paella was really delicious. The shrimp tasted like shrimp, the muscles tasted like delicious muscles and the rice had the flavor of all the seafood. The salad was very refreshing to eat while we waited for our Paella to be cooked, which took some time, but all in all, not so bad, considering it has to simmer long. I recommend this place.

This review is since their major renovation and reopening. The building is beautiful with new…read morefloors and updated, modern restrooms. It looks so bright inside and much more inviting. The praise ends there. We had a late lunch and were one of five tables. We ordered a beer, sparkling water, vegetable wrap and bruschetta. My boyfriend ordered in Spanish & the waitress didn't understand him. He pointed to the items on the menu. She looked closely & wrote them down. Ten minutes later she returned & asked me what we ordered. She also asked either if I was French or spoke French, or that's what I understood. After another 10 minutes, our orders appeared. I took a small bite of the wrap and tasted chicken in the supposed vegetable/vegetarian wrap. My boyfriend's bruschetta looked like one thin piece of white bread with pieces of tomato atop. He got another server's attention & pointing to my wrap asked if that was indeed chicken inside the vegetable/vegetarian wrap. Yes, it was. She whisked it back to the kitchen. Another 20 minutes passed and our waitress appeared with the vegetable/vegetarian wrap. In broken English she explained she thought we ordered the chicken wrap & then changed & said the kitchen had gotten it wrong?!? Both the wrap and bruschetta were mediocre at best. The bruschetta was obviously someone's interpretation of what bruschetta was. The vegetable wrap was supposed to have Philadelphia cream cheese. Half had cream cheese and half had goat cheese!?! Small children were running thru the restaurant & onto the beach and back. Their parents ignored them. A table next to us filled with three men and began chain smoking. The table closest to them asked for another table. We also got continuous cigarette smoke, but at this point were only waiting for the check. It was 28€, so not inexpensive for the bad experience. Don't think we will eat here again.

Absolutely phenomenal view, food & owners! Definitely try the Sangria! Not all businesses care…read moreabout the patrons anymore....this one does.

We had lunch at this restaurant today, and although no bread or similar items were served as we did…read morenot want it, we were still charged €6 per cover. "Cubierto" This is not only unfair but also illegal spain if not clearly stated in advance. We are locals, not tourists, and regularly dine out even in the low season. I found it very disappointing to be treated this way. When I raised the issue with the waiter, I was met with resistance and had to argue extensively just to point out a charge that shouldn't have been there in the first place. A restaurant of this level should not rely on sneaky tactics for a few extra euros. Practices like this are not only unethical but also drive customers away. I will not return.

Non existent service and horrible food. My boyfriend and I had been here a few months back and…read moreenjoyed the evening. It seems the entire staff has completely changed. We were seated quickly. Drink order taken. Within 15 minutes food order taken and a bread basket literally dropped onto the table by a girl who never said a word. The duck wok and spinach ravioli were served after about 15 minutes. The restaurant was not busy but waiter after waiter continually walked up and down past our outdoor table. The red sauce (tomato?) over the gummy ravioli was sickeningly sweet. A blob of melted cheese was atop it. The ravioli was supposed to be spinach stuffed with cheese. It was over cooked wheat stuffed with spinach. It was close to inedible. My boyfriend's duck wok had a thick brown flour based sauce over it. The rice was dried out. Also close to inedible. No one ever check on our meals or asked if we wanted drink refills. The same rude girl came and took our plates away without uttering a word. Waiters back and forth past our table. NO one stopped. After 45 minutes sitting there with no plates and empty drink glasses, one waiter finally stopped and asked if we needed anything else. My boyfriend asked for the bill (38€). Non existent service and inedible food. We will not be back.