Excellent service, food and cozy but elegant space! This is an establishment that does what so many…read moreothers aspire to and few achieve. We arrived for a Christmas night dinner with very few expectations. My what a Christmas gift. My wife and I arrived at 7:30 (I know really early by Spanish standards) to a half full room of diners including families dressed for a special evening, as we were. Shown to our table immediately, seated, allowed a few minutes to settle in before asked for drinks and shown menus. Very easy flow of menus, cocktails, wine list and time to peruse. They offered specials but the head waiter stopped in to offer the kitchen expertise for anything off menu that they might try satisfy. All done with ease and grace. Menu was expansive Spanish/ French with nice selections of seafood and meats. My wife had the lobster Thermidor and I had a fish soup and grilled corvina. We started with fresh bread and butter (excellent olive oil was on the table), a muse bouche of salmon purée, olives, an aioli and carrot/celery. The salmon was nicely done and a good start. The soup came next and was very flavorful and hearty. Nice chunks of seafood. The mains came next nicely timed. The Thermidor was nicely sauced with large chunks and sauce was exquisitely balanced. My wife loved it. My corvina was a a very nice portion. Gilled to perfection on a bed of whipped potatoes, julienne vegetables and delectable sauce. We finished with a goat cheese ice cream. It went well with our remaining cava (the wine list is extensive and heavily Spanish) and a nice cortado. We were given a Spanish cordial on the house that finished the meal. This was the work of a confident and professional kitchen. Service was special. We had at least 2 waiters (both young women) looking after us. They remained unobtrusive but efficient. Smiles and banter when we initiated but very professional. The restaurant was elegant but comfortable,15-18 tables I could see. As we left we were thanked and shown again the kind of genuine hospitality of gracious hosts who were confident and proud of their kitchen and staff and who truly enjoyed their work. I thought $$'s were equivalent to the value received. If you have the opportunity when you visit Marbella/ Estepona or make a special trek to try, I hope you will not be disappointed.

Absolutely amazing Spanish food: we started with some "pulpitos" and followed by a lobster…read moretermidor... just amazing! A live guitarist has been adding to the magic of the moment. Highly recommended!

Amazing food and music. Staff are and service also amazing. If you like high quality healthy food…read morethis is the place

We love the food here! So far our favorite place for food!!! We came to Spain in 2017 and came to…read morethis restaurant and had a wonderful meal so much so that we returned to Spain January 2018, and purchased an apartment. We couldn't wait to come back to this restaurant. I recently had the lobster salad and it was great! Lots of fresh ripe fruit with greens and a good amount of lobster. My husband said the best foie gras he has ever had by any restaurant ever. Had it in 2017 and couldn't wait to have it again. Highly recommend the seafood casserole as well. Place is beautifully decorated and very clean. Portions are great size also. Try this place you will not be disappointed!!

Delicious food, excellent service, wonderful live music and a gorgeous setting. Attached parking…read morelot and outdoor dining. You absolutely need a reservation. Def plan to dine here! But be aware there are cats roaming around and they do let some street sellers in, which I felt was not something I like to deal with during dinner. Without that I would give it 5 stars.

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!

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.

This place has taken my love for food and put it on a plate! Six times!…read more We were greeted very friendly and got kindly explained that this restaurant is a true slow food place. We went for a local white wine and chose 5 dishes, to share plus dessert!The waiter took our order, and the french chef prepared then the dishes in his own order and we were not short of mouth watering surprises! Especially the delicacy of the preparation, the portion size and the highest quality of the ingredients, made each dish so unique. The seasoning was to perfection and we could feel how much thought and effort, love and work was put into the dishes! Absolute stunner of a dining experience!!

A perfect little spot to end our foodie adventures in Málaga. The waiter/owner was so nice and made…read moresure that our time there was comfortable and delicious! The pumpkin soup, spinach salad and spaghetti with mariscos were excellently crafted. Go here if you want to enjoy a really yummy meal with a cozy and elegant atmosphere.

My husband and I stumbled across this restaurant, quite unexpectedly. We were looking for another…read morerestaurant in the pouring rain, to discover it was closed. We came into Restaurante El Guarda and were so pleasantly surprised!!! I ordered what was the waiter Francisco's favorite, which was Oxtail. I have never had Oxtail, but decided to give it a shot. It was so delicious!!! The meat melted in my mouth!!! My husband had the Leg of Lamb, which was very good. I would highly recommend this restaurant!!!

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An amazing meal and an unforgettable experience! On a Wednesday night at 8:30 my friends and I made…read morea reservation for 12 people. We are on vacation and were looking for an authentic homemade delicious meal. Walking into dinner we were greeted by the two sisters who were so nice and accommodating. We ordered a ton of tapas you cannot go wrong with any! They went to the supermarket right next door to get our friend buns without sesame seeds since she is allergic to them. The meal was fresh, homemade, and made with love. Would recommend this place a million times over. GO!

My sister and I went here for a few tapas and a glass of wine. I have been waiting for good…read moretortilla espanola and we found it here. The sisters bent over backwards to make our meal experience wonderful! I had pretty good gazpacho and we shared a cheese board. We had a very friendly conversation with the sisters in both English and Spanish. I would recommend this place!

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.