Very good food and atmosphere. Each dish was quite unique. Wine excellent and inexpensive.read more

Delicious food, friendly staff that speaks English and clearly marked vegan options on the menu…read more Good for solo travelers as well as groups.

Fantastic food, great service and great prices. Plus - for celiacs like me, the menu was labeled…read moreso well. It clears shows what is gluten free, vegan, and everything else. A very well documented menu. We are underneath a tree canopy with an orange tree. Cool space. The only bad thing was that we ordered one dish and they brought out something we did not order instead. It was ok. But we just rolled with it. There was a slight language barrier. I got the Thai Curry with Chicken and it was great. No line to get in either the night we were there.

Beautiful garden and a peaceful respite after the crowded pinxto bars. Lovely waitress in the AM…read morewith good English skills and the menu was not just tostadas! Very near the bus station.

Atari was one of our favorite pintxos stops in San Sebastián. We sat outside in the open-air…read moreseating directly across from the beautiful Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus, and the setting couldn't have been better. Watching the square come alive in the evening while dining beneath the illuminated basilica made for a memorable experience. We ordered several pintxos to share, and every dish was excellent. The standout was the Carrillera (slow-braised beef cheek with mashed potatoes), which was incredibly tender, rich, and comforting. The Platillo de Bonito with tuna, anchovies, green peppers, and olives was fresh and full of classic Basque flavors. The Panceta (pork belly) was another highlight, perfectly crisp on the outside and meltingly tender inside. We also loved the creamy Croqueta de Jamón Ibérico, and the Bacalao Confitado con Pil Pil de Piquillos was beautifully cooked, with delicate cod and a silky piquillo pepper pil pil sauce. We couldn't resist trying the Pintxo Especial as well, and it was a great addition to the meal. The staff were warm and accommodating, helping us get a table outside and making us feel welcome throughout the evening. Inside, the restaurant has a lively, authentic Basque atmosphere, but the outdoor seating overlooking one of San Sebastián's most iconic churches makes the experience even more special. If you're looking for traditional Basque pintxos in a fantastic location, Atari is an easy recommendation. We'd happily come back on our next visit.

Service was good and restaurant was nice not too crowded and lots of options to choose from on the…read moremenu. They also had the menu in english which is helpful. We opted for a few pintxos for lunch while we were visiting town. We also had a couple of drinks my husband got whiskey with coke and I asked for a local cocktail since I'm not much of a wine drinker. I was handed a cup of pacharán which was a bit strong but was nice to try something different. The pintxos came out one at a time which was nice we were able to fully enjoy each on their own. The bao was the only one I didn't really like mostly the bun part. It didn't taste like it was cooked all the way and was a bit gummy and there was not a lot of meat filling. Next was the lamb which was really tender and flavorful. The couscous was ok nothing special and not much seasoning to it. Then the beef cheek and mashed potatoes came out which was the star of the pintxos that we had. It was also very tender and the mash was also cooked perfectly. All of this was shared between the two of us and was very filling. The waiter let us know that some of the pinxtos could also be ordered in a full size if we wanted. We enjoyed sampling the pinxtos and would definitely recommend coming here to get a taste of local cuisine.

The answer is, "Yes." The question is, "Should I eat here?"…read more There weren't that many breakfast places open early in San Sebastian, but we found a good one. The food is deelish, and the service is good. It has a nice breakfast feel that is more American-ish than Basque-ish. It is a good place to try as you will probably get a quick Basque breakfast with coffee and pinxtos on your trip to San Sebastian.

Food was perfect! Such nice people working here. And the cafe con leche was excellent! I had the…read morescramble eggs. So yummy! Patrick had bacon toast. He said perfecto! It was nice sitting outside in the cool of the morning. Great ambiance!

Stumbled on this no frills cafe. The staff there were pleasant. The food was mostly average, but…read morewasn't expecting much. One standout item is their tortilla palatas. Surprisingly soft, moist and flavorful. Better than some of the pintxos spots in old town.

I was in search of a place to have breakfast, and this place looked really great. They have the…read morepintxo all set out as most of the bar cafes here. They had two vegetarian options as well as a tortilla. I had the veggie sandwich, and it was delicious with tomato, lettuce, egg, and a bit of mayo or some kind of creme. Just a bit. This place also has delicious café con leche and fresh-squeezed juice. The barrister was absolutely amazing, loving his position, flipping up the plates and glasses, and very attentive. He was quite friendly, and I felt really comfortable. It is just wonderful what eating can do. :) I would suggest this as a great little cafe for breakfast. And all that was only 6.15.

Excellent pintxos and Sangria. Walk up to the counter and pick a few out. Definitely worth your…read morevisit.

The best tapas I had in all of Spain and note that I have visited Madrid, Sevilla, San Sebastian…read more(Donostía), Pamplona, Zaragoza and Barcelona. We had six or seven different tapas and I cannot decide which one was the best. They were all outstanding. We had mushroom croquetas and pan con tomate. Also excellent.

As a warning, you should get here before they open and wait in line because if not, it's a mad…read morehouse. You can get in where you fit in. And just like all the pixtos bars here, seats are for larger portions or set menus and not pixtos. They are known for their suckling pig. Their skin is so crispy and their meat is nice and juicy. Beef cheek is also a must try! We also got the foie gras which was really good. Razor clams was also delicious. Octopus was also a hit, crispy with soft interior. Kids loved the entrecôte. Risotto was good, but wasn't my favorite. Octopus was nice and tender. We ended up going twice here, food is delicious! Service was excellent too, Alejandro always asked if we needed anything and super friendly with our kids too.

Believe all the 5-stars! Worth the 40min wait. We arrived early and they opened 15min late, all…read moreworthwhile. Staff, both front & back, were exceptional. No bad attitudes displayed considering the sheer volume of people & chaos. The four cooks churned out food like soldiers...major kudos to the young team. My only suggestion would be to redirect the line to the second door that leads to the outdoor dining. People didn't know to move forward b/c all the people waiting blocked the flow. I'd also get rid of the round tables outside and build a long skinny standing table. Favorite was the hake. I usually avoid seafood due to sensitivities but what the hey, a bite here & there on holiday won't kill, plus, if you're gonna risk it, this region is as good as it'll get for clean seafood. The scallop was my 2nd favorite. We didn't get the beef cheeks b/c we were going to have steaks later...wished we had, looked divine. If there's just 2of you, opt for the smallest so you can chomp on different pintxos.

One of the many pinxto places in the old town. They had an array of choices but the sea urchin…read morewasn't the classic soupy one. The others appeared to have been there awhile, a hazard of the places that aren't slinging as fast as they can make them. The few spots to stand at a high top in the street were nice as it is right across from a historic church and at the T intersection of two busy pedestrian streets. So good location but may be worth the wait elsewhere.

Casa Vergara was the sleeper hit of our pintxo crawl, introduced by an Airbnb guide and instantly…read moreetched into memory. We ate like happy vagrants on the church steps across the way, because Atari is perpetually slammed, which it ought to be given how deftly they marry quality and price. A piece of white fish arrived lacquered in squid ink so the exterior went midnight-black while the flesh stayed pearly and perfectly moist; saffron threads perfumed the whole thing, and it sat in a sauce so impossibly good I found myself chasing every last streak with bread. A pepper stuffed with crab was light and also dotted with umami squid ink sauce. Then came a sea urchin, baked in its own shell under a light cheese gratin, the roe turning lush and custardy beneath the heat. The texture-and-flavor duet was one of those Basque-country revelations that resists translation into words and simply has to be experienced. Service was quick and good-humored despite the crush, prices were more than fair, and the whole scene (glasses clinking, plates migrating out to the steps) felt like a postcard of San Sebastián come to life. I would eat here every day if I could.

Walked past here and was very happy with what we found! We almost walked out because the smell of…read moremeat was overwhelming. But we saw a txampis pinxtos (mushrooms) and then talked to an extremely friendly server who informed us there was also a vegan/vegetarian burger. This bar was great for a dinner or just pinxtos. Had the bar on tap and a riaoja which was perfect. Didn't try any off the non-veg but the bar was full of happy people. Highly recommend, especially for vegetarians and vegans. Across the street is a place called Drinkos which you should also check out!

Good service and the food was good. Goat cheese salad was great and so was the mushroom croquetta!…read moreThe only complaint was the amount of oil, but this was my first dining experience in San Sebastián!

Lovely cold pressed juice. Chill spot. Across from surf spot. Healthy n refreshing reminds me of…read moreCali lifestyle in my town Venice Beach. ;)

I love this juice bar! It's one of the only healthy and vegetarian options I found during my 2 week…read morestay in San Sebastián. They have amazing salads, acai bowls, and juices. It's located right on the beach too which is nice. I'd highly recommend this place!