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    Santiago's Kitchen - Sole, grilled & seasoned well.... simply divine

    Santiago's Kitchen

    4.3(3 reviews)
    5.9 km

    Back & been coming back , as we always enjoy not only the food but the very friendly & attentive…read moreservice and charming, lovely outdoor garden dining area. Had the sole and pork cheeks for dinner and was both excellent. The bread the serve by the way is divine! We try to come here every time we're in the area. Prices are reasonable, considering the quality of food, service and the setting. I would say it's a casual, fine dining experience. Absolutely a must try,

    When the phrase "hidden gem" was born, they definitely had Santiago's Kitchen in mind, just wow…read more.. Nestled on a quaint street in the middle of Alhaurin el Grande, you could easily walk past without realising it's even there. Step inside however, down some stairs and you walk into a beautiful courtyard, the sky filled with leaves and twinkly fairy lights giving off a wonderful warmth and cosy feel. The menu is varied with something for everyone, mostly gluten free too. I'd say it's definitely on the pricier end of the scale when compared to other local eateries though. After much deliberation I settled on the fig and goats cheese tart to start (€7). Oh my days I could've eaten the whole tart! The fig coulis accompanying it was scrummy and the pesto (which I initially had my reservations about), complimented the flavours of the tart really well. For main, I went all out and ordered the Mediterranean monkfish and king prawns (€19). When in Spain n all! It was just the right sized portion for me and the fish was perfectly cooked. It was served with a nice potato stack, cherry toms and a saffron sauce - deeeelish! So it was our last night...would've been rude not to have dessert right!? And the chocolate baileys ice cream parfait had my name all over it (€6.50)! Served in a cute glass mini-goldfish bowl there were different chocolate textures and honeycomb - what big kid doesn't love honeycomb?! Staff were warm and friendly, a mix of local Spanish speakers and British (it's owned by a British couple). Had such a lovely evening from start to finish, definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area.

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    Santiago's Kitchen - Pork cheeks, braved enough to try it & it didn't disappoint!  Tender, juicy & tasty! The rice was really good, paired well with it!

    Pork cheeks, braved enough to try it & it didn't disappoint! Tender, juicy & tasty! The rice was really good, paired well with it!

    Santiago's Kitchen - But inside...oh so pretty

    But inside...oh so pretty

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    La Casa del Rey

    La Casa del Rey

    4.8(12 reviews)
    44.2 km
    €€

    When I am in Estepona, a few months out of the year, this is my favorite restaurant and I eat here…read moremultiple times a week. First, you will definitely need a reservation. It is always busy. There is seating in the "patio" with a nice man made fireplace in cooler months. There is the main area with the bar and a long table. And there is the option to sit on the 'terrace,' which is a pedestrian street. Weather cooperating, we love to sit on the terrace and people watch. All areas are extremely clean and cheerful. Service is friendly and efficient without being pesty. When a table is reserved, it is yours from your reservation time to the remainder of the evening. They never try to hustle you along so that others (without a reservation) might be seated. American restaurants could learn from this. The menu has about 30 different tapas offerings as well as pinchos, tostas, and entrees. There is something for every appetite. There is always one or two tapas of the day, which change. I am not a seafood eater, so I am thankful that at least half the items offered are not from the sea. My boyfriend loves seafood, so there is plenty to satisfy his tastes, too. We really like to chose 2 to 3 tapas each and that is very filling. My favorites are "taco de manzana" and the chicken burrito, oh, and the mini lamb hamburgers! I guess I really don't have just one favorite! Everything is very fresh and tasty. Most of the tapas are 2€ and 3€. The tostas are 8€ and very filling. My favorite is tosta queso de cabra. Among larger items, my boyfriend really likes the shrimp brick. They will also accommodate an appetite and make it larger or smaller. I normally drink sparkling water or tea. My boyfriend is the wine drinker. They have an extensive wine offering and at least once a month will have a special event with wine pairings or a wine class. They have a full time sommelier who organizes these events. There is also a full bar. I will usually have an after dinner drink. The pours are generous! Our bill for the evening (2 people) is usually 20€-25€ for 6 tapas, a wine (or two), water and an after dinner drink. Highly recommended!

    A lovely place with nice ambiance. However, I feel it was…read morenot as gastronomical tasty as I have expected. I was expecting more and was disappointed. My tuna poky bawl was very mediocre and the foie gras tapas was lacking in flavour. I would not recommend for a " gastronomic " experience

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    La Casa del Rey - Inside La Casa del Rey

    Inside La Casa del Rey

    La Casa del Rey - Patio with fireplace.

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    Patio with fireplace.

    Venta Platero - restaurants - Updated August 2026

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