The star of the show? The red prawns from Garrucha. Photo by Tripadvisor.
If fresh Mediterranean seafood is your thing, Restaurante Escáñez in Garrucha should be on your list. Opened in 1982 and perched right by the working harbour, this local gem continues to impress locals and visitors alike.
The star of the show? The red prawns from Garrucha, celebrated for their sweet, firm texture and served simply often chilled on ice. A seafood platter for two, brimming with prawns, langoustines, mussels, clams, razorfish and shrimps, offers an ideal sampling. Their signature zarzuela de marisco, a rich seafood stew is another can’t-miss dish, lovingly crafted and packed with flavour
Reviews consistently praise the unbeatable quality and authenticity of the food. One regular said Escáñez is “the culmination of years of attention to quality in food, wine and service… one of the best restaurants in the entire region”
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The waterfront terrace is prime seating, perfect for sunset views and relaxed dining, especially in summer. Expect a warm, down-to-earth atmosphere, where long-time customers and newcomers blend amid friendly service.
Prices lean a little above average for the area, but with impeccable freshness and generous portions, it’s clearly worth it .
If you’re in Garrucha, craving seafood that tastes as good as it looks, Restaurante Escáñez should be top of your list, no fuss, just flavour.
Address: Paseo Marítimo Nº 38, Garrucha, ES 04630
Phone: +34 950 46 02 78
www.restaurantescanez.com/los-escanez/