ALOHA GRILL

Av. del Prado, 3, 29660 Marbella, Tel. +34952811285

In the Aloha area. Same directions as the Mercadona, go past the supermarket and turn right at the roundabout. The restaurant is a short way down on the right. Fabulous sunsets.

TUK TUK

Av. del Prado, 71, 29660 Marbella, Málaga,

Tel. +34951279188

Asian restaurant in the Aloha area, just follow the road past the Aloha Grill and it is on the right. There is a wonderful waterfall next to the restaurant.

BREATHE

C. los Lirios, 29660 Marbella, Tel. +34952036494

Turn right down the hill at the Centro Plaza roundabout. Breathe is on the right at the next roundabout. They have areas for a drink before and after the meal, so allow the time.

Quite a "trendy" place.

CHIRINGUITO LOS ESPIGONES

Playa Nueva Andalucía, S/N
Puerto Banus,
Marbella (Malaga) 29660.

Tel. +34667096159

Fancy a day at the beach? Just along the beach from Puerto Banus harbour entrance, lunch here isn't cheap but is good and typically Spanish. Also has sun beds for rent.

KALA KALUA

Urb. Cortijo Blanco, 29670 Marbella, Tel. +34952787558

On the beach at San Pedro. A lovely setting, sitting on the sand. A memory to treasure.

RUFINO

C. Montemayor, 4, 29679 Benahavís, Málaga.

Tel. +34952855262

A taxi ride to Benahavis. A Spanish village bursting with restaurants, this is our favourite. Try the Pils Pils starter followed by the Shoulder of Lamb. A favourite.

SHANGO'S

Av. Miguel de Cervantes, 23, 29660 Marbella, Tel.+34722677332

At La Campana on the left going down the hill. You can walk it in 20 minutes, but be ready for an uphill gradient. The good news is it's downhill on the way home!

LOS FAROLILLOS

C. Tirso de Molina, 23, 29660 Marbella, Tel. +34952818041

Again at La Campana, take the first left after Shango’s. Very Spanish and inexpensive. My wife and I saw a guest eating the largest steak we've ever seen. Jealous? you bet.

SIDRERIA MANOLO

C. Tirso de Molina, 25, Nueva Andalucía, 29660 La Campana

Tel.+34 952 81 41 81

Next door to Los Farolillos. As Spanish as it gets.

Really good Spanish food, great for putting a large dish of what you fancy in the middle of the table and sharing.

TEHUELCHE GRILL ARGENTINO

Carretera de Benahavís (A-7175),km. 1,5, Ctra. Benahavís, 29688 Estepona. Tel. +34 952 88 37 42

Argentinian Steak House sitting on the right of the road to Benahavis. Lovely setting eating on the terrace but also good to eat inside. Great steaks, yummy cream potatoes.

YANX

Centro Plaza, 13, 29660 Marbella, Málaga.

Tel. +34952818861

In Centro Plaza. An American burger place but good burgers, good salad, good beer. Something different.

TANGO

Av. de Julio Iglesias, s/n, 29660 Marbella, Málaga.

Tel. +34951899557

Argentinian steak house in Puerto Banus. Two rows back from the front where the boats are.

Good food and sometimes they have a couple dancing the Tango.

And yes, after a few glasses of Malbec, I have had a go.

LOS BANDIDOS

Muelle Ribera, 35, 29660 Marbella, Tel. +34952815915

On the front of Puerto Banus, at the far end. Expensive and you need to book. It’s good.

PICASSO

c/Muelle Ribera Casa H Local 48/49 Puerto José Banus, 29660 Marbella.

On the front at Puerto Banus. A pizza place, you can’t book and you normally have to queue for a short while. Great pizzas, great atmosphere and watch the sites walk by.

RESTAURANTE ALFREDO

C. Andalucía, 10, 29670 San Pedro Alcántara.

Tel. +34 952 78 61 65

Restaurante Alfredo is a large action packed Spanish experience. You can book a table but most people just turn up, the wait is only a few minutes. The food is really good, the price is even better.