Cheap Restaurants

Bar Lopez
Located just off the town's favourite pedestrian street, San Miguel, this place has a reassuringly traditional feel. The tapas is fresh and tasty, and there are homemade dishes of the day.

Address: 7 Calle Las Mercedes, Torremolinos | Telephone: 952 051 244 |

Casa Tayin
This no frills Moroccan restaurant is located right on Fuengirola's pretty main square and has a diverse menu of cuscus dishes and tagines, as well as kebabs, crepes and the surprising addition of pizzas.

Address: Plaza de la Constitución 3, Fuengirola | Telephone: 670 656 536 |

Affordable Restaurants

Beckitt's
Word is out about the exceptionally fine homestyle cooking at this welcoming restaurant in Marbella. Except such heartwarming dishes as seafood chowder, steamed mussels and panfried chicken in a lemongrass sauce. Dinners only, but advisable to book - especially at weekends.

Address: Camilo José Cela 4, Marbella | Telephone: 952 868898 |

La Pesquera
Overlooking a lovely central square, this popular place has a menu that specialises in seafood and fish, as well as basting a superb tapas choice. Go for the paella, it's excellent.

Address: Plaza de la Victoria s/n, Marbella | Telephone: 952 764 174 |

Good Quality Restaurants

Casa Navarra
With exposed-brick walls, pots hanging from rustic beams and a roaring fire, this long-established, family owned venue has an earthy authenticity. The speciality is beef, sourced from Navarra and cooked on a giant griddle.

Address: Carretera de Mijas, km 4, Mijas-Costa | Telephone: 952 580 439 |

El Padrastro
Perched on a cliff above the village, the views of the coast from El Padrastro are stunning. The food is pretty good, too, with dishes such as roast pork with a rich sherry sauce.

Address: 22 Paseo del Compás, Mijas | Telephone: 952 485 000 |

Fine Dining Restaurants

Marbella Club Grill
Spoil yourself in sumptuous surroundings at this local landmark. Cuisine-wise you can expect a good grilling - meat is the speciality. Bookings are essential.

Address: Marbella Club Hotel, Carratera Cadiz | Telephone: 952 822 211 |

Med
Tucked around the corner from the famous Calle Migues souvenir strip, a lift whisks you up to Med's luxurious dining room with its seamless sea views. The menu includes fish and meat dishes: the braised veal with mushrooms, creamed potatoes and vegetable tempura comes highly recommended.

Address: 12 Las Mercedes, Torremolinos | Telephone: 952 058 830 |