Must-try Restaurants in Maspalomas
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- Jul 24
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Updated: Nov 16
Maspalomas is not only a good place to have fun and enjoy the sun or the holiday, but also to taste new flavours and explore different food specialties from all over the world in a gay-friendly ambiance. Discover the best addresses restaurants for an excellent evening meal while enjoying the warmth of the nights in the south of Gran Canaria.
You like quality cuisine and gastronomy, but you are also looking for a real dining experience in a special setting with dishes that will make you travel and offer your palate a real discovery. Just try the restaurants below, you won't be disappointed. They are excellent. And remember, it's not enough to be in a so-called gay destination for being a real gay-friendly business. The restaurants below are all listed in the Official Maspalomas Gay Guide and are involved in gay tourism and gay community in Gran Canaria. They deserve your visit more than any other in the seaside resort.
El Mocan | Rainbow Room | The Brunch Club | Ravintola Kuparipannu | Pantai Kuta | Fusion | En el Nombre del Jamón
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El Mocan
El Mocan by Relax is a new gourmet steakhouse and BBQ concept in Maspalomas offering exclusive cuisine grilled over open-air coals. The restaurant is designed as a relaxed-style tavern, with an open-plan area where you can watch the dishes being prepared in the kitchen.
The menu offers a variety of pork, chicken, and beef dishes such as ribs, hamburgers, steak, and chateaubriand, all accompanied by traditional Canarian beer.
Opening time : Mon. to Fri. 18h-24h + Sat. Sun. 13h-24h (Closed Tuesday)
Av. Touroperador Tui, 8 - Campa Internacional (Maspalomas) Call for reservation : (+34) 653 604 670
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Rainbow Room
Rainbow Room is the new trendy queer bar and restaurant in Playa del Inglés. Cocktails, comfort food & community await you ! Rainbow Room, Cocktail & Kitchen, your new fave in Maspalomas, where Mexican flavors meet international fusion ! Located in the heart of Gran Canaria, Playa del Inglés, right next to the Jumbo Center.
Join Robin and Philip, his blond husband, for unforgettable cocktails and a unique kitchen experience ! Come for the food, stay for the vibe. Try the nachos, tacos, golden nuggets, salads, burgers, hot dogs, french fies, chicken wings and the famous Rainbow cake...
The nachos have landed ! Beef. Cheese. Crunch. Flavor explosion in every bite – only at Rainbow Room. Right in the heart of Gran Canaria ! This isn’t just food – it’s the start of your night out! Drinks flowing, vibes glowing, and the best crowd in Maspalomas. Come hungry, leave obsessed.
Taco Tuesday Alert ! Every Tuesday from 16h until midnight at Rainbow Room. Taco Tuesday is an unforgettable experience ! Taco Tuesday is truly special. Expect nothing less than the freshest, high-quality food that meets your standards.
Booking and info : (+34) 696 377 197 | Ed. Europlaya - Av. de Tirajana, 21 - local 8 | Tue–Sat : 16h–24h
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The Brunch Club
Charlys & Toms The Brunch Club is the new hotspot in Maspalomas, specialising in brunch and late breakfast all day long, but not only !
You will also find delicious waffles, cheese, fresh fruits, sandwiches, salads, muesli, eggs, a great variety of toasts, cakes, coffees, smoothies, salmon, wine, burritos... Everything you need to have a snack at any moment, all day long...
Take advantage of the nice open-air terrace and enjoy the excellent service.
Av. de Tirajana, 21 - Edificio Europlaya (Playa del Inglés). Open from 9h to 17h.
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Ravintola Kuparipannu
Ravintola Kuparipannu is a Scandinavian restaurant in Playa del Inglés (Maspalomas) with a large menu choice, including grilled meat, fresh salmon, tapas, hamburgers, vegetarian dishes, and Norsk specialities.
They have a different lunch menu with vegetarian options every day, that changes every week, always at very good and low prices. Lunch is served from 13h to 16h.
At Ravintola Kuparipannu, customers rate the quality of the food, the polite service and the warmth of the welcome. They also appreciate the location, because it's a bit lower than the street, it feels more quiet. The place offers a large inside room and a nice terrace. You will find a wide choice of very varied food, including pizzas, fish, meat, buffets and desserts.
The restaurant has existed for years and is truly one of the culinary references of Playa del Inglés, especially for lovers of Scandinavian cuisine, but not only... It is highly recommended to try it.
Avenida de Tirajana, 25 - Apartamentos Tanife - Playa del Inglés (+34) 928 03 02 41.
Open every day except Wednesday, all day long, from 13h to 23h. (This restaurant closes for a summer break every year from May to october)
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Pantai Kuta
Pantai Kuta is an Indonesian restaurant with Asian specialities located in Avenida de Tirajana, just next to the Yumbo Centrum. If you like the delicacy of Asian dishes, fragrant rice, shrimp, skewers with multiple flavors and meat in sauce cut into small pieces, this is the place for you.
The restaurant offers a large interior room, nicely decorated, and a large open-air terrace. The atmosphere is family-like and relaxed. The chef comes directly from Indonesia and offers real traditional cuisine. It is possible to eat on the spot or to order by phone and take away.
Very low prices and well-stocked plates. The duck in sauce is highly recommended, but not only... Delicious restaurant, best food at the best price !
Av. de Tirajana, 28 - Edificio Roque Nublo - Playa del Ingés (+34) 928 77 46 58.
Open every day except Monday and Tuesday, from 13h to 23h30.
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Fusion
Fusion, Asiatic Restaurant & Lounge Bar : Where Flavor Meets Elegance !
Fragrant, fresh and exciting southeast asian inspired cuisine in a contemporary and stylish setting in the heart of playa del ingles. Relax in the chillout lounge area with a delicious cocktail or sample one of the fine wines before enjoying your meal. At Fusíon, you will discover a total dining experience.
Savour delicate vietnamese appetizers, fragrant thai curries, sizzling stirfries and delicious noodle dishes prepared with a creative fusion twist. Proprietor and head chef David takes his inspiration from the exotic flavours of the southeast asian countries he has travelled including thailand, vietnam and indonesia, taking the best from these cuisines and merging it with Gran Canaria’s fantastic fresh, local produce.
Av. de España, 12 - Playa del Inglés | Open Tuesday to Saturday from 19h to 23h.
Booking and info : (+34) 928 76 57 05
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En el nombre del Jamón
“En el Nombre del Jamón” (In the Name of the Ham) is a bistro-boutique principally dedicated to the Spanish ham but not only. It’s also a gastro-bar with wine-tasting shop and gourmet grocery, the first of its kind to open in the Yumbo Centre.
You will find there a selection of local products and Spanish specialties including beers, liquor, canned fish, Iberian sausages, cheeses, and jams. You can eat on site, and enjoy tapas or sandwiches in a nicely decorated room, or purchase items to take away. In any case, this is your perfect place to buy the best souvenir to bring back from Gran Canaria.
Ask Enerto to learn more about the products and get advice on what to choose and how to pair food and drink.
Monday to Saturday : 14h-23h (closed Sunday) Yumbo Shopping Center, 4th Floor (Planta 4) - Above Hiperdino Supermarket Booking and info : (+34) 669 510 919
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