Bon Appetit

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• Orillas Del Mar read more ›
  (Apartamentos El Petromar, Mogan Harbour. Tel. 928 565 316)
  Specialising in fresh, locally caught fish. Large groups should try the paella with a bottle of Canarian wine, followed by some freshly picked tropical fruits.
• Sultan Kebap read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Kasbah, Playa del Inglés. Tel. 928 767 105)
  Specialising in Turkish food, this restaurant is the ideal place to eat before you go out - or to grab a snack on the way home.
• Las Brasas read more ›
  (Avenida la Cruz, Firgas. Tel. 928 625 250)
  This family-run restaurant specialises in barbecued meats. Order the chicken with herbs, served with fresh salad and hot, garlicky bread - delicious!
• Orillas Del Mar read more ›
  (Apartamentos El Petromar, Mogan Harbour. Tel. 928 565 316)
  Offering plenty of dishes featuring locally caught fresh fish, this restaurant's speciality is its huge paella dish (ideal for groups), which you can wash down with a bottle of Canarian wine.
• Las Brasas read more ›
  (Avenida la Cruz, Firgas. Tel. 928 625 250)
  Cheerful-looking restaurant that specialises in grilled meats. Try the chicken coated in herbs and butter and served with salad and hot bread.
• Casa Valdi read more ›
  (54 General Vives, Las Palmas. Tel. 928 221 396)
  Sample typical Canarian cuisine at fabulously low prices, including delicious tapas and a menú del día at just €7.

• Bacana Churrasqueria Rodizo Grill read more ›
  (Complejo Roja Verde, Avenida San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Playa del Inglés. Tel. 928 770 324)
  Eat as much as you like, as the waiters continuously serve a selection of freshly grilled meat from massive swords, with rice, a salad bar and drink included.
• Bar Restaurante Tagoror read more ›
  (Cueva de Bartolo, Montaña las Tierras, Ingenio. Tel. 928 172 013)
  Enjoy an extensive choice of traditional local dishes such as papas con mojo (wrinkled potatoes with spicy sauce) and sancocho canario (spicy fish and potatoes). The stars of the menu, however, are the tender meats grilled over a wood fire.
• La Pizza read more ›
  (66 Avenida Del Cabildo, Telde. Tel. 928 682 834)
  An Italian restaurant with a warm, romantic atmosphere. A must for pizza lovers.
• Las Canadas read more ›
  (Carretera General de Mogan. Tel. 928 172 580)
  In the picturesque area of San Nicolas, dine inside the restaurant or eat outside and enjoy the spectacular views of the Veneguera Valley. Order chicken with papas arrugadas (potatoes) served with a spicy mojo sauce at this large Canarian restaurant.
• The Bali read more ›
  (Avenida Tirajana, Playa del Inglés. Tel. 928 763 261)
  This intimate Indonesian restaurant has won over the locals. The rijsttafel (rice table) is ideal for groups. The Bali's menu boasts more than 35 dishes, with everything from gado gado and bami goreng to chicken satay kebabs.
• El Gaucho read more ›
  (Between Centro Comercial Metro and Kasbah, Playa del Inglés. )
  Famous for its Argentinian steaks, try the red-pepper sausage with cider. Typical Canarian cooking at its best, plus extensive international wine list. El Gaucho occasionally hosts low-key live music.

• Restaurant Sake read more ›
  (3 Avenida Italia, Playa del Inglés. Tel. 928 761 675)
  Enjoy the authentic atmosphere and varied menu at this Japanese restaurant. Try spicy king-prawn balls, followed by fillet steak with almond sauce, it'll melt in your mouth.
• Restaurant Rimini read more ›
  (28 Avenida Gran Canaria, Playa del Inglés. Tel. 928 764 187)
  Top Italian restaurant offering high-quality pasta dishes. Try the succulent saltimbocca (veal cooked in vermouth, served with sage and Parma ham) or fillet steak gorgonzola.
• Thai Malacca read more ›
  (14 Calle Diderot, Las Palmas. Tel. 928 268 053)
  Good food, excellent service and beautiful décor all combine to make this Thai restaurant something rather special. Try the wondeful lobster, or deliciously creamy choo chee pla (fish curry).
• Adio Mare read more ›
  (Centro Comercial San Agustin, Playa del Inglés. Tel. 928 778 924)
  Expect beautiful décor and friendly service at this elegant eatery serving succulent steaks and roast vegetables. Delicious steak Café de Paris, or shredded fillet with blue cheese sauce.
• Restaurant Ola read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Yumbo, 2nd floor, Playa del Inglés. Tel. 928 764 615)
  Start your carnival party here! Creative dishes are cooked with fresh, local produce. The smoked salmon with dill sauce, and roasted crispy duck with red cabbage, apple and sautéed potatoes are both winners.
• Samsara Restaurant Lounge read more ›
  (Calle Oceania, Centro Comercial La Chara, Maspalomas. Tel. 928 142 736)
  In exotic and luxurious surroundings, devour the lavish lobster in curry sauce. After your Thai meal, browse around the gallery or relax with a cocktail.

• La Candela read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Yumbo, 2nd Floor, Playa del Inglés. Tel. 928 772 380)
  Enjoy a long, leisurely meal while listening to the jazzy chill-out band at this Spanish/Italian fusion joint. Try the fillet steak served with rocket and parmesan salad, with a decent bottle of Italian wine. Perfect for a special occasion.
• Gorbea read more ›
  (Hotel Gloria Palace, Calle Margarita, Playa del Inglés. Tel. 928 128 500)
  The highest restaurant in Gran Canaria, featuring mouth-watering Basque food (the name is a tribute to the highest mountain in the Basque country). The Segovian lamb chops melt in your mouth and, for fish lovers, the prawn and lobster salad is a delight.
• La Cruciata read more ›
  (41 Avenida Perez Galdos, Las Palmas. Tel. 928 381 791)
  An up-market restaurant fusing Canarian cuisine with exotic flavours. Order the Plato de Gustacion for a taste of everything, with apéritifs, starters and six main courses, followed by coffee and petit fours. Make sure you go with an empty stomach!
• Mundo read more ›
  (Apartments Tenesor, Avenida Tirajana, Playa del Inglés. Tel. 928 776 141)
  Up-beat Miami-style restaurant specialising in fusion cookery. The lamb falafels with yoghurt and mint sauce are sensational, as are the pork chops, cooked in rosemary and served with sautéed apple. Afterwards, try the apple pasties served with crème Anglaise.
• Marino Chico read more ›
  (Ancora Centre, Arguineguin. Tel. 928 735 669)
  For a special occasion look no further: Marino Chico serves fantastic fillet steak in Roquefort sauce. For an after-dinner treat try the Mexican coffee, the perfect way to end the meal.
• Restaurant Ola read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Yumbo, 2nd floor, Playa del Inglés. Tel. 928 764 615)
  A small, friendly restaurant with a special ambience. The menu is impressive: order the smoked salmon with dill sauce to start with, followed by the speciality, roasted crispy duck served with red cabbage with apple and sautéed potatoes-it's excellent.

After Dark

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• Sugar Lounge read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Puerto Rico, 2nd Floor. )
  Relax with cocktail in hand. Looking to get the party started? Then order the speciality - an unusual but delicious mix of strawberry and Red Bull.
• Harbour Lights read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Pasarella, Puerto Rico. )
  Chill out on the impressive terrace overlooking the harbour. A friendly bar with cheap drinks and a laid-back but lively atmosphere.
• Charlie'z and Friends read more ›
  (52 Calle Olimpico Doreste y Molina, Puerto Rico. Tel. 928 561 271)
  With fantastic décor inspired by Charlie Chaplin, try a cocktail or one of the special shooters to get you ready for a big night out.
• Bar Rendezvous read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Yumbo, Ground Floor. )
  This chilled-out bar is an excellent place to start your evening out. It also offers a free WiFi connection if you want to check your email.
• Bodegón Pachichi read more ›
  (Plaza Farray, Santa Catalina, Las Palmas. Tel. 928 225 738)
  This is a good place to start the evening for those on a tight budget-there's great selection of well-priced drinks.
• Cleopatra's Bar read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Faro2, Maspalomas. )
  Chill out with a fancy cocktail on the comfortable terrace at this bar, while the kids play on the attractions nearby. Extensive selection of imported beers.

• Stop In Brasil read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Kasbah, 2nd Floor, Playa del Inglés. )
  For colourful, lively nights with Latin music and live shows, you can't go wrong with Stop In Brasil. You can even take advantage of free salsa classes.
• Pio Pio read more ›
  (Tauro Beach. )
  No visit to Gran Canaria is complete without a visit to Tauro Beach on a Sunday. People from across the island come to play and listen to live music at Pio Pio, with local musicians offering a selection of music for all tastes.
• Garbos read more ›
  (Carretera General El Sur, Bahia Feliz. Tel. 928 157 060)
  A theatre that also offers a tasty three-course meal served by singing waiters. As the night unfolds, you are treated to a spectacular show full of magic and mystery.
• La Fiesta read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Puerto Rico, Top Floor. )
  For family fun, La Fiesta is the perfect place, with parties every night, bingo and live entertainment from some of the island's favourite performers.
• Restaurant Rossini read more ›
  (Club Puerto Atlantico, Arguineguin. Tel. 928 150 700)
  On Tuesday, Friday and Sunday nights you will find popular entertainer David Searle-a bass-baritone singing everything from opera to Freddie Mercury, often delighting audiences with a few numbers on the clarinet.
• Buster Bar read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Ancora, Arguineguin. )
  This friendly, lively bar offers a variety of live music from Irish ballads, to rock and classical. Frequented by many of the island's top performers-you never know what will happen.

• Chic read more ›
  (Edificio Maritim, Avenida Sargentos Provisionales, Playa del Inglés. Tel. 928 767 493)
  Party every night until sun-up, with theme nights, foam parties and the latest music played by world-famous DJs.
• Disco Dojo read more ›
  (69 Calle Presidente Alvear, Alcaravaneras Beach, Las Palmas. Tel. 928 492 985)
  The place to be if you're looking to party all night long. The club has two floors with a massive round bar in the centre. Drinks are a little expensive, but entry is free. Open from 12.30am-5am.
• Harleys Dancing read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Puerto Rico. )
  For non-stop fun with sensational DJs, look no further than Harleys, where the staff get up and boogie on the dancing platform alongside you! Top music, for fun and frolics.
• Jokers read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Puerto Rico, Basement. Tel. 928 562 005)
  Party until sunrise at this chic disco, with international DJs, a fantastic light display and all the latest sounds.
• Pacha read more ›
  (Calle Simon Bolivar, 3 Santa Catalina. Tel. 928 271 684)
  A hit with young, trendy locals and visitors. Non-stop music, energetic dancing and it's open till 5am.
• Pacha read more ›
  (Calle Simon Bolivar, 3 Santa Catalina. Tel. 928 271 684)
  This imposing international club attracts only the coolest islanders, swaying their hips to R 'n' B, funk, house and all the latest tunes.

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