Bon Appetit

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• Casa Gregorio read more ›
  (15 Joaquín Rodríguez, Uga. Tel. 928 830 108)
  Enjoy generous portions of traditional no-nonsense Canarian tapas in the centre of the tranquil village of Uga.
• Typico Canario read more ›
  (36 Avenida Maritima, Playa Blanca. Tel. 928 519 137)
  Superb value-for-money tapas in a great location on Playa Blanca's seafront - try the pulpo a la gallega (Galician-style octopus).
• The Brothers read more ›
  (2 Centro Atlantico, Avenida de las Playas, Puerto del Carmen. )
  One of the few fast-food restaurants that offers deep-pan pizzas. It's especially busy during the early hours of the morning.
• San Francisco read more ›
  (12 Calle Leon y Castillo, Arrecife. Tel. 928 813 383)
  Enjoy a reasonably priced traditional Spanish or Canarian meal in this centrally located Arrecife café.
• Deutsche Backerei read more ›
  (9 Avenida Maritima, Playa Blanca. )
  Watch the boats come and go from Playa Blanca harbour over a coffee, beer or delicious German pastry.
• Fondeadero read more ›
  (20 Las Caletas. )
  Authentic Spanish tapas at prices that make this a credit crunch-busting dinner spot.

• El Galeon read more ›
  (7 Calle La Chalana, Playa Blanca. Tel. 928 517 688)
  Sample deliciously fresh fish beside the harbour in Playa Blanca at this ever-popular eatery.
• La Lonja read more ›
  (Varadero, Puerto del Carmen. Tel. 928 511 377)
  Enjoy delicious seafood tapas or fresh fish in the former fisherman's association building at the harbour in Puerto del Carmen's Old Town.
• El Galeon read more ›
  (7 Calle La Chalana, Playa Blanca. Tel. 928 517 688)
  Sample fresh local fish and papas arugadas con mojo (potatoes with garlic sauce) in this charming harbourside restaurant.
• Restaurante La Montevideana read more ›
  (30 Calle de Carlos Sainz Infante, Arrecife. Tel. 928 808 118)
  Uruguayan cuisine is on offer at this Arrecife eatery. The lunch menu is well-priced.
• Sakura read more ›
  (106 Calle José Antonio Primo de Rivera, Arrecife. Tel. 928 597 638)
  Try this newly opened Japanese restaurant for the great taste of sushi and sashimi at very reasonable prices.
• Jasmine Chinese Restaurant read more ›
  (23 Avenida Papagayo, Playa Blanca. Tel. 928 518 444)
  Try the delicious prawns in jasmine sauce or crispy duck crêpes at this Chinese restaurant in Playa Blanca.

• Castillo de San José read more ›
  (Avenida Naos. Tel. 928 812 321)
  One of Cesár Manrique's initiatives, this 18th-century castle houses a modern art museum and a restaurant offering fine international and Spanish cuisine.
• Arena Restaurant read more ›
  (9 Calle Janubio, Los Mojones, Puerto del Carmen. Tel. 928 515 782)
  Settle down and enjoy stylish Mediterranean cuisine served in a lovely tranquil location in Los Mojones. Closed on Monday.
• La Bocaina read more ›
  (Beside the petrol station, Playa Blanca. Tel. 928 518 388)
  Modern European cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal produce. Try the early-bird two-course menu for just €12.
• Casa Siam read more ›
  (Centro Comercial La Peñita, Avenida de las Playas, Puerto del Carmen. Tel. 928 528 464)
  Try the deliciously spicy tom yam gai (hot and sour soup) or wonderfully creamy green curry at this authentic and popular Thai restaurant.
• LagOmar read more ›
  (Nazaret. Tel. 928 845 665)
  Chef Luis León, who has headed several of Lanzarote's top restaurants over the years, has taken over this stunning and unusual venue which once belonged to Omar Sharif. Serving fine international cuisine, it is closed on Monday.
• Restaurante Deja Vu read more ›
  (67 Camino del Mesón, Macher. Tel. 626 315 211)
  Tuck into quality Spanish food with a modern touch in this lovely, intimate setting with lots of small rooms. There's also a great wine list to boot. Closed on Monday.

• Montmartre read more ›
  (5 Calle Jameos, Puerto del Carmen. Tel. 928 513 048)
  All of the French classics are on offer at this Old Town restaurant where the quality and service are consistently at the top of the game.
• Aromas read more ›
  (1 Calle la Laja, Playa Blanca. Tel. 928 349 691)
  Regular visitors keep coming back for the top-quality, immaculately presented modern European cuisine at this Playa Blanca eatery.
• Bodega de Uga read more ›
  (Uga. Tel. 92 883 0147)
  While the absence of a menu may be a bit daunting for some, this up-market wine bar offers mouth-watering food, a wonderful atmosphere and a fantastic setting.
• Villa Vik Restaurant read more ›
  (3 Calle Hermanos Díaz Rijo, Playa de Cable. Tel. 928 815 256)
  Chef Paul Rodbourn creates exquisite dishes in this Norwegian-owned luxury boutique hotel. Booking is essential.
• Quintins Restaurante read more ›
  (25G Avenida Juan Carlos I. Tel. 928 515 755)
  This ever-popular Irish-owned eatery offers modern international cuisine using the choicest seasonal produce. Booking is recommended.
• Agua Viva read more ›
  (31 Calle Mastil, Playa Honda. Tel. 928 821 505)
  One of the island's few Michelin-recommended eateries, Agua Viva offers meticulously presented modern delicacies, such as scallops with saffron yoghurt and black olives, or wreckfish with sea urchin sauce.

After Dark

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• Marea read more ›
  (Centro Comercial, La Mulata Playa Blanca. )
  Chill out over a cocktail and take in the Atlantic sunset at this up-market cocktail bar.
• Café del Mar read more ›
  (Marina Rubicón, Playa Blanca. Tel. 928 349 429)
  Enjoy a cocktail at the water's edge in Lanzarote's branch of the famous Ibiza franchise.
• Dorada Beach read more ›
  (Avenida Maritima, Playa Blanca, overlooking Playa Dorada. Tel. 928 518 720)
  With great views overlooking Playa Dorada beach, this bar is the perfect place to enjoy a cold beer or snack during the day, or a cocktail when the sun goes down.
• McSorley's read more ›
  (Puerto Calero Marina. )
  Enjoy a cocktail, a beer or some reasonably priced food beside the yachts in the lovely Puerto Calero Marina.
• Gambrinus read more ›
  (16 Avenida Fred Olsen, Arrecife. )
  Start the evening off with a beer and a snack as you watch the sun go down on Arrecife's beach front, Playa del Reducto.
• One Bar read more ›
  (Marina Rubicón, Playa Blanca. Tel. 928 349 930)
  Located in the middle of the harbour of the Marina Rubicon, this friendly bar is popular (unsurprisingly) with yachties.

• The Irish Anvil read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Punta Limones, Playa Blanca. Tel. 928 517 272)
  Enjoy live music every night in one of Playa Blanca's most popular and well-established bars.
• Scotch Corner read more ›
  (Calle Tenerife, Old Town, Puerto del Carmen. )
  Check out some semi-acoustic live music in this intimate venue after your meal in Puerto del Carmen's Old Town.
• Jazz Mi Madre read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Calipso, Avenida Islas Canarias, Costa Teguise. )
  If you fancy something a bit different, then head to Jazz Mi Madre for live jazz every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from 9.30pm.
• 4 Lunas read more ›
  (Hotel Princesa Yaiza, Avenida Papagayo, Playa Blanca. Tel. 928 519 222)
  If jazz is your thing, head to the 4 Lunas bar, in the luxurious Hotel Princesa Yaiza, for quality live music and delicious cocktails on the weekend.
• Mulligans Irish Bar read more ›
  (41 Avenida de las Playas. Tel. 928 511 689)
  Expect live pop and rock every night from 10pm with Mulligans' multinational house band, The Usual Suspects.
• Charlie's Bar read more ›
  (Centro Atlantico, Puerto del Carmen. )
  There's a big line-up at this cool music bar this month, including Irish folk musician Sharon Shannon and Dublin singer-songwriter Damian Dempsey. Entry is free.

• Cervecería San Miguel read more ›
  (Avenida del Varadero, Puerto del Carmen. Tel. 928 515 265)
  Always popular with a (mostly Spanish) thirtysomething crowd, San Miguel's really comes alive on Friday and Saturday nights - dress to impress!
• L'Strada read more ›
  (15 Calle Riego, Arrecife. )
  Attracts a mostly-Spanish thirtysomething crowd. Divided into two distinct sections, one part has a large dance floor, while the other offers a more intimate pub-like atmosphere.
• Jungle read more ›
  (3 Centro Comercial Papagayo, Papagayo. )
  A cocktail bar during the day, Jungle becomes a full-on dance club at night and is open until 5am.
• Aché Bar read more ›
  (Centro Atlántico, Puerto del Carmen. )
  Put on your dancing shoes and sway to the salsa beat into the early hours of the morning.
• Divino Doblón read more ›
  (57B Calle José Antonio, Arrecife. Tel. 928 816 829)
  For an authentic taste of Canarian nightlife, try this busy Calle José Antonio dance hall. Be warned-it doesn't get busy until very late.
• Disco Ibiza read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Atlantico, Puerto del Carmen. )
  If you still want to dance at 3am, then this is a good bet. Pumping dance music until the early morning in one of the biggest clubs on the island.

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Tips

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