The 10 best places for steak in Javea

This was a special occasion for me and my family. I felt let down and embarrassed that I choose to come here. Every dish was around 4-7 out of 10. Nothing spectacular. Not a single wow among our table of 4 and around 12 courses. I personally found a distinct lack of variety of texture and by the end of the meal I was tired of getting yet another fish dish in a brown sauce. A particular low light was the goat milk cheesecake with lamb sauce. It tasted worse than it sounds and yes, it came in another brown sauce. Another low was getting cold pasta. When the surely waitress asked if everything was ok I told her the dish was cold. 'Vale' (ok) was her one word response. She clearly didn't care and on one occasion was squabbling with her colleague. Not a good look for a 2 star Michelin restaurant. I'm glad most people enjoy their visit here. I did not. I won't go back and I wouldn't recommend. Easily my worst Michelin star experience. Update: the restaurant tried to get this review removed. They have not commented or apologised in anyway for the poor experience.

Exceptional experience, would give 6 stars if it existed. Do yourself a favour and book a night at this exceptional restaurant

We had an evening reservation for 2. Arriving at the restaurant the first impression was a very warm welcome by the staff and the impeccable design of the interior and exterior. The design is very clean & focused, capturing the local esthetics perfectly in a modern style without being pretentious or overloaded at all. Before being seated we received our first amuse-bouche, an ancestral preparation of cured fish & a cucumber honey concoction - a nice touch setting expectations to experience more traditional ingredients & preparations from the region. At our table overlooking the pristine garden & sunset we were presented with the menu, giving the choice of 3 tasting menus mainly varying in number of dishes. A la carte dining choosing from the same dishes was an option. We chose the sol menu which is the ‘medium’ choice featuring 10 main dishes, 4 starters and 4 desserts plus the wine pairing. We requested a couple of changes to include dishes from the larger menu which was no issue. Service - overall we were very happy with the service receiving the right amount of attention including good explanations on the dishes without being intrusive or overbearing. Probably being a good 10-15 years younger than the normal clientele of such restaurants we felt very much welcome and appreciate the enthusiasm of the staff for the regional concept of the restaurant. Wine - due to the seafood focus of the menu, the overwhelming majority of the wines where whites, with only 3 reds. The pairings worked very well and we had a number of very original wines we would not have considered outside of such a setting. Moreover there was a number of original items like a regional sparkling sake or a wine-beer hybrid. Overall we were very happy with the wines. Food - the menu has a strong seafood focus, with the initial dishes showing strong Japanese influences which I enjoyed a lot. The only criticism is that some of the portions might be slightly too large for such an extensive menu. Especially the regional pastry dish - while enjoyable and well made - was definitely too large. A positive surprise was the Spanish caviar and sheep milk dish which to my surprise was very tasty. The mains showcased local ingredients very well and overall with the standouts being the cured tuna & iberico, the radish with egg yolk, the sepia noodles as well as the lamb belly. The dessert taco (pumpkin&sweet potatoe mouse with passion fruit & yuzu) was fantastic and a perfect refreshing bite. The peach mousse with yuzu sorbet was one of our favorite dishes of the meal. Unfortunately the almond cake was not overly inventive or special and a bit of a low point compared to the previous two very amazing dishes. The macaroons were a nice finish to be paired with a coffee or digestive. Overall the meal progression was quite good with the above criticism of some of the earlier dishes being a bit on the heavy/large portion side. Taste and preparation was excellent throughout which is to be expected at this level and - except for one or two dishes - everything was very inventive and unique and along a clear philosophy to be very true to the regional traditional foods and preparation methods while pushing the innovation by introducing Japanese flavors and techniques in a sensible and respectful manner. The price tag including menus, wines, water & aperitif and coffee was around 430 euro for 2 which we considered a fair price given quality of food &service. Overall we can only recommended this restaurant, it was a very good experience start to finish and we left the restaurant after 3.5 hrs very full & happy. When we come back to the region we will definitely visit again.

We could not have enjoyed ourselves more. Every moment of your time at BonAmb is thought out. From parking under the orange trees, to the champagne greeting. We were treated at everyone moment of the evening and I could not be more thankful. The staff is kind, the sommelier made the dishes (somehow) even better. Thank you all for such a great experience.

This is probably one of best fish-based tasting menus you can have around the world. Impeccably gentle and polite service, amazing decoration, plenty of extreme quality food no matter the menu, and desserts that will last in my memory for a good while. Don't even think twice. Investing in this experience is something you will not regret but remember 😃

4th Michelin stop in our little gastronomic tour on the Spanish east coast. Have a look at other reviews to compare and follow the challenges with my lists. What’s extraordinary here? Usually, I’m looking for what’s interesting but here it’s extraordinary. First, a bit of context, in gastronomy, there’s this concept of « Alliance terre mer « (matching food from earth and the sea). It’s a big thing, and most of the 2 and 3 stars try to have at least a dish where they showcase that they master it. I highly suspect that’s a criteria to go from 2 to 3. Especially in France. One of the reasons it’s a really big thing is because you can have a dish with a wider specter in terms of aroma, but you need to match stuff that are really difficult to balance. Well, you’re in the house of one of (if not The) the master of this delicate Art. And I’ve tried a lot of Michelin (most of them, I did not publish a review), so I’m writing with some background here. The craziest is that the chef is a natural. I don’t think he’s thinking of doing it consciously. No, it’s just natural for him. How can I be so sure? Well, two reasons : it’s in the roots and got a tip! The tip came from the right arm of the chef (le second). We had the chance to chat a little bit (she’s French, that helped me..), and during the chat I had a glimpse of the chef creative process. That’s my tip. It has to feel right. And to feel right, it has to be rooted. Which brings me to the second and the main point, it’s in their roots. I had the chance to chat (yes, I do like a lot to speak with the staff… I’m a nightmare!) with the co owner Pablo Catalá, and it stroke me. Pablo was explaining that people around here were working the earth during the days (cherishing their winter tomatoes, etc…) and fishing at night (they have their own techniques). That’s who they are. That’s the chef, Alberto Ferruz , and the co owner, Pablo. That’s the key to understand their food. It’s not instinctive, it’s their culture so deeply rooted that it feels natural. Hence this seemingly unnatural capacity to associate ingredients from the land and from the sea. I did not mention the staff because I was mesmerized by Pablo stories, but he has a great brigade de salle. In my book, it’s a top tiers two stars pushing to three stars, especially since the price point give them margin to grow.

Impressive and absolutely brilliant restaurant. One really can't understand why BonAmb does not qualify to be a top ranking restaurant globally, as it has everything and more to succeed: a beautiful and modern setting, an attentive and exquisite staff, and the most important of all, a menu to impress you. Chef Ferruz and his formidable team are masters of textures. Whether it's the use of vegetables, shellfish, fish or meat, it is a festival of flavor, texture and taste. Pure and constant display of mastery that brings back old techniques to marry them with modernity. I didn't expect this level of perfection and was truly blown away to become a dedicated fan of BonAmb.

Absolutely Incredible Experience! This place is an absolute gem right in the heart of the Arenal (beach promenade). The location couldn’t be more central, making it a perfect spot to meet up with friends or start a night out. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was electric—great vibes, fantastic music, and a warm, welcoming energy that makes you want to stay all night. The food was delicious, the drinks were top-notch (seriously, some of the best cocktails I’ve had in a while), and the service was spot-on. The staff are super friendly, efficient, and clearly love what they do. But what really set this place apart was the manager. He left such a lasting impression—genuinely one of the most welcoming, attentive, and personable people I’ve ever come across in hospitality. He made everyone feel like VIPs, and you can tell he’s fully on top of everything happening in the venue. Can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend!

A Must-Visit in Arenal! Amazing spot right on the beach with great vibes. We danced to some salsa music while waiting for our food and drinking some Sangria. Delicious food with a choice for everyone in the family; from curry to burger to Paella. Will go back!

Great pizza with a view – Chabada, Jávea I had the pepperoni pizza, and it pleasantly surprised me – slightly spicy and full of flavor. I really enjoyed it. I also had a mojito, which was very tasty as well. The whole experience was topped off with a beautiful view of the beach and relaxing background music. A great spot to unwind and enjoy good food.

Great place, lovely location with a wide menu. Team are really friendly and food arrives quickly. Brunch was great, well worth a visit.

Fabulous Food This was a great find for us and we all enjoyed eating here. I personally had the paella and it was great. The view was perfect & the fact we were able to eat on the terrasse was also super.

We went here for lunch yesterday 26/09/25 having a lovely day on Arenal Beach. What can I say the food was absolutely gorgeous. The waiters were very quick asking what drinks you would like. They left you to peruse the menu at your leisure. We ordered a Chabada salad, calamari Roma & patas bravas. We had 2 pints of Heineken. The food come out about 20 mins after ordering and the portion sizes were excellent. The staff checked on us to see if everything was ok which it was. The bill came to e41 euros. Wow. We definitely will be going again. It was extremely busy one of the busiest on the front so that tells you something about how popular it is.

Fab seafront restaurant in centre of beach. Prime position but reasonable prices- no wonder it was packed. Lunch for two - €25 and great food. Didn't include drinks as I was driving but quality. Nice friendly atmosphere and great service. What more could one want and only 50m from my sunbed!

We had a fantastic lunch at Posidonia in Jávea! The grilled scallops were perfect, the oxtail croquettes crunchy and soft, the goat cheese salad fresh and flavorful, and the monkfish paella absolutely delicious. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the cozy, relaxed atmosphere made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!

Fantastic service, stunning food! We turned up without a booking and they managed to accommodate our group of 7 including two children, which was much appreciated as it was prime busy time, but we got one of the last available tables so I’d recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. Well worth the visit and we will be back again! Gracias!

Fantastic beach restaurant. I came here on a hot summer evening and it’s exactly the kind of place you want by the sea – big, open, buzzing with people, but still relaxed. The menu is very Spanish, not the tourist “paella + sangría” trap you get in a lot of coastal towns. We had arroz a banda and grilled sepia – both spot on, rice cooked just right, with that proper depth of flavor you only get when the stock is made the right way. Starters were simple but good – tomatoes actually taste like tomatoes here, and the alioli had a proper kick. Service is friendly and casual, which fits the place, though don’t come here if you’re in a rush – it’s more about long lunches or late dinners with wine flowing. Price is fair for the quality and the location right in front of the port. If you’re in Xàbia in summer and actually want to eat the food locals would order, Posidonia is worth it.

Exceptional from start to finish. I can honestly say I’ve never experienced service like this, warm, attentive, and genuinely above and beyond. The food… next level! The paella was rich and perfectly cooked, the steak was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the daiquiris were hands down the best I’ve ever had. Every bite and every sip was a 10/10 — no exaggeration.

Excellent food, such a lovely place and attending staff. Absolutely nothing to moan about it ;)

Excellent !! Friendly service, great food and atmosphere. Our 3rd visit and consistently good breakfast. Thank you Sergio for your attentive service and photography skills and your colleague the singer and comedian . We will see you next year 😀

Pretty good food but a little pricey & feel like there’s better in Alicante for less.

We had an absolutely wonderful dining experience here. The food was delicious, the wine selection outstanding, and the atmosphere truly delightful. The people running the place were very attentive, warm, and genuinely committed to making sure we had a perfect night. Highly recommend!

Not very hearty portions as one would imagine Excellent service by head of house, and secondary waiter. Ceviche de pescado was perfect with many surprising elements. I won’t give any spoilers here… Prompt attention for everything. Good wine selection with local and regional options. Very reasonably priced in relation to other places around the area. As far as seafood goes there is something here for everyone. They were even thoughtful enough to cap the dinner with a glass of moscato which is a small gesture but it does make a nice impression after a pleasant dining experience. Gracias

Very ambitious gastronomy, super sweet and professional service. Price-performance is unbeatable! Will definitely return.

Beautiful patio seating available - definitely book. The food was excellent,I wouldn't usually choose the salt baked fish ,but they filet it for you in front of you ,and it was absolutely delicious. The steak was also just as good. The warm crusty bread is hard to resist, but definitely try and save room for the desserts ,the lemon meringue was really in your face lemon but if you love citrus dessert this is a must . Not the cheapest but definitely one of the best in the area.

Good food with a great detail in plating beautiful dishes. Refreshing and taste menu which was very in season. Would definitely recommend their sun menu. Unfortunately the restaurant is not wheelchair friendly as there were a few steps to get to the restaurant. The restaurant staff did offer to help to bring the wheelchair down. But all in all, fantastic experience.

Great food and service it was really lovely atmosphere and the presentation was good. Sitting outside was great there was a lovey view and was a highlight of our stay.

Very nice restaurant with good food and nice terrase, tuna tartare maybe best I have ever tried.

Very tasty food with beautiful presentation. The ambiance is perfect, though it’s a bit on the expensive side — but definitely worth it!

Great place for dinner with friends. We really enjoyed the variety of options that this restaurant offers. The food is delicious and very high quality. The service is fantastic and very welcoming. The decoration is very fresh, chic and casual so you feel in a great atmosphere tv. We highly recommend this place ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Location - Great Service - Amazing Food - Delicious From the minute we arrived the staff took great care of us, seating us at a nice table (we had booked in advance). Service was prompt and friendly, and the food! One of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. Highly recommend, we will be back.

amazing top draw, great food and drink and service

I've had the pleasure of dining at Carnaval twice. The first time, I ordered a vegan poke bowl with tofu. The bowl was fantastic, with fresh ingredients, though I found the two accompanying sauces less appealing. On my second visit, I tried their breakfast options. The cashew butter toast was outstanding, and the avocado toast was also delicious. Additionally, the freshly pressed juices were excellent. However, I must mention that the prices are quite high. Personally, I am willing to pay more for high-quality, fresh food, but this is something each person has to decide for themselves. Overall, Carnaval offers great food, but be prepared for the higher cost.

Interesting fusion of Asian and other cuisines

Great food and a wonderful service! The speciality was the Dragon Sushi. The music was a little bit louder than desired.

I’ve wanted to try this restaurant for a while after visiting Jávea on numerous occasions and was a little dubious about booking after reading an awful review. This person clearly had been out in the Spanish sun too long or had just crawled out from under a rock! Our meal was delicious and we had excellent service from waiters in shorts? (God forbid) Also nobody rubbed their backside on us so my husband was quite disappointed ! 🙄 Jokes aside I would definitely recommend this restaurant. I would say it’s wise to book if you want to avoid disappointment. Very good value for money and our experience was great! Mucho Gracias!

The is one of my favourite restaurants in Old Town Xabia. It’s become a staple for us. The pulled pork pizza, the burrata salad, eggplant parmigiana…. Delicious. The staff are fun, attentive and kind and always make us feel at home. 💖

My visit to this restaurant was simply awful. We were served by two unfriendly men wearing shorts, who showed absolutely no respect for their guests. While serving, they shamelessly pressed their backsides against us and reached across the table, handing plates over our heads. It was an extremely uncomfortable and unprofessional experience. The whole atmosphere felt messy, unpleasant, and far from what you would expect from a proper restaurant. After dining there, I asked around and, to my surprise, people actually laughed when they heard I had eaten there — apparently, the place already has a bad reputation. In short: a major disappointment. This place is not worthy of being called a restaurant. Save yourself the frustration and go somewhere else. What a joke.

This was a lovely place! After reading the reviews we had to try the gnocchi, and it did not disappoint! It was like chewing on a cloud and we have never had a gnocchi like this before. The waiters were so nice and attentive and gave us good recommendations. Would definitely go back to this place!

Have been a few times and the staff are attentive and friendly, multi-lingual if you need it, and the food selection is comprehensive with Italian and also a beautifully cooked selection of local menu items. I have enjoyed the pulpo - perfectly cooked, and the Pluma de Iberico, which tasted wonderful. Drinks are good value and the view of the plaza outside is a nice backdrop whilst eating. Well recommended

Had seen this restaurant a few times throughout the week and glad that we got to try it. Stopped for some lunch and did not regret it. I had the granjera pizza with chicken, bacon, mushrooms and onions and it was amazing! Partner had the seafood pasta and thoroughly enjoyed it. The service was very good, prices very reasonable and the complimentary limoncello topped it off nicely! Would visit again.

Its the 2nd time we have been here. The first time was wonderful the staff were great and the food was excellent. Tonight we came back and I had the aubergine parmagina which was the best I have had for a long time. All the staff were attentive especially Bebe (I hope I spelt your name correct 🤔)....I highly recommend this restaurant for all the right reasons.... nos vemos pronto 😃

This is the second time i went to this Restaurant and it is still amazing. The poke bowl that i ordered was amazing. Great taste! The service was a little slow but in my opinion its understandable since it had a lot of people. The ambience was.. i wouldn’t say alright. The music was quite loud and it was difficult to understand others well or hold conversations. Overall, i still recommend this restaurant!

Good bar on front at Arenal. Location over looking beach and drinks great with happy Hour until 7pm. Music very good while people watching. I returned later in summer and Great atmosphere. Much busier and staff always friendly. Good service and enjoyable environment.

AVOID!!!!! First visit perfect, great service and honest pricing at Happy Hour. Second visit, service fine but when the bill arrived we were ripped off by the older guy in glasses on the smoking animal head kids cocktails. They scammed my family €15 per drink when the previous visit the same juice was only €6 each. We questioned this but totally dismissed by the guy in glasses. I would avoid at all costs as they clearly have an agenda to rip of tourists in here!! Avoid

Great place to eat delicious Sushi in an awesome display! Desserts are also magnificent, tasty and well presented. Finally, staff is lovely and polite. Well recommended overall.

Staff are fabulous, quick seating, drinks came very quickly, cocktail a bit longer to arrive but not longer than expected. Waiting staff were prompt and friendly. No mistakes on the order. Food excellent, so much so that we returned several times during our stay. Great priced beer at €2.50 a pint of carlsberg. Happy hour 12pm until 7pm. Salmon Teriyaki was awesome, vegetarians will be pleased that veggie burgers are Beyond Burgers, one of the best veggie burgers available. Table for four with drinks was €120. Fantastic value at Fanatical Xabia.

Lots of choice of food, including a large sushi menu , drink prices for wine and beer were very cheap when compared to neighbouring places. Decor was tasteful and elegant in a great spot along the busy promenade. Service was quick and friendly. Sushi was fresh and steaks were fairly cheap but of great quality! One thing I would just say is that the wagyu is a great price but does not come with anything and it’s maybe not the cut you would expect , it comes in thin strips to be cooked on a hot stone. This is not describe on the menu or by staff , just a heads up !

Another excellent Javea sea front eatery. Great service. Specialises in cocktails with a huge cocktail menu. Food was very good. The poke bowl was particularly good. Definitely recommended.

NegroniWhispers 👉🏻🍹 We’re a couple who specialize in cocktails — we travel from city to city, staying for about a month in each place, trying as many cocktail bars as we can. Before we leave, we always post a review of the standout spots… or the ones that disappointed. Sadly, this one falls into the second category. Both of their locations have the same core issue: surface-level flash, zero real soul. The drinks look good on social media, but they don’t live up to the price or the presentation. And behind the bar? A revolving door. Staff come and go so fast, it’s honestly hard to keep track of who’s working. Puesto 7, in particular, is rough — understaffed constantly, and the tension is obvious. You can feel that no one’s supported here. The environment is clearly draining. There is one guy — wears glasses, actually makes decent drinks, friendly — but it’s hard to take him seriously when he’s constantly brown-nosing the owner. It’s a weird dynamic that spills into the customer experience. He trauma-dumps way too much and turns a simple drink order into something awkward. We’ve seen this kind of setup before — an owner more concerned with image than quality, and it always ends the same way: good staff leave, vibes go stale, and the drinks stop evolving. The only consistent thing? The glasses. Cute, sure. But you can’t drink glassware.

Both food & service are absolutely amazing - the owners Kelly & Iain are super attentive, friendly and chatty (fluent in Spanish & English). Great addition to the indoor market! 🖤😍

Really tasty food and friendly service at this cute and stylish venue in the old Mercado. We tried the quesadillas and the veggie burger, both delicious. They also do a good cocktail and gin range.

Every time i have visited it has been a fantastic experience. I love the idea of modern cocktail bar inside the traditional market square! You need to try the Sangrias! As they say in spanish: Un Diez!

What a Find!!! We saw this online but were not sure what to expect. We love the market food vibe but this place has a terrace outside and we spent a lovely evening chatting to other diners and enjoying the amazing food. The food was super fresh and creative. The wine was superb. Service was really attentive and friendly. Cannot recommend highly enough.

We stumbled accidently upon Puesto 7 while wandering around the old town and we were happy we did. Friendly service, much needed, ice cold drinks and delicious tapas. The highlight were the pizza style flatbreads topped with their homemade pulled pork, cheese and BBQ sauce, we also had the cheese and leek and will return next time to work our way through the menu!

Absolutely amazing best service good vibes extraordinary cocktails.

The food was lovely, everyone enjoyed themselves! There were few vegetarian options, I would reccomend a more substantial meat meal if you're looking for the best this place has to offer!

The best and most original tapas restaurant!

Hidden away in javea town centre near the museum this is a ' must visit' for lovers of tapas, the range is original and beautifully prepared. Michy the owner is efcicient and friendly.

Super food and service

(Translated by Google) My favorite restaurant in Jávea, the spectacular tapas, be sure to try the bravas and the sardine sashimi!! (Original) Mi restaurante favorito de Jávea, las tapas espectaculares, no dejéis de probar las bravas y el sashimi de sardina!!

(Translated by Google) I without hesitation recommend this tapas restaurant in the heart of the old town, on a quiet street. The staff is very welcoming and super kind. The menu has simple dishes like a revisited chicken salad or original ones like eggplant and chocolate mousse for dessert. In short, you have to take a little detour here. (Original) Je vous recommande sans hésiter ce restaurant de tapas en plein cœur de la vieille ville, dans une rue peu passante. Le personnel est très accueillant et super gentil. La carte a des plats simple comme une salade de poulet revesitée ou originaux comme en dessert une aubergine et sa mousse au chocolat. Bref, vous êtes obligés de faire un petit détour par ici.

(Translated by Google) This restaurant in the old town of Javea contains real culinary surprises. The service was friendly and accommodating. All in all, the dishes were super tasty and also something special that you wouldn't get in this form otherwise. We chose this restaurant based on the good reviews and were not disappointed. The sangria is a matter of taste. Reasonable pricing Deserved 5 stars (Original) Dieses Restaurant in der Altstadt von Javea beinhaltet wahre kulinarische Überraschungen. Der Service war freundlich und zuvorkommend. Die Gerichte alle insgesamt super lecker und auch etwas Besonderes dass man sonst nicht in der Form bekommt. Wir haben uns für dieses Restaurant aufgrund der guten Bewertungen entschieden und wurden nicht enttäuscht. Der Sangria ist Geschmackssache. Angemesse Preisgestaltung Verdiente 5 Sterne

Super spot! Amazing food, lovely cocktails and very friendly staff. Highly recommend coming here for food and drinks!

This place is great! Great food, great people and amazing cocktails!

We visited as 2 families with 5 children. Staff were lovely, very accommodating, we loved the bitter balls and our main courses were just perfect! A lovely addition to Javea....

Nice restaurant. Friendly service and great ambiance. We had the burgers. They were very well prepared and more then enough. Really worth your visit.

Our favourite place in javea, the breakfast brunch was the best thing on the Arenal. Such a shame to see it closed and for sale.

Lovely place, you must visit!

Fantastic restaurant, great food and atmosphere I would definitely recommend this place.