5 Best Restaurants in Gibraltar

The menu at this local favorite includes a big nod to Andalusia across the border with its Iberian ham and cheese boards, croquettes, and garlicky clams. But there are also Mediterranean and fusion dishes such as duck magret with Cumberland sauce and several varieties of bao. Portions are generous, so pace your order and don't forget to partake in at least one of the house cocktails, served in funky mugs. The restaurant is small with uninspiring decor inside—although you may not notice because you'll be focusing on the food—but if you fancy a street view, sit outside on the pleasant terrace.  

Enjoying an ace position with a sprawling terrace on Casemates Square, this place specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Daily specials might include seafood risotto; char-grilled chili and garlic squid; or penne with roast chicken, mushroom, and pancetta. The interior is edgily modern. Across the square is the Solo Express branch, which specializes in tasty takeout wraps and similar choices.

Don't let the brash neon exterior put you off: inside is one of the best steak houses in the region. Hugely popular among locals for its long list of juicy steaks, this diner-style venue also serves lamb, fried fish, and Indian curries. House specialties include the house Jamaican pepper pot (tender steaks under crushed peppers) and Charlie's Boat Trash (whitefish and prawns fried in Cajun batter). Try to save room for one of the traditional English desserts.

Right off Main Street, this busy restaurant is as well known for its excellent coffee and cakes as it is for the rest of its food. There's a varied salad and quiche buffet, as well as stuffed baked potatoes and daily specials, which could include beef curry, or baked lamb with honey mustard. Top your meal off with a specialty coffee with cream and vanilla. The restaurant has several warmly decorated rooms with cozy corners, dark-wood furnishings, and low-beam ceilings, and the whole place has an old-fashioned English feel.

Easily distinguished by its flags and located right at Queensway Quay, this restaurant is a favorite with locals, especially for the Sunday Carvery. It was refurbished in 2014; navy and white are the colors that predominate among the cane furniture and the various Mediterranean touches. In addition to the upstairs and downstairs dining inside, there's also a generous terrace and several tables that sit perched on the quay, allowing for views over the marina and to the mountains in Spain. The menu is distinctly international, with à la carte specialties such as steaks (they're aged on the premises), and British staples such as bangers and mash (sausages with mashed potatoes and onion gravy). Service is efficient and comes with a smile.