Best Basque Restaurants in San Sebastián

Santa Korda Kalea, 4, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Beloved Basque pintxos bar in the Old Town. A cult-favourite budget spot known for inventive, cooked-to-order pintxos such as foie gras and veal cheeks.

Fermin Calbeton Kalea, 20, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Time-tested place for seafood & tapas. Charming 1956 restaurant offering seafood, char-grilled meat dishes & seasonal pintxos.

31 de Agosto Kalea, 23, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Cozy space for fish, steak & tapas. Seafood, steak & small bites in a homey restaurant with cookware & ham hocks hanging from the walls.

Portu Kalea, 14, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Refined takes on traditional cuisine. Veteran haunt for creative takes on traditional Basque seafood & grilled meats, plus a tasting menu.

C. de San Jerónimo, 3, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Inventive takes on classic cuisine. Venerable dining room for creative dishes & tasting menus based on traditional Basque cuisine.

Fermin Calbeton Kalea, 9, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Mid-range Basque restaurant on Fermin Calbeton. A well-regarded Old Town eatery serving traditional Basque cuisine and pintxos in a classic tavern setting.

Narrika Kalea, 22, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Basque cuisine, grill & cider house. Basque cuisine & cider house with pintxos, raciones & natural coal-grilled fish & steak.

San Martzial Kalea, 37, 20006 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Modern Basque dining on San Martzial Kalea. A mid-range Basque restaurant offering contemporary takes on traditional dishes in a fresh, updated setting.

Kaiko Pasealekua, 15, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Basque seafood specialist on the harbour front. A mid-range restaurant by the port specialising in fresh fish and shellfish dishes prepared in the Basque tradition.