Romantic and charming
If you're someone who thinks that restaurants targeting tourists are inevitably bad, then El Balcon de la Virgen is sure to change your mind. Let me explain how to get there first: park in the parking lot at the Alameda (not too expensive, and will save you a bit of trouble in high season). Then head up to the old town - a great walk through some really charming streets, past the gleaming white houses.
When you reach Calle Virgen de los Dolores, if you're not used to this kind of environment, you're sure to be left open-mouthed at the beauty ahead of you. As you get closer, you'll see a sign announcing that you've arrived at a restaurant. Of course, you think, this must be a bit of a tourist trap - its decor could hardly be anything else, right? But the great staff and excellent menu will soon convince you otherwise. Pablo, who served us, was friendly and welcoming, with a warm Argentinian accent.
It was immediately clear to us that we'd found a person who really loves his job. The menu is excellent. For starters we had Cantabrian anchovies, which were very good indeed, followed by a selection of seafood for two. In fact, it was more fish than anything else - there were four prawns, but other than that, we had sea bass, sea bream and salmon, all grilled, and EXCELLENT! We had more fish to follow. The only criticism I could possibly make is that there was perhaps a bit too much garlic with the bass, but it was all delicious. It's a charming spot in a great location - perfect for a meal.
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