Spain
We found this friendly little bar/cafe whilst in Menorca this year. It's in the shadow of a hotel called Mar De Menorca but holds its own where food is concerned. The food was a real taste of home, we could tell it was home made and it was really tasty. The reason we felt the need to post this tip is the family who run Chepas are so friendly and went out of there way to make us welcome. Good food, good drink.
Es Canutells, 7 miles south-west of Mahon. Close to the lovely cove of Cala Canutells.
Harbourside restaurant with own fishing boat - great location, great food, great service.
Pla de Sant Joan, 15
Ciutadella
www.cafe-balear.com/
971 38 00 05
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This is an authentic Spanish restaurant with a very friendly staff, local products, a good cook, no-nonsense food (we had a wonderfully fresh dorade for two) and all the things you will appreciate in contrast to the fast-food dominated tourism industry on the Balearic Islands.
The restaurant has just closed for the winter. I suppose it will open again on May 1st, 2008. Give it a try!
Restaurante Cala Blanca
Cala Blanca, Menorca, Spain
(5 km south of Ciutadella, overlooking the little beach of Cala Blanca)
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