Top Restaurants in Santa Elena
Top 10 restaurants in Santa Elena, Ecuador
Discover the best restaurant in Santa Elena, Ecuador including Ralphs fishand chip shop, Big Ralph's Hostal & Restaurant, Luv N Oven, Italian Gourmet, Restaurant Cafeteria Del Sol, Sogale, Cafe Jazz, Rocio, El Barranco, Toppers Pizza
Things to do in Santa Elena
1. Ralphs fishand chip shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
English Fish And Chips
Reviewed By elsiek - London
I was thrilled to find a little piece of England hidden in Salinas Ecuador - a real fish & chip shop. Big Ralph is the owner and resident chef. His pedigree is great as he has worked in some of the top restaurants in London. This shows because the ingredients are always fresh, the fish is straight off the boat and the resulting meal is delicious. A delight on a plate. The simple menu does also include a couple of non fish dishes and every last Sunday of the month Ralph does a 3 course roast dinner for $10. If you want somewhere to stay he has a hosteria at the back with reasonably priced, clean comfortable rooms. Oh, and if after all that great fish and chips you still think you’ve got room for more – the lemon meringue pie is a must!
2. Big Ralph's Hostal & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 186 reviews
RALPH JONES, British Chef, having worked in culinary institutions in the UK, opened his own business in Salinas - Ecuador. A casual restaurant offering modern and traditional British food, in addition to quality and high standards based on extensive experience.
Reviewed By idoltraveller - usa
I had the gnocchi. I was expecting something from a package, plopped into some water. I was wrong. Homemade, delightful, beautifully pan-fried with some butter and sage (where do you get SAGE here?). Owner was very friendly. Prices are a bit stiff but you know what? Why not, if they are going to go out of their way for quality?
3. Luv N Oven
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By Beyond_the_Horizon - Boquete
We've eaten here three times and will return. I have had corvina with shrimp sauce and my husband has had that as well as shrimp cerviche and a beef filet. All were good. My husband's steak was huge. We each had vegetables (green beans and carrots) rather than rice or potatoes, and these were excellent. Prices were reasonable ($9 to $10 for each entree). They do have wine by the glass (not great but drinkable -- probably box). It's right on the Malecon with both indoor and outdoor Seating.
4. Italian Gourmet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Italian gourmet ya cerro su puerta podras encontrar la nueva propuesta en CASA RABOTTI a una sola cuadra de el viejo restaurante
Reviewed By micmm - Copenhagen
Service was good and friendly - and that's the positive comment about this place. When one of the plates arrived, it was still frozen in the middle (was a baked pasta), and the risotto we ordered was almost like a soup - so we had to send two plates back (would not normally do that in a place like this, but it was really bad). Besides that, we had some boring pasta and an average pizza... Will for sure not come back, though we visit Salinas often. For Italian in general I would recommend positano across he street or for pizza go to leños close by!
5. Restaurant Cafeteria Del Sol
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By RJV2651
Not just the octopus the burgers the fish the veggies the steak everything wonderful. Probably the only restaurant in Salinas where you could literally at off the floor. I went to the ladies room and peeked in the kitchen wow so clean. Deserts a bit pricey but really really decadent.
6. Sogale
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Specialty meat and seafood, variety of menu in a lovely placeFall, in love with our unique atmosphere! Service and quality are our calling card. Enjoy our variety of menu.
Reviewed By PeterandJane357 - Salinas, Ecuador
It took us a year to finally eat at Sogale. We went to lunch with our Ecuador right hand man Jamie, liked the soup and sides so well, returned for dinner. I cannot say enough about the staff and menu items. If you prefer meat over fish they can accomodate you. We tend to go with what our server reccomends. At lunch, encellbolado - fantastic, at dinner fish with a side of ceviche. Prices are very reasonable, portion size perfect for the big guy I am and not intimidating to my wife. Desserts are excellent. Going to dinner there tonight.
7. Cafe Jazz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Good location, beautiful interior, green spaces, jazz music, family atmosphere with attentive administrators all needs, coffee and breakfast, WI-FI.
8. Rocio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Karen Q - london
We've been to Rocio several times on different trips to Montanita. It looks upmarket but the food is reasonably priced. I've had the seared tuna and some of their fish specials, all cooked perfectly. The greek meze is very good too. Wine is not too expensive, the only thing that they should change is that using a bank card adds on a huge surcharge (I think it was 15%) so added on to the IVA (12%) it's a bit of a jump from the prices on the boards.
9. El Barranco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
El Barranco offers a family, warm and relaxing environment right in front of the stunning Pacific Ocean, a seafood-based menu, desserts, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and a diverse wine list that makes this a perfect place for spending a wonderful time with family, friends or couple.
Reviewed By Walter C - Guayaquil, Ecuador
This is what I could call a hole in the wall. Getting there is a bit tricky but worthy. It's located in the English Neighborhood of Ancon. The restaurant is tiny with no more than 10 tables, but its location, on the top of a...MoreThanks a lot for taking the time to write about your experience in our restaurant, we take it as a compromise of keep improving our service. Be back soon!
10. Toppers Pizza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
La mejor pizza en la playa! Entregamos a domicilio... 0983360392 / 2774505
