El Faro
The El Faro group got its start in the fishing port of El Puerto de Santa María, but even Porteños profess to prefer the Cádiz branch for staying true to the Bay of Cádiz fish cuisine. It's acknowledged by most to be the grandest restaurant in Cádiz. El Faro's big rooms have an old-school feel with dark woodwork, decorative tiles, and photographs of celebrity diners (from former King Juan Carlos to Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry, who shot the James Bond movie Die Another Day in Cádiz). Specialties include whole sea bass (lubina) or gilthead bream (dorada) baked in a casing of salt and priced by weight. Red tuna with eggplant, caramelized onion, and citrus juices is another standout, as are the baked rice dishes, like black rice with squid.
If you don’t fancy the formality and expense, the adjoining tapas bar with its polished wooden counter is also superb. A couple of traditional small plates like navajas (razor clams) or chicharrones (crispy pork rind served on a lettuce leaf) and a glass of good local wine will set you back about 10€. Service at both is immaculate. Reservations are recommended.
The El Faro group got its start in the fishing port of El Puerto de Santa María, but even Porteños profess to prefer the Cádiz branch for staying true to the Bay of Cádiz fish cuisine. It's acknowledged by most to be the grandest restaurant in Cádiz. El Faro's big rooms have an old-school feel with dark woodwork, decorative tiles, and photographs of celebrity diners (from former King Juan Carlos to Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry, who shot the James Bond movie Die Another Day in Cádiz). Specialties include whole sea bass (lubina) or gilthead bream (dorada) baked in a casing of salt and priced by weight. Red tuna with eggplant, caramelized onion, and citrus juices is another standout, as are the baked rice dishes, like black rice with squid.
If you don’t fancy the formality and expense, the adjoining tapas bar with its polished wooden counter is also superb. A couple of traditional small plates like navajas (razor clams) or chicharrones (crispy pork rind served on a lettuce leaf) and a glass of good local wine will set you back about 10€. Service at both is immaculate. Reservations are recommended.
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