La Gruta de José
Spaniards rate the seafood of Cantabria as somewhere this side of paradise, and La Gruta de José shows the local finfish and crustaceans at their best. A little hard to find from the main drag, the restaurant is in a hollow (hence the name “grotto”) near the harbor in the traditional fishermen’s neighborhood. Preparations are simple—broiled, grilled, or steamed as the fish requires. Freshness and quality of the seafood are paramount, so there are no heavy sauces obscuring the briny brilliance of the catch, though you will find the occasional garlic and wine sauce or a pil pil parsley emulsion. If you can’t choose what to eat, opt for the seafood sharing platter for two. Wine choices are limited but apt, including many Rias Baixas Albariños.
Spaniards rate the seafood of Cantabria as somewhere this side of paradise, and La Gruta de José shows the local finfish and crustaceans at their best. A little hard to find from the main drag, the restaurant is in a hollow (hence the name “grotto”) near the harbor in the traditional fishermen’s neighborhood. Preparations are simple—broiled, grilled, or steamed as the fish requires. Freshness and quality of the seafood are paramount, so there are no heavy sauces obscuring the briny brilliance of the catch, though you will find the occasional garlic and wine sauce or a pil pil parsley emulsion. If you can’t choose what to eat, opt for the seafood sharing platter for two. Wine choices are limited but apt, including many Rias Baixas Albariños.
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