Our list of restaurants in Getaria includes some of the best places to enjoy Basque gastronomy, which we are sure will make your visit more enjoyable.

It is practically compulsory in the restaurants of Getaria to order any of its fish dishes or anything containing seafood because of its extraordinary and traditional cuisine, which includes grilled fish and seafood dishes. 

We have a special preference for turbot, so if you like this fish, we advise you not to stop ordering it, as it is spectacular. We assure you that it will become another reason to visit this beautiful town.

Guetaria, in Basque and officially Getaria, is one of the most beautiful and most popular villages in the Basque Country. It receives a large number of travelers, especially in the high season. 

That is why the restaurants in Getaria are usually full, and it is highly recommended to book in advance to ensure a table for lunch or dinner.

We also recommend trying the grilled fish of the town, provided your budget is within your range. In this case, the price depends on market prices, but turbot, for example, is usually between 50 and 55 euros per kilo, and pieces are usually 1 kilo and a little, and two people can share it. We understand that the price is high, but it is worth it.

Having visited this lovely town several times, where we wrote this post about essential places to see in Getaria, we wanted to share with you our selection of what we believe to be the 5 best restaurants where to eat in Getaria with great quality at an unbeatable price. Let’s start!

Where To Eat In Getaria: Recommended Restaurants

1. Asador Astillero

Located in the port area, the Asador Astillero is one of the best-known and most recommended restaurants in Getaria, where you can enjoy a top-quality product cooked with tradition and care and served with excellent professionalism.

There is a wide menu here, but the baked txangurro, for 19.50 euros, is awesome, and the grilled turbot, for 55 euros per kilo, is a delight for the senses.

Remember that as in the rest of the restaurants in Guetaria, it is highly recommended to book in advance.

Address: Muelle 1

Opening hours: every day from 12:30h to 16h and from 21h to 23h.

2. Txoko Getaria – One of the best-known restaurants to eat in Getaria.

Also located in the most central area of the town, Txoko Getaria is one of the best known and most traditional restaurants in Getaria.

Our recommendation is to choose foods on the menu that include seafood, especially grilled fish because it is undoubtedly one of its specialties.

The price of the fish depends on the market price, but it is about 50-55 euros per kilo.

Address: Katrapona, 5

Opening hours: every day from 12:30h to 16h and from 21h to 23h.

3. Iribar

Also located in the most central area of the town, this restaurant in Getaria is a sure hit, whether you choose it for lunch or dinner.

You should not miss the excellent seafood they offer on their menu, especially the txangurro in the oven, the zamburian gratin, the kokotxas in sauce, or the monkfish, which are all extraordinary.

Address: Nagusia 34

Schedule: every day from 12:30h to 16h and from 21h to 23h.

4. Polixena Getaria – One of the cheapest restaurants in Guetaria.

Polixena Getaria, also located in the most central area, close to the other restaurants in Getaria we’ve recommended in this article, is a benchmark where you can enjoy fresh fish and seafood.

The restaurant also has a bar with pintxos and tapas and a menu of the day for 10 euros which makes it one of the cheapest restaurants in Getaria.

Address: Nagusia Kalea, 9

Opening hours: Tuesday and Wednesday from 10h to 17h and from 20:30h to 22:30h / Thursday to Sunday from 10h to 23:30h

5. Elkano Restaurant

Michelin-rated Elkano Restaurant is undoubtedly one of the best places to eat in Getaria if you want to experience a unique and unforgettable experience tasting some of the best fish you have ever tasted.

Among all the dishes, we recommend you not to miss the txangurro, the kokotxas, and any of its fish, especially the grilled turbot.

It is a little more expensive than the rest of the restaurants in Guetaria that are on the list, as the turbot is about 90 euros per kilo. Despite the higher price, we assure you that the experience is worth it.

Address: Herrerieta Kalea 2

Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday from 13:00h to 15:30h and Friday and Saturday also from 20:30h to 22:30h. Tuesday closed