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Restaurants and Bars

Running along the length of the marina is a strip of bars and clubs, but most are only open at the weekend when the locals descend on the resort, so things have a very Spanish atmosphere.

Twist's bar next to the marina is worth a mention. It has a very Spanish feel and also plays some good music.

Billy's Bar is the only British owned, and family run bar, that we found in Porto Cristo. They offer traditional British food and drinks most specially imported from the UK.

Worth a visit on a Thursday evening is Molly Browns bar where they hold a Karaoke show.

Restaurante Cap d'es Toi is traditional Mallorcan restaurant situated in a traffic free zone by the side of the small torente Es Riuet. The literal meaning of "Cap d'es Toi" is "a place with deep and tranquil water, between the river and the sea". The site of the restaurant was originally the bathing area for the residents of Porto Cristo, where men and women were separated, so neither could see the other. Today the restaurant specialises in fresh fish and meat dishes, and offers a choice of almost 20 home made pizzas and 50 varieties of "Pa amb Oli", a speciality of Mallorca. The current owners Maria and Antonio, have run the restaurant now since 1995. The kitchen being run and supervised by Maria, whilst Antonio looks after the restaurant and terrace.

The Ristorante da Gigi is an authentic Italian restaurant, albeit 500 miles away from Italy. But from the moment you Walk through the door you are in Italy. All the staff are Italians, Luca is the maestro of the kitchen, and Gigi looks after the front of house. Every day there is a choice of menu, based around the fresh produce of the days market.

The Golden Bay Restaurant is a good choice in Porto Cristo for traditional Chinese and Cantonese cooking, and their menu includes many popular and traditional Chinese dishes. The restaurant is decorated in a typical Oriental style in a traffic free zone by the side of the rivulet running into the bay of Porto Cristo. The restaurant is run by a young couple who originate from Shanghai, Chun Hua Shan fronts the restaurant, while her husband Dong Liang Liu, is the chef.

The original 18th Century country house of Sa Gruta Nova has now been re-developed into two good restaurants, each with its own distinct style. The first "Ca's Pastor" is located in the old house, whilst "Es Sestadors" is built in the former barn and stables.

The Restaurante Pizzeria Salvador was opened in 1979, and 7 years later in 1986 won the trophy for the best restaurant in the Balearics. The restaurant, which is owned and run by Salvador and his family, is very popular with locals. The menu contains many traditional Mallorquín dishes, such as suckling pig, lamb, rabbit and frito Mallorquín, along with fresh fish and paella dishes. The house wine is also of Mallorquín origin. Down stairs is the Pizzeria cooking a choice of 16 freshly made pizzas on a traditional wood burning oven.

The Restaurante Pizzeria Tammarell is located by the side of the river running into Porto Cristo harbour. Husband and wife team Gisele and Toni, own and run the restaurant, and between them have over 50 years experience the tourist industry. Gisele fronts the restaurant and Toni is the chef in the open fronted kitchen.

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