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La Escalera de Balthazar
From Estepona centre25 min
Price€€-€€€
KidsYes (high chairs)
Gluten-freeAsk (its TripAdvisor page lists gluten-free options)
AddressCalle del Almendro, 4, 29679 Benahavís, Málaga
Opening hours12:00-15:30 and 18:00-23:30; Wednesday closed (official website and TripAdvisor, 2026).
Must try
Shoulder of lamb, whole sea bass, tuna or veal tartare, smoked tuna carpaccio and, for dessert, crêpe Suzette.
About
Provençal cooking with local produce and French technique, meats and fish chargrilled over olive wood and a rooftop with panoramic views. The menu changes with the season.
Good to know
Book, especially if you want the rooftop. The kitchen closes on time with no exceptions: do not arrive at the last minute. With only one waiter, service can be slow.
Getting there and parking
In the village centre of Benahavís, about 25 minutes by car from Estepona. TripAdvisor lists free street parking.
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