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La Escollera
Must try
Pescaíto frito (boquerones, rock red mullet, squid), octopus salad, sardine espetos and chargrilled fish of the day (tuna, gilthead bream, sole, turbot). Look at the fish-of-the-day display before you order.
About
Fish restaurant opened in 1940 next to the fish market of the fishing port, below the Punta Doncella lighthouse (Guía Repsol). It has a tavern bar for tapas and a dining room with a terrace, and works with the fish landed at the market next door. It is the restaurant with the most reviews in Estepona.
Good to know
They do not take bookings: there is a queue. Arrive 20-30 minutes before opening (at 12:45 there can already be about 20 people waiting) or go for a late lunch, after the first seating. In summer and in the evening the wait can exceed an hour. Cards accepted. It is a no-frills, noisy place that is all about the produce; in 2026 there are complaints of rushed service and some gritty shellfish, so order what came in from the fish market that day.
Getting there and parking
In the fishing port, west of the centre, next to the fish market (lonja). Guía Repsol says it has its own car park and TripAdvisor also lists free street parking.
Near here
Estepona seafront promenade, Boulevard, Lighthouse and PortCulture · Estepona · 5 minAlmost 3 km of seafront promenade from Playa de la Rada to the fishing port
Estepona street markets (Wednesdays and Sundays)Family and leisure · Estepona · 5 minWednesday: the big market, with about 260 stalls of fruit, vegetables, clothes and household goods
Mirador del Carmen (viewing tower)Culture · Estepona · 5 minViewpoint tower of the El Mirador del Carmen sociocultural building, by architect Salvador Moreno Peralta
Bar Restaurante HalomonTapas and bar · Puerto deportivo · 5 minTapas and pinchos bar right on the marina front, with a terrace looking out at the boats.