El Lago Restaurant
Refined Chef Driven Waterfront
El Lago
Elviria
$$$$
Lakeside Andalusian kitchen, serious after its star
Marbella
Best Waterfront Restaurants in Marbella
Dining by the water is one of Marbella's great pleasures. Our selection gathers the best waterfront tables for the view, the setting and the kitchen, from relaxed lunches to long evenings beside the water.
6
Curated venues
$$$ - $$$$
Price range
Elviria, Golden Mile, Las Chapas
Top neighborhoods
Best Waterfront Restaurants in Marbella: The best options include El Lago in Elviria, La Milla in Golden Mile, Los Sardinales in Las Chapas. We've curated 6 venues across Marbella's top neighborhoods based on quality, atmosphere, and guest reviews.
At a glance
| Venue | Neighborhood | Price |
|---|---|---|
| El Lago | Elviria | $$$$ |
| La Milla | Golden Mile | $$$$ |
| Los Sardinales | Las Chapas | $$$ |
| Trocadero Arena | Río Real Beach | $$$ |
| Astral | Puerto Banús | $$$ |
| Don Diego | Sotogrande Marina | $$$ |
Top 6 Picks
La Milla Restaurant
Waterfront Seafood Elegant
La Milla
Golden Mile
$$$$
Upscale beach seafood on the sand at Nagüeles
Los Sardinales Restaurant
Seafood Waterfront Authentic
Los Sardinales
Las Chapas
$$$
Charcoal espetos and rice on Alicate beach since 1995
Trocadero Arena Restaurant
Waterfront Design Led Lively
Trocadero Arena
Río Real Beach
$$$
Safari-styled beach club with a real chiringuito kitchen
Astral Bar
Craft Cocktails Waterfront Classic
Astral
Puerto Banús
$$$
A wooden galleon on the Banús quay, mixing since 2002
Don Diego Restaurant
Modern Waterfront Chef Driven
Don Diego
Sotogrande Marina
$$$
Japanese-Peruvian fusion on the Sotogrande marina front
By Neighborhood
1
Elviria
1
Golden Mile
1
Las Chapas
1
Río Real Beach
1
Puerto Banús
Frequently Asked Questions
Which venue is the top-rated pick?
Our top-rated choice is El Lago in Elviria. Lakeside Andalusian kitchen, serious after its star
How many venues are on this list?
We've curated 6 venues across 5 Marbella neighborhoods, with the highest concentration in Elviria.
What is the average price range?
Prices range from $$ - $$, where $ is budget-friendly and $$$$ is premium fine dining. Most venues on this list fall in the $$ range.
Which neighborhoods are best for this?
The top neighborhoods are Elviria (1), Golden Mile (1), Las Chapas (1), Río Real Beach (1), Puerto Banús (1). Each offers a distinct atmosphere and dining style.
Do I need reservations?
We recommend reservations for most venues on this list, especially on weekends. Popular spots like El Lago can book up days in advance; for casual venues, weekday walk-ins are usually fine.