Mathias H
Google
When you’re on an island surrounded by the sea, you have to eat fish—no excuses. A blog pointed me towards Avenida, and the way they handle reservations (or rather, don’t) immediately intrigued me. No booking in advance—just walk in, give your name and the number of guests at the bar, and wait. First come, first served. One hour later, I had my seat.
Despite dining alone, I wasn’t stuck at some awkward corner table. Instead, I was seated right in the middle of the restaurant, which added to the authentic, no-nonsense atmosphere. Nothing here feels artificially polished for tourists—and that’s exactly what makes it special.
After a quick chat with the staff, I ordered half a portion of fish and half a portion of goat cheese. Except, let’s be real—their “half” portions are the size of a full meal elsewhere (or even 1.5!).
Before my main course, I was surprised with (half) a baguette and a delicious mayo-based dip—completely on the house. Some places here charge for these little extras, while others just spoil their guests.
The main course and house wine were awesome. By the time I left, I was completely full and ridiculously happy.
The only downside? The service wasn’t exactly overflowing with enthusiasm. But honestly? That didn’t take away from the experience at all. If you love great seafood without the touristy fluff—Avenida is the place to go.