La Perla Taberna Jatetxea

I was simply looking for a restaurant by the water, and ended up with a very pleasant surprise! We started with squid croquettes, followed by octopus and meat with mashed potatoes. Everything was absolutely delicious. The service was excellent — all the waiters were friendly and attentive.

La Perla Taberna. Beers sweating on the table, a glass of muscat wine catching the light like something holy. Music drifting in and out, lazy and warm. And the beach, right there, golden and endless, like a promise you never quite believed until now. No rush. No plans. Just sitting back, soaking in the afternoon sun and letting the world do what it wants. This isn’t a meal. It’s a moment. The kind you chase for years and barely recognize when you’re in it, until the drink’s half gone, the light’s just right, and you realize: yeah… this is the good stuff.

Called in for breakfast and wasn’t disappointed. Table service would be an improvement though. Great coffee and pinxcos, in a fantastic location.

Good location. Nice to sit outside. Food is alright but i guess you pay to sit on a terrace overseeing the sea :)

We had a really great time here. The outdoor bars have gorgeous views and excellent cocktails. The dining room is well laid out so everyone can enjoy the view. The food & wine are excellent and staff service very professional.

It was a very pleasant experience eating on the terrace of La Perla, a posh looking restaurant right on San Sebastián’s waterfront, and a rare one at that. It felt like a tourist trap, but it’s not, go with confidence. However, be careful in your meal selection. The jamon Iberico was top notch, excellent quality. The aragula salad also had the same jamon with fresh tasting and peppery aragula. Pretty straight forward dish. The standout dish of this lunch was the scallops : fresh, distinctive taste, the scallops are elevated by a savant mix of vegetables that makes it explode in your mouth. Highly recommended. However, the Cesar salad is to avoided. It simply is not a Caesar salad in the most commonly know version of the dish. What we thought (from afar) were croutons, we’re actually breaded chicken nuggets. There is nothing wrong with chicken nuggets, it just was not specified on the menu, so it was not a welcome surprise. Not catastrophic, not what we expected. Croutons are not home made. Service was minimal. Had to wave down the service staff a few times to get their attention. Different people take orders and serve dishes, made for a somewhat impersonal experience. The pintxos we tasted were delicious, we just wished there were more choices. Only 2 available at the start of lunch service. Overall, we recommend La Perla. The location is obviously the star of the show. Service is slow and impersonal, but the food is generally very good. P.S.: thank you for leaving a quick 👍 if this review was useful in making choices, thank you ! 🙏

La Perla serves outstanding food with flavors and quality that easily rank among San Sebastián’s best. But the service is unwelcoming and outright rude, which ruins what could be a top dining experience. Many reviews point out the same problem, and while management always responds with an apology, no improvement is ever seen. Until they truly address this, it’s hard to recommend despite the excellent kitchen.

We reserved a table and did not know that they have 3 different seating areas with different menus. We finally settled in the one in the middle which have good menu. The food quality and taste generally was good. The cheeks stake yummy and milt in your mouth. Fish selection was good. The tenderloin steak was not made medium as requested and parts cooked medium and part well which makes it not nice. Service can improve as some staff are so good and some have attitude. View and location are superior.