Lobito de Mar Marbella. El bar resalao de Dani García

Stunning restaurant! Very classy and well decorated. At the entrance a beautiful setting for the perfect pic! Service was truly brilliant, everything was well explained and always someone coming to check if everything was okay. We had and fried aubergine that’s was beautiful and what was like oysters and my hub said was good. Creamy rice was very very tasty, truly delicious but disappointing it didn’t came with much seafood as you can see in the pic. So my overall is 4⭐️ for not much seafood in the dish and also not really children friendly because it doesn’t have any kids meal in the menu. Many families around and having to pay for a full meal for a 6 year old in a nice restaurant definitely discourages a bit.

Lobito de Mar was good. The anchovies with charcoal butter were salty and smoky with a soft texture. The tuna carpaccio was very thin and fresh. It was made from the best parts of the tuna and you can really tell. The octopus noodles with black ink had a strong rich taste and looked cool too. The hippo ice cream dessert was fun and tasted like something from childhood. This is the second restaurant we try by chef Dani Garcia and he didn’t disappoint. Big salute to the chef.

My husband and I found this wee gem because the Asador was closed and we kept walking… what a stroke of luck! Half way through our meal we said, “this has to be a 5 star by everyone!!”, it is INCREDIBLE! Service and food is 10/10! We loved it so much we’re going back tomorrow as it’s our last day! This is the best we’ve been to in Marbella in years. Love it! A must for anyone who appreciates good food :)

This restaurant was recommended by a friend who explained the story of Dani Garcia. Honestly I think it was one of the best seafood restaurants I’ve been to. The raw sweet shrimp, the shrimp carpaccio, the tuna carpaccio, the guacamole 🥑 with fried white shrimp 🍤 , everything was just excellent. A must for any seafood lover

Overall we had a really good night and enjoyed our dinner, we would come back, we notice a difference of level between the quality and level of thought put in each dishes, we also would like to see the portion size increased for the price tag.

We had a delicious lunch there and would definitely go back to try more dishes! We ordered an omelet and a seafood rice to share. Great portion sizes and flavors. We also wanted to order the guac but it was too much food for us already. May be next time!

This place is absolutely delicious! The tuna carpaccio, fried rice, and tuna tartare are must-tries — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere is relaxing and perfect for a laid-back meal. We were seated at a high table, which we hadn’t expected when booking through the app. Next time, we’ll be sure to specify our seating preference or call ahead. Highly recommend this spot, just be clear about your table choice when reserving!

I booked El Lobito del Mar for August 8th to celebrate my mother’s 50th birthday. When I made the reservation, I specified it was for her birthday, and I even called on the day itself to remind them, confirm I had a gift coupon, and ask what they could do for the celebration. They assured me they could arrange candles and even a personalized card. Sadly, none of this ever happened. To start, the restaurant atmosphere is beautiful and the table was ready on time. The maître d’ who seated us was very kind and attentive in the beginning, but the service overall was extremely disappointing for a restaurant of this level and price point. • Food: Some dishes were excellent (ceviche, the rice, and the carpaccio with egg were standout), while others were average and nothing memorable — the kind of plates you could find in a simpler restaurant for a fraction of the price. • Service: This was the biggest issue. Our bottle of wine was never poured or refilled by staff. Our water glasses were never topped up. Dishes arrived with little to no explanation. Nobody checked in to ask if we were enjoying the food. For a restaurant of Dani García’s group, this is shocking. • Birthday: The most disappointing part: despite my reminders, nothing was done for my mother’s birthday. No candles, no card, no gesture at all. While we were eating dessert, another table nearby was serenaded with “Happy Birthday,” which made it even more frustrating. • Ending: When we left, nobody said goodbye or asked if we enjoyed our evening. The lack of attention was very noticeable. Overall, while the food and ambiance were nice, the service was well below expectations — worse than what I’ve experienced in much more casual restaurants in Marbella. For such a special occasion, this was a letdown. I would not recommend El Lobito del Mar for birthdays, anniversaries, or any important celebrations. At best, it’s fine for a casual meal if you don’t expect attentive service.

This was the second time I visited Lobito de Mar and was very disappointed with the service. Several things went wrong that I believe was due to bad service (communication issues and experience). My father ordered a.plate which was supposed to have 3 different pieces of bonito and only 2 were served. We had to ask for the full plate. My Mum and I ordered lobster which had a set price per person listed in the menu. They charged 3 times the price and when asking the reason for it they argued about the weight of the lobster and other things. Their argument didn't hold as each person we spoke to said something different. Misinformation in the menu is something that can get you into trouble. Careful Lobito De Mar! Finally I ordered pineapple for dessert, explicitly asking for it to be plain and they served it with a yogurt sauce. Bad experience overall.

Our first dinner in Marbella didn't disappoint. All of the dishes were amazing especially the creamy lobster rice and mature cow chopped. Service was great.