Restaurante PORTUONDO

We found the place on Google maps and simply tried it out last night. When we arrived, we booked a table for 20:45 which is when they open. We had some sundowners on the outside terrace with green olives whilst we waited. They have a wide range of gins to choose from. Entering the restaurant one has to walk up stairs with a very low ceiling. Lovely space inside with delicious food. We had the local fish turbot (rodoballo) with local tomato salad and green peppers from Gernika grilled. The food was served within very good time. The view is awesome as one looks onto the estuary. Calm jazz was playing softly and the tables are well spaced so that the noise levels were minimized and we could talk nicely.

Iotitz was our waiter for lunch, he was kind, attentive, very efficient and had lovely manners. The food was Devine. We had the steak, prawns and hake side dishes of chips and peppers. Pudding apple milfoil and chocolate volcano. All so delicious. Would definitely recommend for any special occasion.

One of the best restaurants in the region I’ve visited recently. The view is breathtaking, decent food, we had grilled monkfish (rape a la brasa), yummy cheesecake and sorbet. Everything was very delicious and beautifully served.

Gorgeous food…. very generous and expertly prepared. Don t miss the fresh fish….and the tomato salad !

Really good seafood. Good wine list. Superb views. It was a bit warm initially, but they turned the aircon on later.

Its 10!!! Could be easily michelen stars. All is just perfect! The best tartar from red shrims I have ever eat. Great meat and fish. Everything worth its price!

Really unfriendly and unpleasant place. We arrived on a Monday wanting to be fed after a long journey. We thought as we were staying in the campsite next to the restaurant that it would be a great choice. The receptionist at the campsite also recommended it but said it was good but expensive. Unfortunately we still decided to go. On arrival there were only two couples sitting outside having a drink and the rest of the terrace was empty. I went inside (which was also empty!!) as we have a dog, to ask if we could be served with the dog. The waiter told us that we could not sit inside with the dog (which is fine, as many restaurants do) so when I asked if we could sit outside the waiter told me they don’t serve any food outside? Really???!!! Why? Asked if we could at least order a burger to take away and was told no. The staff made me feel humiliated and upset. This place has clearly got its priorities wrong. It has the most beautiful terrace with incredible views and you can’t sit outside to enjoy these while you eat, utter madness!!We were happy to pay their exorbitant prices and even put up with the rude service mentioned in other reviews and also experienced by us but now I’m glad that our dog saved us from such an experience.

Absolutely fantastic gourmet restaurant in a great location, overlooking the biosphere reserve. The fish and seafood we had were outstanding. Nice waitstaff and cozy seating in a historic building. This is how dining in Basque Country should feel like.