Maria Fabrizio
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We had a lot to say on this one, so our high-level (abridged) takeaways below…
OVERALL: food is fine but not worth the money, weird vibe (bad decor/ambiance)
MENU HIGHLIGHTS: shrimp ceviche, all desserts on walking menu, local wine, aperitif
SKIP: walking menu, bread to start
FULL THOUGHTS BELOW:
While staying in La Laguna during our honeymoon, we went out of our way one night to go to San Sebastián 57, because we saw it on the Michelin Guide and were intrigued by the menu and wine selection. Unfortunately (despite a few menu and service highlights) we were largely disappointed. Nothing on the menu was bad, but it was also not special or interesting, and, in our opinion, certainly not worth the price.
Before we get into it, a few notable exceptions worth mentioning:
The service from the head waitress was exceptional. She was warm, welcoming, and clearly experienced. We got the chefs “Menú Caminar” and there was a nice, surprise starter course and surprise dessert/truffle course as well as a surprise aperitif at the end. Additionally, the local wine that was recommended to us was excellent and one of the best Canarian wines we had while on our travels. Small note: bathroom soaps and lotion smelled great.
Now onto the food: Each of the courses was completely fine, but not at the caliber we would have expected for such a restaurant. The oyster was a weird texture and I had a shell in my dish. The ceviche was excellent, but it was truly the only savory dish we will remember from the evening. The potato/egg dish and the meat dish were both fine but quite heavy and the bacalao dish in between did not balance them sufficiently.
About the ambiance: For a restaurant listed in the guide we expected a level of charm and/or sophistication (or at least some kind of design point of view) but frankly it was nowhere to be found. The decor was unintentional and uninspired and it made the vibe feel cold and impersonal.
Overall, I think our score was lower because we came in with high expectations. This place would benefit from a decor update as well as a fresh take on the menu (perhaps paring down the walking menu to a few less courses of higher quality).