Playa Nini Beach Restaurant sits right on the sand along Avenida del Mar Mediterráneo in San Pedro de Alcántara. It's a proper chiringuito with outdoor tables, premium sunbeds and a beachfront terrace that looks straight out to sea.
San Pedro de Alcántara's beach club scene has more to choose from if this isn't quite your style.
The feel is casual and a bit trendy without being pretentious. Groups and tourists make up most of the crowd, but it works just as well for solo dining. Dogs are welcome inside and out, there's a kids' menu with high chairs, and the venue is fully wheelchair accessible throughout.
Prices sit at €€, mid-range for a beachfront spot on the Costa del Sol. Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch and dinner, so book ahead in summer.
Rated 4.0 from 1,016 reviews. The majority leave four or five stars, though around one in six give it one star, mostly over service. When service is good, guests really rate it.
Our picks for a night in San Pedro de Alcántara:
- On the beachfrontHotel Gran Melia Don Pepe
- In San PedroHotel Guadalpin Banus
- Near the promenadeEl Fuerte Marbella
- Budget optionHostal La Peseta
Food & Drinks at Playa Nini Beach Restaurant
Sushi is the headline. It's the most talked-about dish by some distance, and it sits alongside Mediterranean staples like paella, espetos, carpaccio and gambas pil pil. Shellfish and fresh fish round out a menu that covers the full spectrum of the Costa del Sol classics.
The wine list is consistently flagged as a highlight, and cocktails get solid mentions too. Coffee is good here, which is not always a given at beach restaurants. Beer, hard liquor and small plates are all available, so it works as a late-afternoon drinks stop if you're not eating a full meal.
The kitchen runs from breakfast through to dinner, with brunch on offer as well.
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