The best family-friendly restaurants in San Sebastián

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Restaurant Igeldo overlooks La Concha Bay, offering gorgeous views of the beach for you to take in throughout your meal. With a menu heavily inspired by local produce - including, of course, seafood, Restaurant Igeldo can be relied upon to serve up fresh, tasty dishes full of quintessential Basque flavour.

With grilled seasonal seafood and shellfish, you can expect hake, sole, crab, clams and squid delivered directly from the harbour, from the city’s best suppliers. There’s a children’s menu to choose from, and a selection of simple snacks, should your kids prefer a more familiar plate!

Known for their friendly service, Restaurant Igeldo is happy to make dietary accommodations for diners, including celiac and gluten-intolerant visitors.

The restaurant is ideally-located for families, situated near the city’s popular aquarium and within walking distance of the Ciudad de San Sebastián drop off, for those of you who’ve taken the boat tour. With two nearby car parks to choose from, families visiting San Sebastián needn’t feel culinarily restricted – you can park up and order your mains in a matter of minutes.

Address | Paseo del Muelle, 15 Restaurante Igeldo, 20003 San Sebastian 

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Abarka Jatetxea is a must for the carnivores of the family. One of Trip Advisor’s top-rated San Sebastián restaurants, the steakhouse is beloved for its classic Basque flavours and inviting atmosphere.

Whilst beef is very much the focus of the menu - as is typical of the region - there are delicious Mediterranean and Spanish options for those of you who prefer fish - or plant-based dishes. With parking directly outside, it’s as practical an option as it is crowd-pleasing, where you’ll find something for everyone to enjoy.

Address | Baserritar Etorbidea, 36, 20280 Hondarribia, Gipuzkoa 

Take a break from the beach and enjoy a stunning bite to eat on Rekondo’s terrace. A family-run restaurant with unforgettable views of La Concha Bay, Rekondo represents the very best of Basque dining, in a wonderfully relaxed setting - there’s no standing on ceremony here.

As a former farmhouse situated on the way up to Mount Igeldo, the entire ethos of this spot is that the produce of the land and sea should always come first. Sourcing the area’s best ingredients and celebrating the original flavours of Basque cuisine through traditional products, supplied directly to the kitchen - there’s something outstanding for everyone on the menu.

Blending the traditional with the modern, Rekondo dishes boast some of the most unique flavours and textures of Donostia’s gastronomical scene, pioneered by Chef Iñaki Arrieta.

Expect perfectly grilled seafood, arguably the best steak and chips in San Sebastián, and a mouthwatering selection of desserts. The wine cellar is similarly revered - long-recognised as one of San Sebastián’s finest, it’s overseen by world-class sommelier Martín Flea and features one of the world’s great collections of Château Mouton-Rothschild.

Whilst it’s definitely at the upper end of affordability, so much of Rekondo’s charm is derived from its welcoming, familiar atmosphere. If you’re keen to share your passion for food with your kids, make sure you book well in advance.

Address | Igeldo Pasealekua, 57, 20008 Donostia, Gipuzkoa 

The unassuming façade of Casa Urola blends seamlessly in with the throng of pintxos bars on the busy Calle Fermin Calbetón. But for those in the know, this first-floor dining room is a cut above the casual snack bars below.

Casa Urola excels at traditional Basque market cooking, with signature seafood dishes including hake in green sauce, chargrilled turbot, and rice with clams.

Using peerless raw materials treated without fuss or pretension, the simplicity of Pablo Loureiro’s cooking is radical and brave. The menestra - an assembly of spring vegetables tasting supremely of themselves - is a true testament to the power of local produce, cooked with love.

It’s worth remembering that for all its excellence, this is food the whole family can enjoy, with a range of mains to choose from, grilled to perfection.

Address | Fermin Calbeton Kalea, 20, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa

There are a whole host of restaurants with either plenty of plant-based options, or entirely vegetarian menus, in San Sebastián.

Whilst it’s fairly common to find veggie dishes available even at the most meat- and fish-oriented eateries, there are a couple of stand-out spots we’d be remiss not to mention for the veg lovers amongst those of you visiting San Sebastián.

Bar Arenales

What was once a neighbourhood hangout on the boulevard is now a bistro breaking new ground in San Sebastián’s traditional gastronomical scene. With a modern take on plant-based cooking and a gorgeous selection of natural wines, Bar Arenales is a must if you love vegetarian cuisine and organic methods.

With delicious vegan options too, there’s no shortage of dishes to choose from - a breath of fresh air for those of you familiar with one vegetarian option on restaurant menus. (If not every family member is a practising vegetarian, they’ll be happy to know there are a variety of seafood options, too.)

Don’t be deceived by the low-key exterior - this is a superb restaurant with reliably good vibes.

Address | Boulevard Zumardia, 11, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa

Restaurant Gandarias

Restaurant Gandarias offers an incredible selection for its plant-based patrons, with an extensive vegetarian menu available.

Celebrating Basque flavours and natural, local produce of the highest quality, you’ll enjoy plates of mushroom risotto, vegan lasagne and beautifully dressed Navarra asparagus, amongst much more.

Don’t be distracted by the pintxos offering - make sure you book into the restaurant for a delicious veggie meal, perfect for the whole family.

Address | 31 de Agosto Kalea, 23, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa

Basque Country is famously dog-friendly, and this hospitality extends to many of its eateries. Whilst you’re unlikely to find a place set for your pooch, there are a whole host of restaurants more than happy for you to wander in with your furry friend - provided they’re well-behaved!

Dog-friendly restaurants include Muka, where much of the menu is cooked over a huge charcoal grill, Ubarrechena, where the paella is the star of the show, and Bar La Cepa De Bernardo, a seafood spot which specialises in traditional Basque cuisine, all welcome diners with dogs - you need only ask!

Address | Muka, Zurriola Hiribidea, 1, 20002 Donostia, Gipuzkoa

Address | Ubarrechena, Calle Mayor, Portu Kalea, 16 esquina, 20003 Donostia-San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa

Address | La Cepa de Bernardo, 31 de Agosto Kalea, 7, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa

We understand that kids might not always be able to sit still for a three-course meal. If they’re getting a little restless, consider paying up after your mains and wandering down to Gelateria Boulevard for your dessert.

With three locations to choose from in Donostia alone, it’s the perfect place for a pit stop to keep the kids happy, and satisfy the sweet-toothed amongst your party.

Address | Alameda del Boulevard, 10, 20003 San Sebastian - Donostia 

To visit San Sebastián is to be immersed in a culinary culture in which world-famous, Michelin-star restaurants sit side by side pintxos bars and casual, family-friendly eateries. There’s something delicious to be had for all - whether you’re a self-professed foodie, or in need of a place that can cater to toddlers and teens alike.

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