The restaurants below have been listed alphabetically and grouped into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over €60)
$$$ (€40 to €60)
$$ (€20 to €40)
$ (up to €20)
These prices are for a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of house wine or equivalent, tax and service included.
The Asador Sidrería Arriaga A traditional cider house and carvery, this is a typical Basque eating place offering grilled meat, fish and traditional cuisine. Situated at the heart of Bilbao’s old quarter in a historical building,
the ambience and the décor (stonework and large windows) make it the ideal spot for any type of celebration.
Santa María 13
Tel: (94) 416 5670.
Price: $$
Casa Vasca Restaurant The Casa Vasca Restaurant, located in the Deusto district, specializes in traditional and classical Basque cuisine. The interior is decorated in typical Basque style, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Among the specialties are salt cod dishes such as Pil Pil. The wine cellar is impressive.
Avenida Lehendakari Aguirre 13-15
Tel: (94) 448 3980.
Website:
www.casavasca.com Price: $$
El Perro Chico It might be situated in a residential area of Bilbao, but that hasn’t stopped El Perro Chico from becoming widely known for its top-notch food. The cuisine here is both modern and innovative, but has a very honest and authentic feel to it at the same time. The house specialty is roast duck in orange sauce served with seasonal vegetables. The dining area offers great views of the river and the Old Town.
Aretxaga 2
Tel: (94) 415 0519.
Price: $$
Etxanobe This restaurant is located on the top floor of the Euskalduna Palace, overlooking the most modern part of town. The dining area is voluptuously decorated, with the ceiling draped in billowy fabric. The dishes are rich, flavorsome and highly innovative creations that are at the same time respectful of the region’s culinary traditions. The service is excellent.
Palacio Euskalduna, Avenida de Abandoibarra 4
Tel: (94) 442 1071.
Website:
www.etxanobe.com Price: $$$$
Victor Montes Restaurant This is a popular favorite on the Plaza Nueva. Particularly busy during lunchtime when punters drop by the lower-floor bar to sample the excellent tapas, it also offers more quiet dining tables on the ground floor where generous portions of traditional Basque-style roasts, grilled seafood, fresh vegetables, soups and salads can be enjoyed.
Plaza Nueva 8
Tel: (94) 415 5603
or 7067.
Website:
www.victormontesbilbao.com Price: $
Zortziko Zortziko is a gastronomic institution in Bilbao. Located in a late 19th-century mansion not far from the Guggenheim Museum, it offers contemporary haute cuisine with local roots. There are three dining rooms, each with its own individual style. The menu is seasonal and the innovative Basque creations by acclaimed chef Daniel Garcia are sublime and among the very best in the region.
Calle Alameda Mazarredo 17
Tel: (94) 423 9743.
Website:
www.zortziko.es Price: $$$$
Nightlife:Nightlife in Bilbao is lively and fun. The Old Town and the Abando area are packed with bars, eateries and clubs.
Bars: Bar Erreka, Plaza Nueva 4, has a terrace and offers great canapes.
Charlie Bar, Plaza Nueva 8, is one of Bilbao’s oldest and most popular bars.
Taberna Txiriboga, Santa María 13, is also in the Old Town and has an authentic Basque atmosphere.
Cab, Calle Dr Areilza 27, is a popular place with a young crowd, while
Café Boulevard, Paseo del Arenal 3, is Bilbao’s oldest cafe with a stylish art deco interior.
Clubs: The Cotton Club, Calle Gregorio de la Revilla (website:
www.cottonclubbilbao.com), is an excellent club with live blues and rock music.
Congreso, Muelle de Uribitarte 4, is a famous disco attracting big national and international DJ stars. Another famous nightclub is
Distrito 9, Alameda de Recalde 18, ultra-modern and with a strong gay presence.
Oboe, Calle Ercilla 44, is a more exclusive and elegant place for less hectic evenings.
Live Music: Kafe Antzokia, San Vicente 2 (tel: (94) 424 4625; website:
www.kafeantzokia.com), is Bilbao’s best live music venue with a wide repertoire from Basque music to international pop-rock bands, world music and reggae.
The Rock Star, Calle Gran Vía 87 (website:
www.salarockstar.com), is a nice and noisy bar hosting local rock bands.
Astarloa, Calle Astarloa 5, offers a great range of live music.
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