While millions of people travel to Ibiza to enjoy its party culture of nightclubs, bars, and beach raves, its the food that makes the island experience complete. Party-goers will find restaurants that cater to their schedule during the crowded summer party season. Want breakfast at noon? No problem. Dinner at midnight? You got it. Many bars offer snacks and small meals all night long, with tapas being a popular option.
While Spanish cuisine is the norm, there are restaurants offering dishes from around the world. Look for Indian, French, Chinese and Indian restaurants on the island. There are even British, Japanese, Dutch, German, and Thai restaurants for those who prefer a taste of the world. And eateries range from barbeque shacks on the beach to upscale cafes to rustic country restaurants in the island’s interior.
Ibiza restaurants shine when they are serving local, Spanish cuisine featuring the freshest seafood. Many restaurants let you choose your meal while its still alive in large tanks on the premises — and that’s not just lobster. Crabs, octopus, prawns, and squid all find their way into Ibiza cuisine. Fish is also featured in paella, zarzuella, and in a mixed grill called parrillada de pescado.
Other popular local dishes feature pork. Ibiza is known for its locally made sobrasada: a spiced sausage served alone or as an ingredient in many dishes. Lomo is a cured pork loin and chorizo sausage is also popular in some local dishes.
