Cuina de Can Simon, Porto Cristo

Cuina de Can Simon is a refined seafood restaurant in the harbour village of Porto Cristo on Mallorca's eastern coast, one of the island's more authentic fishing communities and the closest town to the Coves del Drach cave system. The kitchen's philosophy is simple: build the menu around what the local fishermen bring in each morning, treat it with care and intelligence, and change the offerings accordingly. The tasting menu shifts daily with the catch, and the à la carte accommodates similar flexibility. Signature preparations include fish of the day from the local waters served whole or filleted at the table, and Mallorcan sobrassada with honey — a sweet-spiced opener that contrasts the freshness of the seafood to follow. The dining room is refined without being stiff: warm stone walls, white tablecloths, and a calm atmosphere that suits a long, unhurried lunch. The restaurant sits on the quay street at the harbour, and the front terrace captures the quiet working atmosphere of Porto Cristo at mealtimes. The wine list gives proper attention to Mallorcan producers from the Pla i Llevant DO — the region that surrounds Porto Cristo — alongside a solid Spanish and European selection. Reservations are recommended particularly at weekends and throughout the summer months.