Restaurant within the Mondragó Natural Park in southeastern Mallorca, serving fresh seafood in a beautiful natural setting. Excellent arrós de peix (fish rice) and grilled octopus.
Restaurante S'Amarador is located within the Mondragó Natural Park in the southeastern corner of Mallorca, one of the most protected and least-developed stretches of the Balearic coastline. The natural park encompasses two small beaches — Cala Mondragó and S'Amarador — joined by a walking path through pine forest, dunes, and coastal scrubland. The restaurant sits at the S'Amarador beach, serving fresh seafood in a setting that combines natural beauty with the quality of the Mallorcan coastal kitchen. The signature dish is arrós de peix — Mallorcan fish rice, a close relative of Spanish arroz caldoso, made with a rich shellfish stock and the day's freshest catch from the southeastern coast's waters. Grilled octopus with potatoes and paprika is the most ordered starter. The dining room is informal and the terrace faces directly toward the beach, with the natural park's pine trees and limestone cliffs as the backdrop. Access to the restaurant is through the natural park, which requires either parking at the designated area and walking (15–20 minutes) or using the summer shuttle service from Portopetro. The restaurant operates only in summer season and is one of the most scenic seafood lunches available in southeastern Mallorca.
Signature dishes
- Arrós de peix (Mallorcan fish rice) — €22
- Grilled octopus — €20
Good to know
- Known for
- Fresh seafood in a natural park setting
- Hours
- Daily 1PM-10PM (summer)
Location
Cala Mondragó, 07669 Santanyí, Mallorca
39.3438, 3.1890 View on map
Highlights
- Seafood restaurant within Mondragó Natural Park at S'Amarador beach, southeastern Mallorca
- Arrós de peix (Mallorcan fish rice): shellfish stock-based rice with the day's fresh catch — the signature dish
- Grilled octopus with potatoes and paprika: one of Mallorca's most satisfying coastal starters
- Terrace facing S'Amarador beach, surrounded by natural park pine forest and limestone cliffs
- One of the most scenically situated restaurants in southeastern Mallorca, accessed through protected nature
Tips for visiting
- Walk through the natural park from the Cala Mondragó car park before lunch — the 20-minute path arrives at the restaurant from the beach
- Reserve a table ahead in July and August; the limited access to the restaurant keeps numbers manageable but tables still fill
- The arrós de peix is made in limited quantities; arrive by 1PM to secure it before it sells out
- The shuttle service from Portopetro is the most relaxed way to access the beach if driving in high season
- Combine with a swim at Cala Mondragó (the first beach on the path) before lunch at S'Amarador
Accessibility
The restaurant is accessible by foot from the natural park car park via a sandy path of approximately 20 minutes. The path is uneven in places and crosses soft sand sections near the beach. Wheelchair access is very difficult due to the natural path surfaces. Guests with mobility requirements should contact the restaurant or the natural park authority for advice on alternative access.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Restaurante S'Amarador?
The restaurant is within Mondragó Natural Park, accessible on foot (15–20 minutes) from the main car park off the road between Portopetro and Cala Mondragó, or via a summer shuttle bus from Portopetro village.
Is the restaurant open year-round?
No. S'Amarador is a seasonal restaurant open during summer (approximately June to October). It closes when the beach season ends.
What is arrós de peix?
Arrós de peix is a traditional Mallorcan rice dish made with a rich shellfish and fish broth, cooked with fresh catch from the local waters. It is similar to arroz caldoso (soupy rice) and different from the drier paella style.
Is it necessary to visit Mondragó Natural Park to reach the restaurant?
Yes. The restaurant is inside the natural park boundary and can only be reached through the park on foot or by shuttle. There is no direct road access to S'Amarador beach.