Casa Carmelo

Casa Carmelo is a seafood restaurant on Calle Ferreras in the Puerto de la Luz area of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, close to Las Canteras beach and the working port in Spain's Canary Islands. The cuisine is seafood with a Canarian emphasis, and its position near the port places it in the neighbourhood where much of the island's Atlantic catch is landed and sold, notably at the nearby Mercado del Puerto. Prices of roughly EUR 20-40 per person are mid-range for the city, making the restaurant a practical choice for visitors who want fresh fish without a fine-dining bill. Signature dishes include fresh fish selected by the day, grilled octopus and papas arrugadas with mojo. Grilled octopus is a staple of coastal Spanish cooking, and the fish selection typically depends on what the market supplies, so the menu can change from day to day. The dining room is informal, with a neighbourhood character rather than a polished tourist atmosphere. Noise levels are moderate, tables are usually close together, and there is no dress code. The beverage list is typical of a Spanish seafood restaurant, with white wines, beer and soft drinks the usual companions to fish; Canarian white wines are worth asking about. Reservation difficulty is low, as walk-ins are the norm, although groups and weekend lunch parties may find it helpful to call ahead. Opening hours typically cover lunch and dinner, and visitors should confirm locally. Spanish lunch is usually served from about 13:00 to 16:00 and dinner from about 20:30, so arriving outside those windows can mean a closed kitchen. The Puerto de la Luz location makes the restaurant easy to combine with a walk along Las Canteras promenade, a visit to the Mercado del Puerto or a stop before or after a cruise or ferry connection.