A classic seafood restaurant on the Las Canteras promenade with wonderful beach views. Famous for its fresh grilled fish, seafood rice, and classic Canarian flavours at reasonable prices.
La Marinera is a classic seafood restaurant on the Paseo de las Canteras promenade in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, facing directly onto one of the finest urban beaches in Europe. The restaurant has been serving fresh Canarian fish and seafood to residents and visitors for many years, occupying a prime position where the beachfront pedestrian walkway meets the residential neighbourhood of Guanarteme. The cooking is honest and straightforward — a model of the traditional Canarian seafood restaurant at its most confident. Grilled sea bass and bream are cooked over charcoal and served with papas arrugadas and a choice of mojo sauces made in-house. Seafood rice, the kitchen's paella-adjacent Canarian preparation, arrives in generous portions designed for sharing and carries a depth of flavour that comes from a long stock of heads and bones. Mixed fish grills for two or four people are popular with families. The Canarian salmorejo — a thick sauce of tomato, pepper, and garlic used to dress octopus and shellfish — appears in several preparations and is one of the restaurant's most distinctively local touches. The dining room is split between a glassed-in interior with beach views and outdoor terrace seating. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, animated at weekends with local families and tourists from the city's hotels. Service is efficient and experienced with the pace of a busy promenade restaurant. Prices are moderate: mains average €16, and the seafood rice for two is typically around €28. Reservations are recommended for beachfront terrace tables at the weekend.
Good to know
- Hours
- 12:00–17:00, 19:00–23:00 daily
- Reservations
- Recommended
Location
Paseo de las Canteras 49, 35010 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
28.1390, -15.4390 View on map
Highlights
- Prime position on the Las Canteras promenade with direct beach views from the terrace
- Charcoal-grilled sea bass and bream with house-made mojo sauces
- Canarian seafood rice — a slow-cooked, flavour-deep sharing dish
- Canarian salmorejo sauce with octopus and shellfish — a local speciality
- Family-friendly atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating along the beach
Tips for visiting
- Request a beachfront terrace table when booking — the indoor room, though pleasant, misses the view
- The seafood rice takes 20–25 minutes to prepare; order it early and enjoy the grilled starters
- Lunch (12:00–17:00) is livelier and often busier than dinner; arrive by 13:00 on weekends
- The mixed fish grill for two is the best single-order for a couple wanting variety
Accessibility
La Marinera is at promenade level with step-free access from the beach walkway. The interior dining room is on one floor. The outdoor terrace is also flat and accessible. The restaurant is one of the more accessible seafood options on the Las Canteras waterfront.
Frequently asked questions
Is La Marinera only open for lunch?
No. La Marinera operates for both lunch (12:00–17:00) and dinner (19:00–23:00) daily.
Is the seafood rice available as a single portion?
The seafood rice is generally prepared as a sharing dish for two or more people. Single portions may be available on quieter days; ask when ordering.
How far is the restaurant from the city centre?
La Marinera is on the Las Canteras promenade, about a 15-minute walk from the Triana shopping district. Local buses connect the beachfront to the city centre frequently.
Is the terrace heated in winter?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has a mild winter climate and outdoor dining is usually comfortable year-round. The glassed-in section provides additional shelter on windier days.