Restaurante El Pescador de Uga

Restaurante El Pescador de Uga is a well-regarded restaurant in the small village of Uga, in the southwest interior of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. Uga is an agricultural village surrounded by the vineyards and volcanic terrain of Lanzarote's interior, and it is particularly known — somewhat unexpectedly for a desert island — for producing smoked salmon. The Uga salmon smokery has been producing cold-smoked Atlantic salmon using traditional wood-smoking methods since the mid-20th century, and the product is considered among the finest smoked salmon in Spain. Restaurante El Pescador de Uga has built a significant part of its identity around this local speciality: the Uga smoked salmon appears as a starter in multiple preparations — sliced and served with capers, as a carpaccio with citrus, and in warm preparations with local vegetables. The smoked salmon sourcing is a genuine point of distinction from other Lanzarote restaurants. Beyond the salmon, the kitchen offers local lamb — Lanzarote's volcanic-pasture-grazed sheep produce deeply flavoured, lean meat — and papas arrugadas with house mojo. The Lanzarote Malvasía wine list draws from the La Geria valley, a few kilometres down the road, with both dry and naturally sweet styles listed by the glass and bottle. The dining room is rustic and welcoming, reflecting the village character of Uga. Mains average €15; a full dinner with wine runs approximately €28 per person. Reservations are recommended.