Restaurante La Goleta

Restaurante La Goleta on Calle Padre Lerchundi brings a dedicated seafood kitchen to a location near Melilla's commercial port, where the proximity to the landing docks ensures that the daily catch arrives on the menu within hours of being brought ashore. Almejas a la marinera — clams braised in white wine, garlic, and parsley — is the first-choice starter for regulars, with the broth absorbed using good crusty bread. Lubina al horno, whole sea bass baked with potatoes, tomato, and white wine, is a benchmark preparation that the kitchen returns to with confidence; the fish is sourced locally and sized to order. Paella negra — black rice coloured with cuttlefish ink and cooked with mixed seafood — is the most theatrical of the main courses, arriving in a wide pan at the table with a rouille-style sauce on the side. The dining room is maritime in character without relying on clichéd décor, with clean walls and practical furniture. The restaurant is closed on Mondays. Weekend lunch is the most popular sitting and reservations are recommended for Saturdays and Sundays.