Restaurante Los Salazones

Restaurante Los Salazones on Explanada San Miguel, near Melilla's commercial port, takes its name from the ancient tradition of salt-curing fish — an industry that shaped Mediterranean coastal communities for centuries. The menu pays homage to this heritage while focusing on the freshest daily catch available from local fishing boats. Dorada al horno — gilt-head bream baked whole with garlic, potatoes, and white wine — is a consistently excellent main course, the fish arriving at the table fragrant and moist. Chipirones en su tinta, baby squid braised in their own ink, represents a more adventurous choice that the kitchen handles with evident confidence. The ensalada de mar, a composed seafood salad of shrimp, clams, and octopus with a citrus dressing, works well as a shared starter. The dining room has a maritime character without being kitsch, with clean lines, neutral tones, and functional furniture that allows the cooking to be the focus. Weekend reservations are strongly advisable. Lunch service runs Tuesday through Sunday; the restaurant is closed on Mondays.