Seafood restaurants

Chiringuito Manilva Beach

4.2 1,333 reviews 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM N-340, Km 142, 29692 Manilva, Malaga, Spain

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Chiringuito Manilva Beach, nestled on the scenic Mediterranean coast in Malaga, offers a delightful seafood dining experience. Patrons rave about the variety and quality of dishes, particularly the wood-fired seafood, which includes standout roasted sardines. The restaurant’s charcoal smoked fish has garnered high praise for its freshness and flavor.

While the paella has been noted for its vibrant presentation, some customers feel it falls short in achieving the traditional socarrat, the crispy bottom layer prized in authentic Spanish cuisine. Suggestions have been made to enhance the saffron flavor, enhancing the rice’s moisture level. Yet, the overall impression is that it is a delightful place for casual dining. Visitors appreciate not only the food but also the beautiful ambiance, featuring beautifully arranged outdoor seating and soothing music.

The service at Chiringuito Manilva is frequently highlighted as exemplary, with staff noted for their attentiveness and friendly demeanor. With reasonable prices and generous portion sizes, this beachside gem is perfect for family outings or leisurely afternoons by the coast. Whether you're in for a quick snack or a full meal, the inviting atmosphere makes it a must-visit for seafood lovers.

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Service options

Outdoor seating
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great wine list

Popular for

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Bar onsite
Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Quiet
Romantic
Trendy

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Chiringuito Manilva Beach before visiting.

Reviews for Chiringuito Manilva Beach

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Review highlights

Based on 1,333 reviews

Chiringuito Manilva Beach is widely praised for its picturesque seaside location and fresh, flavorful seafood, particularly dishes grilled over wood fire like sardines and dorada. The restaurant offers a relaxed and inviting atmosphere with attentive and friendly service, complemented by reasonable prices and generous portions. Patrons appreciate the variety of dishes and drinks available, as well as the pleasant beachside setting with outdoor seating and amenities like deckchair rentals. While most feedback is positive, some guests note that certain traditional preparations, such as paella, could benefit from slight improvements in authenticity and seasoning. Overall, Chiringuito Manilva Beach is recognized as a go-to spot for enjoying quality seafood in a vibrant Mediterranean ambiance.

Tushar Banerjee

Aug 30, 2025

Lovely beach side seafood restaurant.. The charcole smoked fish on wood fire is fresh and very good but I am slightly disappointed by paella - It was colourful (both negra and standard seafood one) there was no ' Socarrar' in the bottom of the paella pot, the flavour of saffron could be a little more to balance the sea flavour, the moistness of rice was more and the amount of yellow coloring could be less.. The taste was good but far from perfection if you really want to eat paella in a Spanish restaurant. The rest of the food that we tried was good particularly from wood fire. Overall I will recommend it for seaside location and seafood cooked on woodfire.

TANIA GRAF DAVIDOFF

Aug 08, 2025

I have dined with my family and it was delicious. The atmosphere beautiful very good service good wine fresh and delicious food and seafood dishes to share nice music and convenient lights.

carly gee

Jul 30, 2025

Spectacular place to have lunch and enjoy a day on the beach! Best food and service I have received in years Amazing atmosphere, the staff are so hardworking yet nothing is too much of a problem and service is second to none. Very reasonable prices to for amazing quality food and good portion sizes. Thank you so much and I cannot wait to come back again soon!

Igor Repish

Jul 10, 2025

Great place to eat on the Mediterranean coast, with great beach views. The food is delicious, especially the sardines are roasted over the fire. Highly recommendable! Good choice of both dishes and drinks at quite democratic prices

Julie Gunn

May 25, 2025

Yummy food in the beach with deckchairs to hire and outdoor seating. Very friendly and fun atmosphere, great food and really good coffee. We had the dorada cooked on the wood, and a paella and a salad - all really great. We weren't going to have dessert but they brought them round and we were tempted! Great service highly recommended!