Retaurante Merchan

Came here last night. It has the reputation for being one of the best fish restaurants around and did not disappoint. This is one of the family run places in San Pedro where the only tables are outdoors on the street. The décor is very basic with plastic chairs etc but the food is amazing and the few covers are always booked, so it’s advisable to reserve a table in advance. Also they don’t open until 8.30pm, which is late even for Spain.
We started with the hake croquettes and prawn pil-​pil, both of which were very good. I then had the grilled sea bass which unfortunately was a bit salty but still excellently cooked. The other half had the grilled hake which came in small filleted pieces and pleased him no end! The children had grilled chicken and chips, which is their only option if they’re fuss bags and don’t want to have any fish. We had ice cream to finish; there is a very limited pudding menu. Really good here, will come back.

El mejor de la costa friendo pescaito!