Avenida Andalucia 56
Torre del Mar (Malaga)
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This post was written by Miryam on October 26, 2009
El Salmon restaurant, Torre del Mar
One of the most reputable gourmet restaurants in the Axarquia area is located in Torre del Mar. I’ve dined at the El Salmon restaurant before, but this was the first time I had sampled their lunch time Menu del Dia. Prior to the first course we ordered a large mixed salad to whet our appetites. The customary fresh warm bread rolls with butter portions also arrived. The first course consisted of either a vegetable cream soup, tomatoes filled with seafood or a crepe filled with mushrooms in a creamy sauce. All starters were faultless in flavour. The second course was a choice of white filleted fish in a creamy sauce or marinated pork ribs; both dishes came with fresh vegetables and chips. The food was well presented and more than ample (I had to ask for a doggie bag for the leftovers). I personally found the ribs to be over-salted, but this is perhaps only because I rarely use salt in my home cooking. The dessert was a choice of vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, flan or kiwi fruit. The entire meal was excellent value for money at a cost of 8.95 Euros. The service was excellent, as usual. One of our party was an invalid with a walking frame, but the restaurant catered for this with their toilet facilities being on the ground floor with no stairs or other obstructions. El Salmon also caters for special occasions and large parties – book in advance, as this is always a busy restaurant.
Viuda Fish Restaurant in Mezquetilla
I went on a visit to the restaurant Viuda because it was recommended as a very good restaurant with fabulous fish dishes with my good friend Michelle from axcespropertydirect.com. The outside was very unobtrusive, unostentatious, indeed I have driven past many times and not seen it before. Having been told it was wise to book first and in particular, for a Saturday night, I had taken the advice and went and found it and booked a table for two. On arrival I could see that my informant had given good advice because every table was occupied and there was a happy, chatty atmosphere. The spectacle that awaited us as we were shown to our table was breathtaking. The beginning of sunset at around 8 pm had begun and nature’s artistry was at the very height of its glory. We were looking over the sea and towards Malaga and the colours displayed were awesome. Awesome is not a word that I would use very often but frankly, it is the only word suitable for the sunset display that we were witnessing. All we had to do was wait and see if the food was as good as the ambiance. I ordered a prawn tortilla and my companion, a prawn cocktail. The waiter was very tolerant of our poor Spanish, but our food and wine arrived after a few minutes and we started to really enjoy selections.
For a second course I had ordered a mixed grill of fish and Michelle ordered a single fish dish as we chatted.
It was some time after 11 pm that we finally took our leave and I think we were the last to leave but at no time did the staff seem at all impatient. They just busied themselves with whatever restaurant staff do when they are anticipating going home. We had had a thoroughly enjoyable time and would highly recommend a visit. But…. one word of caution. The helpings are generous and in order to do justice to the food it is wise not to eat anything for six to eight hours before arrival because you will never be able to complete your meal which is beautifully cooked and served with the minimum of fuss.
For those of you with a GPS the restaurant can be found at the following:-
36°44’40.67″N 4° 2’30.77″W
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This post was written by editor on October 12, 2009
