8-18

”The sophisticated Caribbean fare draws a chic crowd. The best tables are upstairs and the mero comes with crema agria...”  More

A Fuego Negro

”Contemporary pintxos (tapas) bar...”  More

Aita Mari

Aizian

”Some of Spain’s most famous chefs—Juan Mari Arzak, Martin Berasategui—work in San Sebastián, about an hour’s drive from Bilbao. But...”  More

Arzak

”Tasting menu for two $450...”  More

Azurmendi Enea

”The 28-year-old rising star chef Eneko Atxa Azurmendi presides over this minimalist spot on the outskirts of Bilbao. Experimenting with...”  More

Bar Ganbara

”The place to go for perretxikos...”  More

Bideluze

”Light meal for two $15....”  More

Etxebarri

”A loin of bacalao fell apart into moist, silky flakes when I prodded it with a fork. Juicy, tender, almost...”  More

Fagollaga

”Like many of his compatriots, Isaac Salaberria the chef at this former cider bar in Hernani, near San Sebastián has...”  More

Gandarias

”In the heart of the Old Town—a warren of crooked streets—the bar Gandarias displays pintxos like jewels on counters....”  More

Kaipe

”Dinner for two $137...”  More

La Cepa

”...specializing in Jabugo ham...”  More

Martín Berasategui

”Tasting menu for two $444...”  More

Palma

”A nominally Italian restaurant (there's foccacia in the breadbasket), with refined South American dishes like cevice of corvina - a...”  More

Restaurante Casa de Socorro

”Traditional Caribbean cazuelas - spicy seafood stews - are served without fuss at a restaurant that deserves its reputation for...”  More

Restaurante Guggenheim Bilbao

”The refined, intellectual dishes from 27-year-old chef Josean Martínez Alija are just as exciting as Frank Gehry’s famed building....”  More

San Prudencio

”dinner for two $91...”  More

Sua

”This black-and-red bistro is owned by the dashing celebrity chef Aitor Elizegui, the force behind Gaminiz restaurant. He ingeniously groups...”  More