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Basque Dining Adventures
Asador Indusi is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

1. Asador Indusi

7.4
Calle Maestro García Rivero, 7, Bilbao, País Vasco
Steakhouse · Indautxu · 20 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Grab a seat at the bar an order their Chuletón rib-eye steak and enjoy the beauty of the meat seasoned simply with salt.

Arrese is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

2. Arrese

Foru Kalea, 2, Bilbao, País Vasco
Bakery · Abando · 1 tip

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Started our day like a real bilbaíno, or botxo with a bollo de mantequilla (a baked bun, spread with a buttercream-style whipped mixture) and a croissant stuffed with chocolate & candied orange zest.

Viandas De Salamanca is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

3. Viandas De Salamanca

7.3
Bidebarrieta 11, Bilbao, País Vasco
Deli · Casco Viejo · 7 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The perfect late morning snack, un Bocadillo de Jamón Ibérico, just incredible.

Txakoli Simon is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

4. Txakoli Simon

9.0
Camino San Roque, 89, Bilbao, País Vasco
Spanish Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Sip on some of their tasty Txakoli and feast on a kilogram or two of Chuleta a la Brasa delivered seared-rare with a personal grill to finish off as you please. Absolutely spectacular!

Nerua is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

5. Nerua

8.0
Av. Abandoibarra, 2 (Muelle Campa de los Ingleses), Bilbao, País Vasco
Basque Restaurant · Abando · 26 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Book the Chef's Table at this Michelin-starred restaurant and enjoy a personalized and memorable gastronomic experience!

Restaurante Mirador de Ulia is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

6. Restaurante Mirador de Ulia

8.3
Paseo de Ulía, 193, San Sebastián, País Vasco
Modern European Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Book a table by the window just before sunset for a scenic culinary experience!

Chocolateria Santa Lucia is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

7. Chocolateria Santa Lucia

6.6
Calle Puerto, San Sebastián, País Vasco
Café · Parte Vieja · 16 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: This mainstay breakfast spot is a must-visit in San Sebastián to try their churros, hot chocolate, and cafe con leche.

La Cepa is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

8. La Cepa

8.1
C/ 31 de Agosto, San Sebastián, País Vasco
Tapas Restaurant · Parte Vieja · 70 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The pintxos you want here are the Bocadillo de jamón Ibérico and the Gavillas de jamón y queso.

Gandarias is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

9. Gandarias

9.0
C. 31 de Agosto, 23 / Abuztuaren 31 kalea, 23, San Sebastián, País Vasco
Tapas Restaurant · Parte Vieja · 281 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Pintxo de Solomillo or Sirloin Steak bite is the item to order here!

Roxario Resturante is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

10. Roxario Resturante

Nagusia Kalea, 96, Astigarraga, País Vasco
Spanish Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: "Roxario" bakailao-tortilla or Tortilla de Bacalao "Roxario"or The signature Roxario Salt Cod Omelette, a favorite of Chef Juan Mari Arzak so you know it's going to be good!

Arzak is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

11. Arzak

8.7
Avenida del Alcalde José Elosegi, 273, BAJO, San Sebastián, País Vasco
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · 73 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: This 3-Star Michelin restaurant is an perfectly choreagraphed gastronomic art show of food with impeccable service. An absolute must visit restaurant of the Basque region.

A Fuego Negro is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

12. A Fuego Negro

31 de Agosto, 31, San Sebastián, País Vasco
Tapas Restaurant · Parte Vieja · 155 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: A go-to pintxo here is the fried chicken wings with carrots and red onions called Txoritxo errea, azenario ta tipula gorria orPajarito frito, zanahoria y cebolla roja.

Ganbara is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

13. Ganbara

8.6
C. San Jeronimo, 21, San Sebastián, País Vasco
Tapas Restaurant · Parte Vieja · 82 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: While most everything here is amazing, they're especially famous for their Surtido de setas or Perretxiko aukera - a deliciously prepared Mushroom selection with a creamy egg yolk in the middle.

Loco Polo is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

14. Loco Polo

7.8
Narrika, 10, San Sebastián, País Vasco
Ice Cream Parlor · Parte Vieja · 9 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: artisinal Ice Cream Popsicle shop featuring all natural ingredients. Mango & Passion Fruit was definitely our favorite flavor.

Bodegón Alejandro is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

15. Bodegón Alejandro

8.2
C. Fermín Calbetón, 4, San Sebastián, País Vasco
Spanish Restaurant · Parte Vieja · 38 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Slow cooked egg with Emmental consomme or Huevos asados a baja temperatura con consomé de Emmental tastes as divine as it looks.

Bar Bergara is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

16. Bar Bergara

8.6
general Artetze 8, San Sebastián, País Vasco
Tapas Restaurant · Gros · 64 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: This Michelin-recommended pintxos bar has loads to offer like the Tender braised veal in red wine with matchstick potatoes or Carilleras de ternera al vino tinto y patatas paja.

hélène darroze at Hotel Maria Cristina is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

17. hélène darroze at Hotel Maria Cristina

San Sebastián, País Vasco
French Restaurant · Gros · 4 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: This pop-up by Michelin Star chef, Hélène Darroze is not to be missed. Opt for the Deluxe tasting menu offering her vision of Basque Cuisine, created daily based products found in the local market.

Iombi Cafetería is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

18. Iombi Cafetería

Plaza Guipuzcoa, 15, San Sebastián, País Vasco
Café · Centro · 6 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: A great café on a quieter street than most pintxo bars but still with delicious staples like blood sausage, jamón, and mushrooms sautéed in garlic!

Juanito Kojua is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

19. Juanito Kojua

7.4
Portu Kalea 14, San Sebastián, País Vasco
Restaurant · Parte Vieja · 11 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: No trip to Basque Country is complete without having the most traditional dishes - Hake Kokotxas a la "pil pil'. In Basque: Legatz-Kokotxak pil pilean. In Spanish: Kokotxas de Merluza al “pil pil”.

Mugaritz is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

20. Mugaritz

7.4
Aldura-Aldea, 20 (Otzazulueta Baserria), Rentería, País Vasco
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz conducts a seamless symphony of textures and flavors, of which you've likely never experienced, at this Two Michelin Star reataurant.

Guetaria is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

21. Guetaria

7.7
Colon De Larreategui 12, Bilbao, País Vasco
Basque Restaurant · Abando · 7 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Fried Gernika peppers with salt, one of the best appetizers in the Basque Country.

Cervecera Arambarri is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

22. Cervecera Arambarri

7.2
Mercado de la Ribera, Bilbao, País Vasco
Tapas Restaurant · Casco Viejo · 6 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Brochetas de pollo y un bocadito de jamón.Chicken skewers and a jamón sandwich are the go-to pintxos here.

Mercado de La Ribera is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

23. Mercado de La Ribera

8.7
C. la Ribera, s/n, Bilbao, País Vasco
Farmers Market · Casco Viejo · 42 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Gastro Plaza inside Mercado de la Ribera is like the best food court you'll ever experience. So many delicious pintxos everywhere!

Buenas Vistas Terrace @ Silken Domine is one of Basque Dining Adventures.

24. Buenas Vistas Terrace @ Silken Domine

8.4
Alameda de Mazarredo 61, Bilbao, País Vasco
Breakfast Spot · Abando · 8 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Café con Leche tastes even better when you're at the rooftop of the Gran Hotel Domine with a view of the Guggenheim.