Where to Eat
Where to Eat in Moraira
The best restaurants, tapas bars, seafood, paella and beach clubs in Moraira, Costa Blanca.
Moraira sits on the Costa Blanca's north coast and offers a rich mix of Mediterranean kitchens, fresh seafood, Valencian rice dishes, tapas bars and beachfront dining. Below you'll find restaurant categories, featured listings, typical dishes and local food events.
Best areas to eat in Moraira
- Old town & historic centre
- Marina & seafront promenade
- Beach clubs & chiringuitos
- Inland & wine country
Restaurant categories in Moraira
Spanish CuisineTapas BarsSeafood RestaurantsRice & PaellaMediterranean CuisineFine DiningMichelin RestaurantsBeach ClubsBreakfast & BrunchCafés & BakeriesWine BarsRooftop Restaurants
Featured restaurants in Moraira
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moraira • Mediterranean
Le Dauphin
Cliff-top fine-dining icon overlooking Cap Blanc — French-Mediterranean cooking, polished service and one of the coast's best wine cellars.
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moraira • Mediterranean
La Sort
Centre-of-Moraira terrace restaurant — Mediterranean kitchen with a strong sushi/ceviche side and long cocktail list.
Typical dishes to try
Paella Valenciana
The original — rabbit, chicken, garrofó beans and bomba rice cooked over orange-wood fire.
Arroz a Banda
Fishermen's rice, cooked in seafood stock and served with allioli.
Arroz Negro
Squid-ink black rice with cuttlefish and prawns.
Fideuà
Like paella, but with toasted short noodles in place of rice.
Caldero
Rice cooked in a rich stock of rockfish and dried red peppers.
Red Prawn of Dénia
World-famous deep-water red prawns auctioned daily at Dénia's fish market.
Food events near Moraira
November • Dénia
Dénia Gastronomic Festival
March • Dénia
Dénia Tapas Route
October • Alicante
Alicante Gastronomic Festival
May • Jávea
Jávea International Food Festival
Local tips
- Spaniards eat lunch from 14:00 and dinner from 21:00 — book ahead in season.
- Many of the best paella restaurants only serve rice at lunch.
- Order the menú del día on weekdays for excellent value (€14–€20).