La Cuchara de San Telmo

La cuchara de San Telmo is a classic San Sebastian pintxos bar which opened 12 years ago and has became one of the favorite bars from people all around the world. Among my favorite pintxos there you should try the sauteed foie gras with apple compote, the duck magret (lovely), the veal cheeks in red wine, the tempura cod and of course the creamy risotto with goat cheese (what an awesome taste...) The lamb croquettes are also a must, and if you are still hungry try one of their innovative desserts like the cold strawberry cappuccino or the rice pudding with cinnamon.

Duck magret Pintxo

Ask the locals about the place if you do not want to get lost. It is really tiny and always crowded but its worth making a visit as the quality is among the best in town. Enjoy !!

Bar Martinez San Sebastian

The Martinez Bar is one of my favorites in la Parte Vieja (Old square san Sebastian). It was opened on May 1942 by Manuel Martinez. It is located at 13, 31 Agosto street. 
The famous pintxo in Martinez is the traditional cold pintxo "Gilda" composed by olives, anchovies and pickles. Hot garlic mushroons are also great. 

If you visit Martinez for dinner, try to get there early (around 8 pm), as otherwise it would be really difficult to get a good table to grab your pintxos. The bar is a little narrow as many others in Old San Sebastian. It could be a nice tour to start in Gambara, visit Casa Gandarias and finish in Bar Martinez (see my other posts).
Among other dishes I recommend the octopus, the fried anchovies and the grilled pork loin.  Great ham sandwiches and omelettes. Great wine selection. Enjoy !!

Casa Gandarias, great place for Pintxos in San Sebastian Old Quarter

One of my favorite places for pintxos, iberian ham and fried hake in San Sebastian, is Casa Gandarias. You can just grab some pintxos (basque tapas) at the bar, or enjoy a formal dinner in the restaurant. It is always very crowded but you could make space for your group and try their great cold and hot pintxos. Simply delicious!!

Casual lunch Bokado restaurant San Sebastian

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Bokado is a nice fast casual restaurant located above the San Sebastian's Aquarium. It is one of my favorites as it enjoys probably the best views of La Kontxa Bay and the city itself.

Very modern decor, with huge windows, wenge wood floors and spacious and bright rooms. 
The best way to get there is walking through the Old Port and taking the stairs or the new huge elevator. You can even get bikes inside the lift (if you rent them).

For casual lunch at noon take a seat in the terrace (no need to make reservation for this although it is normally very busy) and enjoy fried calamari, ommelettes, grilled foie and skewers....

After lunch I recommend taking a bike or walk tour through the Paseo Nuevo all around the Monte Urgull and enjoy the breaking waves. You may end taking a coffee in the Martin Berasategui kursaal terrace.