Mercader del Mar
Where I send friends for sunset over Santa Ponsa, a glass of something cold, and black rice with prawns that takes 45 minutes and arrives with a proper crust on the bottom. Time it for golden hour and ask for the terrace when you book.
Mallora’s take
Go for the black rice with prawns — it takes 45 minutes and it's worth the wait, with a proper crust on the bottom. The foie and truffle cannelloni and the crispy octopus with kimchi mayo are the other things that keep coming up. Time it for sunset; the sea view is the reason to be here, not just the kitchen.
Good to know
Terrace reservations can be unreliable — confirm by phone the day of, not just through the booking form. Soft drinks are priced steeply (a Fanta runs €4.50+), so the bill creeps up faster than the menu suggests.
Typical spend / person
€25 – €45
Location
Avinguda del Rei Jaume I, 103, Santa Ponça, 07180
