Jerez - Eating
Excellent fresh fish and seafood comes from nearby Cádiz, while hearty meat dishes have country flavour. The regional cuisine seems designed to be accompanied by a fino or manzanilla, and not surprisingly sherry is used in many local dishes, such as riñones al Jerez (kidneys braised in sherry), caldereta (stews) and rabo de toro (oxtail). Jerezanos eat late. It’s not unusual to lunch at 3pm or dine after 10pm. Tapas fill the gaps!
La Mesa Redonda
Small and intimate, an excellent traditional restaurant with stylish décor, booking essential.
La Carboná
In an old bodega, with high wooden rafters and whitewashed walls, it specialises in serving Cantabrian charcoal-cooked meat and delicious fish in a relaxed atmosphere.
El Gaitán
Popular restaurant serving Andalucían and Basque dishes under brick arches, among ceramic plates and photographs of famous guests.
Tendido 6
Red cloths and bullfighting posters decorate this restaurant with a covered patio, opposite gate 6 of the bullring. Robust helpings of traditional Andalucían dishes, meat and fish.
Mesón Reino De Leon
Don’t be put off by the décor, the León regional dishes are tops.
La Cepa De Oro
Homestyle cooking, cosy and popular. Classic dishes include spicy berza (sausages, beans and cumin), oxtail and fried fish from Cádiz.
Parrilla La Pampa
Large, South American restaurant dedicated to serving Argentinian beef.
Bar Juanito
Moorish tiles, plants, a long list of sherries – and award-winning tapas. Try hot artichokes bathed in sherry, garlic and olive oil, stewed squid, ribs. There’s a large covered patio for dining and a pretty shaded terrace.
El Patio
Refurbished sherry warehouse with paintings depicting local scenes. Good traditional dishes cooked with sherry.
San Juan
Despite its name, probably the best Italian restaurant in town.
La Condessa
Small portions, great tastes, in the smart Palacio Garvey hotel.
