The best seat in Puerto Banús is always the one closest to the water. These six restaurants all sit directly on the marina strip, with yachts in front of you, the port behind you and different cuisines, different atmospheres, the same frontline address.
MARINA FRONT · PUERTO BANÚS PORT ZONE
No. 1
FRENCH BRASSERIE · MEDITERRANEAN · ALL-DAY
Leone Brasserie
Leone sits right on the front with direct marina views. The French-influenced Mediterranean menu runs from brunch through to late dinner, that includes salmon tartare, chicken Milanese, duck and melon salad and the terrace is one of the best people-watching spots on the port. Open from 10 AM daily.
Hours · Mon–Thu 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM · Fri–Sat until Midnight · Sun until 11:00 PM Address · C. Ribera, Local 44 Phone · +34 952 81 17 16
MUST TRY — Salmon tartare · Duck and melon salad · Sunday brunch · Marina terrace
“The chicken salad was one of the best in my life — at least top 3.” — Google reviewer
“Great service, good food, and good music. A wonderful experience.” — Google reviewer
No. 2
INDIAN · MARINA LANDMARK · SINCE 1980
Mumtaz
Mumtaz has been on the marina since 1980, one of the longest-standing restaurants on the entire strip. The waterfront terrace on Muelle Salman looks directly out over the yachts and the menu covers the full range of Indian cuisine, with tandoori, biryani, signature curries, butter chicken. Freshly renovated in 2025. Open daily from 1 PM.
Hours · Daily 1:00 PM – Midnight Address · C. Muelle Salman, Casa A, Benabola 7 Phone · +34 952 81 20 90
MUST TRY — Butter chicken · Lamb dishes · Tandoori specials · Waterfront terrace
“Amazing experience from start to finish. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding.” — Google reviewer
“Lovely meal and atmosphere. Really friendly and chatty staff — we’d definitely be back.” — Google reviewer
No. 3
AMERICAN SMOKEHOUSE · BBQ · GRILL
Jacks Smokehouse
The most reviewed restaurant on the marina and the most versatile, open from 9:30 AM until 12:30 AM every day. The upstairs terrace looks directly out over the yachts, the BBQ and grill menu is the best in Puerto Banús, and the atmosphere works for everything from a morning coffee to a late-night dinner. No reservations needed.
Hours · Daily 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM Address · C. Mlle. Salman, 22-24 Phone · +34 952 81 36 25
MUST TRY — Smoked ribs · Brisket · BBQ burger · Upstairs marina terrace
“This restaurant was so incredible that during my one-week stay in Puerto Banús, I ended up having dinner there twice.” — Google reviewer
“Beautiful view of the marina — cannot recommend enough!” — Google reviewer
No. 4
PAN-ASIAN · SUSHI · JAPANESE · CHINESE
Chow Asian Kitchen
Chow is right on the harbour’s edge on Calle Muelle Ribera with one of the best frontline terraces on the marina. The pan-Asian menu covers Japanese, Chinese and Thai dishes and the kitchen runs until midnight every day.
Hours · Daily 12:30 PM – Midnight Address · C. Mlle. Ribera, 14 Phone · +34 952 33 48 54 Web · chowpuertobanus.es
MUST TRY — Sushi rolls · Wok dishes · Thai curry · Harbour terrace
“The atmosphere was amazing, the food was delicious, and the customer service was truly top tier.” — Google reviewer
“One of the best restaurants in Marbella — if you like Asian food it is a restaurant you have to visit without a doubt.” — Google reviewer
No. 5
GREEK · MEDITERRANEAN · SEAFOOD · GRILL
Red Pepper
Red Pepper is on Calle Ribera with a frontline marina terrace and a Greek and Mediterranean menu built around the charcoal grill. Fresh seafood, grilled lamb, proper mezze, calamari and paella. One of the most relaxed spots on the marina strip for a long lunch or dinner.
Hours · Daily 12:00 PM – Midnight Address · C. Ribera, 4 Phone · +34 952 81 21 48
MUST TRY — Grilled lamb · Calamari · Paella · Greek mezze
“The slow cooked lamb was simply a perfect choice — extremely flavorful, tender, and very well prepared.” — Google reviewer
“Excellent experience at Red Pepper. Pleasant atmosphere, excellent food, and impeccable service.” — Google reviewer
