El Rebojo

A seafood table beside the castle

El Rebojo is in the old town of Garachico, a few steps from the San Miguel castle and the El Caletón natural pools. It presents itself with a simple idea, bites of the sea and wine, and tells on its menu the story of the port that Garachico was: ships loaded with wine bound for three continents, the fisherman of the coast and the farmer of the Isla Baja. The Michelin Guide lists it as updated Canarian, produce-led cooking.

What to order

The menu is organised by sea: raw dishes, blue and white fish, caldero (fish stew), rock sea, "land sea" and meats. There are two easy ways to try the house: the pairings of two bites with two wines or four bites with four wines, and the tasting menus, A Marea Vacía (Low Tide) and A Marea Llena (High Tide), centred on the Isla Baja. The Michelin Guide highlights the cheesecake for dessert, made with a smoked cheese from the area. It has its own wine list and a small shop, La Trastienda.

Hours and booking

Here it is wise to call: its website gives opening hours from Wednesday to Sunday, and the Michelin Guide lists it open on Saturday at midday and in the evening and on Sunday from 13:00 to 17:30, with dinners on some weekdays. Sunday at midday is the slot that appears in both sources. Book on 922 83 11 98 or at [email protected].

Getting there

It is at Calle Francisco Martínez de Fuentes 17, in the lower part of the old town. Park in the free car park at the old football pitch and walk down; from Plaza de la Libertad it is five minutes.