The Best Restaurants in San Sebastian Without A Michelin Star

Best restaurants in San Sebastian

The best restaurants in San Sebastian have everything from Michelin-starred elegance to century-old rustic charm. Given the huge number of Michelin-star restaurants in San Sebastian, you can’t beat this city when it comes to quality. But the amazing thing about San Sebastian is the fact that you don’t need to shell out hundreds of euros […]

Local Gems: Supporting 20+ Small Businesses in San Sebastian

Staff of Bar Txepetxa in San Sebastian

Despite the challenges faced during the pandemic, San Sebastian is on the road to recovery. While the city’s vibrant tourism industry took a hit in 2020, it’s now making strides to regain its former glory. Although the pandemic’s impact has lessened, many small businesses, especially in the Old Town, could still use your support and […]

Where to Find the Best Pintxos in Barcelona

Pintxos bar Anardi in Barcelona

Barcelona is one of Spain’s culinary capitals, but you aren’t limited to fantastic Catalan cuisine here. The famous Basque pintxos are widely available in Barcelona as well—but where should you go if you want to try the best pintxos in Barcelona. Pintxos are delicious, carb-heavy, servings of bread with a topping. The topping could be chorizo […]

The Famous Basque Txuleta: Best Steak in San Sebastian

Txuleta (Basque steak)

One of the cornerstones of Basque cuisine is the famous txuleta. We gathered up a list of the best places to try this famous local T-bone steak in San Sebastian.  When traveling in Spain, many foodies have the world-famous Iberian ham and pork at the top of their list, and in the north of Spain […]

Dive Into a Shell Paradise: San Sebastian’s Top 7 Seafood Bites

Kitchen team at Narru restaurant preparing seafood dishes

Spain’s “Northern Pearl” hasn’t forgotten about its fishing-port origins, and neither have our taste buds! The cold Cantabrian Sea doesn’t just wash the shores of Playa de la Concha—it also provides the best seafood for the restaurants in San Sebastian. Trust us for a finger-licking experience and get ready for an unforgettable “port-to-table” moment. No […]

An Anthony Bourdain-Inspired Trip to San Sebastian, in 5 Steps

Pintxos on a bar top

Even if you can’t claim to consider Juan Mari Arzak a father figure in your own life, you can still explore San Sebastian Anthony Bourdain-style. The late chef, author and travel documentarian visited the Basque Country and San Sebastian many times over the years. A couple of times, he also brought cameras along. In his […]

Txikiteo 101: 5 Steps To Master Bar Hopping in San Sebastian

A group does a cheers with wine

The secret to eating pintxos like a local is to master the txikiteo, a Basque-style food crawl.  In San Sebastian you can’t avoid seeing bar counters full of mouthwatering little pintxos, the local version of tapas. But it doesn’t end there. Basque people are also famous for creating a unique way of going out for […]

Our Top 10 Favorite Bars in San Sebastian

Bar Sport is one of our favorite traditional pintxos bars in San Sebastian.

Pintxos aren’t just food in San Sebastian—they’re a way of life. As such an important local tradition, it makes sense that you’ll only want to eat the very best pintxos on your crawl. But with so many bars to choose from, finding the very best can be overwhelming. That’s why we put together this list […]