{"id":1747,"date":"2019-03-20T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T09:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devoursansebastianfoodtours.com\/?p=1747"},"modified":"2022-05-09T15:52:55","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T15:52:55","slug":"menus-del-dia-san-sebastian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/menus-del-dia-san-sebastian\/","title":{"rendered":"Men\u00fas del D\u00eda in San Sebastian: 5 Great Lunch Specials"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Here in San Sebastian\u2014and throughout Spain, actually\u2014we take the men\u00fa del d\u00eda pretty seriously.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We mean, what’s not to love about a delicious lunch that leaves you feeling comfortably full and barely makes a dent in your wallet? It’s one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to eat like a local here in the unofficial foodie capital of Europe. We’re rounding up the top options for a men\u00fa\u00a0del\u00a0d\u00eda\u00a0<\/em>in San Sebastian so you can get in on the foodie fun.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Men\u00fa del D\u00eda 101: Understanding San Sebastian’s Top Lunch Specials<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

At their heart, the humble men\u00fa\u00a0del\u00a0d\u00eda\u00a0<\/em>in San Sebastian remains the same no matter where you go. You’ll get one or two courses (usually you’ll be able to pick from a list of potential options), a drink, bread, and coffee or dessert. All this comes at one unbelievably low price\u2014usually less than 15\u201320 euros on weekdays\u2014and will leave you full until it’s time to start devouring the best pintxos in San Sebastian<\/a> come dinnertime.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sounds good, right? In no particular order, here are some of our favorite San Sebastian men\u00fas\u00a0del\u00a0d\u00eda\u00a0<\/em>to get you started.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The second course of a men\u00fa del d\u00eda<\/em> is usually seafood or meat, like this tender carrillada<\/em> in a red wine reduction.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Restaurante La Tabla TierraMar<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

La Tabla TierraMar<\/a> just about has it all. Idyllic seaside location\u2014check. Instagram-worthy tablas<\/em>\u00a0(platters) that also taste delicious\u2014check. Plenty of variety, including French and Italian-inspired tablas<\/em> and a decent amount of vegetarian options\u2014check. They serve up one of the most creative men\u00fas del d\u00eda<\/em> in San Sebastian, in the form of\u2014you guessed it\u2014a platter piled high with the day’s freshest ingredients. Get it for \u20ac13.90 throughout the week or \u20ac22.90 on weekends.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Restaurante Aldaba<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Aldaba is located a little ways off the beaten path, but once you arrive and taste their homestyle, traditional-with-a-touch-of-avant-garde Basque cuisine, you’ll see why locals rave about their men\u00fa\u00a0del\u00a0d\u00eda<\/em>. Every option available is prepared with the freshest seasonal products available, right down to the homemade desserts. For just \u20ac13.50, you can enjoy a fabulous meal in one of San Sebastian’s most charming settings (the cozy restaurant itself and the gorgeous terrace are both excellent choices).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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A traditional Basque restaurant like Aldaba is one of our favorite places to enjoy a leisurely meal with family and friends.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Restaurante Mil Catas<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Not only is Mil Catas<\/a> one of the best places to eat in the Gros neighborhood<\/a>, but they also offer one of the best value men\u00fas\u00a0del\u00a0d\u00eda\u00a0<\/em>in San Sebastian. The choices available are full of fresh, seasonal flavors and often include at least a few options that put their famous seafood at center stage. Grab a table out on the picturesque terrace where you can feel the breeze from Zurriola Beach just around the corner, and you’ve got all the makings of a perfect lunch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The fresh seafood choices at Mil Catas make their lunch specials stand out.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ikaitz Jatetxea<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We can’t talk about men\u00fas del d\u00eda in San Sebastian without mentioning one of the most famous: that of Ikaitz Jatetxea<\/a>, a traditional-meets-modern Basque spot in the Gros neighborhood. Enjoy their regular men\u00fa\u00a0del\u00a0d\u00eda\u00a0<\/em>for \u20ac20 during the week, or check out their special weekend menu available starting on Friday evenings. Everything comes beautifully presented to the point where it almost looks too pretty to eat. Dig in anyway\u2014you’ll fall in love with the pure essence of Basque cuisine to be found in every bite.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Restaurante Pollitena<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Rounding out our list of the best men\u00fas\u00a0del\u00a0d\u00eda\u00a0<\/em>in San Sebastian is a spot where you’ll feel at home from the moment you walk through the door. Sophisticated yet unpretentious, Restaurante Pollitena<\/a> serves up all the traditional flavors you know and love in a cozy setting that feels like the home of an old friend. The options available for the men\u00fa\u00a0del\u00a0d\u00eda\u00a0<\/em>change daily in order to reflect the fresh ingredients purchased fresh from the market that morning, and always include fresh fish and homemade desserts. The whole thing will set you back just \u20ac14.30 during the week and \u20ac16 on Saturdays, providing great bang for your buck.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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