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by Tina Andlaw
Jerez is ideally located between the hills and the coast and enjoys the very best of fresh local produce, to which is often added the world famous sherry, brandy and vinegar of Jerez. These are used as main ingredients in many recipes, thus allowing Jerez to provide a surprisingly varied cuisine of the highest quality.
Shellfish and fish from the coast, meat and game from the hills, along with salads and traditional stews are staple dishes to be found in this region. They are often served "al Jerez" or "a la Jerezana", enhanced with Fino sherry, Amontillado, Oloroso or Pedro Ximénez, Brandy.
The restaurants in Jerez are generally of very high standard, having improved in quality over recent years. Many restaurants offer traditional Jerez cuisine of the highest level, prepared by professional chefs with long standing experience. The main restaurant area is located along the C/Constitorio and Plaza Vargas.
Remember that in Spain it is unusual to eat an evening meal before 9.00pm. and Spaniards are often to seen arriving to eat as late as 11.00pm. 2 O’ clock lunchtime too, begins later than in many other countries and diners can arrive as “late” as 3.30 or 4.00pm.
Some of the most popular restaurants in Jerez:
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| Mesa Redonda
Behind a plain exterior, lies one of the best traditional restaurants in town.
C/Manuel de Quintana, 3. Tel. 956 340069
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| La Carboná
For barbecued meta and fish specialities.
C-San Francisco de Paula, 2. Tel. 956 347 475
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| Cafetería Arenal
This has a popular, large terrace for dining on the square. Tapas are award -winners.
Plaza Arenal, 15. Tel. 956 347979
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| El Bosque
Located north of the bullring, this is relatively up-market with a garden and serves specialities from all over Andalucia.
Avda. Alvaro Domecq, 28
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| Venta Antonio
Popular if humble country restaurant on the outskirts of
Jerez with functional decor and superb fresh seafood, try
the specialities, like "sopa de mariscos" (shellfish soup) and lobster.
Carretera de Sanlucar Km 5 |
Gaitan
Within walking distance of the riding school with brick
arches decorated with colourful ceramic plates and photos
of well known diners. Crowded with business people at lunchtime
with a traditional Andalusian menu with a few tasty Basque
dishes. When in season wild mushroom fried in Virgin olive
oil with garlic and parsley make an excellent starter.
Gaitan 3. Tel. 956 345859 |
Tendido 6
Located near the bullring, opposite gate number 6, hence
the name. Patio is decorated appropriately with bullfight
posters draped with bright red tablecloths. Menu includes
cured ham, garlic shrimp and almond tart.
Circo 10. Tel 956 344835 |
El Boqueron de Plata
Plaza Santiago. Well known for fresh fish and seafood. |
La Posada
Tiny white washed dining room, decorated with iron grillwork
with just a few tables so makes booking essential. Tucked
away behind a bar in a side street of central Jerez, close
to Hotel Avila. Limited but good menu specialising in meat
and fish dishes.
Arboledilla 2. Tel 956 337474 |
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