Saw this thread and cant beleive nobody mentioned Maison Del Mar which is situated on the east side of the beech just up the hill from "the big roundabout". This is probably one of my favourite restaurants - its not that cheap at around €70 per head for a super meal with wine (which actually is cheap compared to equivalent Dublin restaurants) but the setting is amazing, dining on a veranda overlooking the sea (just at the east corner of the beech). There is a daily menu which is brilliant value especially for lunch. Couple of words of warning, I have heard the restaurant was sold over the past 12 months and havent been there since but my local friends in restaurant business say nothing has changed, still excellent. I still dream of the pancakes stuffed with wild mushrooms in parmesan cream sauce! Also, although booking is not required usually, its gets very busy and if you want the best seats on the waters edge, definitely book a day before.

Other good places are Maison del Rey (spelling?) which is located a short walk from the beech - walking from the (dodgy) Irish centre with the beech on your right, take the second left after you pass mc donalds - its really excellent, particularly the fish as you would expect.

Have to mention Miami which is down near White Square across from Jardin del Mar. This is a great place for couples but since the 2 chirldren arrived, too expensive for dinner for 4. Manolo and Marie Carmen are delightful.

My favourite hang out during the day (and to get away from hotel-itis) is Papagayo which is down the steps on the waters edge on the west side of the beech. Have to admit, the place looks shabby and most people walk through it on the way back to the verdemar hotel and beyond but it brilliant to stop and have a beer. They have a swimming pool and its easy to stay there for the day. I recall sun lounger being €2.50 to rent for the day but the pool is nice and the added benefit of waiter service. The fish, mussells and paella are great and they are happy to make you a takeway paella if you leave a deposit for the dish. Another word of warning though, it has been up for sale over the past few years and I believe it has been sold. i have heard it is operating as normal and is tarted up slightly but I wont be there until May.

Xaloc needs no further mention - its consistently good.

If indian is your thing, I have heard from local mallorcan friends that the indian restaurant down past the Auld Triangle pub (run by gas man kevin and lolly) is very good - located down white city way directly across from the small public playground and beside the laundromat.

End of the day, wherever you go and depsite lots of publicity otherwise, Santa Ponsa is a great place to visit. Something for everyone.

Another one to add that is just outside Santa Ponsa is The Snooker Cafe in El Toro.

Not only does this have two brilliant (I installed them!!) full size snooker tables but it has a very good restaurant as well. It is right at the top of the Gran Via (main street) at the roundabout.

You can get a nice meal in The Dutchee on Carrer de Ramon de Montcada near the roundabout and the Deya Apartments.

My fiancee' and i are staying in the delfin siesta mar for a fortnight in mid june. Was just wondering if there are any nice restaurants or pubs in the local vacinity? Or will we have to walk down to the costa de la calma end?

Really looking forward to it now and any recommendations would be gratefully received?

Looks like we may have chosen the wrong end of the resort but hopefully we will have a great holiday anyway. Have never been to santa ponsa before but all the reviews i have read have been excellent.

Eating places that we found were Croccodillios excellent food , good service,
Watering hole very plain food but good value.
Mrs Murphys kitchen, good value
Eating out has become a little more expensive, we found that for 2 of us having garlic bread, chicken and a bottle of wine , we were averaging around £35 a night, Prices have defo gone up.

hi i am going to santa ponsa in aug,staying at a villa 47 kings park.few mins from beach ,do you know of them.can you tell me the best place to get supplies of food and drink are near by so we can stock up on arrival.
Is santa ponsa expensive cos the euro v.strong.any thing you can advice me on the place do's an donts .how much is a pint of beer an kids dinks now.went to palma nova last year how does santa ponsa compair
thanks
bill

Off to Santa Ponsa in the morning for 2 weeks - just having a break from ironing & packing!!

Bill - I think the nearest big supermarket to Kings Park will be Caprabo - massive place sells everything.

I will fill you in on prices and places to eat on my return. I am expecting it to be quite expensive as the exchange rate is so poor at the moment.

Cant wait.

Carmel

I have been On Holiday to Santa Ponsa for the last 5 years: Here are my top five favourite restaurants:

5) Sebastien's for Breakfast
4) Duke of York
3) Royal Garden
2) Mrs. Murphey's Kitchen
1) Restaurant Miami: Fantastic Food, Fantastic Value, and Manuelll the owner is First Class: Remembers Us and the Children year after year

AVOID GRANNY'S PANTRY AT ALL COSTS!

Hello,

Going to Santa Ponsa for the 5th time in two weeks, and I just want to let you all know thet there is fantastic irish music with Kevin in The Auld Triangle

If you're about the square and feel like something a bit more quiet, head over to Kevin's, beside the Royal Garden, for a great night...

We are off to Santa Ponsa two weeks today.. wooohooo!We go most years, its a wonderful place.We eat at The Duke of York...scrummmy food, and Le jardin up near the square,also the chinese place on the waters edge near Verdemar...lovely setting.
Couldnt agree more about The Auld Triangle, Kevin ,who is the owner is such a talented musician and not only plays great ayediddlyaye oirish music also plays a mean Sweet Child of mine too!!Wonderful entertainment!!

Just returned from Santa Ponsa. There are so many places to eat and many of them looked really good. Disappointed we couldn't do them all! Of the places we did eat at, the best two restaurants for evening meals were El Ceibo and Crocodillos. Both very good food and service. Both very busy (which is a sign in itself). We had a twenty minute wait for a table at Crocodillos and El Ceibo was that busy we had to book for the following evening as waiting time was over two hours. Both highly recommended as is Amigos if you like Mexican food.

For breakfast Chimes was undoubtedly the best. A great choice of breakfasts (including, I'm told by the missus, a very good vegetarian breakfast), friendly service and plenty of English papers to browse through if thats your thing. Mark Anthonys also worth a mention for snacks like baguettes and toasties.

Yeah i would have to agree that crocodillos was very very good. They are so friendly and efficient and the food is top class.

Also had some lovely breakfasts and baguettes in chimes, again they really went the extra mile to make you enjoy your visit.

Four others that i recommend are kellys on the corner, bobbys bistro, mistys and scotts up by the irish bars.

To be honest i dont think we really had a bad meal. And the resort itself was fantastic. For anyone who is visiting santa ponsa in the near future, trust me you will have a great time.

I would do anything to still be out there. Nevermind there is always next year i suppose.

i have been to santa ponsa five times and ate at this place for the first time last week, and we went back every night since <southwinds> very good service, and food was very good , and cheaper and better then crocadillos or elciebo that we have tried several times ,,,rob

where was this restaurant rob? i dont think i remember seeing it. we booked last night to go back for a week in september so will give it a go then.

cheers

neil

Places to eat in Santa Ponsa from 6 years experience in travelling there.

Tonys Pizza Calle Ramon de Moncada beside Funkys bar
Crocodillos
Mrs Murphys Kitchen

Places to avoid
The Dubliner restaurant

off to santa ponsa for a cheap break first week of november, realise most place s will be shut and weather wont be to good but, any recommendations of places open all year thanks guys. oh buy the wat its our first time to santa ponsa so we are complete novices.