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£2 - £7
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Bar, Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Gastropub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

This is my favourite beach bar in Torremolinos. I went there 4 or 5 times, mostly for afternoon drink and snack and twice for full meal. Every time I went, everything was great. My waiter, Mario, was fantastic. He was friendly and just the right...level of attentiveness. I noticed all of the staff were the same. The food was superb. I would recommend the cod Andalusia as well as the Indonesian peanut chick with Nasi Goreng. My only regret is that I didn’t get to try some of their other dishes. The croquettes I had as afternoon snacks were so good, I had them twice. The pink Adirondack chairs are a great way to people watch while looking out at the sea. Highly recommend this gemMore

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Great place ! Food and service brilliant and reasonable! Will def go back again. They also do fantastic tapas . Sit outside for a pre drink and just enjoy the gorgeous view!!

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 15 October 2023 via mobile

Nice looking restaurant and well presented food. Somewhat lacking in service and no gluten free burger buns (they advertise on their menu that they have this as an option). Average experience.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 28 September 2023 via mobile

Lovely restaurant on the seafront of Playa Bajondillo in Torremolinos. Friendly staff and really amazing food. One of the best places we’ve been to in town.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 19 September 2023

Been there several times for drinks and tapas. We had wonderful Andalucian Cod, Gambas Pil Pil, Beetroot Carpaccio, Thai Fishcakes and more. All very tasty! Last time I had steak but lets say that I will stick to the tapas and smaller plates. Service is...always great, laid-back and easy.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 17 September 2023 via mobile

Was very disappointed after visiting this year , myself husband and son went into el gato lounge we could see it was busy and some tables were reserved but we had spotted 2 tables that were free with no reserve sign so we asked if...we could have a table for 3. We were told there was no free tables and it was busy but as we were walking out 2 guys came in behind us and asked if they had a table free and they were shown to one of the tables we had spotted I looked at the guy as if to say what ? But my husband said just let's go so we went next door , I was so disappointed as we always visit el gato for the tapas as they are delious but it has put me off ever going back now .More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 13 September 2023

We returned to this restaurant last night having had a wonderful lunch here in May and we're Sorley disappointed but not in the food which is still really good, however from the time we arrived staff were abrupt and it seemed like a chore for...them to serve us they put all we asked for on the table without once smiling or making any effort to engage at all, the people behind us were also unhappy with the service and we're told if you don't like it they were quite welcome to leave, the place has the ambience of a morgue the staff looked as if they would rather be anywhere else and made very little effort to even speak to each other so it's a no from us.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Jeff Nevs, Owner at El Gato Lounge, responded to this reviewResponded 13 September 2023

All reviews help us improve our service and food experience. And yes, I will be talking to the waiters regarding the quality of service. At the same time I would advise you to be kind to working people: you write about rude staff but your...More

Reviewed 11 September 2023 via mobile

We arrived at 9.30pm and sat at a table. Then asked to move as it was reserved. But there was nothing saying it was reserved on the table. We were shown a table and sat down. We waited 15 minutes before anyone took our drinks...order and brought a food menu. In the 35 minutes we were there, 2 other arrivals after us had ordered and had had their food at their table!! Not impressed at all.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 2 September 2023 via mobile

We enjoyed a fabulous lunch here today.The service and food was excellent.Everything we ordered was very tasty and fresh.I chose the Thai shrimp fishcakes and a chicken satay dish and my husband had the goats cheese salad starter and prawn teriyaki main.I would definitely recommend...a visit to this lovely restaurant.Thank you to Jose and Alex for great service and looking after us.Mojitos the best !!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 29 August 2023

It was our last night in Spain, and we were looking for something light. We had a dinner reservation at this restaurant which was a short walk from our hotel. It is on the Promenade, so we had a view of the beach and great...people watching as we enjoyed our dinner. We started with what they claimed were “World famous” Croquets – Cheese with Truffles, and Ham and Cheese. They may not be world famous, but they were indeed good. We also ordered the flat bread and Tzatziki, which was nothing like what we have had in Greece. It was a lot less cucumber, but still very good. We shared an entrée, the Chicken Satay. It had the expected flavors, but the presentation was not what we are used to - No Skewers, but still tender grilled chicken and the nice peanut sauce. All of the plate presentations were beautiful. The service was very good, and we felt it was a good value. It was a great way to end our trip to Spain.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 13 August 2023 via mobile

Delicious and the drinks were beautiful.. The fusion of so many different flavours so well balance, creative and beautiful. The presentation was eye popping and everything we had was a piece of heaven.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 9 August 2023 via mobile

What a fabulous place. We went for lunch and the food was simply deeeeeeelicious. I had the terriaki gamba and my husband had a burger and both dishes were scrumptious. My cocktail was delicious. The restaurant is really well decorated right accross the beach. A...real little jewel. Our waiter Damien was super friendly and accommodating. I would 100% go back.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 18 July 2023 via mobile

If you are looking for great and fresh food, this is the place. Great location, friendly staff and good service. Ordered the Octopus Carpaccio with light Oil Lime dressing and Pink Peppers + Tartar of wild Salmon and Avocado. Both dishes was fresh, tastefull and...beautiful. Complements all around. Will visit this place every time I come to Torremolinos - soooo goood!!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 17 July 2023

Wonderful restaurant with delicious food. The staff are so friendly. Can't wait to come back next year.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 12 July 2023

Fantastic food and great service from all of the team. The apple pie is the best I have ever tasted special mention to Damian and Alex we were in Torremolinos for 10 nights and ate here for 3 nights.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Danielle C
25 May 2022|
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Response from ELTorcal | Reviewed this property |
Menu same in both restaurants - one on the Passeo ( beach front) the other on Calle Casablanca in the town centre. Same management, just a town and beach outlet and both excellent fare . Enjoy !
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Response from randstad | Property representative |
El Gato is open till November 3 and then closed for winter holidays. See you back starting from February 2020!
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Response from paulmeekin | Reviewed this property |
I would recommend hotel Fenix it’s adult only small mid priced
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El Gato Lounge is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5