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Merendero Montemar

Name: Merendero Montemar
Address: Nerja, Málaga, 29780, ES
Telephone: (+34) 952 52 45 30
Price range: 10-20 €

A long-standing beachside chiringuito by Burriana beach where fresh fish and quality fried dishes make the wait for a table worthwhile

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Opening hours: Monday and Tuesday, 9:30 to 22:00; Wednesday, 9:30 to 18:00; Thursday to Sunday, 9:30 to 22:00.
Most praised: Beachfront with sea views · Skewers and grilled chicken cooked in sight · Aubergines with cane honey and homemade desserts
Terrace · Kids welcome

Merendero Montemar is a beachfront restaurant on Burriana beach (Camino de Burriana 36), with an open grill in view and a terrace facing the sea. It has more than 900 Google reviews with a 4.1 rating (4 on Tripadvisor), and on Sundays you usually have to wait for a table.

What to order. Sardine espetos and chargrilled chicken, cooked in front of you, plus clams, mussels, prawns pil pil, fresh fish and paella. The dish regulars never skip is the thinly sliced fried aubergine with cane honey. There are vegetarian options and home-made desserts. Portions are generous and you pay €10-20 per person.

Opening hours. It opens every day from 9:30 to 22:00, except Wednesdays, when it closes at 18:00. You can book and also order takeaway.

What reviews say. People like the location, the views and the grill; criticism repeats slow service on the busiest days, some brusque staff and inconsistent paella. If you can't decide between the beach restaurants, compare them in where to eat in Burriana.

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Review profile

Summary of the 1,003 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (July 2017 – October 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 1,003 recent reviews on Google (704) and Tripadvisor (299): standouts are food (83 % of 680 mentions), location (100 % of 111 mentions), service (80 % of 264 mentions); most mentioned: beachfront with sea views · skewers and grilled chicken cooked in sight · aubergines with cane honey and homemade desserts · generous portions.

Google vs Tripadvisor

Google 4.1 · Tripadvisor 3.9

Both platforms agree.

By review language

Spanish 4.1 (679) · English 3.7 (121)

Language hints at who is reviewing (locals and Spanish visitors, or foreign visitors).

Last 12 months

3.7 (101) vs 4.0 (162) the year before

The rating is slipping.

Months with the best average rating

March, April, November

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What people talk about most, and how

Food83 % · 680
Service80 % · 264
Value for Money77 % · 243
Wait Time72 % · 159
Portions90 % · 135
Location100 % · 111

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Frequently asked questions

Merendero Montemar is at Cam. de Burriana, 36, 29780 Nerja, Málaga.

Opening hours: Monday and Tuesday, 9:30 to 22:00; Wednesday, 9:30 to 18:00; Thursday to Sunday, 9:30 to 22:00. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 952 52 45 30 before you go.

Yes, Merendero Montemar takes reservations. You can book by calling 952 52 45 30.

According to Google, the average price is €10–20 per person.

Merendero Montemar has a 4.1 out of 5 rating on Google from 912 reviews. Beachfront Burriana bar with open grilling, sardine skewers, paella and great views. Many recommend it, but there are repeated complaints about slow service, brusque staff and uneven quality.

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