Restaurante Meri
Located in the lively Plaza Tutti Frutti, Restaurante Meri stands out in Nerja for its excellent traditional cuisine with modern touches. An ideal spot to enjoy creative tapas, quality meats and a very welcoming atmosphere.
In 10 seconds
- Opening hours: Monday, 9:00 to 23:00; Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00 to 23:00. Closed on Tuesdays.
- Most praised: Very good seafood paella · Cheap set menu (about 15 euros) · Calm, away from the crowds
- Terrace · Kids welcome
Restaurante Meri is on Plaza Tutti Frutti, in Nerja. It has a 4.5 out of 5 rating on Google from 146 reviews, and the average price is €10-20 per person.
A calm seafood restaurant away from the bustle, popular with locals, with highly praised seafood paella, a cheap set menu and tapas. Most find the waiters friendly. A handful of isolated complaints about one waiter's brusque manner.
What people like most
- Very good seafood paella
- Cheap set menu (about 15 euros)
- Calm, away from the crowds
- Friendly, quick waiters
Worth knowing
- Opening hours: Monday, 9:00 to 23:00; Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00 to 23:00. Closed on Tuesdays.
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Review profile
Summary of the 138 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (January 2025 – September 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.
According to 138 recent reviews on Google (128) and Tripadvisor (10): standouts are food (93 % of 95 mentions), value for money (87 % of 47 mentions), service (95 % of 33 mentions); most mentioned: very good seafood paella · cheap set menu (about 15 euros) · calm, away from the crowds · friendly, quick waiters.
Last 12 months
4.5 (61) vs 4.5 (77) the year before
The rating is steady.
Months with the best average rating
April, June, September
Based on review dates; not a forecast.
What people talk about most, and how
- Food93 % · 95
- Value for Money87 % · 47
- Service95 % · 33
- Atmosphere96 % · 23
- Portions43 % · 14
- Menu100 % · 8
Share of positive mentions and number of reviews that mention it.
Frequently asked questions
Restaurante Meri has a 4.5 out of 5 rating on Google from 146 reviews. A calm seafood restaurant away from the bustle, popular with locals, with highly praised seafood paella, a cheap set menu and tapas. Most find the waiters friendly. A handful of isolated complaints about one waiter's brusque manner.
What people like most:
- Very good seafood paella
- Cheap set menu (about 15 euros)
- Calm, away from the crowds
- Friendly, quick waiters
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