Where to Eat in Sierra Nevada - Best Value for Money Restaurants

There are many bars and restaurants in Sierra Nevada, most of which are located in the resort village of Pradollano. However, there are also some nice places in Borreguiles, near the ski slopes.


You'll have the opportunity to choose from a diverse range of places to enjoy a quick lunch or sit down for a proper dinner.

Something to take into account is that prices in Sierra Nevada are higher than in Granada. This tends to be the norm for most ski resorts.


We have selected the most interesting and popular places to eat in Sierra Nevada where you can enjoy a delightful meal without feeling overcharged.

5 Best Restaurants in the Pradollano Area

Andalucia Square is the heart of Pradollano, the resort village. Around this area, near most of the apartments and hotels you can find plenty of restaurants and bars.

La Antorcha Restaurant

It is a cozy place with two floors where you will be greeted with a complimentary sausage tree appetizer on the table - a gift from the house to welcome you.

The decor is simple, in line with the traditional mountain style of the region, reminiscent of an inn.

Type of food and dishes

Their specialty is stone-cooked meats. You choose your meat (marinated pork or beef), and it's served to you on a hot stone for you to prepare the way you like. It's a fun experience!

Wear casual clothing, like T-shirts, as the hot stones in the restaurant create high temperatures and might cause some odor on your clothes.

Recommended dishes include stone-grilled beef tenderloin, chicken skewers, beef skewer with onions & peppers, and the winter salad.

The portions are generous, and even the children's dishes come in large sizes.

Is this the right place for you?

A fantastic spot for meat lovers! While there are some vegetarian options available, this restaurant predominantly focuses on meat.

The dining area tends to be filled with the aroma of cooking meats, so if you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, this might not be the ideal place for you.

For individuals with celiac disease: the restaurant offers a broad range of gluten-free options, including gluten-free bread, and the menu clearly marks the dishes that are gluten-free.

For a family lunch or dinner.

Quality of Service and Pricing

The staff is efficient, friendly, and attentive. Prices are on par with other restaurants in the area.

Contact Information and Opening Hours

To reach the urbanization, you'll need to pass Pradollano and the Hotel Kenia on the way.

You can visit without a reservation, but it's advisable to book a table in advance.

Opening hours: open every day of the week, including Sundays and holidays, from 12:00 to 00:00.

Address: Virgen de las Nieves Street, 8 Sierra Nevada, 18196 Monachil. Telephone: 958 480 345.

Vivac Restaurant in Sierra Nevada

It is a cozy and quiet place located in Pradollano plaza, distinct from other establishments in the area. Unlike most places in Sierra Nevada, it doesn't adhere to the typical Spanish or Italian restaurant style.

What sets the restaurant apart and makes it more appealing than its competitors is its innovative cuisine, meticulously designed decor, and excellent service.

Decoration

Featuring a modern and elegant decor, excellent lighting, and a captivating atmosphere, it's an ideal spot for a romantic date night or for gathering with friends.

Is this the right place for you?

It's a restaurant suited for those seeking a quieter atmosphere. However, it's important to note that only children aged 14 and above are allowed to enter, which might come as a surprise to those unaccustomed to this policy.

Type of Food and Dishes

The restaurant offers wonderfully surprising and diverse dishes, each meticulously prepared and presented in a unique style. Their carefully curated menu features modern, high-quality cuisine.

Recommended dishes include the asparagus risotto, oysters, cod confit, tuna tataki, and pork and salmon in a ponzu dressing.

Service and Prices

The waiters are welcoming, attentive, and highly professional.

Despite being more expensive than other local restaurants, the quality of the food is top-notch.

Contact information

It's a small establishment, accommodating only 40 seats, reservations are essential. Given the high demand, we suggest making your reservation well ahead of time.

Address: Pradollano Square, 4, Edif. Genciana, Bajo 1, 18196 Sierra Nevada, Granada.

Telephone: 958 480 714. Email: reservas@restaurantevivac.es.

La Muralla and La Muralla Burger

There are two restaurants: La Muralla and, a few meters away, La Muralla Burger.

La Muralla is a classic grill that offers excellent quality steaks and various preparations of top-quality grilled meat. They also provide an extensive wine list, and the staff is polite and welcoming.

The decoration is modern and includes outdoor heaters to keep you warm while dining outdoors in winter.

If you are looking for a steak or similar, this is the place for you.

Type of Food and Dishes

The specialty here is steak, with a strong focus on high-quality meat. Additionally, they offer a variety of well-made and beautifully presented starters.

For non-meat lovers, the menu also offers enticing options, including delicious classic and vegan burgers.

Some recommended dishes include the Tomahawk steak, Argentinian steak, grilled mushrooms, Black Angus entraña, and more.

Is this the right place for you?

An excellent choice for those who appreciate quality grilled meat, perfect for dining with family, friends, or your partner.

While they offer some vegetarian options like hamburgers and salads, it might not be the best place in Sierra Nevada for vegeterians.

Service and Prices

The atmosphere is informal, with service that's both attentive and friendly, always accompanied by a smile. Prices are in line with the quality offered, comparable to other restaurants in this area.

Contact information

La Muralla: Mont Blanc Gallery, Calle de la Virgen de las Nieves, 18196 Sierra Nevada. Telephone: 677 413 331.

Ensure you make a reservation well in advance as it tends to fill up quickly, especially on weekends.

La Muralla Burger: Telephone: 958 650 080. It is the right place to go if you are looking for a tasty good quality burger.

This restaurant is somewhat cheaper than La Muralla. It specializes in delicious homemade hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and more.

La Visera Restaurant

Great location overlooking the slopes, adjacent to the Trevenco Apartments.

It has a terrace where you can seat outside and enjoy beautiful views of the mountains and the valley..

Has nice atmosphere with music outdoors. Sometimes there is live music and a DJ.

It's more of a place where you can go for a drink with friends to relax after a day of skiing. If you're looking for a special dinner, it's probably better to visit one of the aforementioned restaurants.

Type of food: the menu is quite diverse, offering salads, pizza, pasta, chicken and chips, sandwiches, burgers, nachos, and more.

Prices they are a little bit cheaper than most of the other restaurants in Sierra Nevada.

Opening Hours

Open every day of the week, including Sundays and holidays, from 09:00 to 22:00.

Contact information

Address: Pza. Andalucía, Montebajo Building, 1. Sierra Nevada, 18196 Monachil. Telephone: 958 177 293.

Pizzeria Tito Luigi

A small, popular pizza restaurant with cozy and warmly decorated interiors, featuring a wood-fired oven. It has an open kitchen where you can watch the pizzas being made.

High-quality Italian cuisine, a variety of pizzas and pastas, and beverages. Gluten-free pizza options are also offered upon request.

A pleasant restaurant with a family-friendly atmosphere where outdoor seating is available for families with children. Additionally, they provide take-away food options.

Prices: the menu is expansive and offers reasonable pricing. Pizzas range from 10 to 12 euros, while a combination of two pizzas and two beers typically amounts to around 30 euros.

Meat dishes fall within the range of 12 to 20 euros.

Opening Times

Monday to Friday: 12:30 p.m to 4:30 p.m and 7:30 p.m to 12:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday: 12:30 p.m to 12:30 a.m.

Contact Details

It is located opposite the Melia Sol y Nieve Hotel.

Address: Pradollano Square, s/n, building Mont Blanc, local 31. Telephone: 958 480 882.

Restaurants Near the Ski Slopes

If you're looking to take a break and grab a meal before continuing to enjoy the snow, Sierra Nevada offers several restaurants near the slopes, most of which are concentrated in the Borreguiles area.

But it is difficult to find a high-quality restaurant near the slopes, its better to eat in Pradollano.

Restaurants On the Way To and From Sierra Nevada

If you have come to Sierra Nevada just to spend the day and you are not staying overnight at the ski resort, on the way back to Granada you will find some restaurants where you can stop for dinner.

Los Jamones Restaurant

The cozy restaurant features a spacious living room with a fireplace. While dining outside in the sunshine is an option when it's warm, during winter, it's usually too cold, making dining inside near the fireplace a preferable choice.

They serve a variety of traditional dishes, such as soups, salads, meat dishes, pizza, and pasta.

There is a wooden cabin at the parking where they offer offer ski and mountain equipment rental.

It is situated approximately halfway toward Granada on the A-395 road, just after the Visitor Centre El Dornajo, to the left side of the road. Please exercise caution when crossing.

The prices are quite reasonable: plato alpujareño for 12 euros, pizzas for 10 euros, salads ranging from 8 to 10 euros, and beer priced at 2.50 euros.

Open every day of the week, including Sundays and Bank holidays, from 10:00 to 17:00 h.

Address: Carretera de Sierra Nevada, Km 22, Güéjar Sierra. Telephone: 958 340 124.

La Higuera Restaurant

La Higuera is located within 20-minute drive of the Sierra Nevada. It is popular among locals for its typical traditional food.

If you are comming from Sierra Nevada you will find it on the left after passing el Puente hostel.

It has a nice sunny terrace and a cozy dining room with a fireplace.

They have been serving local cuisine for many years.

Their typical dishes include charcoal-grilled meat and delicious homemade stews.

Address: Carretera de Sierra Nevada, Km 16. Güéjar Sierra. Telephone: 958 340 417.

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