Miralles Erretegia — Local services in San Sebastián

TLDR: While the food was great, the waitress wasn’t attentive.

I was told there are two things I was obligated to try in Basque Country: 1.) Steak and 2.) Cheesecake. I was introduced to this restaurant to have the best experience and overall, it held up to its local reputation.

The food was the best I had in San Sebastián. The steak was generously seasoned, perfectly cooked to medium rare, and the composition of the dish was interesting and fun to eat. The pickled red peppers (sour) , peppers of piquillo (spicy and savory), the chips (salty), and the steak (savory) tied together well. It was my first time trying a Basque Cheesecake and I can say with confidence that the texture was completely different than anything I’ve had in NY (known for our cheesecake). It’s light and airy, the top had a tiny bit of a chary taste. I didn’t like cheesecake but thanks to Miralles, I now love it.

Cost: Steak- 41€ Cheesecake - 6€

Hear me out. While the costs on first glance compare to those of mid range American, higher range Sevillan, and mid-to-higher San Sebastián restaurants it’s worth noting the steak and cheesecake were huge and both were expected to be shared. Extra plates were given automatically. The steak and the cheesecake fed 3 people comfortably. 47€ split 3 ways is about 16ish€. That’s an incredible price. Bring friends and the prices will be feasible. If you’re going alone, just be prepared to leave with a lot of leftovers and a lighter wallet.

Service: The restaurant was virtually empty. The waitress disappeared after our meal was served and I didn’t see her until my drink was empty and I had to wave her down. I had to wave her down again for dessert. Once she helped, she disappeared again and we finally just decided to pay and leave instead of ordering anything else. I did experience the same service in London but not anywhere else in Spain.

The service left a lot to be desired and if the service had been more attentive, this restaurant would have been the best one I had visited in Europe as a whole. I fully recommend this restaurant. The food is incredible. Maybe just manage your expectations about the service and be prepared to be persistent for what you need...

EL COCHINILLO ALFONSO

Lo primero comentar que toda la comunicación y planificación de la comida se realizó por WhatsApp y fue muy cómoda ya que respondían en cortos plazos de tiempo y ante algún cambio que se les propuso, se resolvió de manera satisfactoria.

La comida para 5 personas consistió en una ensalada inicial de patatas asadas, acompañadas de pimientos, berenjena y zanahoria todo cocinado a la brasa con aceite de oliva y que estaba muy rica.

Luego nos sacaron una ensalada de lechuga y cebolla y por último el plato estrella y que era el motivo por el cual habíamos decidido celebrar la comida, EL COCHINILLO ASADO.

El cochinillo estaba riquísimo, muy jugoso y con raciones de sobra para los 5 comensales. Lo acompañaron con unas patatas fritas caseras cortadas en láminas y una salsa servida a parte en un ponche de barro, que estaba muy sabrosa.

Comentar que aunque unas partes de la piel sí crujían, otras no tanto, lo comento ya que hay varias maneras de elaboración de este plato y en esta ocasión la piel no era dura como suele ser tradicional al asarlo en horno de leña o industrial, pero a pesar de ello el resultado ha sido excelente. Todo en su punto.

De postre pedimos 2 tartas de queso, una tarta de chocolate y un arroz con leche (para el más glotón) que finalmente no lo pudo terminar porque sino revienta y que estaba muy sabroso.

Para beber sidra y agua

Además NO nos cobraron los postres, este tipo de gesto hay que mencionarlo ya que es inusual un detalle así y es de agradecer.

Las 5 estrellas no es únicamente por esto último sino por el conjunto de la...

A very nice restaurant specialised in grilled meat and fish located in a residential area. We came with our family and two friends. The atmosphere was relaxed and the staff was fast, helpful and friendly, especially to children. The food was excellent: our meat was grilled to perfection, the salads were fresh and all side dishes were delicious. We almost had to force ourselves to stop eating. If you are in or around San Sebastian, Asador Miralles is definitely...