Restaurante Chicos del Mar — Restaurant in Calvià

We stayed in the hotel and had high expectations for a dinner at Chicos del Mar. Unfortunately, the experience was underwhelming. Our party was split due to different flight arrivals, and when part of the group arrived around 9:30, they were denied service—the kitchen had decided it was “too late.” It felt like a typical end-of-season attitude, where guests aren’t a priority.

The food itself was, at best, forgettable. While the paella mixta was good, the black squid version was disappointing—lacking flavour and texture. For a meal that cost over €250, the quality was more akin to standard pub fare than the standout Mediterranean cuisine we were hoping for. It certainly didn’t live up to the price.

On the positive side, the waitstaff were friendly, and the service was decent—nothing particularly memorable, but no complaints. The setting and presentation were also pleasing; the restaurant is well-appointed, with a nice view and a generally comfortable atmosphere. But ultimately, this restaurant seems to benefit from high ratings that perhaps don’t reflect the actual dining experience.

Chicos del Mar is a solid 7/10—a place to enjoy a view and have an acceptable meal, but not the standout experience some reviews might lead...

British tourist. Visited Sept 25. This easily competes as one of our favourite meals of the holiday. The terrace is really beautiful and atmospheric. We ended up moving inside because it was chilly but it’s equally lovely and well designed. The food was not just delicious but also generous portion sizes. I had a special which was lamb shank with grilled vegetables and the other main dish was fish on a vibrant and colourful bed of vegetables / salad. For desert, we had a dark cherry sorbet with pesto which surprisingly pairs well as well as a basque cheesecake. You could tell there was effort made to make the plates look appetising. What made the meal even better was the happy and engaging staff. Everyone was friendly and chatty, not just with us but with other customers. The waitresses were really playful with children so you had this mix of a trendy cool vibes venue with a wholesome family friendly restaurant. We really liked it and would have liked to revisit for a second time on the trip. It was also one of our cheaper meals of the holiday surprisingly. If we visit again, we would be sure to come back and potentially stay in the stylish yet affordable hotel...

Firstly, this restaurant is located inside Hotel Bella Colina - Google Maps location is slightly off and misleading!

The restaurant has one of the best ambience ever. We sat outdoors for dinner and we cannot stop emphasising how lovely it is to sit outdoors and enjoy the fresh summer air. Music was on point too!

The food was really awesome, though we felt there were some slight misses. Our favorite dish was the Sautéed Seabass fillet - generous portion size and cooked to perfection! Fish was seasoned well and was very fresh! We also liked the Crispy Fish with Guacamole, though admittedly the portion size was quite small.

We also ordered two tapas: prawn cocktail on yaki onigiri (not really our favorite, but an interesting dish) and patatas bravas. The Sangria Blanche was perfectly made - very refreshing and we really wanted more!

For dessert, we tried the Tiramisu Parfait, though personally we thought it missed the mark. Portion size was small, and the dessert tasted quite different from the tiramisu we...