Aguarina — Restaurant in Estepona

After me and my friends had little boat trip we wanted to eat in a restaurant at the port of estepona. We found Aquarina as this was one of the few that was open around 18:00. Our waiter had this amazing accent, was very polite, had an extreme load of patients and was very funny. I was being a bit difficult because I didn't know what I wanted. The waiter kept his patients and answered honestly when I asked what his opinion was on a particular dish. I'm a person that very much values authenticity so this already really satisfied me. As the amazing starters were served, they accidentally also served my boyfriend's main dish. I went back inside and asked why. The waiter said he made a mistake in the orders and apologized. The main dish got taken back to the kitchen. As the main, I chose puttanesca. I always make this dish at home with sardines, but this one was with bacon. I wanted to give it a try but I personally did not like it. I did not really know what to do because I was kinda afraid for their reaction and I didn't want to come across rude. So I walked up to our waiter for that evening, with my plate, and said that I actually didn't like it and didn't know what to do right now. He went to the kitchen and then another person (or waiter or even manager) came to me and said that they will get it off from the bill since I didn't like it. I really appreciated this, because if I was to be at home (the netherlands) the restaurant wouldn't have done that. I ordered new food and was very happy with my choices and the service of course. There was only one thing that was a bit odd. When my new food got served, the/our waiter from the beginning of the night got switched with someone else. He was evenly polite, however, I would have loved to be served by the same person as at the start of the evening because in my opinion this was the best waiter I've ever experienced.

As they really deserve my respect because of their politeness, customer service and great cooks, I obviously tipped them. After I paid, we even got a free shot. Furthermore the music was very good, there was a lot of space to sit and the interior looked attractive.

Dishes me and my friends had I do recommend: Foccacias, prawn pil-pil (my friend even said she have never had a starter this good/delicious), entrecote, pasta with garlic and prawns, aquarina patatas with 3 sauces, garlic/cheese bread, pasta bolognese, salmon

Unfortunately I forgot to make pictures of everything we had, but I do have a satisfying video of the prawn pil-pil!!

Thankyou for the delicious food, the problem-solving skills, the patients, the autenticity and the amazing waiter with his...

I ordered the mixed salad and the original plan was to go for a pizza from the extensive choice and as a response to the extensive positive pizza reviews from previous customers. At the last minute decided on the grilled sole with side vegetables and roast potatoes for the main with the mixed salad remaining on the list. The salad was good. Fresh, crisp and a decent portion size. The sole was disappointing. It had either been pre cooked prior to service and warmed through afterwards to fulfill my order or it had been grilled to within an inch of it's life, been left to cool then served. I suspect the former. An ok experience overall but not one to be repeated. In fairness it is equal to its neighbours in both quality and value for money of it's food. I suggest a 20 minute walk, away from the marina into the old town to experience better value for money. Also had to wait an age for the bill with staff visible standing around. 3rd time asking...

On the whole we had a nice meal at Aguarina. When we arrived it was very busy but nonetheless a table was made up for us and we were seated. It did take a little while to take a drinks order and get menus but like I say it was busy and a table of 20 were getting most of the attention. After the 20 top were served the food came out quite quickly and it was a generous portion and tasted good. When we finished it did take quite a while to get our bill and couldn't get anyone's attention to pay. In the end I had to go to the till and pay along with a few others that were in the same boat. Overall an ok experience, just a few areas that could...