Taberna Bulanico — Restaurant in Granada

What a fortunate find! It was recommended by my hotel, and I Loved it so much the first day that I returned again on my second day in Granada. The small menu leans heavily on seafood, as the name implies. Everything I tried was terrific! I'd definitely recommend fried eggplant with honey for a starter - so light, perfectly cooked and seasoned. The octopus Galician style was expertly cooked on the bed of mashed potatoes that could stand on their own as a meal. The fried seafood medley was lightly breaded and again perfectly cooked. I had multiple white sangrias both times, and finished with strong coffee and delectable Grandma's cake. She sure knew how to bake! The service was exceptional, the waiter was so friendly and helpful, it was a delight to interact with him. There are a couple of high-tops inside, but I recommend sitting on the plaza for crowd-watching in the shade. I just could not be pleased more with this restaurant. Plus, it's open until 5 during the day - a rarity when most other non-touristy places...

We had a great meal at a fair price, sitting outside in the courtyard. The tuna tataki was delicious (although a little less sauce would make it even better), as was the pulpo and the salmorejo. This would have been 5 stars all around, but at the end the server broke the spell by presenting the check and saying, "tip not included", reminding us that we're just tourists and that maybe he thinks we're going to tip 20% like at home. We still tipped a normal amount (for Spain) for good service, just wish he didn't...

Service was great & of course Food was delicious! Highly recommend if you’re looking for some seafood in the center. We tired the tomate de la casa, which was super fresh and the perfect summer dish. Next we had the calamares & boquerones both excellent and taste extremely fresh! And lastly the pulpo a la gallega which was delicious! It’s served over a bed of mashed potatoes which isn’t the typical way I’ve had it but will definitely be craving it until next time! Overall,...