MARINER — Restaurant in Ibiza

Amongst the twirling fans, which added more ambiance than breeze, we sipped an amuse bouche of olive oil laced gazpacho that was silky and savoury. While I’m not generally a fan of cold soups, amongst the heat and humidity of an Ibiza summer this was a great start.

Some cool appetizers are also ideal. The plate of Iberian jamon (29€) was expertly cut with an astounding uniformity of each slice. At Mariner, the leg of ham was wonderfully marbled with a melt-in-your-mouth quality that beckoned me to have one more slice.

We generally found many restaurants overly toast (some would say burn) their bread, but Mariner’s pan con tomate (3€) was airy and soft… like having the tomato spread on an English muffin. I love the freshness of the tomato and the simplicity of the bread that went well with the flavourful cured jamon.

Although the cheese in the burrata salad (16€) almost became lost amongst the plump cherry tomatoes, arugula, and dollops of avocado cream, the overall salad was creamy and delicious. Given this was rather rich, I’m happy we had thought to order side salads (6€), which helped balance out the velvety burrata and avocado combination.

Sharing the glazed milk-fed lamb shoulder (36€) is recommended as this main is huge. The meat was tender, easily breaking apart with just a fork, presenting a light lamb that wasn’t gamey. If anything, it could have been more heavily season as I found the glaze, while thick and sticky, was too lacklustre and a more savoury red wine au jus would work better, especially to help cut through the richness of the lamb.

The menu describes the protein as being served with asparagus and baby potatoes – essentially, a full and complete meal. While there were plenty of soft roasted baby potatoes, the asparagus consisted of a small spear cut in two, hardly enough to call out on the menu, let alone counteract the meatiness of the dish. In retrospect, a side salad would work perfectly as I really was yearning for something acidic and refreshing to balance the...

On my trip to Ibiza, I stumbled upon this restaurant after shopping in the city center. My experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was inviting, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The menu offered a diverse range of delectable dishes, each prepared with utmost precision and creativity. The quality of the ingredients was evident, and the presentation was a true feast for the eyes.

What truly stood out, was these beautiful dishes. I started with oysters, man they were big and so fresh, can not remember having any better. Then I followed up the oysters with scallops and truffle which was amazing as I love truffles. The attention to detail in flavors and textures was remarkable.

The staff was attentive and knowledgeable.

I would highly recommend Mariner to anyone seeking a gastronomic adventure paired with outstanding service. This establishment has undoubtedly earned a place among my favorite dining spots, and I look forward to returning soon.

Kudos to the entire team at Mariner for making my visit truly...

I visited this restaurant after the recommendation of a famous food critic Paul Denino who gave this restaurant 5 stars. First let me say that we felt treated like absolute gods. Chef Oliver first greeted us with a smile saying "I'll send my boys to come see ya". The staff was working fast and the owner / chef Oliver was constantly checking on us, asking if the food was great or if there was anything wrong. He was such a great / kind guy! Let me say that the food was absolutely delicious. I decided to try a dish that they only had temporarily (according to their words) so you might not find it. It was a moose meat dish. Let me just that this was one of the most deliciously prepared moose meats I ever had! The restaurant itself is a bit on more of the expensive side but damn was it worth it every €. We have never seen such a great tastes or service for this price. I'd like to thank food critic Paul Denino again for recommending...