Mistral Beach — Restaurant in Marbella

Potentially really good but the service from one waiter was just such a disappointment. He acted like all of us was a pain… we did nothing but sit outside and relaxed. Waited 45min to get service after our starters.

Asked for blankets as it was cold. He said he only had 2. But another waiter came and helped us with more. Asked if we could turn on the outside heaters and he said no and that it was for other guests. But there where no other guests. Again another waiter helped us and we got a heater.

Steak here was super delicious and well made. The carpaccio was mysteriously very boring and had not taste. The smoked burrata pizza was somewhat tasteless also. But the capprichosa pizza was very good.

So not a place of consistency and for what it was we had an okay time but the head waiter made it less of a experience. Maybe he had a bad day. We felt disrespected and not as guests.

The placement is amazing on the beach. The view is nice. So maybe they got tired of their success or similar. It happens.

Will come again for the steak.

—- update —- I came for the skewer and pilpil during the day in the sun. Very nice and busy. Pilpil was not much to talk about. Cooked too little or wasn’t spiced well enough and somewhat bland.

Meat skewer is a must have for 2 or more people. So good. Waiters are kind but hard to get a hold of. After we good food no one asked how it was. Only came over when we asked for more water or drinks. But when we finished eating they didn’t clean up or ask if we wanted coffee or drinks. We sat and waited 45min for someone to come over. Finally went to the bar and ask for two cocktails 20 minutes before they close as we couldn’t wait anymore. But they told us they didn’t serve drinks anymore which made no sense. We even talk to the owner, and he just excuse himself of being tired because they worked all day!? Not the type of service I expected. Before this happened, we would have left a...

Again, our first time here. Although recommended by a friend. Shouted at and ordered to wait in a queue for a manager to seat us. Waited 20 minutes and barely acknowledged our presence, whilst warmly greeting people he knew and seating them at tables immediately. After waiting patiently and trying to give them the benefit of the doubt on account of the friend recommending the salads here we watching several bookings get seated before us and then an additionally 2-3 walk ins. We were a couple. There were several empty tables available they could have sat as at and even offered us a drink and a view of the menu whilst a smaller table became available. Manager rude and arrogant and clearly prioritising locals and friend over patiently waiting new customers. Also around 30 euros for a salad. We also walked out. Would rather give me money to any other restaurant in town that treats its customers...

Food here is good! We have been here several times, everything from Menu is nice. Favorites here are Prawns Pil Pil and the salads! Nice vibe and not too loud music. Reservation can be a pain but if you get there early you can definitely find a bed even during summer. Very good spot at the beach as you can pick and choose what side of the beach to go, usually right side is more “wild” sea. Beds starts from £30 each and if you want you can rent a towel for £20 and get £10 back when you give the towel back. Public showers just next to the bar! Priceless! Only issue that we really face here is when we don’t want to eat a “meal” at the beach. Not much snack options also only pasta tomato sauce or chicken nuggets for kids. But a part from it we love come here and it’s one of our favourite beach places...