Restaurante Chinchín Puerto — Restaurant in Vélez-Málaga

Having just enjoyed a wonderful sunset Catamaran trip, we were looking for somewhere to enjoy dinner in Caleta port. It was a Tuesday and only three restaurants were open. Two, including Chinchin were busy so we initially opted for the place next door. However, experience should have told us that restaurants are quiet for a reason. In this case, a waiter who was rude beyond belief, caused us to reconsider and hope that Chinchin was able to accommodate us. Luckily, it was.

First point of praise was service. There was enough staff to ensure every table had maximum attention. All the staff were knowledgeable, courteous and friendly. The restaurant is elegant but not fussy and tables are well spaced with lovely marina views.

We ordered a tapa of ensalada Rusa which was rich, creamy and delicious. Secondly, a tomato salad, that was fresh and flavourful. Both dishes wetted our appetite. Then followed the main stars of this culinary treat: the fish. We started with pulpo a la brasa, grilled octopus which was so succulent and possibly the best I have tasted. Even the accompanying side was incredible: a truffle oil infused mashed potato. Next came rapé, monkfish, cooked to perfection and finally, merluza or hake. Each fish course was served separately, all with fresh vegetables and this allowed us to both digest and enjoy.

Finally, we could not resist ordering two desserts: tiramisu and leche frita. The tiramisu was light but packed a hidden punch of coffee liqueur. However, the leche frita was simply outstanding. Despite its strange name: fried milk, this dessert is a lightly battered custard served with a crème Anglais and a light dusting of cinnamon. Words do not do justice to this taste sensation.

Our bill for four, including drinks, was a highly respectable €137. For the quality, ambiance and location it was a great experience and we...

Originally a small restaurant around the corner to its present location. The food and atmosphere in the original location was what attracted me when I first moved to the area. The new premises are stunning and ten times bigger than the original, contemporary, spotlessly clean with attention to fine detail. The owner strives to obtain the freshest and best quality fish and sea food he can and both himself and his chef are outstanding and proud to serve some of the finest and simplest dishes in the area. The staff are attentive, courteous and more often than not appear genuinely happy to welcome you. Exemplary in a village where service with a smile is sadly lacking. I have eaten here many times or stopped to relax with a glass of wine and admire the view of the yachts in the marina. Eleven out...

Comida exquisita, excepto su afamada ensaladilla rusa que estaba extremadamente salada, resto exquisito, se nota la frescura y calidad de producto en cada bocado. Destacar que la orientación de cantidades a tomar no es la correcta, resultando excesivo ( coincidimos los 8 comensales), por contra la descripción y cualidades de los platos por parte del camarero fue extraordinaria. En cuanto al servicio en si de la comida resultó muy pesada la espera, nos sentamos a las 14:20 (teníamos reserva para las 14:30), nos sirvieron las bebidas ( precios excesivos), nos tomaron nota y no empezaron a servir hasta las 15:30, una vez empezaron fue todo perfecto, tiempo para disfrutar de cada uno de los platos, disfrutando de ellos y la conversación de los comensales, pleno acierto del restaurante en los tiempos. En cuanto a la comida.. tomamos ENSALADILLA RUSA extremadamente salada, es un puré de patata con mayonesa de gamba y gambitas rojas abundantes. GAMBA BLANCA COCIDA exquisita y en su punto GAMBA ROJA COCIDA Y A LA PLANCHA esta ultima extraordinaria, deliciosa, pecado... para morirse agusto ( eso sí, el precio para morir también 120 eur/kg). La Cocida no tan buena como la blanca. Destacar de ambas la frescura, el tamaño y la preparación ( parecían haberse hecho de una en una, no les faltaba ni una pata o bigote...) GAMBA CRISTAL CON HUEVO: no me entusiasmó y mucho menos por su precio ( 24 eur plato) pimiento asado normalito, huevo rico y de calidad y gamba insulsa.. plato para llenar que no parecía acompañar al resto por calidad y ... no se BORRIQUETE o Chupaceite como dicen en Cai.. EXQUISITOS jamás había comido uno tan bueno, ni en el mismo Cádiz.. espectacular su frescura y despiece ( sirven frito: cabeza y espina -delicioso-, a la plancha: lomos y ventresca -para llorar-, y flambeados con una salsa los cuartos traseros exquisito CAFES no es su fuerte.. y caros

Por todo ello mi conclusión es que no es una estrella Michelín por esos mínimos detalles de tiempos pero por lo demás cumple con creces, Extraordinaria COMIDA, Fenomenal SERVICIO ( alegres, amables, profesionales, cercanos, limpios..) Buena UBICACION en pleno puerto pesquero y deportivo, silencioso, materiales agradables, todo en perfecto estado sin un rayón, ni una mancha en ninguna servilleta, mantel, cristalería, vajilla o cubertería ( cosa rara en una...