Port Of Call — Restaurant in Yaiza

This was our first visit to The Port of Call as I usually work evenings, and they’ve only just launched their breakfast and brunch menu. Booking was super quick and easy via WhatsApp.

When we arrived, I was amazed to see they had decorated our table for my daughter’s 21st birthday – even though I hadn’t mentioned it! We live in the same village, so they must have heard the news… such a lovely and thoughtful touch.

Breakfast is served until 11:30, with brunch from then onwards. We arrived at 11 and went for the breakfast menu. Our group included a meat eater, vegetarians, and someone with a peanut allergy, and we all found something delicious. We chose coffees, juices, smoothies, a bagel, pancakes, and sourdough toast – all beautifully presented, fresh, and generous portions. We were too full to order anything else!

Even though the place was completely packed, the team still made time to sing happy birthday to Arabella, complete with a sparkler. The restaurant is spotless, bright, and airy, and the staff are super friendly and bilingual. While it’s known as a British restaurant, I’d say half the guests were Spanish or from other nationalities – clearly a hit with everyone.

Food came out quickly, service was excellent, and the atmosphere was buzzing. We did see lots of people turned away, so I wouldn’t risk going without a reservation at any time of day.

Highly recommended – thank you for making our...

It is rare that I write a review and only do so when I have had a really great experience or an incredibly bad one!

I have visited Port of Call several times over the past few years with family and friends. The restaurant tables are well spaced out which I like. The service is always spot on, the owner always seems to be present, he is very welcoming and pleased to share his knowledge on the great selection of wines they keep.

The food is superb. The menu is not vast but there are plenty of options (normally a special on too) and vegetarian / vegan catered for also. What makes it stand out for me is that whilst there are plenty of really good restaurants in Playa Blanca, there are only a few that use real potatoes and vegetables - mash, sautee, real chips, steamed veg etc. My personal fav being filet steak with scampi, real chips, steamed vegetables and a sauce! This is also the only place where I may consider having a dessert. Their homemade cheesecake is exceptional.

Prices are very reasonable. I always book via messenger.

A must visit restaurant but make sure...

Only had breakfast which was really nice.

However the welcome is shocking, I get it they are popular but the front of house manager treats you like crap if you call in on spec. No "would you like to book for tomorrow," no "we could squeeze you in later" not even a "we're really sorry but appreciate you calling in." They really made me feel unwelcome on more than one occasion.

When we were there for breakfast, the service was slow, our drinks ran out before we got food. They had run out of coffee cups we found out later as they asked if they could take them for other guests!

When we tried to get a table in the evening we were just turned around, no effort to fit us in or attract us another time - i worry they have such a stream of customers they dont have to try that...