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Bar Martinez: Excellent tapas
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  • ilovespain
  • Updated By ilovespain on October 3, 2004
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  • Eat first and ask questions later! - San Sebastián
    Eat first and ask questions
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    by ilovespain, 3 more photos
    The concierge at Maria Cristina recommended this restaurant. On a street somewhere in old town, I waited outside for it to open. It was well after 1PM. If there is such a thing as Basque nouvelle cuisine, you'll find it here. Very good tapas.

    calamares, croquettes, octopus, stuffed red peppers....

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: somewhere in old town on a street called Agosto
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    Anyone with an open door...: Pintxos everywhere !!!
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  • Maillekeukeul
  • By Maillekeukeul on May 10, 2005
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  • So, what are "Pintxos" (pronounced pin-tchoss) ? They are some small mixtures of different ailments standing upon weak slice of bread (fried vegetables, omelet, cheese, fish...) pinned by a pick and served in plates scattered all over the bar, preventing you from putting your elbows on it... You just help yourself, and pay when you'll finish ! They are so good, you have no idea !!! Take 5 or 6 ones, and you'll be full... They are all around 1,8 Euros and you may ask for some hot ones, that will be prepared just for you...

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Directions: I loved the ones you can find in the Old Part... But someone told me that it's not the cheapest place to eat Pintxos...
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    LA VENEZIANA Ice Creams...
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  • Updated By SirRichard on September 13, 2002
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    by SirRichard
    LA VENEZIANA Ice Creams Cafe
    c/Garibay, 4. Tel.: 943 422 116.
    Delicious ice-creams, milk shakes and horchata (a typical spanish drink made out of milk) or leche merengada (milk with cinammon and sugar). A nice place to fresh up after a summer day!

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    La Vaca: The Cow
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  • By blint on July 27, 2006
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    greenn countryside
    by blint
    Large portions, good prices, fun name and plastic picks that look like swords (great to have play fights with).

    Not the most traditional basque food but it was good all the same. It is not really a restaurant as such but a place to get a sandwich or such like.

    Big french bread sandwiches

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  • Theme: Local
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Av. Libertad 40, Miracruz 18, Andrestegui 4
  • Directions: In the centre, gros and old town.
  • Website: www.lavaca.es
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    Akelare: My best meal EVER
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  • By Roadquill on July 7, 2005
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    by Roadquill
    I decided to splurge and hit Akelare. Everything about it made you feel special. They were even nice when my nephew fell asleep on the couch in the entry. I still remember the taste of the starter of grapes and oysters. I had the receptionist at the hotel make reservations for the next day and was able to get in.

    I ordered the taster menu of seven courses. Along with a Ochoa Reserve to wash it down.
    I was in heaven.

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  • Theme: Eclectic/International
  • Price: US$41 and up    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: South of downtown San Sebastian
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    Alberto: A few doors down from Bar Martinez...
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  • ilovespain
  • Updated By ilovespain on July 4, 2006
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    The deco is nothing fancy but the food is always good. I cannot get a glass of sangria in Bar Martinez, but in here, I can get it by the pitcher. The portion they serve tends to be heartier. I have tried their fish soup (similar to the French version, saffron and garlic... muddy color, excellent), duck breasts (medium rare), grilled prawns and anglerfish. Very good restaurant!

    Update (May 2006) -- Since Bar Martinez is closed (temporarily I hope), I 'had to' stop by here for a quick bite instead. The owner was "shocked" when I asked for ketchup with my croquettas. Later when I ordered the mushroom a la plancha he jokingly asked me whether I want Tabasco! Very good wine too for just 2 euro a glass.

    Tapas not as "eye-catching" as Bar Martinez but just as tasty.

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: On a street called Agosto somewhere in old town
  • Directions: A few doors down from Bar Martinez
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    TYPICAL DISHES
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  • Updated By DPando on September 20, 2005
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    by DPando
    "Merluza a la vasca" (hake) is a typical plat in donostia ..look for a "Sidreria" local and traditional restaurant in euskadi and ask for it ..fish and meat are delicious in this region

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$31-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Directions: Barrio Viejo
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    LA CARNE
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  • By DPando on September 20, 2005
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    Veal chop or "chuleton de ternera" is an extra delicious dish for that people who like meat

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$31-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Directions: Barrio Viejo
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    Akelare: Akelare
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  • By eduar68 on August 26, 2002
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    by eduar68
    When you mix spanish cuisine tradition and french cuisine art you get Basque Cuisine. Akelare is a perfect example. Chef-Owner Pedro Subijana is part of the nueva cocina vasca movement that has been the flagship of spanish cuisine since the 70's. The restaurant overlooks the sea, on the slopes of Monte Igueldo. You will enjoy both your meal and the view. Call ahead for reservations.

    Menu changes several times a year. Ask for any other items that may not be on the menu. A personal fav, sea bass with green pepper

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: Barrio de Igueldo, San Sebastián, Spain
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    I don't remember the name: Fresh see food
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  • Updated By Prasnjavi on April 8, 2004
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    by Prasnjavi
    We had a lunch in the haert of the Old City. We saw that the restaurant was fool so we join them.

    We had a soup, squids and salad for less then 8 Euros.

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  • Theme: Seafood
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
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