Pomelo Playa

The west coast of Ibiza is full of stunning spots to eat and swim, but there’s none quite like Cala Gració. This tiny curve of golden sand is home to Pomelo Playa – a chic Ibiza beach restaurant with a charming sense of style. A palette of retro peach, grapefuit and earthy hues echoes the surrounds, while hand-painted signage and vintage tableware nod to sun-faded beach bars of the past. The creative mood is soundtracked with laid-back beats and the sound of waves kissing the shore.

A meal at this charming Ibiza beach restaurant should always start with a signature cocktail. The list mixes the flavours of the Med with Latino flair, taking classics and adding a Pomelo Playa twist. Mateo’s Pomelo blends Patrón with lime juice, lavender syrup and grapefruit soda; the Lupita is a tropical delight with Saint Germain, mezcal, pineapple, lime and ginger; and named for Puerto Rico, the Boricua cuts Bacardi Carta Blanca with Italicus, lime, coconut, orange bitters and pineapple.

The Pomelo Playa menu takes its cues from across the Mediterranean, with a menu brimming with delicious sharing plates, pleasingly crunchy salads and hearty mains. Clean, seasonal and bright, the dishes coming out of the this Ibiza beach restaurant’s kitchen are as beautiful as the sea views expanding from its terrace. Start with a mezze of hummus, tzatziki and mutabal served with warm pita; homemade croquetas or traditional calamari a la Andaluz with a decidedly non-traditional harissa mayonnaise.

Moving easily from light and fresh to deeply satisfying, the gorgeous Ibiza beach restaurant features mains like orzo with lobster and saffron aioli; crispy breaded octopus in bouillabaisse-style sauce; and the already-iconic smashburger. Plant-based diners will be overjoyed to see a plethora of options, including the aubergine milanesa with salsa brava and herb salad; leeks with Romesco and a nut picada; and three generous salads, including the zingy Pomelo Playa version of Fattoush – a sweet and tart watermelon salad with pesto, feta and cucumber; plus a summery fennel and spinach salad.

Take a table on the terrace or plonk down on a shaded sunbed to make the most of the seaside location. Wherever you choose to dine, this Ibiza beach restaurant is built for unabashed holiday indulgence. Naturally, this means partaking in dessert is a forgivable sin. Try an ice cream cup with Napolitano, Chantilly and barquillos – chocolate-dipped wafers filled with ice cream. There’s also the signature Pomelo Playa pink lady apple tart and a lavish traditional cheesecake – come with enough people and order one of everything so you can try them all. Open for lunch, sunsets, dinner and everything in between, all summer long on Cala Gració.