Es Torrent is a seafood restaurant on Platja d’Es Torrent, a small cove on Ibiza’s south coast near Sant Josep de sa Talaia. Take a seat by the water for grilled fish, seafood rice or paella, with the pebbly beach and clear water just beyond the terrace. The menu also includes local dishes such as bullit de peix, a fish stew, and grilled red prawns. Reserve ahead, and call in advance to arrange your paella. If you plan to swim before or after lunch, pack watershoes for the rocky shore.
A beach restaurant with a long history
Es Torrent began in 1984 as a small wooden kiosk by the cove that shares its name. It grew from a simple beach bar into a well-known seafood restaurant, while keeping its focus on fish, rice dishes and local produce. The setting remains closely tied to the shore: the restaurant sits beside a small pebble beach in Porroig Bay, near Es Cubells.
The cove is on Ibiza’s southern coast, around 7 km south of Sant Josep. Red cliffs frame the bay, and the water is clear. The beach is small and stony, with a short strip of sand; it has also been described as a peaceful place to swim and snorkel. The rocky entry makes watershoes useful if you plan to get in the water.
Seafood and Ibizan rice dishes
Seafood is the main draw on the menu. Options mentioned include grilled fish, seafood paella, grilled squid and red prawns, alongside preparations such as fish stews. Bullit de peix is a traditional Ibizan fish dish served here; other local rice specialities include arroz a banda and fideuà. Menus can change, so check what is available when you book.
For paella, call ahead to place your order. One option is Blind Paella, prepared without bones or shells while retaining the flavour. Other dishes noted include grilled octopus, marinated tuna, grilled vegetables and gambas à la plancha. Warm strawberries, cheesecake and lemon tart have also appeared among the desserts. Homemade Hierbas, the island’s herbal liqueur, is another way to round off a meal.
Planning a visit
A reservation is the sensible choice, particularly for lunch. Paella needs advance notice, so mention it when you call rather than waiting until you arrive. The restaurant is at Playa Es Torrent in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, directly beside the cove.
The beach and restaurant make it possible to combine a meal with a swim or a quiet spell by the water. Sunbeds are available to rent, according to the information provided, though no current price is given. The pebbly shore is not ideal for a barefoot swim, so bring watershoes if you want to enter the sea. The cove’s calm setting is a reason to come for lunch and stay nearby for a while.
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Do you need to reserve Es Torrent?
Yes. Reserve ahead, especially for lunch, as tables can be fully booked. Call in advance if you want paella.
Can you order paella at Es Torrent?
Yes. Paella is on the menu, and you should call ahead to order your chosen dish. Blind Paella is prepared without bones or shells.
Where is Es Torrent?
The restaurant is at Playa Es Torrent in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, beside a small cove on Ibiza’s southern coast.
Is the beach rocky?
Yes. The shore is pebbly and has rocky areas, so watershoes are useful if you plan to swim.
