San Sebastián 57 - Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Tania K.

An elegant, minimalist restaurant with refined lighting and perfectly set tables. Part of the kitchen is visible through a glass partition, letting you watch the chefs at work. Near the entrance, you’ll see a proud wall of awards, from the Guía Repsol to the 2024 Michelin Star.

The service is polished and attentive. With each course, the staff carefully explains how the dish was prepared and which ingredients were used. It adds a deeper appreciation to the entire experience.

We ordered the tasting menu and a steak. Despite arriving quite hungry, we couldn’t finish the full menu — it’s generous and easily shareable between two people.
The tasting menu included four starters, main courses made with local ingredients, two desserts, and a sweet treat at the end. Every dish was well-balanced, thoughtfully plated, and served at the perfect pace.
The only downside was the steak. It cost around €50, so you naturally expect it to be perfectly cooked — but unfortunately, it wasn’t the doneness we had requested. Still, the overall experience was excellent and definitely worth it for anyone seeking a refined, flavorful journey.

Oliver J.

I can not say, that I really liked it. The steak, I ordered 3/4, came less than medium, so it had to go back on the grill, what made the whole thing not better. The waiters gave me the feeling, that my money is more welcome than i myself am. There’s a difference between an excellent service and an attitude.

Dzmitry K.

I liked the dinner here, took a set for €54 and was satisfied with the food. Especially liked starters - Tartar, Shrimp Ceviche and Potato Foam were 3 delicious starters in this set and I liked them all. Others were also good, but I was full after pork cheeks 😁
Generally - I recommend this place, cozy and tasty 👍

Dejana V.

Really good food with a touch to the smallest detail.
We were four and made our own tasting menu by ordering most of their starters, 3 mains to share and some desserts. Everything we tried was delicious!
The only probably not supreme dish was the brownie- too simple for the restaurant.
Loved the little sweets and candies they served at the end!
Highly recommend 👌

Steve M.

Simply a stunning meal. Everything on the menu was tempting, so for a first visit, I went for what they call the Walking Menu of 5 courses with a range of add-ons. This was supplemented by glasses of white and red wines for the fish dishes and one meat dish.
As with tasting menus, the portions are small, but the courses are numerous. Everything came with a fine balance of flavours and each with a certain wow factor.
As a solo diner, I was pleased to have a table in a secluded corner, though I did feel slightly invisible when ready to pay the bill.
A nice touch at the end of the evening was the chef coming around to tables to chat with customers. Some clearly seemed to be locals who have the privilege of frequenting this restaurant. However, the chef also spared a moment for the lone stranger in the corner... thank you for that.
Booking seems to be necessary, but equally as necessary is a visit to experience fine dining of top quality.

ANJANA S. K.

My boyfriend and I recently dined at San Sebastián 57. As vegetarians, we found the food to be just okay, but the service was truly commendable. The staff were attentive and friendly, making sure we were comfortable and well taken care of throughout our meal.

While the vegetarian options were somewhat limited and not particularly memorable, the quality of the ingredients was evident, and the dishes were well-prepared.

For non-vegetarians, this place might offer a more exciting culinary experience, but for us, it was the excellent service that stood out the most. If you're looking for a restaurant with good service and a decent vegetarian menu, then it’s worth a visit 😁

Maria F.

We had a lot to say on this one, so our high-level (abridged) takeaways below…
OVERALL: food is fine but not worth the money, weird vibe (bad decor/ambiance)
MENU HIGHLIGHTS: shrimp ceviche, all desserts on walking menu, local wine, aperitif
SKIP: walking menu, bread to start

FULL THOUGHTS BELOW:
While staying in La Laguna during our honeymoon, we went out of our way one night to go to San Sebastián 57, because we saw it on the Michelin Guide and were intrigued by the menu and wine selection. Unfortunately (despite a few menu and service highlights) we were largely disappointed. Nothing on the menu was bad, but it was also not special or interesting, and, in our opinion, certainly not worth the price.

Before we get into it, a few notable exceptions worth mentioning:

The service from the head waitress was exceptional. She was warm, welcoming, and clearly experienced. We got the chefs “Menú Caminar” and there was a nice, surprise starter course and surprise dessert/truffle course as well as a surprise aperitif at the end. Additionally, the local wine that was recommended to us was excellent and one of the best Canarian wines we had while on our travels. Small note: bathroom soaps and lotion smelled great.

Now onto the food: Each of the courses was completely fine, but not at the caliber we would have expected for such a restaurant. The oyster was a weird texture and I had a shell in my dish. The ceviche was excellent, but it was truly the only savory dish we will remember from the evening. The potato/egg dish and the meat dish were both fine but quite heavy and the bacalao dish in between did not balance them sufficiently.

About the ambiance: For a restaurant listed in the guide we expected a level of charm and/or sophistication (or at least some kind of design point of view) but frankly it was nowhere to be found. The decor was unintentional and uninspired and it made the vibe feel cold and impersonal.

Overall, I think our score was lower because we came in with high expectations. This place would benefit from a decor update as well as a fresh take on the menu (perhaps paring down the walking menu to a few less courses of higher quality).

Philippe D.

I ordered as a starter a Canarian tomato salad. They had absolutely no taste, just water. I told the waitress but apart from «  I will tell the kitchen «  nothing else was done. main course was barely acceptable.