Just 25 kilometers north of Bilbao, the capital of the province of Biscay, you’ll find Plentzia, a coastal town where you can enjoy Basque gastronomy at its best. You’ll get the chance to try delicious seafood dishes in the town’s restaurants and bars. Eating in Plentzia is a real treat for your taste buds.
The town is known in the province of Biscay as an ideal place to spend the summer, thanks in part to its river and its beach, both of which are tourist attractions. In addition to enjoying the sun and partaking in beach activities, you’ll also be able to take in its natural environment and sample its delicious cuisine. In Plentzia you’ll find excellent fish and shellfish, associated with the purest culinary tradition in the Basque Country. Plentzia’s most popular dishes include marmitako and codfish a la vizcaína.
When it comes to meat, beef is the town’s hallmark and is prepared in different ways, especially grilled. You should also know that the town hosts two gastronomic events that are well-known in the province: the Certamen de Quesos (Cheese Competition) in August, where you can try some samples of the famous Idiazabal cheese, and the Jornadas Micológicas (Mushroom Festival) in November, where you can try all kinds of pinchos made with different types of mushrooms. All that there is to eat in Plentzia can be paired with a glass of Txakoli de Vizcaya, the province’s most popular white wine.
Las Palmeras serves a sophisticated and original selection of tapas ranging from assorted croquettes to anchovies. You can also see what their formal dining menu has to offer in the “à la carte” section of this page.
If you’re looking to eat pinchos in Plentzia, one option is the bar Batela, which has a good pinchos bar, a nice ambiance, and homemade food. They make a delightful ham and béchamel pincho. If you’re looking for full meals, burgers, and sandwiches, we recommend the bar Bibi. Getting back to pinchos, at Taloa you’ll find a pinchos bar with a lot of variety and an extensive drink menu; it’s a good spot to have a salmon pincho.
There are plenty of options for places to eat in Plentzia. One of the town’s most recommended spots is the restaurant Asador Pauli, which serves traditional cuisine and specializes in grilled meat and fish as well as other dishes with Basque roots. The restaurant also has a full tapas bar. The daily prix fixe offers high-quality dishes such as grilled crayfish and veal in red wine.
Located on the outskirts of town, Las Palmeras is another restaurant to keep in mind when it comes time to eat in Plentzia. They put innovative touches on traditional Biscayan dishes and offer à la carte, prix fixe, and sampling options. We recommend the cod fillet and the Cantabrian hake. It’s a good idea to make a reservation beforehand.
Another good place to eat in Plentzia is the restaurant in the Uribe Kosta hotel, which serves an original and innovative cuisine of contemporary takes on traditional dishes. They offer several appealing prix fixe menus that change regularly, and the presentation of their dishes is a lot of fun. You can try an octopus dish as well as other options that are just as good.
Batzoki Plentzia is another restaurant where you can enjoy high-quality Basque cooking. The chorizo and shellfish dishes are especially good.
