Fine tapas , superb steaks . Menu del dia € 16.95 . Consistently excellent reports throughout the summer but comments say this is an expensive place ( revealed , perhaps , by the excellent refurbishment ). Parador end of Arenal promenade . Tel : 96 579.1600 / open daily / Muzak tolerable . http :// www . javeacompany . com / javeacompany / boheme / index . html
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Restaurante CHALET - SUIZO : [ Jesús Pobre road nr . Almendros ). Swiss restaurant offering wonderful meat and fondues . Our 2nd visit was really marvellous , up there with the best of Jávea ' s eating establishments . The garden is beautiful ( no-muzak ), the service excellent and the food delicious . Prices of main courses cover the whole menu ( excl . pudding ). Just look at the number of cars outside - should tell you all . you MUST book ! 96 579 6813 / f . Sun www . chalet-suizo . com info @ chalet-suizo . com
Restaurante LE GOURMAND : Carretera Jesús Pobre 202 . In the last two years Le Gourmand established itself in the affections of the community as one of the very best restaurants in the area . We have organised two group lunches there - a success with everyone ! Away from the Arenal beach they now flourish and are admired amongst serious eaters . Booking essential ! For summer there is a large ( but no longer “ mostly ” muzak-free ) covered area in the garden . They have occasional jazz evenings during spring / summer and a Jazz Lunch starting on January 17th . Menu-del-día € 18.50 ( which changes every Thursday ). Ask to go on their mailing list . Tel : 96 628.9686 / f . Sunday p . m . & Monday / E-mail : legourmand . javea @ gmail . com
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Restaurante at the JÁVEA GOLF CLUB : A “ Gastro ” Golf Club ?! Formerly on of Jávea ’ s best kept secret ? But why ? Do golfers not eat ? But whatever ….. please