You´d be hard pushed to find a more beautiful and tranquil surrounding than at the Puente Romano Beach and Spa Resort´s beachside restaurant Sea Grill.
Set among a stunning oasis of pools right on the exotic palm tree lined beaches of Marbella´s gorgeous and famous Golden Mile, the Sea Grill Restaurant has a myriad of levels and choices of where to dine. If you are after a cocktail or coffee then the outdoor terrace has sea views to die for and offers a casual beachside bar snack menu to accompany.
The interior of the main restaurant is decorated in pale blue and distressed wooden decking with white furniture and high ceilings for a light and breezy feel. There is also a smarter mezzanine level which houses a grand piano and sleek bar area with dining tables and low level seating, so guests can enjoy pre and after dinner drinks if they wish.
The Sea Grill is ubiquitous with serving some of the finest fish dishes on the coast. The large fish tanks built into the interior of the restaurant are full of fresh lobster – some as large as 5kg. There is also Giant Scampi, Jumbo King Prawns, Sea Bream and Whole Sole.
On the recommendation of the chef, we opted for the Grilled Fillet of Sea Bass, which was cooked to perfection with a slight tang of garlic and lemon. The Sea Bass must have been incredibly large as the portion width was a good 2 inches. It came served with a colourful array of salad and vegetables including asparagus, courgettes, corn on the cob, grilled tomatoes and sautéed potatoes.
Our testers also went for Prawns Pil Pil which were fresh, succulent and cooked with just the right amount of spice –not too overpowering with garlic or chili. There are also over 20 Nigiri, Sasimi and Maki Sushi dishes to chose from on Sea Grill´s impressive menu.
A light Sauvignon was offered to go with our fish courses and suited the palette and flavours of the fish perfectly.
A great idea of the Sea Grill´s was to come up with a stunning Salad Buffet which could serve as a starter or as a main course, or as both! With over 40 dishes including King Prawns, Fresh Tuna, Smoked Salmon and Octopus this is a salad bar with a difference. So beautiful in presentation you might feel hesitant to tuck in – but do – as everything is freshly served and nothing is ever reused after the different sittings.
If fish is not to your liking there is a good selection of meat dishes on offer including Lamb Cutlets, Galician Entrecote and Grilled Chicken Breast. Our testers went for the Galician Beef Tenderloin, cooked medium rare with a trio of sauces; Chimichuri, Béarnaise and Teriyaki. It was fantastic and the tenderloin literally melted in your mouth.
It was kindly recommended by the attentive waiter to try a glass of red with the beef before it arrived, which the tasters gladly did – and it went hand in hand with the dish. Plus it also showed the staff have been trained to ensure guests have the best dining experience at Sea Grill, which is paramount in many people´s view of selecting a restaurant.
The Sea Grill dessert selection was great too with some healthy and not-so-healthy options. Undoing a belt notch, our testers dived into a white chocolate brownie dessert and a doughnut and banner fritter ensemble. Both were delicious and served with delightfully large fresh fruit – great considering we were out of season for both the ginormous strawberries and raspberries on offer.
All in all – as this write-up suggests – the Puente Romano´s Sea Grill is a fantastic five-star dining experience. If you are after that little bit of something special then this is the right place for you.
Sea Grill is open everyday from 11am till midnight with live music every night. For reservations, please contact: +34 952 820 900 or restaurantes@puenteromano.com
