What an odd, rude experience we had at Cafe Balear last night. We reserved a table for 8 of us. The guy taking the reservation on the phone was rude, abruptly hanging up when he’d taken the details, but these things can sometimes be brisk so we went hopeful that recent bad reviews were anomalies. We were barely greeted and told we couldn’t sit inside though that’s what we had reserved. We were told the inside was full. When I went to the toilet the inside was only full of empty tables. We were put outside far away from anyone else. My husband and I work in hospitality in England and our policy on children in our venues is that they’re welcome if they’re well-behaved and sitting down. Our own children eat out with us regularly and know how to behave in restaurants. When we booked, we said there would be two children and one would need a high chair. They didn't provide the highchair, but I wonder if they put us far away from the action and didn’t engage with us because they don’t want children at Cafe Balear. For the time we were there our girls were sat on their chairs quietly, no devices, and asking for nothing but a drink. We sat down and had to ask for menus. We were pointed to a QR code. Obviously this is more common now but usually places make an effort for menus to be device friendly. This was 26 pages of small writing that you had to scroll through to find your language. We looked around and other tables had been given paper menus. No one came to talk to us or take a drink order, but the waiters were engaging with other tables. We have one vegetarian in our group who is very relaxed and appreciative that it’s a seafood restaurant so she would expect to have whatever the vegetarian option was - but there was none! Literally no vegetarian option other than bread. In the end, as we really felt they didn’t want us as customers, we stood to leave and go somewhere else. I looked to see if any of the waiters were concerned that a large group who had booked to spend their evening there should be leaving, but no one appeared bothered. Perhaps their rudeness has that affect often. I should have given more credit to the recent one star review that said how rude the staff were to customers with a pram. I gave the restaurant the benefit of the doubt, imagining it had been a very busy service, but having seen the way they treated us automatically for having kids in our party - with no screeching or crying or running around from our children - I have to conclude that they just really don’t want children in their restaurant. Perhaps they should make that their official policy instead of just being horrible to people until they leave. I would also say for anyone seeking a restaurant with a view in Ciutadella, Cafe Balear’s actually isn’t great.

Had lunch inside, the food was very good and tasty! The black ink paella was really yummy, would recommend trying that. Service was friendly.

This is the best restaurant in all Menorca, the food is amazing and the price is correct. They know their cellar, really good wines at the right price. Let them recommend you what to drink with your chosen food. Amazing desserts. Do not hesitate go to Cafe Balear.

In order to get a table you have to get there before 20:00 I would say that around 19:45 would be ok if you are a small group. We had the navajas , tomato with burrata , clams and the cuttlefish fideua. Fideua was excellent! I could come back for another one. Tomato with burrata … ok Clams … good Navajas really good

From all the place that we tried in Ciutadella, this is our favourite. We went here after 9pm and there was a waiting line. the service was good and as well the dishes we ordered. Here is where I had my first Tinto de verano and fell in love with it. (It's a mix of wine and lemon soda)

The food here was exquisite. It was the best meal we had in Menorca and the food was delicious. Super fresh and well priced. The service was also top notch, with all waiters being incredibly polite and recommending great dishes. Would 100% return again!

Nice place and setting in Ciutadella. They don’t take reservations for the terrace, which is the nicer part, so you have to wait in line. The service is friendly and fast. Food also ok. Good option for a meal in Ciutadella, but not worth a special trip

Paella and carpaccio were amazing. We sit outside so the view was great as well.

Prebooked and were allocated a table towards the back of the restaurant close to the interior patio. There we sat, hoping one of the waiters who were studiously folding napkins might come over and ask if we would perhaps like a drink while looking at the menu. After around 10 mins someone looked over and offered us a chance for a drink. Then we ordered. Beef carpaccio first to share. Second, solomillo de ternera for husband and simply cooked monkfish (rape) for me. Chose a Rueda Verdejo from the extensive wine list to accompany the meal. Carpaccio okay but no different from any of the other restaurants that we frequent. Husband’s fillet steak was really good. Cooked as ordered, tender and full of flavour. Monkfish, very generous portion, but almost tasteless. Not experienced this on visits to other seafood restaurants, so unsure what caused this. No one during the course of our meal enquired if everything was good, despite the fact that they were not particularly busy. We skipped desert and asked for the bill, which was brought with lightening speed.

Very nice and great dinner at the restaurant! We made a reservation and could sit at a table inside the restaurant, by the window and overlooking the port. There are also some tables in the back courtyard. Service was impeccably mastered. I would recommend a reservation for inside, as there are quite some waiting lines to sit outdoors on the harbour in summertime (where it is first come, first served)

I must give them 5 stars (I never give 5 stars), because the food was brilliant. Best food in Menorca. Very respectful and attentive staff that helps make the meal very enjoyable. It is not a cheap restaurant but it is worth the price. If you sit outside, you'll enjoy a great view of the Ciutadella port (the end of the harbour with small boats and all that) and the town hall. You better book in advance (very in advance) because these guys are fully booked all the time. Well done.

The food was excellent and the staff was very nice and polite! Paella with squid ink was one of the best I have ever tried!

Really friendly service and good food. The seafood rice stew was very moreish with plenty of prawns, langostines and cuttlefish, making the €28pp price tag well worth it. The clams and mussels are also excellent. Dining outside in the evening among the twinkling harbour lights is really special. As long as you're not too late, you don't need a reservation.

An amazing experience! The staff was really nice and the food is really good. The seafood was super fresh, the scallops were simply AMAZING. Everything we had was really good and the price seems reasonable for what you’re eating. Definitely recommend it!

Alongside the river in a quiet area. We sat outside (reservations are only for inside) - outdoors is first come first serve. We enjoyed the food, the ambiance and the wine! I found most of the bottles of wine are around $22-35! We ordered only starters as we were full from our complimentary breakfast at Faustino Gran - swordfish tartar, razor clams, octopus…the pistachio ice cream is the best I’ve ever had and actually tastes like and made of real pistachios!

The black rice was so delicious! The staff was really friendly. We had a really great evening. Thank you The team “fries for dessert” 😅😂

The food is amazing, the area is lovely and the staff are absolutely brilliant. Highly reccomend.

Food was good and tasty. The staff very unfriendly. We were welcomed with „you haven’t booked a table for three including the kid“. Our son is 2 years old. I waited 15min to get the bill. Fun fact: I added tip to the bill (as usual) but the waiter didn’t listen and talked to his colleague and therefore didn’t add the tip to the bill.

A classic in Menorca, they have a boat and the fish comes from whatever they get from the sea. We had an amazing experience and the service was really good.

Rightfully known as one of the best places to eat in town, do come at 8ish if you want to beat the long queue that quickly develops. We enjoyed both the monkfish and swordfish carpaccio ( latter being one of the best dishes on our 5 days here), the croquettes and the delicate scallops. Restaurant tells everyone about their boat that brings fresh catch every day and you can tell from the quality of fish. The apple and calvados dessert felt home made and went with my cortado perfectly. We’ll visit again tomorrow before going home.

Come here if you are in a mood for a pleasant, more fancier kind of dinner in the ciutadella. The food is really good and the price is fair. We had the razor clams and lobster with fried eggs and fries, 2 glasses of wine, water and bread. The price was 130€ for everything, the lobster was 0,7kg and 103€. The staff was nice. Be sure to get a table outside if possible.