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Restaurante Buscando El Norte

Restaurant Bar and grill Mediterranean restaurant Spanish restaurant Tapas restaurant Fusion restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Bar and grills in Palma


Address

Carrer de Sant Miquel, 77, Centre, 07002 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain

Website

www.restaurantebuscandoelnorte.com

Contact

+34 871 96 66 19

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (2.8K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 12 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 NikDR 2 years ago on Google
    I liked the ambient and the staff was very friendly. The drinks were large and tasty. Mostly Spanish people - the place was full and we didn’t see any tourists. Enjoyable and therefore recommended!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebeca C. 1 year ago on Google
    Guys. Guys! What a feast we had here! We were in Palma for one day only, so this restaurant had a lot to prove. And it did! No reservation required for lunch time, amazing food, great service and clean toilets (yes, that's important). We highly recommend it!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 hopperado 5 months ago on Google • 286 reviews
    Not far from the Palma cathedral, we reached the place thanks to "restaurant near me" google app. Looks somewhat "plain" from outside yet offers an interesting interior decoration. Service needs improvement: we were approached by 3 people in total, which led to miscommunication - and as a result, one of our orders went almost forgotten. Good rose wine (Azpilicueta looked "football familiar") and salads while the quality of grilled octopus was regrettably mediocre.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katy C. 5 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Found this restaurant by chance. Ordered some drinks whilst waiting for the table to be ready. The bartender Manu made great drinks, my whisky sour was good and then I had an old fashioned, it’s most probably one of the best I’ve drank. Well done for taking the time to make it. We shared 4 dishes between the four of us and all were a good size. Everyone was so friendly. Will definitely recommend to friends and hope to be back for an Old Fashioned before I leave Palma.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brian M. 7 months ago on Google • 209 reviews
    Great place for lunch. Enjoyed the tuna tataki and salad. Would recommend for a good sharing lunch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Phil B. 9 months ago on Google • 207 reviews
    We popped in for a quick pinchos and wow, they were fantastic. It's not cheap, but the quality is excellent. I had chicken in a teryaki type sauce and the sauce was amazing. The only criticism I have is that the waitress took my bowl away before I had finished. Next time, wait for everyone to finish before taking the empty plates away. Apart from that, yes, it was good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sheetal P. 11 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    We were able to get seated during lunch time without any reservation. The place gave good upscale dining vibes with modest prices. The food was really tasty. Have to recommend the prawn salad that had a tangy mango taste which enhanced the taste greatly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andres P. 3 years ago on Google
    We tried to book some of the Michelin star restaurants in the city, but they were either closed or fully booked. So we decided to try this place and we were not disappointed! We had a very nice table right on the street. The service was fast, diligent and confident. We ordered the chicken curry cróquets as starter and they were a delight. For main course we chose the tuna fillet with noodles and veggies and the grilled octopus with hummus. The later was the best dish of all, absolutely delicious. Prices were okay. The only thing I did not enjoy was the extremely noisy group next to us, but I guess that’s part of the Spanish culture. Overall recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Robeers M. 6 months ago on Google • 116 reviews
    We sat inside and were attended reasonably. The food was good but not exciting. The deco of the restaurant had very good vibes.

  • 4/5 Sofia 8 months ago on Google • 76 reviews
    Of the three dishes, only one turned out to be really tasty and special in taste! The steak was tasteless, but hard to chew. The most delicious was a dish with salmon and rice, very white interesting spices, and a combination of flavors! The portion is large and cost 19.50€. She was worth her money. There was also a delicious non-alcoholic dark beer. The waiters are very friendly

  • 5/5 Simona O. 3 months ago on Google • 69 reviews New
    Absolutely fantastic experience. Everything we ordered was superb and wine pairing recommendation was great. The only thing we regret is not having enough space for desserts, that looked heavenly as well 🫶🏼

  • 5/5 Dejan J. 8 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Came to Palma for only 4 nights. Buscando el Norte was the first place we went to. Their food was so good that we came back 2 other nights. We really loved their burratina, octopus and cachopo! Overall great place, great service and great atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Georgi P. 8 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Great place with delicious food. For 2 people we got 3 dishes to share, deserts and a bottle of wine. All was great!

  • 3/5 Lidia P. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was pretty good, small portions. Rich food and very fluffy delicious all i oli. It was a small group of us and our waiter struggled to be patient with us since we were taking our time with ordering. They bring you bread and you think it’s complementary but end up charging you afterwards. Good place to try but I’m sure there are better places.

  • 4/5 Maria M. 5 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, quick and mainly friendly service, the food is generally very good, but some plates are not to be repeated, like for example risotto. Too much cheese, too dense and lacks the typical creamy consistency. Other dishes were good, their star 'croquetas' are superb. You can sit outside as well, but on summer better to book, tables are taken quickly.

  • 5/5 Laura T. 5 years ago on Google
    This was the most delicious meal so far. The food was fresh and flavorful and the service was exquisite! The waiter Carlos was very helpful and made the ideal suggestions. The olive and cheese spread with bread was already waiting for us as well as a glass of champagne. The Wine he recommended was perfect. The salad with fried goat cheeses was yummy. The lobster appetizer and the lamb burger appetizer was also good and the grilled tuna was very fresh. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and we will be back again before we leave.

  • 4/5 Vivek P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great ambience and service. The food was presented nicely and tasted good. Found very few vegetarian options though.

  • 3/5 Igor M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great presentation of food and nothing more. Food came really quick as it was previously prepared and just heated. Taco was really good, but other things like crispy prawn and Tuna dish was just average. Service was also pretty poor, one waiter was OK, but other one was really grumpy all the time. You need to improve guys. It is not all about presentation of the food.

  • 5/5 Mihai T. 2 years ago on Google
    First of all, 5 stars is not enough ! The food was mega amazing ! We started with the mini Angus burger. I didn't ask for the meat to be cooked in a certain way and they made is excelent ! The second plate we shared was the Foie Ravioli with pineapple. Those 2 tastes were magnificent together. The ravioli had a bit of caramelized sugar on top which had a different texture. We then had the squid with chickpeas puree and some sea salt sprinkled on top. The squid was well cooked. And the last dish, the sea bass with mini gnocchi and spinach. Oh my god ! The dish was amazing. I'm sorry I didn't take a picture of it. The service was also excelent ! They were kind and fast and accommodated our requests. Truly exceptional experience, thank you!

  • 5/5 Kateřina Hanusová (. 2 years ago on Google
    We were strolling via cozy Mallorca streets and stumbled upon this unique restaurant. Their menu sounded very appealing and they really lived up to our expectations. Warmly recommending the Lobster hot dog and egg mashed potatoes purée to everybody ! I could eat it all day, food very high quality, extravagant and extraordinary! 6/5!

  • 5/5 Veronica H. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely place! Friendly staff and tasty dishes. We especially enjoyed the tuna tataki, pork taco and passion fruit cheesecake. We hope to return someday ☺️

  • 4/5 Hanka 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place with very nice service.They automatically brought the starter which was the most delicious I’ve ever had. The main food was also very tasty. Over all delightfulness. :)

  • 4/5 Matilda L. 2 years ago on Google
    I’ve always enjoyed all of the times I’ve come here! This time I ordered the tuna steak and it was super tasty and filling! I also ordered a Moscow mule and their cocktails haven’t disappointed me as they’re also pretty big. I also really like the bread and aioli dip they give before the meals! The only issue I have is that the waiters, even when it’s not busy, always seem very occupied and distant - not unfriendly, but not friendly either - right down in the middle like strangers crossing paths on a sidewalk.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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