6 Unique Restaurants & Cafes With a View In Tenerife North For a Bit of Romance
There are many cafes and restaurants in Tenerife with a view. Of course, for such an island with cliffs and various types of mountains on all sides, it’s hard not to find panoramic views at every turn.
You can literally step out of your hotel or apartment and walk in any direction, and then you’re likely to stumble upon a panoramic eatery, big or small. That’s how I found some restaurants when randomly being in the area or when driving nearby.
But I am not going to talk now about all the restaurants in Tenerife I have been to. In this post, I want to cover my favorite (best) restaurants in Tenerife North that are excellent choices for a romantic time together or simply if you appreciate beautiful views and want to get a unique perspective of Tenerife’s impressive landscapes.
I’d say that going to a vista restaurant on the island is one of the must-have activities (especially must-do in Tenerife north) because such types of places make this island special.
So add these places to your Tenerife road trip route (some are accessible by bus too) and enjoy the food and atmosphere!
Restaurants In Tenerife North With a View On a Map
Northern Tenerife Restaurants & Cafes With a View – In Detail
Terrazas del Sauzal Restaurant
A somewhat hidden restaurant in the picturesque town of El Sauzal in northern Tenerife (I’d recommend you devote some time to El Sauzal as well) that is part of a mini complex with a mansion (used to be someone’s home in the past) and a restaurant of the same name.
You’ll find the entrance on the small street (it’s part of the tall concrete fence) in the southern part of El Sauzal’s main square.
The restaurant usually opens for dinner but there is also a cafe that is open for breakfast, brunch, and drinks throughout the day.
If you come in the morning until 13:00, you won’t be able to order any food outside the breakfast/brunch offer (consisting of a 3-course meal) as this is what the cafe serves in the first part of the day.
If having this type of meal is not in your plans, then grab a seat at the table near the glass wall, order a coffee drink or cocktail, and enjoy the views. When visiting after 13:00, it is possible to order any other food.
MY TIP FOR VISITING: The view here is as dramatic as from other places on the list but not from every table. Seating with the view is the most popular one. So if you want to come for breakfast or brunch, arrive early in the morning on Saturday and Sunday or around 12:30 on a weekday. Later during the day, it is more empty but it gets busy again at sunset time.
La Baranda Restaurant in El Sauzal
Mirador La Baranda is probably the most famous restaurant with a view in Tenerife north as it is located by the TF-5 highway on a hill revealing itself to everyone who happens to be in the area. It is also located in El Sauzal and if you are driving nearby, making a stop here is very convenient as there is no need to make long detours.
The best time to visit La Baranda is in the morning if the sky is clear because in that case, you can see Teide right in front of you in all its beauty peeking out of the clouds. Another time of the day perfect for a stop is evening as it is one of the best locations to watch the sunset in Tenerife North.
However, this restaurant is quite popular and weekends are always overcrowded (especially in July and August), no matter what time of the day you are coming in. Those who appreciate quiet time should come in during the weekdays (when there are no holidays) or very early on Saturday and Sunday morning.
However here, it is never really quiet. In the background, you always hear loud music which gives a feel like it’s a disco bar on a cliff, so keep that in mind if you prefer a more tranquil atmosphere.
I like to come to La Baranda for desserts and to enjoy a drink but there is also an extensive menu with burgers, salads, sandwiches, and a few food items from the Canarian cuisine.
There is also a glass viewing platform right inside which is probably the most popular place in the entire restaurant for photos. So if you are after instagrammable places in Tenerife, this establishment is a spot to go to!
Cafe Vista Paraiso in La Puntilla
This cafe was the first place with a view in Tenerife that I got to visit which completely blew my mind away! Considering the fact that I found it by pure chance, it was a huge surprise to find Tenerife views just so magical! I even made a quick video to share as a story on Instagram:
The cafe itself is quite simple and the food to be honest is quite bland. But desserts and coffee drinks are excellent (there is a big selection of cakes there) and when you combine them with that sweeping view, you just can’t find a better place. I also saw people drink smoothies which looked quite delish as well.
But what I love in particular here is the quietness of the place. Compared to the two other restaurants mentioned above, in Vista Paraiso it is always very tranquil, even though it is full of visitors.
I have the impression that people come here to immerse themselves in a sense of mental calm and peace while drinking a smoothie or coffee and reading a book or quietly chatting with a companion. Every other establishment on this list had some type of music and was rather loud.
So you need to come to this cafe not just for excellent Tenerife views but also to give your mind a break! Find the location here but come by car as the neighborhood where it is located is quite car-dependent.
Mirador de Garachico Restaurant
If you happen to be in the Garachico area and feel like getting away from the crowds to have lunch or snack with a view in a romantic setting, I can highly recommend this scenic restaurant near a lesser-known mountain town El Tanque.
To get here you need to have a car (you actually want to have it). Buses run by the restaurant from Garachico to El Tanque on schedule, but the location is quite remote and the road to the top is breathtaking on its own, so with a car you have all the luxury to drive as you wish.
There are also a few spots where it is possible to make a stop on the way to the restaurant, including a Mirador de Garachico viewing platform.
The restaurant is divided into two parts where one is a restaurant with fine dining and another one is a cafe with fast food and drinks. Tables by the window offer a lovely view from above of Garachico and its pools.
If you go, I can recommend a hot stew of the day, rice with rabbit and saffron, and Iberian pork tenderloin (as in the photos above). We enjoyed them all! The exact location of this restaurant is here. They are open only until 5:30 pm.
Bollullo Beach Restaurant Near Puerto de la Cruz
I wouldn’t recommend going to this restaurant only for the view just because there is more to do there than this place alone.
But if you stay in Puerto de la Cruz and look for a romantic place to eat while taking in the views, it is well worth walking here a few miles (or driving if you have a car).
The thing is that Bollullo Beach restaurant is located in a bit remote area next to a scenic beach (with the same name Bollullo Beach) which you can walk to by taking a steep trail.
The beach itself is quite popular among foreigners and is often full of people.
It is quite expensive (which isn’t surprising since it caters to tourists who are willing to pay for the views) but they have very good fish and seafood dishes.
So what I’d suggest you do – come to the area to take a coastal (hiking) trail that connects a series of black sand beaches here and offers beautiful views of them and ocean. Some of the beaches are inaccessible and you can see their beauty only from above.
And then before or after your hike, make a stop at this panoramic restaurant for a relaxing drink and/or fresh fish with views. This place is stunning!
Mirador La Cruz de Hilda Near Masca Village
Mirador La Cruz de Hilda is a unique and pretty place in Tenerife where you can make a stop to enjoy views of the Teno mountains in comfort. It is not really a restaurant with views, but a beautiful viewing platform and cafe with views at the same time.
Whenever you go to Masca village by car or if you take it further and road trip from south to north of Tenerife through the Teno mountain region, pause here for half an hour or so to try fresh cacti juice with some homemade cakes and gorgeous views in a relaxing setting.
The place is quite popular as it sits by the road but table turnover is quick. And you don’t need to sit specifically in the first row as views are spectacular from pretty much any table.
I also tried here an apple pie which was delicious and heard that the food was good as well. But be ready – prices are somewhat high, of course, as you pay extra for the view itself.
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