If restaurants want to see a return of some of their clients I would urge them to re-introduce the good old menu of the day. | M.A. CAÃELLAS
Palma05/07/2024 12:10
Restaurants in Mallorca are allegedly feeling the pinch and have seen a major drop in takings so far this summer. I don’t think this will come as a shock to anyone because, in some cases, quality has been reduced and prices have been increased.
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Resorts are rather "captive". Tourists aren't going to go outside the resort to eat. And rents on the seafront aren't cheap. Most here would find it shocking how much a seafront restaurant pays in rent. So, they can charge whatever they need to. Try "Es Cruce" 6km this side of Manacor on the MA-15. Their prices have gone up considerably in the past few years, but they still have great value. No it's not Michelin star, but it's pretty damn good for the money, and the portions are big. Their salads are superb, always fresh, about 5 euros for a salad that more than adequately feeds 2, maybe 3, and it has *everything*. A huge "Escalope" will run you 6 euros in the day, 7 at night. The most expensive thing on the menu is a huge (really!) T-Bone steak at 15 euros, all cooked to order on a huge wood fired grill. All of that comes with a healthy portion of patatas and salad. Wines and beers are in the 3 and 2 Euro range (respectively). And the service is quick, if maybe a bit short (fast but not very chatty - they're busy). The point is, resorts and big towns are always expensive. Why should Mallorca (or Palma) be any different? So you can have a cheap holiday? Like the good ol' days? I think those days are over. Unless of course, you don't go to a resort to eat, and then it's actually pretty cheap.