Food destinations within easy reach of San Sebastián. worth the train, the rental car or the early start.

Worth the trip

Getaria (Grilled Turbot) ★ 4.8

25 km westBus or train from San Sebastian Amara station, 35 minutes; or by car along the coast road

Famous for: Whole grilled turbot on the brasa at Elkano and Astillero

Getaria, a fishing village 25 km west of San Sebastian, is the canonical Basque grilled-fish destination, anchored by Elkano (one Michelin star) and the dockside brasas of Astillero and Kaia.

Getaria (Grilled Turbot)

Astigarraga (Cider Houses) ★ 4.7

7 km southBus from San Sebastian Boulevard 10 minutes; or by car

Famous for: Txotx season Basque cider menus standing at the kupelas

Astigarraga, 7 km south of San Sebastian, is the capital of Basque cider with the densest concentration of sagardotegis, anchored by Petritegi (since 1526) and the 15-strong cider houses.

Astigarraga (Cider Houses)

Hondarribia (Bidasoa Fishing Village) ★ 4.6

25 km eastBus from San Sebastian Boulevard 45 minutes; or by car 25 min

Famous for: Alameda (one Michelin star) and the Bidasoa harbour pintxo crawl

Hondarribia, 25 km east of San Sebastian on the French border, is the Bidasoa fishing village with the Alameda Michelin-star kitchen and the harbour's Calle San Pedro pintxo crawl.

Hondarribia (Bidasoa Fishing Village)

Lasarte-Oria (Martin Berasategui) ★ 4.9

9 km southBus from San Sebastian Boulevard 25 minutes; or taxi 15 min

Famous for: Martin Berasategui's three-Michelin-star tasting menu

Lasarte-Oria, 9 km south of San Sebastian, is the village home of Martin Berasategui's flagship restaurant, three Michelin stars since 2001, with a 250-euro tasting menu the canonical pilgrimage.

Lasarte-Oria (Martin Berasategui)

Errenteria (Mugaritz) ★ 4.8

10 km eastBus from San Sebastian Boulevard 30 minutes; or taxi 15 min

Famous for: Andoni Aduriz's two-Michelin-star avant-garde tasting menu

Errenteria, 10 km east of San Sebastian between Astigarraga and the border, is the home of Mugaritz, Andoni Aduriz's two-Michelin-star room and one of the world's most influential tasting menus.

Errenteria (Mugaritz)

Tolosa (Ama + Casa Julian) ★ 4.6

30 km southBus or train from San Sebastian Amara station 40 minutes; or by car

Famous for: Ama (one Michelin star) and Casa Julian's chuleton on coals

Tolosa, 30 km south of San Sebastian, is the inland Gipuzkoan market town anchored by Ama (one Michelin star, Green Star for sustainability) and Casa Julian's legendary chuleton brasa.

Tolosa (Ama + Casa Julian)

Food Day Trips in San Sebastián, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in San Sebastián?

Peak food season in San Sebastián is year-round.

What time do people eat in San Sebastián?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in San Sebastián?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in San Sebastián?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. San Sebastián rewards trust.

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