Restaurant Sara is a calm, family-run spot in Espargos serving simple home-style food, fresh fish and fair prices. Very friendly service, a homely vibe and a no-rush pace. Ideal for an honest meal… and sharing space with a curious cat.
When you stop because you’re not looking for anything special
Espargos isn’t usually where people plan “a memorable meal”. It’s more where you stop because you’re there, because you’re spending the night nearby, or because the original plan fell apart. Restaurant Sara shows up like that: not as a destination, but as a calm solution.
And oddly enough, it often becomes one of the most pleasant meals of the day.
A small family restaurant with no rush
Sara is a small, local, family-run restaurant, with simple cooking and a relaxed atmosphere. No design concept, no endless menu, no ambition beyond feeding you well without noise.
It works for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and it sometimes appears as a lunch stop on island tours — although it doesn’t seem to live only from them, not at all.
Less fuss, more plate
The repeating pattern is clear:
fresh, simple, well-cooked food.
Highlights mentioned include fish of the day, chicken, octopus, cassava, banana fritters, and homemade desserts like coconut cake. It’s not complex or particularly creative, but it is honest.
Some comments mention dishes being a bit dry or missing salad/vegetables on certain days, usually read as a one-off product shortage rather than consistently poor cooking.
When it hits the mark —which seems to be most of the time— the value is strong.
Warmth without a script
Service is one of the most praised points: close, warm and natural. No polished performance, just people who want you to feel comfortable. The owner and team get frequent mentions for kindness.
Then there are the animals: a cat (León) and a dog (Puma) who seem to be official members of staff. If that bothers you, it’s good to know. If it makes you smile, it’s a bonus.
The atmosphere is quiet, homely and calm, which isn’t always easy to find.
They don’t rush you here. They also don’t forget you.
If you expect gourmet abundance
Not everyone leaves delighted. The more lukewarm reviews tend to agree on two points:
– Some dishes can feel small for the price, especially octopus or prawns.
– Execution isn’t identical every day; some people found it fine, just not exciting.
If you’re expecting something spectacular, this probably isn’t the place. Sara isn’t playing that game.
How to enjoy it for what it is
It’s a great choice if you want a quiet meal in Espargos.
Ask what’s fresh that day.
If you see a tour group, don’t panic: prices still tend to be reasonable here.
And if you’re sensitive to animals near the table, keep it in mind.
A place that doesn’t try to convince you
Restaurant Sara doesn’t need to sell itself. It’s there, it does its thing, and it lets you decide. On an island full of places that promise too much, that’s already a virtue.
Sometimes the best thing about a place is that it doesn’t try to be anything else.
