Ekaitz is a bar restaurante in Gros, San Sebastián. Rated 4.6 stars from 156 Google reviews. Known for house-made pintxos and raciones and warm, attentive ownership. Best for solo dining and quick lunch. Price range: €10-20.
Rankings updated April 2026
Ekaitz
Across 159 Google reviews, 90% gave four or five stars.
Quick Verdict
A small, unpretentious bar where the owners cook everything from scratch, the tortilla is legendary, and the value is impossible to beat.
You want honest, house-made food from owners who care, in a small bar that hasn't sold its soul to tourism.
About Ekaitz
Ekaitz is a neighbourhood gem in Gros where locals and travellers converge for unfussy, house-made food at prices that feel impossible in San Sebastián. The kitchen—run by Aitor and his wife—turns out spectacularly tender tripe with sofrito and picante, tortillas that reviewers call "the best I've ever had", and croquetas de bacalao so crispy and generous with fish they've become legendary. Raciones and pintxos anchor the menu: carrillera with potato purée, tacos camperos, and a rotating selection of spiced condiments that double as a masterclass in Basque heat. The bar is small and deliberately unpretentious—no chichis, no fuss—with a terrace just big enough to watch surfers cross the street to the beach. Service from the owners is warm and patient, even with broken Spanish; they'll recommend vermut and guide you through the menu with genuine care. Reviewers consistently praise the quality-to-price ratio and the sense that you've stumbled into a place that hasn't changed its soul to chase tourists.
What Stands Out
House-made pintxos and raciones
Multiple reviews highlight the tortilla de patatas as exceptional, carrillera with potato purée as 'de lujo', croquetas de bacalao as 'sublimes', and tripe as 'amazing in tenderness and flavor'—all prepared by the owners with fresh ingredients and traditional technique.
Warm, attentive ownership
Reviewers repeatedly name Aitor and his wife as the soul of the place, describing them as 'anfitriones de lujo', 'un crack', and 'very patient' even with language barriers; they actively recommend dishes and teach customers about local spiced condiments.
Unbeatable value
Across reviews, customers praise the 'calidad/precio excelente' and note that such quality and care at these prices is 'muy difícil hoy en día encontrar sitios así'—a rare find in a city known for high dining costs.
What Customers Say
Riquísimo, pero rico de verdad. Lo he guardado para volver siempre que esté en Donosti. La tortilla de patatas estaba increíble y hay un montón de tipos de picante poco habituales para acompañar. Las croquetas de bacalao, sublimes, crujientes, una bechamel deliciosa y sin escatimar con el pescado. Los dueños, además, muy simpáticos.
Delicious food and incredibly kind service! The bar tender did not speak English but was very patient with my broken Spanish and he recommended some on the best vermut we have tried in Spain! The pinxos were fresh and delicious. Overall outstanding service, food and atmosphere
Un tesoro entre tanto bar sólo para turistas! Aitor y Uxoa son anfitriones de lujo, la comida toda casera y espectacular, el ambiente como de antaño donde todo el mundo es bienvenido.... una pena que sólo queden unos pocos bares como el Ekaitz, una joya!!
Real quotes from Google Reviews
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google, in the language they were written
“Raciones y pintxos muy ricos, sobre todo la carrillera con pure de patata.”
“Muy buenos tacos y pinchos.”
“Muy tranquilo, con terraza pequeñita y buena carta de bocadillos con tapas.”Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
Ramón y Cajal Kalea, 2, 20002 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, España
+34 943 96 75 89Common Questions
How consistently good is Ekaitz?
Across 159 Google reviews, 90% of visitors gave four or five stars — placing Ekaitz among Gros's most reliably rated bar restaurantes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ekaitz
Yes. The bar is informal and welcoming, with staff who engage warmly with solo diners. It's listed as popular for solo dining, and reviewers highlight the friendly atmosphere and attentive service from the owners, making it easy to feel at home alone.
The tortilla de patatas is consistently called the best customers have had. Also highly praised: carrillera with potato purée, croquetas de bacalao, tripe (callos), and tacos camperos. The owners will recommend based on what's fresh that day.
Yes. It's in Gros, across the street from the beach, making it easy to locate. Though small and local in feel, tourists are warmly welcomed. The owners are patient with language barriers and the menu is approachable—pintxos and raciones are self-explanatory.
€10–20. Reviewers consistently praise the value; you get high-quality, house-made food at prices that feel generous for San Sebastián. No hidden costs—straightforward, honest pricing.
Yes. Dogs are permitted, and the small terrace makes it easy to enjoy a meal with your pet while watching the beach and surfers nearby.
The menu leans heavily on meat and seafood pintxos and raciones. The tortilla de patatas is vegetarian, and there are likely vegetable-based options, but it's best to ask the owners when you arrive, as the menu is not formally listed online.
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