Blog | Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The 7 Best Fresh Seafood Dishes to Try in Los Cabos
Los Cabos is an alluring travel destination for many, many reasons. Its dreamy climate, miles of shoreline, picture-perfect water, and an array of activities fit for any traveler top the list. However, no trip to this sunny oasis is complete without dining on the local fare – specifically seafood.
You won’t find a shortage of restaurants in Los Cabos, but those that specialize in AMAZING seafood dishes are tougher to find.
As you plan your trip, your daily itinerary will fill up fast. From visiting beaches to snorkeling near a 2,000-year-old reef, there’s a lot to do. For the best fresh seafood, don’t forget to add a few of these restaurants to your list of must-dos.
To help, here are our recommendations for tasty crustaceous cuisine to try on your next visit to southern Baja:
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1. Casa de Brasa
For guests of the Four Seasons Los Cabos, consider catching your own dinner. During the day, hop aboard a chartered fishing tour, which conveniently leaves from the property’s private marina, and reel in your meal. You could end up with marlin, snapper, or even sailfish on your dinner plate, all prepared for you by the expert chefs at Casa de Brasa.
In addition to your main course, you can pick from signature sides and seafood-specific sauces to take your meal to the next level.
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2. Tamarindos
Located about 15 minutes from East Cape, Tamarindos is a farm-to-table restaurant located on a 19th-century farmhouse. The menu features fresh fish, caught daily by local fishermen, and prepared by culinary experts with a passion for generations-old recipes.
What isn’t pulled in from the sea is grown on the property where you dine.
Consider trying the catch of the day, ceviche, grilled octopus, or the fresh oysters.
If you’re dining with meat-lovers, they’ll find several choices on the menu too, including organic chicken or pork shank dressed with green mole.
If you’re wowed by your dinner, the chefs also teach cooking classes. You’ll harvest your own vegetables and herbs, learn an authentic recipe, and enjoy your meal in the rustic outdoor setting of the farm.
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3. Estiatorio Milos
Known as one of the finest Mediterranean seafood restaurants in the world, Estiatorio Milos combines fresh seafood and local ingredients served in a chic beachside restaurant.
The menu is bursting with seafood dishes like bluefin tuna, grilled octopus, and organic salmon. If you’re looking for something a bit more exotic, choose your catch from a 230-square-foot iced display or tempt your taste buds at the raw bar.
The highly sought-after restaurant only serves a handful of select locations including New York, London, Miami, Las Vegas, Montreal, Athens, and the sun-soaked destination of East Cape. Rest assured, when you dine here, the food and service are unparalleled.
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4. 7 Seas Seafood Grille
Consider planning a day trip to San Jose del Cabo. Known for its art scene, you can wander through galleries, admire paintings, sculptures, and textiles, and end your art tour with lunch at one of the more unique restaurants in Los Cabos, 7 Seas Seafood Grille. As the name suggests, the menu is full of all-things-seafood.
Get your meal started with a sampler platter complete with tuna tartare, tempura scallops, fish ceviche, calamari tempura, and a sashimi roll. For your main course, Chocolata Baja Clams Au Gratin are a must. While this dish may seem like an odd pairing, it will not disappoint.
If the food isn’t a big enough draw, the restaurant sits right along the ocean. As you enjoy your cuisine, you’ll have stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
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5. Santo Pulpo
For a truly unique seafood dish, head to Santo Pulpo, another restaurant located in San Jose del Cabo. This trendy local spot offers ocean-inspired flavors with one very specific specialty: octopus. Known for its octopus delicacies, this restaurant gives travelers seafood eats with rooftop seating that overlooks popular streets in town.
If you’re walking around San Jose del Cabo, it’s hard to miss this destination. The giant octopus wearing the old-school copper diving helmet will grab your attention for sure.
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6. Los Cabos Fish Tacos
If you venture into the tourist hub of Cabo, consider a casual stop for fish tacos. One restaurant takes this dish pretty seriously, so seriously that it inspired the restaurant’s name: Los Cabos Fish Tacos. Made from fresh, local fish and handmade tortillas, every bite is full of authentic flavor.
The restaurant has become an iconic stop for many travelers looking to grab a quick bite before touring the area. Before or after your stop, you can take some time to walk around the area, which is right near the Cabo San Lucas Marina.
Its location is tucked away, but just remember it’s close to the giant marlin statue.
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7. Delphine
Why not combine your seafood-seeking with a little fun in the sun? Consider visiting Delphine, a day club located within the luxurious 1500-acre Costa Palmas property. You can lounge on the beach, read a book while the waves come ashore, or even swim in the calm, sapphire waters.
Once it’s time for a little break, you can enjoy delightful cuisine curated by Michelin-star Chef Ludo. His menu, which marries Baja’s vibrant ingredients with the French Riviera, includes several seafood stars like the Mussels Marinière, which are served with white wine, shallots, crème fraiche, sourdough toast, and frites.
Wrap up your meal with a Lemon Sorbet or Lavender Gelato.
The restaurants in Los Cabos are one of the many alluring charms of Los Cabos. The destination is so appealing, it’s common for visitors to come back again and again, and some even become residents. Imagine waking up in your beach villa with the Sea of Cortez and the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains out your front door.
Luxury homes like those available inside Costa Palmas cater to those with affluent lifestyles who answer the call of the sea. If you’re ready to explore your real estate options, browse floor plans, and consider your home choices in East Cape, begin your search on the Costa Palmas website.
