If you are from Ibiza it is more than likely that you already know the Can Gat Restaurant Cala San Vicente, San Juan. If you come to spend your holidays you may have been recommended and we will take the opportunity to explain why.
Can Gat has become since he first lifted his blinds in 1974 in one of the most popular restaurants in Ibiza. In fact, it has been its popularity and great reception that has made it this year fulfill their 50 anniversary by the hand of the second generation of Can Gat.
Its menu is a true reflection of the gastronomy of yesteryear. They are fish specialists and Bullit of peix It is one of the most recommended on the island. The Grilled local fish, salmorra or crostes salad are also dishes worthy of mention; without forgetting the Ibizan lobster, a very typical dish in this restaurant during the summer. They prepare it in a stew, grilled or with garlic, and also with fried eggsThe local fisherman is the one who supplies them with the catch, thus contributing to local and nearby fishing, since they are caught in the Cala San Vicente area.
Ibizan lobster is a fish that you can enjoy from April to August. If you happen to visit the restaurant outside of these months, don't worry, as they have imported and national lobsters that are also prepared in the same way and with the same care.
Lo home cousin in Can Gat's kitchen, as well as the product of the earth, that is always present on your dishes. To give you an idea, they themselves prepare the 'crostes' (bread with which this type of salad is made) and dry the 'peix sec' that it carries.
That, not to mention the artisan pastry Greixonera, flaó or an old recipe from the family of the famous Catalan cream. Everything prepared with care and affection to evoke those flavors so ingrained in Ibiza.
To accompany their dishes and continue to extol the tradition they have a wine cellar full of Ibizan wines.
In short, Can Gat is a family and traditional restaurant in which to discover the virtues of island cuisine is a pleasure that we advise you not to overlook.
Recommendation
The bullit de peix is a must in Can Gat, in fact, it is the customers themselves who recommend it. For dessert, ask for a piece of homemade flaó. A 100% ibicenca meal!