La Terrassa d'Empúries
Costa Brava
At a glance
La Terrassa d’Empúries is a Mediterranean restaurant at Plaça Major in Sant Martí d’Empúries, offering a relaxed dining setting shaped by the coastal landscape and the village’s archaeological heritage. The terrace looks across the bay, with pine trees and the remains associated with the area’s Greek and Roman past adding context to the meal. Its position suits diners combining lunch or dinner with a walk along the coast or a visit to the nearby historic sites.
The menu reflects the produce and cooking traditions of the Mediterranean, with seafood, rice dishes, meat, lighter options and small plates among the choices. Paella is prepared with shellfish, prawns and rice, while other dishes include salmon with guacamole, garlic prawns and mussels. A house-made xuxo provides a regional-style sweet option. The selection also includes healthy choices, desserts, coffee and a drinks list covering wine, beer, cocktails and spirits.
Service is provided at the table, with a friendly and attentive approach suited to an unhurried meal. The atmosphere combines casual comfort with historic surroundings, making the restaurant appropriate for lunch, dinner, breakfast or brunch. Solo diners, families, groups and visitors exploring the Costa Brava can all find a practical setting, while the terrace gives outdoor meals a clear sense of place.
La Terrassa d’Empúries also works well for a drink rather than a full meal. Cocktails, vermouth, coffee and wine are available, and the bar adds flexibility for a pause after sightseeing or a coastal walk. The combination of open-air seating, bay views and local historical character gives the restaurant a distinctive connection to Sant Martí d’Empúries without separating the food from the setting.
With wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating, children’s facilities, reservation options and nearby parking choices, the restaurant accommodates a broad range of visits. Its setting opposite the village square places dining close to the church, the coast and the archaeological landscape, making it a convenient base for a day focused on the village and its surroundings.
