Restaurante Marinamar
Asturias
At a glance
Restaurante Marinamar is a seafood restaurant, marisquería and oyster bar on C. Marqués de Casa Valdés in central Gijón. Its cooking is built around shellfish and fish from the Cantabrian coast, with a focus on freshness, clear provenance and preparations that keep the character of the ingredients in view.
The venue combines several ways to dine. At the entrance, a shop-style display presents live and freshly cooked seafood, with species, origins and prices shown for selection. A bar and tasting area provides a more informal setting for oysters, shellfish and a glass of wine, while the indoor dining room offers a more traditional restaurant experience. Seafood can also be purchased to take home, either live or recently cooked.
The selection follows the seasons and can include oysters, goose barnacles, prawns, scallops, clams, spider crab, lobster and other regional shellfish. Fish from the Cantabrian Sea is also central to the offer, including varieties such as monkfish, hake, turbot, sea bass and sole. Preparations range from boiling and frying to straightforward grilled or cooked dishes, with the produce remaining the main focus. Fried squid and battered monkfish are among the complementary seafood styles associated with the kitchen.
The interior has a clean, contemporary feel, with large menu boards in the seafood area and historic images connected with Gijón’s market and harbour in the dining room. The atmosphere shifts from casual at the counter to more composed in the restaurant, making the venue suitable for a quick shellfish tasting, a seafood meal or a purchase for home cooking. White wines by the glass and sparkling wine are available to accompany the seafood.
Restaurante Marinamar suits diners looking for a dedicated seafood address in Asturias, particularly those interested in oysters, shellfish and fish with a strong local identity. The combination of shop, tasting counter and dining room also gives the venue a practical appeal for different kinds of visits, from a short stop to a longer meal.
