Feet in the sand, food on the table, the kids playing on the beach just a stone’s throw away. Delivering serious holiday vibes every day of the week, we’re taking you round the island from Palma to Portocolom and everywhere in between to visit our Top 20 Family Friendly Beach Restaurants in Mallorca.
Each spot pairs good fresh food with family friendly vibes, kid friendly menus, a sandy space to play and sparkling Med views. Some are ideal for a casual bite, others work for something a little more special — a long family lunch, a birthday, or just a proper holiday treat — but all are within steps of soft sand and sea.
Most of our picks have easy access (though a few involve steps) with kids, and while parking is close by, it fills up fast in Summer. Book ahead, go early, and don’t forget a shirt — swimsuits alone won’t cut it at most tables. And if you’re thinking “what on earth is a chiringuito!”— it’s a casual Spanish beach bar, usually open-air, often sandy-footed, and more often than not reliably good for something grilled!
Southwest
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Balneario
ILLETAS
Shallow turquoise water, soft sand, and a calm cove just 15 minutes from Palma – Balneario Beach Club & Restaurant ticks a lot of boxes. Plus, it’s a walk from the bus stop, which keeps it a little quieter than towel-to-towel Cala Contessa next door.
There’s a kids’ menu, plenty of shade, and just enough polish to feel like a proper lunch out. Book a sunbed if you fancy a snooze after lunch, or order from the all-day dining menu while the kids hit the ice cream stand or play on the sand. It’s also great for breakfast when the beach is at its most magical.
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Il Chiringo
PALMANOVA
In the heart of bustling Palmanova, Il Chiringo is a favourite toes-in-the-sand spot for both locals and visitors alike, and one of the few beach chiringuitos that stays open all year. The wide beach is perfect for ball games, the pine trees for playing in the shade, and the playground behind, for those who just need a swing! The kid’s menu is bigger than most and the main menu has everything from seafood to pasta to poke.
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Maria 5 Beach
CAMP DE MAR
Spacious, stylish and just behind the beach, Maria 5 serves up a people-pleasing Asian fusion menu that works for the whole crew – from sushi to seafood, shawarma to steak, plus burgers (with a veggie option too).
Kids can scamper to the nearby playground on the sand, and if you linger into the late afternoon, you might catch the live band setting up. With a killer cocktail list, comfy chairs and stunning sunsets, you may just stay all day. It works just as well for early dinners as it does for long lazy lunches.
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Illeta Restaurant
CAMP DE MAR
Set on a little island connected by a wooden bridge, this one is on many visitors Mallorca bucket list – and for good reason. Spanish & seafood-focused but with veggie and kids’ options, plus an unrivalled seaside destination, kids will love crossing the bridge, and can clamber on the island’s rocks if they are old enough (and supervised).
After lunch, jump off the rocks and swim to shore for a face in the sand snooze. Book ahead and request a seaside table for special occasions.
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Cala Conills
SANT ELM
A long-standing Sant Elm favourite known for fresh fish and slow paella lunches with a view. The restaurant sits just above the sandy beach, and while it’s not ideal for little ones keen to bolt into the sea (there’s a small road to reach the beach) it works well for older kids. The fresh fish and sea views across to Sa Dragonera do most of the heavy lifting. Book ahead.
North Coast
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Patiki Beach
PORT DE SÓLLER
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A Port de Sóller classic, Patiki takes simple locally grown food and delivers stand-out dishes with flavours that keep it fully booked Spring & Summer long. Adults love the food, the vibe, the relaxed open kitchen (and the tiki-style toddler play area). Kids love catching crabs in the rock pools just in front of the restaurant. The menu doesn’t call out kids’ food but they’ll rustle up a tomato pasta the kids will love. Make sure to bring a fishing net.
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Es Recó Bistro
PORT DE SÓLLER
Casual tapas vibes, and right on the sand at the far end of the beach – this is the kind of place where kids can paddle while you wait for grilled fish, all your tapas favourites and a perfectly chilled cerveza. Plus there’s spag bol for the testy toddler.
The sand is not as soft as other beaches but the water just in front is calm and shallow, and lunch here easily drifts into a barefoot afternoon of beach lounging, snoozing, and catching up with friends.
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Milano Beach
PLAYA DE MURO
Chilled-out and perfectly perched, Milano Beach serves up Mediterranean meat and fish favourites, rice specialities, plus salads and snacks from its breezy terrace overlooking the sea.
It’s relaxed, well-run, and hits that sweet spot between grown-up and family-friendly. High chairs are available, staff are welcoming, and there are handy showers at the entrance plus an easy car drop-off just outside, ideal if you’re arriving fully loaded. There’s also a quiet corner on the terrace perfect for a coffee and ice cream fix if you need to escape the sun and sand for a few minutes.
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Ponderosa Beach
PLAYA DE MURO
Eco-conscious and effortlessly cool, Ponderosa specialises in rice dishes and fresh fish. The kids’ menu isn’t an afterthought. (fresh fish to rival nuggets), and the shallow water nearby is perfect for post-lunch swims. While you work your way through a seafood paella, the kids will love the powder soft white sand and shallow beach.
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Can Gavella
PLAYA DE MURO
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Paella with your feet in the sand, mojitos in hand, and little waves in turquoise water just beyond your table — Can Gavella is the kind of beach restaurant you plan your day around. Set right on the sand near Can Picafort, it’s known for its relaxed vibe, woven basket decor, and excellent seafood paella.
There’s also grilled octopus, burgers, pastas and salads, plus a solid kids’ selection. Live music or DJs often pop up in the afternoons – especially on Saturdays – making it easy to linger long after lunch. It’s a local (and personal) favourite, so book ahead, and don’t try to park in the residential zone; instead, find a spot along the main road from Can Picafort to Alcudia and enjoy the short walk in.
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Cucum Beach House
SON MOLL BEACH
Cala Ratjada has no shortage of fish restaurants and chiringuitos, but none are as perfectly set as Cucum (formerly Coco) Beach House. Perched on the edge of Son Moll beach, it nails the boho beach vibe and works just as well for breakfast as it does for lunch or dinner. Kids can play on the sand while parents settle in with a cocktail and wait for fish fresh from the Josper grill, paellas or burgers. There’s no dedicated kids’ menu, but little ones won’t go hungry with burgers, nachos, ham or chicken croquetas on offer.
Arrive before 12 and the pancake brunch options are always a win with the littles.
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AMÉ
CALA MILLOR
The stylish sibling of Palma’s Anssia, AMÉ brings sushi, seafood and veggie plates to the east coast. The kids’ menu has a range of options for under 10s, and the shaded terrace overlooks the beach and a handy playground just a stones show away.
A grown-up spot that still works for families, just as good for cocktails as it is for an early dinner.
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Cala Sa Nau
CALA SA NAU
Shaded by pine trees on an idyllic east coast cala, Chiringuito Cala Sa Nau sits on a beautiful but tiny sandy cove where little ones can’t stray too far from your sight and the kid’s menu includes the usual favourites. Adults will love the escapist setting, grilled fish & and crystal-clear water perfect for a pre-lunch snorkel.
Sunbeds are available to rent, and adventurous families can stretch it into a full day with a walk over to the equally lovely Cala Mitjana.
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S’Arenal de Portocolom
PORTOCOLOM
Away from the port, perched on Portocolom’s little beach, S’Arenal’s restaurant sits directly on the sand and keeps things simple but delicious with grilled fish, burgers, salads and Spanish favourites. There are a couple of kids’ options – including fresh fish – and plenty of space for them to roam within view. In summer, a small swim platform just off the beach is great fun for older kids to swim out to while you laze away the afternoon over an Aperol or coffee.
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Bar Blau
PORTOCOLOM
Perched just above the sand on the quiet curve of S’Arenal, Bar Blau is a local favourite for long, lazy lunches, with a laid-back seaside setting and insta perfect stripy sun umbrellas. Order the fish of the day, add a few tapas, and let the kids paddle below on the small, sandy beach.
If you fancy walking off lunch, head up to the lighthouse for panoramic views, then circle back for siestas, swims and sundowners – this is one of the best sunset spots on the southeast coast.
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Organic
CALA MARÇAL
Climb the steps from the sand at Cala Marçal and discover, Organic – an easygoing spot with an impressive fresh organic menu that is an eye catching as it is appetising. Kids will love the colourful morning platters (big enough to share, order before 12:30) and come lunchtime, there’s an impressive array of fresh smoothies, pastas, poke bowls, burgers and salads. There’s no kids’ menu per se, but most dishes are big enough to share, and the shaded terrace makes it a great option for escaping the midday heat.
Make sure to book in advance if you want a table overlooking the sea, especially for weekend brunch!
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Cala Petita
CALA D’OR
Set on the sand of one of Cala d’Or’s prettiest coves, Cala Petita’s chiringuito is best enjoyed before the summer crowds arrive. There’s no kids’ menu, but they often have a option or two if you ask, and the main menu runs from burgers and chicken skewers to poke bowls and other crowd-pleasers.
The water is a perfect turquoise for paddling, while teens make a beeline for the rocks to leap from. After lunch, wander to a neighbouring beach for ice cream, or into the resort centre for ice cream and a spot of shopping.
South Coast
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5 Illes
PLAYA DE S’ESTANY
Just south of Es Trenc, 5illes is a popular beach chiringuito set back under the pines with a menu that runs from never-ending nachos to fresh seafood and sharing plates. The wide sandy beach in front has calm, shallow water that’s ideal for kids to paddle and play (although not quite in sight from your lunch spot), and as the sun dips it’s one of the best spots on the south coast for a sunset cocktail. Parents can linger over seafood paella or mojitos while little ones keep busy on the sand.
Book ahead in peak season if you want a front-row table and make sure to pack your mosquito repellant or long clothes.
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Bar Esperanza
SES COVETES, ES TRENC
Laid-back and local, this chiringuito sits just behind the dunes, as close as you’ll get (that we’d recommend) to the glorious Es Trenc. The vibe is easy-going, and so is the menu, from Asian wok dishes to Thai curries, steaks to salads. There’s no dedicated kids’ menu, but plenty they’ll happily eat, from sandwiches and snacks to simple plates off the main list.
Music can be loud so ask for a table at the front overlooking the sea. Reservations recommended in high season.
Palma
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Anssia
PLAYA DE CAN PERE ANTONI
Sand between your toes, sushi on your plate, and Palma’s cathedral in the background? This stylish city beach club (formerly known as Assaona) serves up high-end Jap-Med fusion plates alongside a kids’ menu and spectacular sunsets. It’s open all day until 21:30h, so works for lunch, dinner, or just drinks while the kids dig in the sand. There’s easy beach access, loungers, showers — and even its own small car park, which is rare this close to Palma.
Every spot on this list has been road-tested by Team Family Friendly and our own suncream-sticky crew – so yes, they’re kid-approved and parent-pleasing. Now all that’s left to do is pick your beach, pack a bucket, and settle in for a long lunch by the sea (just don’t forget to book, it’s the easiest way to guarantee an easy-breezy day out).
